Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB RESORTS Information & Questions

[natebenma]

January 2018 Activities Schedule

 

[Wood Nymph]

Is the room bigger then animal kingdom jambo studio? Also, what view do I ask for to actually have one, and possibly a full size balcony

I would guess that you could find the dimensions of the studios on the Disney Vacation Club forum, but as far as I know, the BCV studios are larger than the Jambo studios. The BCV studios all have a regular balcony, so you don't have to request one. The BCV's don't have the best view. If you get a room facing the woods then you might get a view of Illuminations through the trees. The other views would be pool, courtyard and parking lot. I like to request a room close to the lobby elevators, for convenience.

 

[Best Aunt]

Thank you to everyone who listened to me complain and who provided advice about my brother's family's Christmas trip to Disney World. They got back on Thursday. It worked out well for them. Apparently they weren't bothered by the crowds. They managed to do a lot more rides than I had anticipated. They had an ADR for the Candlelight Processional Dining Package, so they got to do that. I paid for the Jingle Bell Jingle Bam holiday dessert party as a gift, because one of my nieces really wanted to do that (and I am The Best Aunt in the World). I have an Annual Pass, so I downloaded their Photopass photos. Some of those photos were just fantastic.

I was afraid they would hate it because of the crowds, and it would ruin Disney World for them. Happily I was wrong.

I asked my nieces if they preferred the Contemporary or the Beach Club. They said it really just matters which theme park you want to spend the most time at.

I visited my parents in the nursing home on the 24th. I had planned to see the new Star Wars movie on the 25th, but it snowed. I had planned to see Pitch Perfect 3 today, but it snowed. I've had enough of winter already, and it's not even January!

 

[natebenma]

Thank you to everyone who listened to me complain and who provided advice about my brother's family's Christmas trip to Disney World. They got back on Thursday. It worked out well for them. Apparently they weren't bothered by the crowds. They managed to do a lot more rides than I had anticipated. They had an ADR for the Candlelight Processional Dining Package, so they got to do that. I paid for the Jingle Bell Jingle Bam holiday dessert party as a gift, because one of my nieces really wanted to do that (and I am The Best Aunt in the World). I have an Annual Pass, so I downloaded their Photopass photos. Some of those photos were just fantastic.

I was afraid they would hate it because of the crowds, and it would ruin Disney World for them. Happily I was wrong.

I asked my nieces if they preferred the Contemporary or the Beach Club. They said it really just matters which theme park you want to spend the most time at.

I visited my parents in the nursing home on the 24th. I had planned to see the new Star Wars movie on the 25th, but it snowed. I had planned to see Pitch Perfect 3 today, but it snowed. I've had enough of winter already, and it's not even January!

Thanks for reporting back about your family's experience. I'm glad they had a great time. Your advice and planning help must have had a lot to do with that.

I'm with you on being ready for winter to be over!

 

[natebenma]

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Returned from our trip on Monday. We had a great time but we all missed the BC. We have decided that for our 2019 trip (pending Galaxy's Edge opening) we want to stay at either the BC or YC. We did stop by to visit and see the Christmas decorations, which made us miss it more, lol. We stayed at Coronado this past trip and while we loved the new rooms we much prefer the Epcot resort area and deluxe resorts for the multiple transportation choices. I know we are weird but we enjoy going more in the summer than when there is a chance it will be cool weather. We enjoy taking mid-day breaks at the pool and even full days at the pool, with the weather we had this past trip it was too cold for that. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the best thread ever.

Edited to add: We had our first celebrity sighting this trip. We were on the same train as Mike Tyson and his family on Rockin' Roller Coaster. Only two seats back, lol. Walked out of the ride down the ramp with him. I didn't say anything as I didn't want to disrupt his family vacation but when we came out there were people every where taking his picture. Its kinda funny though cause we were just talking about him like 2 days before. Our daughter loves the henna and my husband jokingly said she should get one around her eye like Mike Tysons tattoo. She had no idea who he was so we showed her pictures.

I'll pencil you in on the 2019 list, because it is never too early!

That is really cool about your celebrity sighting.

Good Morning Everyone! Thank you to everyone who posts here and helped us have a fabulous Christmas trip and Yacht Club stay. We just got back yesterday from our second stay here and first stay since the refurb. This is now the perfect resort for us. Loved the location of course, the peaceful vibe, the very helpful cast members, the restaurants, and the room décor, design, and furnishings, and the lovely pool area!

