Resort Thread Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB Resorts

[DIS-OH]

Here now...great evening at DHS...I'm going to miss those Osborne lights!

 

[cocoabean1]

Here now...great evening at DHS...I'm going to miss those Osborne lights!

Hopefully they move them to a different location!! So many people love these lights, including me!!!

 

[cocoabean1]

Congratulations on the upgrade & Happy Anniversary!!

Thank you!!

 

[DIS-OH]

Wish all of you were here...

 

[cocoabean1]

TOMORROW!!!!!

 

[Timshar2]

Please add us to the list. BC Dec 15 -23. Be there soon!

 

[iona]

Can anyone who was there for the Frozen fireworks recommend a good place around BC/YC to watch the Star Wars fireworks from please?

 

[Wood Nymph]

Can anyone who was there for the Frozen fireworks recommend a good place around BC/YC to watch the Star Wars fireworks from please?

When we were there in August I stood in the middle of the bridge between BC and BWI and watched Illuminations and then turned around and watched the Frozen fireworks from the same spot. This is the bridge closest to the International gateway. If you don't mind a little walk, then take the walking path to DHS, the one on the BWI side of the waterway, and stand at the end of the sidewalk near the DHS parking lot. That is supposed to be a really good viewing area.

 

[natebenma]

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Way to go Nate!!

I thought I'd be ok with Maddie going away as she's always been my strong, stubborn, independent child, but now.... not so much .

Thanks!!!

Ben, my youngest, is my strong, stubborn, independent child.

We went to get our Christmas tree yesterday. We normally go out and tag one in October and cut it down in December. We didn't tag this year so we figured that we would take it easy and just go to a nearby lot to get one. When we told the boys the plan, Nate answered:

"But I won't be here next year..."

We cut a tree.

My wife and I are going to be heading to the Yacht Club CL on December 13th. Any word on how the Club refurbishment is going? I've been looking for pictures of how the Presidential Suite is set up for the temporary Club but haven't been able to find any. Does anyone have any info on when the Club Room (not the guest rooms) might be done or know where I can find any pictures of the temporary Club room?

Thank you!

I'll add you to the Be Our Guest list.




I have not heard anything about the progress on the lounge and I haven't seen any pictures of the temporary lounge, either! I suspect it will be opening soon, hopefully by the time you are there. We don't always get much advance notice. Often it is just a post from a guest who is there informing us "Lounge opened today"

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The bad – although we didn’t plan it, we were at Epcot Food & Wine for closing weekend. Very crowded (which I expected) and a lot of drunk adults at 2:00 in the afternoon. I definitely indulge myself but I’m talking folks who had others helping them to “walk”… This was our first F&W expereicence so maybe we just hit it wrong but I was surprised by some guest behavior.

We were there the same time as you and I agree it was very crowded as I too expected, however my adult children had been there last year and from their stories I had expected it to be far worse as far as drunks.

The “not so great” – varying levels of security at park entrances. We arrived within 24 hours of the Paris attacks (and actually attended a vigil in France at the conclusion of Illuminations). The time and effort searching pocketbooks and backpacks varied by park and by individual security officer. Sometimes, my purse was squeezed without looking inside while other times, it was unzipping each compartment and then using a flashlight and wooden rod to poke around inside.

I agree with the varying levels of security. It even varied with the same inspectors. They would empty the backpack of the person ahead of me but just glance at my purse. Even on the last day when I took a large bag with 2 smaller ones inside it I was sent through quickly while those taking food and clothes had their bags emptied

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts about your trip!

forgot to ask, can you add us to Yacht Club, December 11-14 please? Last minute last look at the Osborne Lights and our first MVMCP. It's just myself and our younger, college freshmen daughter,

Will do!

Okay, shameless plug but I just wanted to see my countdown clock again.

