Resort Thread Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB Resorts

[Ninja Mom]

Oh Jan... George Glass doesn't exist, just like the showers at the BC & YC don't exist (unless you are a spa customer, or unless you go commando and bust in unannounced)




This picture is hilarious because we were trying to take a selfie picture in the forbidden BC/YC spa locker room and we barely managed to get the shot off before the door opened and a spa customer walked in. Can you imagine how freaky it looked that some nutter was taking pictures inside of the locker room? We beat feet out of there right quick!

It's not easy being a member of the Stormalong Bay, Olympic, Synchronized Pool Tube Team. Oh... the sacrifices that one has to make to gather intelligence on the state of affairs at the Beach and Yacht Clubs.

~NM

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Hi all. Getting Garden Grocer order together and a couple quick questions about whether the Marketplace has the following:

1. tea bags for hot tea?
2. cranberry juice (like single serve bottles for sale is fine)?
3. regular lemonade (for mug refill - can't be diet unfortunately?
4. butter packets out with condiments?

Thanks. Best thread going.

There are teabags for hot tea and cranberry juice in marketplace. Don't know about the lemonade. Sometimes the butter is out with the cream cheese beside the bagel cabinet but there's always extra butter in the fridge under the counter there. You can just help yourself. It's wee round individual portion tubs. Hope this helps

We are just home from our trip. My husband doesn't like details of upcoming trips online so I don't add us to the BOG list (Dee knew so if she needed anything I could help). We had a wonderful time. The moving pictures are moving again
Only downside was the birds at the pool. They're really bothersome at times (pooped on my son twice on 2 different days) and raided people's bags for food if they had snacks in view Still didn't stop us from having a fabulous time though

 

[natebenma]

There are teabags for hot tea and cranberry juice in marketplace. Don't know about the lemonade. Sometimes the butter is out with the cream cheese beside the bagel cabinet but there's always extra butter in the fridge under the counter there. You can just help yourself. It's wee round individual portion tubs. Hope this helps

We are just home from our trip. My husband doesn't like details of upcoming trips online so I don't add us to the BOG list (Dee knew so if she needed anything I could help). We had a wonderful time. Only downside was the birds at the pool. They're really bothersome at times (pooped on my son twice on 2 different days) and raided people's bags for food if they had snacks in view Still didn't stop us from having a fabulous time though

Thanks for the review! And for helping out with questions while you were there.

UGH! on the birds. Your poor son!

The moving pictures are moving again

Right, you told me that and I forgot to post.

The very cool pictures in the Captain's Grille, with a moving effect, have been non-functional for a year or so. Glad to hear they have them operational again!

From my Hijinks Report:

This set of pictures from the Captain's Grille features a sailboat that moves from one picture to the next and drifting clouds.











Pretty cool!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

UGH! on the birds. Your poor son!

Seriously think Disney are going to need to cull some of those big black crows ( not sure if that's what they are but its what they look like). They were seriously invading certain parts of the area especially close to lunchtime and quite aggressive in their quest for snacks. 2 of them lifted a whole unopened family pack of chips from a stroller and then loads of them joined in until they managed to rip the package ! I was watching from the safety of the pool because when it comes to birds flying at me I'm a big chicken lol

 

[pd1138]

We are 50 days out from our first Beach Club stay (9/3-9/11)! It's a suprise trip for our 3 sweet kiddos and it has been so hard not to spill the beans about the trip. Now I have to start thinking of how to tell them the news!

Awesome! We surprised our kiddos last year with a trip to YC. We told them as we woke them up at 3 am in the morning to go to the airport!! Then we kept the hotel a surprise. When we arrived at ME the oldest (who can read) narrowed the choices to CB, BWI, YC, and BC as we boarded the bus. The bus ride was so fun. Everyone around us started wondering with my kids which resort we were staying...CB was first and then BWI. Each time they didn't know if it was THE stop. Then YC and they were so excited!!

This year the trip is not a surprise (I couldn't keep it again, too hard!) and I thought about keeping at least the hotel a secret, but I ended up spilling the beans 15 minutes after I booked!!

 

[pd1138]

BTW does ME usually have CB, BWI, YC, and BC on the same bus and drop off in that order?

 

[HockeyMomR]

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Oh Jan... George Glass doesn't exist, just like the showers at the BC & YC don't exist (unless you are a spa customer, or unless you go commando and bust in unannounced)


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This picture is hilarious because we were trying to take a selfie picture in the forbidden BC/YC spa locker room and we barely managed to get the shot off before the door opened and a spa customer walked in. Can you imagine how freaky it looked that some nutter was taking pictures inside of the locker room? We beat feet out of there right quick!

It's not easy being a member of the Stormalong Bay, Olympic, Synchronized Pool Tube Team. Oh... the sacrifices that one has to make to gather intelligence on the state of affairs at the Beach and Yacht Clubs.

~NM

Anything for the sake of the team and in the name of research!

 

[natebenma]

BTW does ME usually have CB, BWI, YC, and BC on the same bus and drop off in that order?

