Resort Thread Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB Resorts

[sarahann77]

Just booked for Beach Club 4/20-4/23. My mom's first trip and probably only trip. So glad I asked for this duration too after asking about the magical deal at Poly for my dad's sept trip.

 

[TeenaS]

Teena - Sorry to hear that you are sick! Hopefully the meds will help you get back to your cheery self.
Hoping to see you again when we check into our BC portion of the upcoming trip. I will look for you November 1-4!

I'm going to be out with Jeanne from 10/27 - 11/6. We'll be house hunting. Planning on building a house together so have appointments to talk to builders. So sorry I'll miss you!

 

[loves to dive]

I have a question. I was going to make a request for a standard room to be close to the elevator and lobby. If we happen to get our request I wondered do we have to go through the lobby when we go to SAB or is there another exit to the pool?

I'm not as familiar with BC as YC but there are all sorts of doors located all over the resort. I know at YC there is an elevator right by the gift shop with an outside door by it so you don't have to go through the lobby so I'm going to assume there is something like that at BC as well. What I do is trace back an outside walkway into the resort and then go from there.

 

[gwynne]

I'm going to be out with Jeanne from 10/27 - 11/6. We'll be house hunting. Planning on building a house together so have appointments to talk to builders. So sorry I'll miss you!

Building a house together is a lovely idea. I hope you get some great suggestions to help make the new home a good fit for everyone.

 

[jlundeen]

Made it through work today with this dumb sinus infection but I'm going to the doctor's tomorrow instead of work. I have to be careful with the COPD so off to get some meds ... afraid to wait until Tuesday. Had some great visits with Disers today!!!!

Teena, it was great that my hubby Bruce and I got a chance to chat with you on Sunday...hope you are feeling better real soon!

Jeanne

 

[Hi Pluto]

hi everyone, thanks for all the advice and great info posted here but my disney dream has died... this sad news is a direct result of the crappy canadian dollar and our requirement for a new roof.

as much as i tried to ignore it, each time the wind picks up, my neighbours yards' are littered with chunks of shingles that have ripped from our roof... it sucks to be a grown up. i had awesome dining reservations, did my research for room requests; as a second trip i was determined to "do better" this time as i knew more. was also determined that the trip was meant to be because last year of osborne family lights, one of the biggest highlights of our first time to disney last year. sigh.

please take me off BOG list for dec 15-23.
someday yacht club ..... someday...

Bummer!

 

[Ruminater]

We did the Family Magic Tour at Magic Kingdom yesterday and it was so much fun!!! ...

That's good to hear. We had a Magic Behind the Steam tour book for Nov but they moved dates and had to cancel. They refunded our money, sent us a coupon for MBtS good through 2019 and offered us a free tour of the ones they ran from that office. While we're sad, I thought that was great customer service. We chose the Family Magic Tour and I've been wondering if it's going to fun or if my DS13 is going to be board. I'm sure DD9 will love it. I purposely didn't read anymore of your post because I don't want any spoilers (I assume there are spoilers?). Thanks for the first sentence though.

 

[jerseygal]

hi everyone, thanks for all the advice and great info posted here but my disney dream has died... this sad news is a direct result of the crappy canadian dollar and our requirement for a new roof.

as much as i tried to ignore it, each time the wind picks up, my neighbours yards' are littered with chunks of shingles that have ripped from our roof... it sucks to be a grown up. i had awesome dining reservations, did my research for room requests; as a second trip i was determined to "do better" this time as i knew more. was also determined that the trip was meant to be because last year of osborne family lights, one of the biggest highlights of our first time to disney last year. sigh.

please take me off BOG list for dec 15-23.
someday yacht club ..... someday...

Sending pixie dust that your roof project will go well and you will get back to WDW SOON!

 

[JanetMom]

I'm going to be out with Jeanne from 10/27 - 11/6. We'll be house hunting. Planning on building a house together so have appointments to talk to builders. So sorry I'll miss you!

That sounds exciting!