Anyone there next weekend that sees a guy who looks a lot like Carl Fredricksen sitting around the pool or taking pictures of that train display in the YC lobby (a favorite of mine) please say hi.
Katesdad

Hope you have an absolutely magical trip!

Hi all..

We have 11 nights BC Pool/Lagoon View for April 29th to May 10th. We've stayed Club level with a standard view before but we're a little unsure of what to request view-wise for the pool/lagoon view. We plan to put a request for a full balcony but I'm not sure if the pool view will be too noisy at night (our ds is 9 so no worries about naps during the day.) For those with pool view, which room would you recommend? (View-wise we're fine if it's lagoon or pool but we want to make sure that it's not crazy load at night.)

We had originally booked a split stay between BC and CR (which we loved!) but my DH didn't want to have to repack and move this trip.

I'll add you to the Be Our Guest list.



We did have a BC pool view room in 2013, and we could hear people enjoying the pool when we had the balcony door open during the day. It didn't bother us, and I didn't notice if we could hear anything at night with the doors closed, but as Dansdad suggests, request a quiet room.

Forgot to tell you. Sunken Treadures were on the menu at the CBR pool bar

I do think we are the inspiration for a new world famous Disney fixture!

Cheers!

One of my Facebook friends posted a picture of a ST she ordered from the WL pool bar yesterday.

New Year's Eve at Y&BC - just saw this in an email....

Countdown to Midnight - Disney's Yacht & Beach Club December 31, 2015

Three different themed party experiences will give guests a choice in how to ring in the new year. There will be an interactive comedy reunion at the Adventurer's Club, a nine-piece dance band at Club Live, and a seven-piece band playing classic music at Club Vinyl. Buffet action stations and desserts will be available as well. As you count down to midnight, balloons will drop and you can toast the new year with your keepsake champagne glass.

Event will be held at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center and begin at 8:00pm. Available only to guests staying at a Walt Disney World hotel. $300 per guest, tax and gratuity included. Beer, wine, mixed drinks, champagne toast and food included. Make reservations by calling 407-WDW-DINE.

Thanks for the info! Sounds like quite the party!

Wish all of you were here...

YUM!! I have added your picture to a couple of places on Page 1.

Dee congrats for Nate.

Thanks! It is nice that he has received one acceptance. The school is not his first choice, or mine. Miraculously, our first choices are the same school!

Please add us to the list. BC Dec 15 -23. Be there soon!

I will gladly add you to the list. Your trip really is coming up soon!

Can anyone who was there for the Frozen fireworks recommend a good place around BC/YC to watch the Star Wars fireworks from please?

When we were there in August I stood in the middle of the bridge between BC and BWI and watched Illuminations and then turned around and watched the Frozen fireworks from the same spot. This is the bridge closest to the International gateway. If you don't mind a little walk, then take the walking path to DHS, the one on the BWI side of the waterway, and stand at the end of the sidewalk near the DHS parking lot. That is supposed to be a really good viewing area.

In Aug 2014, I did just what you described- Watched Illuminations from the bridge and stayed to watch the Frozen Fireworks. I found the view was a little obstructed by a tree and thought it was slightly better from the BC beach.

@iona- I have pictures and I think a link to my trip report post in either Post 13 or 14.

ETA: Here's the link

Here's a link from my August 2014 trip report with pictures of the Illuminations Fireworks and the Summer Frozen Fireworks from the Boardwalk Bridge.

Fireworks as Far as the Eye Can See

 

[rcraw45425]

Well, I hate to ask but can you remove us from YC list? A room at the Polynesian opened up and with this being a quick trip it works better location wise. I think we'll be back at YC in June though for a medical conference

 

[natebenma]

Well, I hate to ask but can you remove us from YC list? A room at the Polynesian opened up and with this being a quick trip it works better location wise. I think we'll be back at YC in June though for a medical conference

Will do! Have a fantastic trip.

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[rcraw45425]

Will do! Have a fantastic trip.

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thank you! Hopefully by June the renovations will be finished for CL floor too!

