Resort Thread Disney's Club Level (CL) Thread

[NicoleLarson]

Just got a survey about my upcoming CL stay in October. I let them know that if CL was not open, I would most likely be canceling my trip. Trying to make our voices heard.

 

[mystery222184]

Club level closing is due to the pandemic. I am assuming that Disney does not want people drinking and eating in close quarters in a small lounge area. I will also assume that Disney does not want to monitor every breakfast, snack and light dinner option to see if adults and children are gathering every food, utensils, plates properly.
Is the club level suspension due to staffing? Other hotels seem to be running breakfast buffets etc now.

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It was originally closed due to the pandemic. At this point it’s more about the financials and staffing. They have also done pretty well stuffing everyone in DVC rooms and the few resorts that opened up. People will still go and pay their prices, so they haven’t needed to open much. Now that they are hiring again, let’s hope CL follows suit.

 

[Dave006]

At this point it’s more about the financials and staffing.

Actually it is about food at this point. The CL lounges don't make all their own food. They need the central kitchens open and the other resort restaurants open that the CL sources many of their food offerings.

At this point only the YC could maybe get by with limited food offerings in CL given the current open dining options available to source food.

I would not expect CL to return until the majority of the dining options return to a resort that offers CL service.

Dave

 

[mystery222184]

Actually it is about food at this point. The CL lounges don't make all their own food. They need the central kitchens open and the other resort restaurants open that the CL sources many of their food offerings.

At this point only the YC could maybe get by with limited food offerings in CL given the current open dining options available to source food.

I would not expect CL to return until the majority of the dining options return to a resort that offers CL service.

Dave

I don’t disagree - I put that with staffing. It’s still going to be financially driven (right or wrong). The majority of resort restaurants will be up and running by the Anniversary. We will see what they decide to do then.

 

[Dispro1]

It was originally closed due to the pandemic. At this point it’s more about the financials and staffing. They have also done pretty well stuffing everyone in DVC rooms and the few resorts that opened up. People will still go and pay their prices, so they haven’t needed to open much. Now that they are hiring again, let’s hope CL follows suit.
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Actually it is about food at this point. The CL lounges don't make all their own food. They need the central kitchens open and the other resort restaurants open that the CL sources many of their food offerings.

At this point only the YC could maybe get by with limited food offerings in CL given the current open dining options available to source food.

I would not expect CL to return until the majority of the dining options return to a resort that offers CL service.

Dave

All good points. My DH and I were just discussing the staffing issues Disney is likely going to have in order to get everything up and running! My DH said his company cannot hire enough people to work at all of their factories, and they pay much better than Disney! I have noticed that FedEx has been advertising like crazy too , so I'm very concerned that a lot of the former Disney staff may have moved on to other (higher paying) jobs! DH did say Disney restarted the college program , so let's hope they can take care of some of the staffing issues that way!

 

[Dug720]

Other hotels seem to be running breakfast buffets etc now.

There are NO buffets open on Disney property. The meals that had been buffet are family-style.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

DL has been open for 6 days now and there’s been a lot of WDW news this week. Seems to me to the money making wheels are slowly getting going. Feeling good about CL.

 

[sbrown29]

I've been there many times and have seen not just children, but GROWN ADULTS, not using utensils to pick up food, sticking their hands in to grab a fistful of goldfish crackers, and on.... a lot of people can't behave so I think they would have to monitor it for now.

 

[Runnsally]

I've been there many times and have seen not just children, but GROWN ADULTS, not using utensils to pick up food, sticking their hands in to grab a fistful of goldfish crackers, and on.... a lot of people can't behave so I think they would have to monitor it for now.

Totally agree...No-Tong-Timmy is the one thing I dislike about CL.

The good news for covid at least is that surface contamination is not a significant concern. I think the real problem is the relatively tight CL spaces, especially at the busier times.

 

[Lee from WV]

Haven't done club level before, but am considering it if they bring it back. Seems like "wear a mask, come get food and drink, eat it in your room/outside" would be a good way to bring back Club Level once they get the food/staffing issues sorted out. What do you guys think that have done it before? Would you choose CL if this was the case?

I think indoor masking will be the last Covid thing to go.

 

[mystery222184]

Haven't done club level before, but am considering it if they bring it back. Seems like "wear a mask, come get food and drink, eat it in your room/outside" would be a good way to bring back Club Level once they get the food/staffing issues sorted out. What do you guys think that have done it before? Would you choose CL if this was the case?

I think indoor masking will be the last Covid thing to go.

Well to start, I love CL and have avoided Disney since it’s gone away. Having the extra space from the small room to relax & take things slower, grab coffee/water all day, and then drinks/food at night is great...for us.

