Resort Thread Disney's Club Level (CL) Thread

[2vets]

That the problem. I have a non CL YC WV booked because of the bounceback (35% off room rate) in December and I haven’t stay non CL in 20 years so I’m torn about that.

I thought it would be a harder adjustment than it was. I still do CL, but I am a lot more targeted now, either through BB, when I know the room benefits make sense, either to gift another family member or for a special occasion trip, or as part of a split stay. With the money I have saved, I get multipass or even premium LL, snacks/wine for the room, snd/or maybe book a better flight or an additional night. It definitely frees you from feeling obligated to be in the lounge a bunch, and the whole thing can be a lot more peaceful than the lounge. I wish I could justify just doing CL every trip, like I used to, but the cost now is so high that I just can’t, given the long distance travel we do as well. I really hope the trip goes ok for you!

 

[dansdad]

I thought it would be a harder adjustment than it was. I still do CL, but I am a lot more targeted now, either through BB, when I know the room benefits make sense, either to gift another family member or for a special occasion trip, or as part of a split stay.

Or if the month has more than 28 days, or on days that end in "Y", or...,.......

 

[mrsap]

He’s one yes! Lots of younger servers as well either in or straight out of college looking to get into hotel hospitality. I’ve done many cast compliments but will look forward to the surveys as well. Not sure we can ever go back from CL haha. Will have more thoughts as soon as we get back home!

Yes, they seem to get a good amount of CP CM’s. I told you I’d add more and not subtract!! Next trip!

 

[2vets]

Or if the month has more than 28 days, or on days that end in "Y", or...,.......

The struggle is real. I moved from AKL SV to BWI RV for my May trip yesterday - save 200 and walk to the two parks I’m doing those days? Winner. But it was SO HARD not to grab CL, which was available. Good thing it didn’t have BB availability, I just couldn’t pull the trigger!!

 

[KerryCM]

I thought it would be a harder adjustment than it was. I still do CL, but I am a lot more targeted now, either through BB, when I know the room benefits make sense, either to gift another family member or for a special occasion trip, or as part of a split stay. With the money I have saved, I get multipass or even premium LL, snacks/wine for the room, snd/or maybe book a better flight or an additional night. It definitely frees you from feeling obligated to be in the lounge a bunch, and the whole thing can be a lot more peaceful than the lounge. I wish I could justify just doing CL every trip, like I used to, but the cost now is so high that I just can’t, given the long distance travel we do as well. I really hope the trip goes ok for you!

My last 2 trips have been non-CL rooms at the BW for the first time in over 10 years. I thought I would miss it, but we really didn’t at all. I had my Holiday cast coupons for meals and used my cast discount at other times. It has been increasingly difficult to get a cast discount on CL rooms and even some regular rooms. I booked a BB in February for December, but willl wait to see what cast rates come out in June, can only book 6 months out now. I am hoping for my 40 or 50% off!

 

[TheDailyMoo]

All I know is I'm back home now and having espresso withdrawals since I hot up the Nespresso machine probably 10 times a day.

 

[CT Disney]

Hi Everyone!

Heading to BWI CL in September. Does anyone have a recent photo of the beer selection? Also, is the beer self-serve or do you need to ask to be served? The last time we stayed CL was before covid and, at that time, there were differences in how alcohol was served depending on the resort.

Thanks!

 

[2vets]

The struggle is real. I moved from AKL SV to BWI RV for my May trip yesterday - save 200 and walk to the two parks I’m doing those days? Winner. But it was SO HARD not to grab CL, which was available. Good thing it didn’t have BB availability, I just couldn’t pull the trigger!!

Crap. BB is available for resort view CL. I will not fold. I will not fold. I will not fold…. Ok, I might fold. But I will sleep on it first. Is wine/bubbleh free pour there?

 

[jemtx]

Crap. BB is available for resort view CL. I will not fold. I will not fold. I will not fold…. Ok, I might fold. But I will sleep on it first. Is wine/bubbleh free pour there?

Which resort? I say FOLD!

 

[jemtx]

Nevermind. I figured out you were referring to BWI. Not sure about the answer, but I still say fold.

 

[2vets]

Nevermind. I figured out you were referring to BWI. Not sure about the answer, but I still say fold.

Bad influences. Then again, I am sitting here like, aurrrggghh, I was already overbudgeted because I planned for premium passes on my solo days (can cut one very easily, and was already likely to do so) and need to relax.

ETA: Fine. I folded. @CT Disney, I’m there in a month and will take pics for you.

 

[jemtx]

Bad influences. Then again, I am sitting here like, aurrrggghh, I was already overbudgeted because I planned for premium passes on my solo days (can cut one very easily, and was already likely to do so) and need to relax.

ETA: Fine. I folded. @CT Disney, I’m there in a month and will take pics for you.

Sorry. The thread is full of bad influence. If you are looking to relax a bit, I say do it and you won’t have to worry too much about most meals. Are you going during F&again festival?

 

[2vets]

Sorry. The thread is full of bad influence. If you are looking to relax a bit, I say do it and you won’t have to worry too much about most meals. Are you going during F&again festival?

Yes, but not much else. I was planning on a lot of down time anyways, I’ll get MPLL and ILL for GOTG on Sat and Sun and rope drop instead of PP, and will come out spending less. I have delayed this CL for years. After this, all that’s left is CR/GDT. . ETA - yes on F&G, this is less than a month. I looooove that festival!

 

[trishadono]

Dd is suffering from Disney withdrawal. We have been looking for a few nights together in July before she goes back to work. Her dh has a sister that is a school teacher and can help him if needed,

We decided CSR meets our budget demands but I could not get 3 nights together in the tower. (We love the tower)

Finally in the night I got 3 with my BB placeholder I had, best part CL popped up at $434 a night. Ok we will take it! I could only get Tower with the GP discount of $300 a nite so this isnt much more.

Baby due today but she is taking her time to arrive! This grandma is so ready!

 

[Maxie86]

Crap. BB is available for resort view CL. I will not fold. I will not fold. I will not fold…. Ok, I might fold. But I will sleep on it first. Is wine/bubbleh free pour there?

I knew you would fold Self pour and put out early.

 

[2vets]

Baby due today but she is taking her time to arrive! This grandma is so ready!

All your Dis-ers are also ready and waiting for your mini-Dis-er!!!

(CSR CL at 434… I gotta book a room there next trip!)

 

[2vets]

I knew you would fold Self pour and put out early.

Yassssss. I was feeling guilty when I woke up, but no longer!

 

[CT Disney]

Bad influences. Then again, I am sitting here like, aurrrggghh, I was already overbudgeted because I planned for premium passes on my solo days (can cut one very easily, and was already likely to do so) and need to relax.

ETA: Fine. I folded. @CT Disney, I’m there in a month and will take pics for you.

Thank you…you rock!!!

 

[act1980]

I'm looking at doing a 7 night CL stay next year but I'm having a hard time deciding on the best one to book. Any advice please?

 

[2vets]

I'm looking at doing a 7 night CL stay next year but I'm having a hard time deciding on the best one to book. Any advice please?

Oh, you will get plenty . What is your party like, what are your preferred parks, what kind of park day itineraries do you follow (mid-day breaks, for instance), maybe time of year, and if course, if budget is a factor. Lots of seasoned CL lovers here with tons of experience.