Resort Thread Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB Resorts

[outahere]

Happy Birthday Dee!!!! I love your "birthday story".

 

[Whenyouwish365]

Happy birthday, Dee! Thank you so much for this wonderful thread. It's made me so much more excited for our first BC stay than I otherwise would have been! This is most definitely the best thread on the DIS thanks to your hard work and welcoming demeanor!

I totally agree!!! And, Happy Birthday!!!

 

[vicarrieous]

Happy Birthday Dee!

 

[wdwnut61]

Wow!!!

Thank you for all the great birthday wishes. Halloween is a great day for a birthday because there is lots of chocolate, you can always find a party and everyone remembers it.

Well, almost everyone.



Because I love you all, and because I can't share this on Facebook, I'll tell you all my favorite birthday story.

We aren't huge birthday celebrators in our family- we don't always exchange gifts and we never give each other cards, but a "Happy Birthday" is always nice to hear.

About 10 years ago, Mark headed off to work without acknowledging my birthday. Ok, it's 5 am and we are both tired, I can understand forgetting to say something.

But the day goes on and I don't hear anything from him. No phone call. No email. Not a word.

I mention this to a friend of mine and she is horrified! Tara worked at a Florist shop at the time and she sent me a "boo-quet" of Halloween flowers.

Mark came home early that night so he could take the boys out for Trick-or-Treat.

When he walked in the door, he saw my gift, nodded his head towards the flowers and said.

What's that?

Flowers from Tara.

What for?

My birthday. It falls on Halloween this year.

Oh.

He hasn't forgotten my birthday since.


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Happy Birthday Dee

Today is my sister's birthday another Halloween baby

 

[hill6]

Wow!!!

Thank you for all the great birthday wishes. Halloween is a great day for a birthday because there is lots of chocolate, you can always find a party and everyone remembers it.

Well, almost everyone.



Because I love you all, and because I can't share this on Facebook, I'll tell you all my favorite birthday story.

We aren't huge birthday celebrators in our family- we don't always exchange gifts and we never give each other cards, but a "Happy Birthday" is always nice to hear.

About 10 years ago, Mark headed off to work without acknowledging my birthday. Ok, it's 5 am and we are both tired, I can understand forgetting to say something.

But the day goes on and I don't hear anything from him. No phone call. No email. Not a word.

I mention this to a friend of mine and she is horrified! Tara worked at a Florist shop at the time and she sent me a "boo-quet" of Halloween flowers.

Mark came home early that night so he could take the boys out for Trick-or-Treat.

When he walked in the door, he saw my gift, nodded his head towards the flowers and said.

What's that?

Flowers from Tara.

What for?

My birthday. It falls on Halloween this year.

Oh.

He hasn't forgotten my birthday since.


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That is a priceless story .

 

[cindianne320]

Happy Birthday, Dee! Thanks for all you do on this thread, and for telling stories that make me smile!

 

[wifey]

A belated Happy Birthday Dee, you are amazing at keeping this thread and community group up to date and informed in such a friendly manner. That's true dedication a rare quality these days. I hope you have a wonderful week.

 

[shoreward]

For those here who fly Southwest, and I know there are quite a few, the schedule was just extended this morning.

We are currently accepting air reservations through May 8, 2017. On December 6, 2016 we will open our schedule for sale through June 2, 2017. This date is subject to change!

 

[mlittig]

For those here who fly Southwest, and I know there are quite a few, the schedule was just extended this morning.

What I don't understand is why the booking window was only extended by less that two weeks It had been April 24th and now it is only to May 5th Why so short

 

[PCFriar80]

For those here who fly Southwest, and I know there are quite a few, the schedule was just extended this morning.

Just scored 2 RT tickets from BDL/MCO for our 5/4 - 5/8 Flower & Garden trip for $399.92!

 

[mommyrosa2]

Happy belated Dee

 

[natebenma]

Trip Report for my recent Yacht Club Stay is started:

A Private Romantic Anniversary Trip- Just Ask My Friends! October 2016

 

[bookbabe626]

Thank you for your response. I was assuming we wouldn't have a problem getting back in but wanted to hear it from others. We currently have an 8pm dinner reservation for San Angel Inn but after reading some other threads I'm a little concerned we may have trouble getting from IG to Mexico. I was thinking about dinner at Cape May post resort break to avoid this but still not sure.

We did NYE at Epcot once before, years ago. We swore we would never go back. Literally wall-to-wall people. No personal space at all. Strollers to the back of your knees, people bumping up against you non-stop. Crazy, crazy crowded. New York City subway at peak rush hour crowded. Fun, but wow, the crowds were intense.

Fast forward a decade or so. We're booked to go back. Long story as to why we planned this, but the short version is that my DH agrees that no one should have to look after their aging, high-maintenance FIL on their 20th wedding anniversary trip. So, Disney it is, 'cause FIL has zero interest in going there.