I agree indoor masks will be last to go. My guess is they will eventually have staff manning the food & serving to guests when it returns (similar to the alcohol cart). Maybe they move back to paper cups temporarily as well. Some lounges (GF Main for example) are already spaced out enough to eat inside, especially with lower capacity - but I’d think others may have to make adjustments.

The short answer is Yes, I would definitely go and am still hoping we see it come back in the Fall/Winter when I’m planning my trip. It may not be exactly the same, but that would be close enough!

 

[03GirlsMom]

Haven't done club level before, but am considering it if they bring it back. Seems like "wear a mask, come get food and drink, eat it in your room/outside" would be a good way to bring back Club Level once they get the food/staffing issues sorted out. What do you guys think that have done it before? Would you choose CL if this was the case?

I think indoor masking will be the last Covid thing to go.

I would easily take this over no CL. Although, with a larger family one of the biggest perks to CL was the extra space in the lounge for us to spread out a bit. But, it would be a start.

 

[kylenne]

No-Tong-Timmy is the one thing I dislike about CL.

This laid me right out. So true though. My first CL trip was derailed by the virus but I was thrilled to see the buffets come back as family style for this very reason. People are so nasty.

 

[HairyChest]

I would be comfortable with CL and sitting in the lounges after being vaccinated. Listening to the Grand Floridian orchestra.

 

[Lsyves]

There are NO buffets open on Disney property. The meals that had been buffet are family-style.

(I meant non-Disney hotels)

 

[Lsyves]

I've been there many times and have seen not just children, but GROWN ADULTS, not using utensils to pick up food, sticking their hands in to grab a fistful of goldfish crackers, and on.... a lot of people can't behave so I think they would have to monitor it for now.

Yeah, that is gross. I was a germaphobe pre-covid and have a hard time with that kind of thing!!!

 

[tramps’lady]

well, just lost our yacht club club level for our June stay. got a rack rate for the WV WC room (the standard rooms were discounted but I booked 2022 instead of 2021) but no guarantee we'll get the 5th floor wheelchair access water view. just can't justify the $2300 extra cost when they can't guarantee that fifth floor room when all the other WV WC standard rooms are booked. So we are moving to the cabins at FW. full kitchen so we can really make our own club level. Someday we may return to Club level but I am really soured on Disney hotels right now. FW is looking better all the time with our own RV for all our trips. we can stay longer for the same price as a week. just don't get as spoiled, maybe that's a good thing

 

[Nikki0401]

well, just lost our yacht club club level for our June stay. got a rack rate for the WV WC room (the standard rooms were discounted but I booked 2022 instead of 2021) but no guarantee we'll get the 5th floor wheelchair access water view. just can't justify the $2300 extra cost when they can't guarantee that fifth floor room when all the other WV WC standard rooms are booked. So we are moving to the cabins at FW. full kitchen so we can really make our own club level. Someday we may return to Club level but I am really soured on Disney hotels right now. FW is looking better all the time with our own RV for all our trips. we can stay longer for the same price as a week. just don't get as spoiled, maybe that's a good thing

Did Disney cancel the reservation?

 

[tramps’lady]

Did Disney cancel the reservation?

They called and said they were moving it from club level to WV WC acces regular room no club. I asked about staying in the room and he said no guarantee we could be put anywhere. All the WV WC regular rooms are booked so we could end up anywhere while someone else gets the fifth floor room close to the elevator. I let them do their thing and called and canceled the room and transferred the deposit to a cabin I had already booked because after my experience in Nov 2020 knew this would happen I asked about staying where I was originally booked and he said he couldn’t do that. I was at the mercy of the room blockers. . Just not the customer service I had come to expect before 2020 from Disney. Very disappointed they didn’t try and do more although not sure what they could do

just think we are done with the deluxe hotel scene for a while

 

[Eastern]

They called and said they were moving it from club level to WV WC acces regular room no club. I asked about staying in the room and he said no guarantee we could be put anywhere. All the WV WC regular rooms are booked so we could end up anywhere while someone else gets the fifth floor room close to the elevator. I let them do their thing and called and canceled the room and transferred the deposit to a cabin I had already booked because after my experience in Nov 2020 knew this would happen I asked about staying where I was originally booked and he said he couldn’t do that. I was at the mercy of the room blockers. . Just not the customer service I had come to expect before 2020 from Disney. Very disappointed they didn’t try and do more although not sure what they could do

just think we are done with the deluxe hotel scene for a while

Did they tell you what the new price would be? I am curious how they are discounting to regular rooms when the CL rate was originally paid.