Resort Thread Disney's Club Level (CL) Thread

[focusondisney]

Our first few visits we always had CL reach out to us and assist us with Dining reservations and a lovely itinerary personalized to our requests. Do they still offer this service prior to you arriving do you know?? Thanks!

We haven’t stayed CL at AKL. But we’ve had CL stays at YC, CR, BWI & GF since the pandemic. Pre arrival phone calls have been hit or miss & don’t seem related to the resort. The prearrival planning as far as making ADRs is still available thru the centralized Disney’s Signature Services. Anything you need before arrival,is thru them. Some resorts also do a call right from the actual hotel staff about 5-10 days before your stay. I’ve gotten those calls from CR, GF & YC. I don’t remember if BWI called.

If by personalized itineraries, you mean the printed sheets with all your ADRs listed that they used to slip under your door or give you at check in, no, they don’t do that anymore. It’s years since they did those, I can’t even remember how long ago they stopped.

 

[trishadono]

Just back from AKL CL. We had the best time. The CMs were absolutely wonderful this trip, they really made our stay fantastic. We arrived about 10 minutes after they stopped serving breakfast. We were just going to head to the Mara but the CM said she would make us a tray instead. She came out with tons of goodies, more than we could eat. I just thought that was really sweet of her, really went above and beyond.

We went down to the pool to relax while our room was getting ready. It wasn't even 2pm and we had received 3 "we're preparing" your room texts. Anyways, my DH gets a call and I can tell my his face something is very wrong, he looks very worried and just says my wife does all of the planning, can you speak to her. Soi get on the phone the CM says our room got flooded but they want to move us to a 1 bedroom suite (we had a studio) that was accessible, is that okay? I'm like yes that's amazing. I literally have no idea why a 1 bedroom CL suite was even available but I decided it was best to just not ask questions.

I didn't notice any food changes since our stay this time last year.

I do have 1 PSA on the Nespresso machine. It's 3 steps folks, 3 steps.
1) put pod in slot
2) pull down lever (LEAVE LEVER DOWN)
3) hit the drink button that you want

That's it. 3 steps.
I saw so many people get frustrated and leave. One lady, after she left in frustration saying it was broken, I made her a drink and brought it to her. She was surprised and grateful so that was fun.

I did take some food pics and I'll post those later.

One last OT tidbit, we found out my DD will be performing at the Candlelight processional! We are so excited. In our 100s of Disney visits we've never seen the show.

Very nice of you to teach us how to make coffee, serve a guest, and congrats! The CP is an unique experience. I took my mom in 2017 and she loved it.

 

[pangyal]

Just back from AKL CL. We had the best time. The CMs were absolutely wonderful this trip, they really made our stay fantastic. We arrived about 10 minutes after they stopped serving breakfast. We were just going to head to the Mara but the CM said she would make us a tray instead. She came out with tons of goodies, more than we could eat. I just thought that was really sweet of her, really went above and beyond.

We went down to the pool to relax while our room was getting ready. It wasn't even 2pm and we had received 3 "we're preparing" your room texts. Anyways, my DH gets a call and I can tell my his face something is very wrong, he looks very worried and just says my wife does all of the planning, can you speak to her. Soi get on the phone the CM says our room got flooded but they want to move us to a 1 bedroom suite (we had a studio) that was accessible, is that okay? I'm like yes that's amazing. I literally have no idea why a 1 bedroom CL suite was even available but I decided it was best to just not ask questions.

I didn't notice any food changes since our stay this time last year.

I do have 1 PSA on the Nespresso machine. It's 3 steps folks, 3 steps.
1) put pod in slot
2) pull down lever (LEAVE LEVER DOWN)
3) hit the drink button that you want

That's it. 3 steps.
I saw so many people get frustrated and leave. One lady, after she left in frustration saying it was broken, I made her a drink and brought it to her. She was surprised and grateful so that was fun.

I did take some food pics and I'll post those later.

One last OT tidbit, we found out my DD will be performing at the Candlelight processional! We are so excited. In our 100s of Disney visits we've never seen the show.

I’d venture to say four steps on that coffee machine- flattening out the rim of the capsules so that they don’t get stuck and break the machine 10000000000x every morning lol.

Here now at AKL CL if anyone has any questions, now that @NicoleLarson has graciously passed the torch !

 

[mrsap]

I’d venture to say four steps on that coffee machine- flattening out the rim of the capsules so that they don’t get stuck and break the machine 10000000000x every morning lol.

Here now at AKL CL if anyone has any questions, now that @NicoleLarson has graciously passed the torch !

Have a great time! Please report anything new!

 

[NicoleLarson]

I’d venture to say four steps on that coffee machine- flattening out the rim of the capsules so that they don’t get stuck and break the machine 10000000000x every morning lol.

Here now at AKL CL if anyone has any questions, now that @NicoleLarson has graciously passed the torch !

Lol, yes we will add that very important step!

Step 1. Flatten the pod rim!

Hope you are having a great stay!

 

[jods]

Haha thanks for all the Nespresso tips! I've never had it. I take one look, get overwhelmed and walk away, lmao.

Forget who asked, but I got calls from BWI all of our few stays after covid. They were about a week before. I had gdt booked at one point and I got a welcome letter from them days after I booked. I ended up changing that to BWI so I don't know if they would have called. I think it was mail, but whatever it was was from gdt directly bot signature services. I don't think it was a phone call but I'm drawing a blank. I just remember thinking it was a nice touch and I felt bad switching to bwi lol.

 

[Ricguz]

We didn't have anyone reach out to us before but you can contact signature services prior to your trip to help with planning.