However, we've planned better (I hope) this time. Staying at BCV to be able to avoid transportation that night. Leisurely day planned, maybe Disney Springs (have a rental car) for some shopping, and got a Landry's card to ensure access to either T-Rex or Rainforest if the crowds are nuts at the quick service places. FPs for late afternoon in Epcot...Soarin, Living with the Land and Living Seas to minimize walking through the crowds. Late dinner (9:30pm) ADR at the NYE buffet at the World Showplace, which is between Canada and the UK so again shouldn't be too bad getting there. No plans to go any further from the IG than Living Seas. Will hopefully find a spot to park with some beverages in the UK after dinner, then back out the IG after the fireworks.

Would I prefer dinner at Biergarten or one of my other favs around the World Showcase? Absolutely. But I'm too scared to commit to walking that far through the crowds.

If you're going from the IG to Mexico, I'd allow an hour (at least) for the walk. If the crowds aren't as bad as I fear, then grab a margarita and people watch while you wait for your ADR time. But my guess is that you'll need the hour.

 

[Smiling Cheshire Cat]

Just booked the Beach Club from 12/19- 12/23. Haven't stayed there since 2012 so I'm wondering whats different since my last stay and what will be special for the Holidays?

Thanks-

 

[Karebear]

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It is 5 minutes from YC lobby to BC lobby going by the inside/covered path.

I timed the outside route, lakeside from lobby-ish to lobby-ish: 3 minutes.

Does anyone know if there is a path at the front (parking lot) side of the buildings where you can walk between the two resorts? I have never tried this.

Yes, we have walked from the BC bus stop to the YC bus stop on the parking lot side. Just follow the sidewalk. It takes you in front of the convention center.

Thanks so much for the info!! Hope you had a great birthday Dee!

 

[rteetz]

Happy Belated Birthday Dee!

 

[nascargirl]

Heading back to the BC CL January 8th-16th. Looking forward to getting away.

 

[Elizakapeka]

What I don't understand is why the booking window was only extended by less that two weeks It had been April 24th and now it is only to May 5th Why so short

I was wondering the same thing. I leave June 6th and was ready to start thinking airfare but at this rate it wont open till jan 2017. Thats less than 5 months to plan!

 

[Elizakapeka]

Happy belated birthday Dee! You are amazing!

 

[Andrea817]

We did NYE at Epcot once before, years ago. We swore we would never go back. Literally wall-to-wall people. No personal space at all. Strollers to the back of your knees, people bumping up against you non-stop. Crazy, crazy crowded. New York City subway at peak rush hour crowded. Fun, but wow, the crowds were intense.

Fast forward a decade or so. We're booked to go back. Long story as to why we planned this, but the short version is that my DH agrees that no one should have to look after their aging, high-maintenance FIL on their 20th wedding anniversary trip. So, Disney it is, 'cause FIL has zero interest in going there.

However, we've planned better (I hope) this time. Staying at BCV to be able to avoid transportation that night. Leisurely day planned, maybe Disney Springs (have a rental car) for some shopping, and got a Landry's card to ensure access to either T-Rex or Rainforest if the crowds are nuts at the quick service places. FPs for late afternoon in Epcot...Soarin, Living with the Land and Living Seas to minimize walking through the crowds. Late dinner (9:30pm) ADR at the NYE buffet at the World Showplace, which is between Canada and the UK so again shouldn't be too bad getting there. No plans to go any further from the IG than Living Seas. Will hopefully find a spot to park with some beverages in the UK after dinner, then back out the IG after the fireworks.

Would I prefer dinner at Biergarten or one of my other favs around the World Showcase? Absolutely. But I'm too scared to commit to walking that far through the crowds.

If you're going from the IG to Mexico, I'd allow an hour (at least) for the walk. If the crowds aren't as bad as I fear, then grab a margarita and people watch while you wait for your ADR time. But my guess is that you'll need the hour.

I have a feeling DH is never going to want to return for NYE either! I am getting more frightened by the crowds with each day that passes. I think I will try for a Cape May dinner reservation and plan to only go to Epcot later in the evening for the festivities.

I had originally planned to start the day at Epcot, take a longish mid-day break at BC until our 8pm dinner at San Angel Inn but I am thinking that may be a bad idea. I think we will do our Epcot day on 12/30 instead and plan for a more relaxed day on 12/31 (possibly DTD like you suggested) followed by dinner at BC and then head over to Epcot for the nighttime festivities. Epcot is our favorite so I think doing it on 12/30 would be ideal as I still want to enjoy the park and clearly that won't happen on NYE

I am sure 12/30 is also busy but is it unbearably packed like NYE? I am hoping not!

I truly appreciate your insight, it really helped make up my mind on our plans. The less we have to travel in Epcot on NYE the better!