 

[Miked0292]

well I am down to 16 days til we check but we leave 2 weeks from tomorrow , to spend the night with a family member geez airfare is crazy this time of year

 

[Sunshine11]

Can anyone who was there for the Frozen fireworks recommend a good place around BC/YC to watch the Star Wars fireworks from please?

When we were there in August we stayed at the YC and we would sit at the benches across from the marina building (where they rent boats) and watch the Epcot fireworks to the left first. AFther then finished, we would walk to the benches between the marina building and the water (behind the building) and watch the Frozen fireworks from there. That would be looking left. We did this many nights and enjoyed it immensely. So awesome. Enjoy.

 

[iona]

When we were there in August I stood in the middle of the bridge between BC and BWI and watched Illuminations and then turned around and watched the Frozen fireworks from the same spot. This is the bridge closest to the International gateway. If you don't mind a little walk, then take the walking path to DHS, the one on the BWI side of the waterway, and stand at the end of the sidewalk near the DHS parking lot. That is supposed to be a really good viewing area.

In Aug 2014, I did just what you described- Watched Illuminations from the bridge and stayed to watch the Frozen Fireworks. I found the view was a little obstructed by a tree and thought it was slightly better from the BC beach.

@iona- I have pictures and I think a link to my trip report post in either Post 13 or 14.

ETA: Here's the link

Here's a link from my August 2014 trip report with pictures of the Illuminations Fireworks and the Summer Frozen Fireworks from the Boardwalk Bridge.

Fireworks as Far as the Eye Can See

When we were there in August we stayed at the YC and we would sit at the benches across from the marina building (where they rent boats) and watch the Epcot fireworks to the left first. AFther then finished, we would walk to the benches between the marina building and the water (behind the building) and watch the Frozen fireworks from there. That would be looking left. We did this many nights and enjoyed it immensely. So awesome. Enjoy.

Thanks all - can't wait!

 

[madsmom22]

Oh my goodness! I am getting so excited. We check in to the BC on 12/29. This will be our first trip at New Years. We stayed at the BC one other time and LOVED it. Originally started out with staying at Coronado Springs but DH finally said to change to BC so we would be closer to Epcot on NYE so he could walk back if the crowds go to him. Spending 8 nights there, then DH and 2 teen DDs go home and my sister and niece join me at POP for 4 nights for my niece and I to run in the Half Marathon. This will be my longest trip ever to WDW and I am so excited and ready for this new adventure!

 

[Wood Nymph]

Oh my goodness! I am getting so excited. We check in to the BC on 12/29. This will be our first trip at New Years. We stayed at the BC one other time and LOVED it. Originally started out with staying at Coronado Springs but DH finally said to change to BC so we would be closer to Epcot on NYE so he could walk back if the crowds go to him. Spending 8 nights there, then DH and 2 teen DDs go home and my sister and niece join me at POP for 4 nights for my niece and I to run in the Half Marathon. This will be my longest trip ever to WDW and I am so excited and ready for this new adventure!

Good luck on your half marathon. I hope you have a great race. We'll be staying at the WL that weekend but it would be fun to watch the marathoners run past the YC/BC on Sunday morning.

 

[Dr Gunnie]

Heading to the Beach Club on the 18th and I saw the December Rec Calendar where it says there will be some character meet & greets. I'm assuming this has been done in previous years. Anyone know what characters were available in previous years?

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Heading to the Beach Club on the 18th and I saw the December Rec Calendar where it says there will be some character meet & greets. I'm assuming this has been done in previous years. Anyone know what characters were available in previous years?

Last year it rotated, one night was Mickey and Minnie dressed in their holiday clothes, then another night it was Goofy, I didn't see a particular schedule of who comes when so I think it's random.

 

[vettegirl]

Loved the Decorations at both the BC and YC! It was also nice to visit with Teena this past weekend. Sad to go home tomorrow, but miss my family.