It has either been that or POR/BWI/YC/BC when I have been on ME. But I think it can change, so no guarantees.

 

[natebenma]

A friend posted this blog post on FB this morning. Look at them all yakking about our "Secret" entrance!


Top 6 secrets people don't know about the Beach Club

 

[HockeyMomR]

BTW does ME usually have CB, BWI, YC, and BC on the same bus and drop off in that order?

Yes, typically, however, we have experienced BC and then YC.

 

[natebenma]

It's not easy being a member of the Stormalong Bay, Olympic, Synchronized Pool Tube Team. Oh... the sacrifices that one has to make to gather intelligence on the state of affairs at the Beach and Yacht Clubs.

Ahem!

Speaking about the Olympics... I'm over here in Rio waiting for "My People" and fellow teammates to arrive!

 

[pd1138]

Yes, typically, however, we have experienced BC and then YC.

That would be wonderful if we are not the very last stop!! I guess we will find out in 32 days!!

 

[HockeyMomR]

Ahem!

Speaking about the Olympics... I'm over here in Rio waiting for "My People" and fellow teammates to arrive!

You look prepared and ready with your uniform and equipment! Looks like you had a bit to drink while waiting. Your people must be a good bunch!

 

[natebenma]

You look prepared and ready with your uniform and equipment! Looks like you had a bit to drink while waiting. Your people must be a good bunch!

 

[bookluvingbabe]

Anyone?

Last August we were able to go straight from the Beach Club to Blizzard Beach on the bus mid morning.

 

[Wood Nymph]

My sig/ticker says one month, and that's when we check in to the BC, but we go to try my brother's favorite OKW on the 12th.

I'm not sure I get the appeal...lol

OKW can't compare to the BC but we did enjoy the 2 br villa at OKW that we shared with family. The villas are huge with extra large porches. If you are staying in a villa then you'll see why he likes it there. But I'm sure that you'll be glad to move over to the BC later in your trip.

15 Days till we arrive at BCV. I cannot wait!
In 2 weeks we head out on our 17 hour drive. Staying over in Valdosta then we only will have a 3 hour drive the next day.

We always used to stay overnight in Valdosta, too. It was a long first day of driving, but starting off from there in the morning always made it worth it.

Hi all. Getting Garden Grocer order together and a couple quick questions about whether the Marketplace has the following:

1. tea bags for hot tea?
2. cranberry juice (like single serve bottles for sale is fine)?
3. regular lemonade (for mug refill - can't be diet unfortunately?
4. butter packets out with condiments?

Thanks. Best thread going.

1. if you have a refillable mug then you can get a variety of Twinings tea bags for the mug. They were located at the cash register last time I looked for them. I think they also sell a box of tea bags, too. And there is tea in the tea dispenser.

3. the lemonade in the beverage dispenser is Minute Maid Light - diet lemonade I hate the diet lemonade and wish they would offer the real thing. Most people don't even realize that there is artificial sweetener in the lemonade, but I notice it - yuck.

4. the butter is kept back by the toasters and microwave, not by the sugar packets, jelly and other condiments. It is a bit of a treasure hunt to find them, though.

BTW does ME usually have CB, BWI, YC, and BC on the same bus and drop off in that order?

The ME usually stops at CBR then BWI then BC then YC most of the times that we take it.

 

[hannahinwales]

Two questions please .... Is it true there are no showers to use by the pool? Was hoping to use these after we had checked out on our last day?

Also do they sell wraps (bread type ones like in a chicken Caesar wrap ) at the Marketplace?

Thank you!

 

[natebenma]

Two questions please .... Is it true there are no showers to use by the pool? Was hoping to use these after we had checked out on our last day?

Also do they sell wraps (bread type ones like in a chicken Caesar wrap ) at the Marketplace?

Thank you!

There are outdoor showers. I'll post a picture in a minute.

ETA:
Can I use Stormalong Bay on my checkout day?

Yes! You will still have your Magic Band after you check out, and you still need to use before entering the pool area. You can store large bags with Bell Services. Recent reports are that only guests of the spa may use the lockers and showers in the health club. There are some lockers for use in the pool area near Beaches & Cream and outdoor showers poolside.










I'll have to look at the menu boards posted on Page 1, Post 7 to see if they offer the wraps at The Marketplace or Hurricane Hanna's

 

[hannahinwales]

There are outdoor showers. I'll post a picture in a minute.

I'll have to look at the menu boards posted on Page 1, Post 7 to see if they offer the wraps at The Marketplace or Hurricane Hanna's

Thank you! I don't mean made up wraps, just plain ones in a packet of 6 or similar? My daughter likes them with nothing on!!

 

[natebenma]

Thank you! I don't mean made up wraps, just plain ones in a packet of 6 or similar? My daughter likes them with nothing on!!

Gotcha!

Not sure...

I have looked at my Marketplace pictures from my last few trips. The only one I have of the bread selections is this, from 2014. It looks like that might be a pack of multigrain wraps next to the bagels. Not sure what the selection is now.

I didn't see any wraps listed on the DVC Marketplace advance order price list, but I'm not sure that it has everything that is for sale.