I have received calls from signature services and also from YC CL CM on my last few visits. I was able to request the room area I preferred, airport Minnie Van to and from, king bed, and a room away from the elevator and lounge.

 

[trishadono]

I have a new avatar.

I’m celebrating with my dd this weekend at CSR and MNSSHP. Since she can’t drink ? Decided to skip CL for a bit.

Crazy girl is doing a Disney trip every month for 2024 knowing 2025 will be scarse.

Baby Girl is due on my wedding anniversary 4/23! Yep we just found out! Now I can finally shop!

Tonight I’ll MYOCL at CSR , she arrives tomorrow after TS concert in Miami tonight,

 

[jemtx]

I have a new avatar.

I’m celebrating with my dd this weekend at CSR and MNSSHP. Since she can’t drink ? Decided to skip CL for a bit.

Crazy girl is doing a Disney trip every month for 2024 knowing 2025 will be scarse.

Baby Girl is due on my wedding anniversary 4/23! Yep we just found out! Now I can finally shop!

Tonight I’ll MYOCL at CSR , she arrives tomorrow after TS concert in Miami tonight,

Congratulations

 

[mrsap]

I have a new avatar.

I’m celebrating with my dd this weekend at CSR and MNSSHP. Since she can’t drink ? Decided to skip CL for a bit.

Crazy girl is doing a Disney trip every month for 2024 knowing 2025 will be scarse.

Baby Girl is due on my wedding anniversary 4/23! Yep we just found out! Now I can finally shop!

Tonight I’ll MYOCL at CSR , she arrives tomorrow after TS concert in Miami tonight,

Congrats Trish!! How exciting! We are all so happy for you and your family!! Are you going in November or December?! Hope we get to see you guys!

 

[trishadono]

Congrats Trish!! How exciting! We are all so happy for you and your family!! Are you going in November or December?! Hope we get to see you guys!

Just switched to GF Nov 4-6 and CR 12/9-11.

Thank you!

 

[focusondisney]

Congratulations @trishadono!! What a wonderful news to celebrate!

 

[trishadono]

Congratulations @trishadono!! What a wonderful news to celebrate!

Thank you!!

Can’t wait for baby’s 1st Disney trip !

 

[pangyal]

I have a new avatar.

I’m celebrating with my dd this weekend at CSR and MNSSHP. Since she can’t drink ? Decided to skip CL for a bit.

Crazy girl is doing a Disney trip every month for 2024 knowing 2025 will be scarse.

Baby Girl is due on my wedding anniversary 4/23! Yep we just found out! Now I can finally shop!

Tonight I’ll MYOCL at CSR , she arrives tomorrow after TS concert in Miami tonight,

Omigosh! I’m so excited! You will be the coolest grandma that little princess could ever dream of!!!

 

[trishadono]

Omigosh! I’m so excited! You will be the coolest grandma that little princess could ever dream of!!!

Thank you!

I am so excited !

Been buying clothes for me and baby to match at Disney

Dd finally asked for me to buy her a matching too .

 

[Babsy]

I have a new avatar.

I’m celebrating with my dd this weekend at CSR and MNSSHP. Since she can’t drink ? Decided to skip CL for a bit.

Crazy girl is doing a Disney trip every month for 2024 knowing 2025 will be scarse.

Baby Girl is due on my wedding anniversary 4/23! Yep we just found out! Now I can finally shop!

Tonight I’ll MYOCL at CSR , she arrives tomorrow after TS concert in Miami tonight,

Congratulations!!!! So exciting to have a new granddaughter!!!! Your wedding anniversary will never be the same.......it will be even better!!! How do I know? I went into labour with my first child on our third wedding anniversary. Birthdays from then on....never did get that third anniversary fancy dinner! LOL But we did still celebrate!

 

[2vets]

I have a new avatar.

I’m celebrating with my dd this weekend at CSR and MNSSHP. Since she can’t drink ? Decided to skip CL for a bit.

Crazy girl is doing a Disney trip every month for 2024 knowing 2025 will be scarse.

Baby Girl is due on my wedding anniversary 4/23! Yep we just found out! Now I can finally shop!

Tonight I’ll MYOCL at CSR , she arrives tomorrow after TS concert in Miami tonight,

Awww, congratulations!!!! I’m so happy for your DD, you, and your family!!

 

[jods]

I have a new avatar.

I’m celebrating with my dd this weekend at CSR and MNSSHP. Since she can’t drink ? Decided to skip CL for a bit.

Crazy girl is doing a Disney trip every month for 2024 knowing 2025 will be scarse.

Baby Girl is due on my wedding anniversary 4/23! Yep we just found out! Now I can finally shop!

Tonight I’ll MYOCL at CSR , she arrives tomorrow after TS concert in Miami tonight,

Woohoo!! Congratulations! So exciting!

 

[Wood Nymph]

Congratulations! That is extremely exciting news.

WDW is a very dangerous place to shop when you have a new grandchild on the way.

 

[Maxie86]

I have a new avatar.

I’m celebrating with my dd this weekend at CSR and MNSSHP. Since she can’t drink ? Decided to skip CL for a bit.

Crazy girl is doing a Disney trip every month for 2024 knowing 2025 will be scarse.

Baby Girl is due on my wedding anniversary 4/23! Yep we just found out! Now I can finally shop!

Tonight I’ll MYOCL at CSR , she arrives tomorrow after TS concert in Miami tonight,

Congrats I'm so happy for you. You will be the best grandma. We will be at CSR Saturday before moving to BWI on Sunday. Bummer we will just miss you...again.