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I can't wait to stay here again!

to posting on the thread. I love your avatar photo with the linked arms and magic bands.

I'm glad you were able to find some helpful info here before your trip.

Love your detailed review- may I add link it to the trip report section I have on Page 1 (Post 16)- I haven't been good about keeping that section up, but maybe I'll try to do a better job in 2018...

Please add us to the “Be Our Guest” list. We just switched from a BWI Standard View AP rate to a BC Lagoon/Pool View AP rate for Feb 10th to Feb 12th. We’ve stayed at YC a few times recently, but this will be a first for BC.

back!

Will do!

Back from the YC. Our stay was 12-16-23. Room 4241


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Thanks for your comments!

I would love to add your review to the trip report section.

 

[natebenma]

The renovation of all rooms at the Yacht Club has been completed as of Summer 2017- posting the following information for historical archives


Condition of Yacht Club, 2016-

With a refurb at the Yacht Club imminent, but no start date reported yet, there is a lot of concern about the condition of rooms at the resort. I will post some threads and reviews addressing this question:

How are the rooms at the Yacht Club, Feb 2016
YC Trip Advisor Reviews thread- Should I be concerned? by Crazyhorse
Yacht Club Worn Out? by toodycat


Recent reviews addressing condition
louey, May 2016
DSLRuser, March 2016
pinktink88, Feb 2016
YC review, Lollipop's Mom Jan 2016
Shoreward Jan 2016​

 

[tarak]

Thank you to everyone who listened to me complain and who provided advice about my brother's family's Christmas trip to Disney World. They got back on Thursday. It worked out well for them. Apparently they weren't bothered by the crowds. They managed to do a lot more rides than I had anticipated. They had an ADR for the Candlelight Processional Dining Package, so they got to do that. I paid for the Jingle Bell Jingle Bam holiday dessert party as a gift, because one of my nieces really wanted to do that (and I am The Best Aunt in the World). I have an Annual Pass, so I downloaded their Photopass photos. Some of those photos were just fantastic.

I was afraid they would hate it because of the crowds, and it would ruin Disney World for them. Happily I was wrong.

I asked my nieces if they preferred the Contemporary or the Beach Club. They said it really just matters which theme park you want to spend the most time at.

I visited my parents in the nursing home on the 24th. I had planned to see the new Star Wars movie on the 25th, but it snowed. I had planned to see Pitch Perfect 3 today, but it snowed. I've had enough of winter already, and it's not even January!

I'm glad it worked out for them - and you are the Best Aunt for helping them plan things! I hear you on the weather. It hasn't snowed too much here, but the temps have been about twenty degrees cooler than usual - getting sick of temps in the teens.

I wanted to pop in and wish everyone a healthy and happy new year! This is my favorite place to hang out on this board.

 

[Best Aunt]

I'm glad it worked out for them - and you are the Best Aunt for helping them plan things! I hear you on the weather. It hasn't snowed too much here, but the temps have been about twenty degrees cooler than usual - getting sick of temps in the teens.

I wanted to pop in and wish everyone a healthy and happy new year! This is my favorite place to hang out on this board.

Thank you!

 

[cocoabean1]

we have confirmed our dates for November- can you add the dates Nov 9-17 at the BC CL to the Be Our Guest list? We originally were going to stay at the YC, but after finding out that I would need a stool to get in and out of bed (hahaha) we decided to go back to the BC!

Now to wait for discounts!

thanks

 

[TylerK]

I have a studio booked for Feb. Would I be able to rent a cott or bring in an air mattress? My cousin and I would have to share a bed and we are both quite big guys so sharing a bed is not really an option.

 

[shoreward]

I have a studio booked for Feb. Would I be able to rent a cott or bring in an air mattress? My cousin and I would have to share a bed and we are both quite big guys so sharing a bed is not really an option.

If it's just the two of you, you should not have to share a bed.

Deluxe Studio
Views of Disney's Beach Club Resort, Woods, Pool or Courtyard

1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Bunk-Size Pull-Down Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps up to 5 Adults

 

[wdwnut61]

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year​

 

[Best Aunt]

I have a studio booked for Feb. Would I be able to rent a cott or bring in an air mattress? My cousin and I would have to share a bed and we are both quite big guys so sharing a bed is not really an option.

They don't provide cots for DVC rooms. If bed plus pull out sofa won't work you are allowed to bring an air mattress.

