FYI, in case it wasn't reported yet, Flying Fish ADRs open tomorrow (7/29/16), if WDW Magic and others are to be believed. WDW Magic has the new menu up as well. I believe @Scott MC has been extremely interested. Sadly, Potato Crusted Red Snapper is off the menu.
I sometimes get sick from the sun, too, and a hat doesn't always help, either. But the few times I have used an umbrella have saved my life, so to speak. I think you should just use one if you want to and not worry about what all those strangers think. After all, you will never see them again.
The one I have is a lightweight lotion, I love the sprays also but if you like you could do the lotion just on the face.
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A few more pictures from Teena's trip
Peanut Butter Pie from The Feast Restaurant
The bacon fries look delish don't they? I hope these are available in September!!! Now I am really glad we have an ADR during our trip. I was super disappointed when Golden Oak Outpost took their amazing BLT waffle fries off of the menu. These look like a great way to get my fix!I might just have to eat at B&C for those bacon fries.
Read a rumor just today about new DVC coming with views of WS and into Epcot.....fits the bill.....
Interesting. That actually fits with what snippets i could pick up. If they go that route i bet it will be popular
Maybe they were talking about converting YC resort rooms to DVC like they are doing at the Wilderness Lodge.
As I think more about the YC/DVC thing....it would explain why the refurbishments keep getting pushed back....
Hmm....
I agree! We love the YC but have not been able to stay there the last 2 years because there were no military discounted rooms for our time frame. I hope they don't DVC it.
YC has a quiet friendliness to it. The first time we stayed there, I got anxious about it in the lobby (I was BC or BWI for life at the time), and the "Captain" in the lobby talked with me about what I was looking for out of my vacation, and after a few minutes of chatting, we agreed that YC actually fit my needs better than BC (BUT I STILL LOVE YOU BC!) and not only did we end up having a wonderful time on that stay, but there have been more than a few since, and while our #2 and #3 resorts change by the day, YC has remained our #1 favorite since. We love the more grown-up feel to the place, and since there's no character meal off the lobby (I'm looking at you Cape May!), the lobby has more of an elegant, quiet, formal, but not stiff vibe. Along with the GF, YC feels like the most expensive and/or exclusive resort to us. The lobby bar is fantastic to have a drink in at the end of the day, and I can vouch that Diane and Robin are excellent bartenders there. The gift shop is so nice and quiet, and you hear the soft music better at YC, and they do pump in that "BC Smell" in the lobby. I know they're due for a renovation, and it's coming relatively soon, so at this precise moment, the rooms at BC feel a bit more updated, but we've recently found the rooms at YC to be immaculately clean, the pillows awesome (we bought them for our home) and housekeeping to be fantastic. I really don't think you'll be disappointed.
1. That's the pic of Stormy from our book at school!
2. Ouch. Double ouch. Noted.
Well, I consider myself to be very careful in these situations. Last year, we got caught in the China pavilion (we were staying at BC) in one of the worst rainstorms ever, and we'd already checked out, and didn't want to fly home in clammy clothes. I bought the biggest umbrella ever in the China pavilion (it was comically big) and DP noted how beautifully I managed to navigate the crowds with it. Of course common courtesy would be followed.
I loved one called "Cool Mist" by Neutrogena but they don't seem to make it anymore! Not only did it work magic, but it smelled like heaven!
HiLol! There are plenty of us who love & prefer the YC, we're just trying to keep it's wonderfulness a secret!! No point letting everybody know how great it is & make it hard to get a room there.
We started staying at YC about 15 years ago & a lagoon view club room is our favorite room on property. When we walk in that lobby, we immediately feel relaxed & at ease. It is just my DH & me traveling, (60 & 59), no kids. There are more adults at YC it seems, but there are still families & kids there. It does not bother us to see convention goers walking around in business attire. Some people don't like to see that while they're on vacation, doesn't interfere with my enjoyment of the resort at all.
The club lounge is usually more adults, but again, you will see kids & teens there too. The lounge has a quiet, relaxed atmosphere I think. The food service area was enlarged last year & it seems easier to access the different offerings now. The food is pretty typical of all the Disney club levels, nothing really unique or special. I loved the new lounge, clean, modern & fresh. There are a few upholstered chairs for sitting, but there isn't a couch or any real lounging areas. It is mostly tables & chairs.
We are don't need a lot of attention from cast members. I like to handle all our ADRs & other plans. We are fine with a quick smile & hi from CMs but I don't need them to know my whole family by name & all our life story. Some people like that type of attention, but we don't. There are some BWI CMs that folks love because they are so friendly & outgoing. We tried the BW CL about 3 years ago & definitely didn't care for the raucous, loud interactions we observed among the CMs there. At YC, we get a smile & greeting as we come & go, that's fine with us. We find them friendly & helpful if we do need something tho.
The rooms do need updating as previously noted. But they are clean & in good repair. I would hope the rehab will be done by next fall, so you should be ok there. I'm just concerned about your statement that BC seemed sterile to you. Was that just the color palate that made you think that? The decor is basically the same at both YC & BC, just different color schemes. The balconies are great for relaxing. Even rooms that overlook the pool aren't that loud, you do hear the music when you're on the balcony, but it isn't blaringly loud.
Hope you have a great vacation & enjoy the YC!
thank you for your reply, it sounds like YC might be just what we are looking for! I found the attitudes sterile I guess at the BC -- I don't need over the top attention, but I felt ignored and a stranger there, no one greeted us in the lounge when we came and went. My son and I stayed before the renos in 2011 / he was 14(a month away from being 15) and it was a mom and son trip.... First thing we both said after spending a couple hours there was "I wish we where at AKL!!" It just didn't feel comforting and like "home" where AKL wraps us up the minute we arrive. We decided to just stay put as we where only at BC for 5 days. My hubby doesn't like the chaos of BC lobby, nor did he enjoy the cape may buffet, so staying over at YC's relative calmness might be better for us overallThank you Natebenma!
I'll add you to the Be Our Guest list we keep on Page 1.
My first stay at the YC will be in October so I can't offer any personal feedback about the resort, but lots of people who post here are big fans.
The lounge was recently remodeled, you can find some pictures in Post 12, along with some photos of the food offerings there. I probably need to get some updated pictures of the food & drink, though.
My dates are Nov 11-Nov 18, 2017 We're very excited to be fortunate enough to do another cruise and week at WDW - can't wait! 
Just switched our Biergarten ADR for a FF one for Aug 15. Can't waitFYI, in case it wasn't reported yet, Flying Fish ADRs open tomorrow (7/29/16), if WDW Magic and others are to be believed. WDW Magic has the new menu up as well. I believe @Scott MC has been extremely interested. Sadly, Potato Crusted Red Snapper is off the menu.
