We are here at the Beach Club now. We arrived around 10:45am on Saturday and our room was ready when we arrived. We had booked a standard view room with a great passholder discount - and that is what we got.
It has a standing balcony, even though I requested a large balcony. It also has a daybed and a connecting door. It is in a good location, so that is nice.
The weather has been very nice. We feel lucky about that since it was cold last week. It is supposed to be 80 degrees today.
We had a nice dinner at Crews Cup on Saturday night. We shared the prime rib and we saw the waitress and a chef walk into the Yachtsman to get the food. I love those mashed potatoes. The Crews Cup has a very limited menu but it was perfect for us that night.
We stopped over at Hollywood Studios yesterday to see Minnie Mouse head off to the real Hollywood to get her star on the Walk of Fame. There was a little ceremony for Minnie and it was fun to be there for something special.
Does anyone know if the Yacht/Beach Club does anything extra activities wise for July 4th? And is watching the Epcot fireworks from the resort a good way to see them, or would going in the park be much better?
We were there for the 4th of July last year and they have a lot of special activities on the 4th. They even had free S'mores at the campfire. Just a warning, though, everyone dresses up in red, white and blue clothes for the 4th and we weren't prepared.
Thanks. I thought going in might be worth it for the 4th
How early would you recommend getting a spot? I have never done a holiday there. Usually leisurely get a spot out in front of Mexico to the left of Hacienda. We have a 6:30 SAI, thought of getting a spot when done around 7:30, but wasn't sure that would be enough.
We only got there about 1/2 hour ahead of time. Make sure wherever you stand you can see the American Pavilion. They has special fireworks that they shoot off over that building, which we missed because there were trees in our way. But the fireworks were amazing. MK has special fireworks on both the 3rd and 4th. We saw those fireworks on the 3rd.
I'm slowly making my way through the resorts. The Yacht Club will be number 13. I've done online checkin but can't remember when I get to add a room request. I had expected it to be part of online checkin, but it wasn't. My only request is a high floor and it won't make or break my vacation if I don't get it, but wondering when room requests are made.
You can make your requests as soon as you book the room but you'll probably have to call in if there isn't an option for high floor on the online check in form.
Does anyone know if Beach or yacht lounges or pool bar has a T.V. that would be playing the super bowl?
All of the bars and lounges have TV's. Dee's suggestion of going to the Solarium is a good one.