 

[coolbrook]

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I'll pencil you in on the 2019 list, because it is never too early!

That is really cool about your celebrity sighting.







to posting on the thread. I love your avatar photo with the linked arms and magic bands.

I'm glad you were able to find some helpful info here before your trip.

Love your detailed review- may I add link it to the trip report section I have on Page 1 (Post 16)- I haven't been good about keeping that section up, but maybe I'll try to do a better job in 2018...






back!

Will do!






Thanks for your comments!

I would love to add your review to the trip report section.

Sure, feel free to link my comments if you like.

 

[cocoabean1]

HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

 

[natebenma]

Wishing my friends a year of love and peace and Disney magic!!!

 

[natebenma]

Posting review of Yachtsman below to link to Page 1, Post 7

Thanks, @chunkymonkey for the awesome review and incredible pictures.

Want to read more? Check out her reports in the trip report and cruise forums!

 

[natebenma]

Review of Yachtsman, August 2017, chunkymonkey​

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We arrived at Yachtsman and checked in. We were greeted by our longtime favorite server, David. We were able to dine with him about 4 times this year which was great!​

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Soon we were joined by everyone else and we were seated in Yachtsman. They didn't' have room to fit our gigantic party so Kelly's family ate at at the table right next to us. We started off with the delicious bread basket of pull apart onion rolls with the roasted garlic....mmm​

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Steve and I got the tuna tartare appetizer to start. It was fresh and delicious. It's served with a tempura-fried seaweed which you can use as sort of a cracker for the tuna, and some light wasabi cream.​

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We also got a few orders of the fried calamari which was great!​

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Steve and I always share the porterhouse medium rare. It's delicious!​

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Beef fat potatoes​

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Sauteed mushrooms, creamed spinach, caramelized onions:​

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For the summer months they had a delicious pea risotto. It's seasonal though so they don't have it right now. ​

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Truffle mac n cheese, an all-time favorite!​

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Oh and Chunkysis who is not a steak fan ordered a grilled lobster:​

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Gosh we were so full we never really have room for dessert here! Everyone really enjoyed their meals with Kelly and Honyee proclaimed it "The Best Restaurant at Disney!" We saved 20% on almost everything including our bottles of wine, but they do only give the discount for up to 10 people, but David was nice enough to apply the AP discount for 10% off the other meals. ​

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They gave out petit fours for the table.​

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It was a fantastic meal! I always recommend Yachtsman for a great steak dinner, and it never disappoints.

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[LMO429]

Does anyone know why you can not book a lagoon/pool view at the yacht club???

 

[OneinThree]

Review of Yachtsman, August 2017, chunkymonkey​

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We arrived at Yachtsman and checked in. We were greeted by our longtime favorite server, David. We were able to dine with him about 4 times this year which was great!​

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Soon we were joined by everyone else and we were seated in Yachtsman. They didn't' have room to fit our gigantic party so Kelly's family ate at at the table right next to us. We started off with the delicious bread basket of pull apart onion rolls with the roasted garlic....mmm​

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Steve and I got the tuna tartare appetizer to start. It was fresh and delicious. It's served with a tempura-fried seaweed which you can use as sort of a cracker for the tuna, and some light wasabi cream.​

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We also got a few orders of the fried calamari which was great!​

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Steve and I always share the porterhouse medium rare. It's delicious!​

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Some sides we got for the table:​

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Beef fat potatoes​

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Sauteed mushrooms, creamed spinach, caramelized onions:​

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For the summer months they had a delicious pea risotto. It's seasonal though so they don't have it right now. ​

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Truffle mac n cheese, an all-time favorite!​

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Oh and Chunkysis who is not a steak fan ordered a grilled lobster:​

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Gosh we were so full we never really have room for dessert here! Everyone really enjoyed their meals with Kelly and Honyee proclaimed it "The Best Restaurant at Disney!" We saved 20% on almost everything including our bottles of wine, but they do only give the discount for up to 10 people, but David was nice enough to apply the AP discount for 10% off the other meals. ​

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They gave out petit fours for the table.​

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It was a fantastic meal! I always recommend Yachtsman for a great steak dinner, and it never disappoints.

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We ate the Yachtsman on 12/7, and had a wonderful experience overall. The filet was as good as I've had anywhere, and the service was excellent. My wife's lobster was good but not great, as was desert IMO. All in all, I'd say it's a can't miss if you're looking for a good steak on property.