 

[ambolejack]

I saw this asked for BC, but not YC. Can you tell me how many banks of elevators are at YC? I remember the ones right off the lobby, but are there other ones? I have a room request "close to elevator". I am now thinking I should say "close to lobby"

 

[BLTtinkerbell]

hi everyone, thanks for all the advice and great info posted here but my disney dream has died... this sad news is a direct result of the crappy canadian dollar and our requirement for a new roof.

as much as i tried to ignore it, each time the wind picks up, my neighbours yards' are littered with chunks of shingles that have ripped from our roof... it sucks to be a grown up. i had awesome dining reservations, did my research for room requests; as a second trip i was determined to "do better" this time as i knew more. was also determined that the trip was meant to be because last year of osborne family lights, one of the biggest highlights of our first time to disney last year. sigh.

please take me off BOG list for dec 15-23.
someday yacht club ..... someday...

Sorry you have to put your WDW plans on hold. Hopefully after you get your roof taken care of, you can start saving for a trip and it will be awesome.

 

[BLTtinkerbell]

I'm going to be out with Jeanne from 10/27 - 11/6. We'll be house hunting. Planning on building a house together so have appointments to talk to builders. So sorry I'll miss you!

That sounds like a wonderful plan!

 

[loves to dive]

I saw this asked for BC, but not YC. Can you tell me how many banks of elevators are at YC? I remember the ones right off the lobby, but are there other ones? I have a room request "close to elevator". I am now thinking I should say "close to lobby"

There is also a small one that goes down to the laundry room. It's in the wing that is on the left side of the gazebo, I used it when I was there since they don't have vending machines on the 2nd floor. I don't know if there is one on the BC side of YC but I seem to remember one over in the wing that is behind the bar, could be wrong, I always use the stairs.

 

[southjerseymom]

11 days until we are there! My only request was full balcony because DH and I enjoy having a cocktail on the balcony. We love to take late night swims. Anyone have any idea of pool times for late October early November??

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

We just got back from the Beach Club, we were there Oct. 9-13th. We loved the hotel and we had a great time. Thank you for the tip about the side entrance from Epcot. We were in room 4554 so this was really convenient and we used it several times coming and going from our room.

We requested an upper floor full balcony and we were booked as a Standard View Room but were upgraded to a Garden View.
Our requests were granted and we had a lovely view from our room. I thought that we should have been able to see the Spaceship Earth in Epcot but I looked and looked and couldn't see it. My husband is a bit taller than me and he walked out on the balcony and saw Spaceship Earth right away. Sure enough, I stand on a chair and there it is.



We loved the Beach Club. Our only issue was one day no one cleaned our room, we requested some clean towels, and then we put out the service requested sign on our door knob every morning after that. We also made sure to leave a tip for Mousekeeping.

 

[Wood Nymph]

I'm going to be out with Jeanne from 10/27 - 11/6. We'll be house hunting. Planning on building a house together so have appointments to talk to builders. So sorry I'll miss you!

That sounds like fun.

I saw this asked for BC, but not YC. Can you tell me how many banks of elevators are at YC? I remember the ones right off the lobby, but are there other ones? I have a room request "close to elevator". I am now thinking I should say "close to lobby"

There are two banks of elevators. The second one is near the marina end of the resort. It is really convenient for the YC guests who are in that section of the resort. But it is a long walk to the lobby from there.

 

[Sue M]

Made it through work today with this dumb sinus infection but I'm going to the doctor's tomorrow instead of work. I have to be careful with the COPD so off to get some meds ... afraid to wait until Tuesday. Had some great visits with Disers today!!!!

Be very careful flying with sinus infection. Hope you're better soon.

 

[JPDtheJD]

Has anyone else ever had issues swimming at SAB in December? We will be there Dec 5-10 and I don't want the kids too cold but I don't want to miss out on SAB either. I heard the pools are heated but will the slides be too? Any ideas or thoughts on past experiences welcome! TIA

 

[Hi Pluto]

Has anyone else ever had issues swimming at SAB in December? We will be there Dec 5-10 and I don't want the kids too cold but I don't want to miss out on SAB either. I heard the pools are heated but will the slides be too? Any ideas or thoughts on past experiences welcome! TIA

I'm sure the slides have the same temp water as the pool, but the WALK to get to the slide is what will be cold. Maybe you could get some wet suits for the kids.

~Cari~

 

[Wood Nymph]

Our requests were granted and we had a lovely view from our room. I thought that we should have been able to see the Spaceship Earth in Epcot but I looked and looked and couldn't see it. My husband is a bit taller than me and he walked out on the balcony and saw Spaceship Earth right away. Sure enough, I stand on a chair and there it is.

Thanks for posting your room view and trip report. It is always nice to see them.

Could you see any fireworks from your room?