Resort Thread Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB Resorts

[dansdad]

The bus stop for BB is at AK park. Does AK lodge actually have a direct bus?

No. Disney has the list of hotels that have directs on their website, it’s not a word of mouth situation. AKL/AKV is not among those on the site.

Please see the below post from @gottalovepluto

 

[disneyfan150]

Hot off the presses: cast member just told me the slide is expected to open July 1.

Nice! We arrive July 5. Even if I don't use the slide, it will be less construction mess to view.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Direct bus service for Typhoon Lagoon - All-Star Movies, All-Star Music, All-Star Sports, Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs, and Pop Century

Direct bus service for Blizzard Beach - All-Star Music, All-Star Sports, Art of Animation, Coronado Springs

That’s not accurate for this summer. BB buses were modified for this summer to the hotels Disney posted online and TL is requiring DS transfers for everyone.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/bus-transportation/

 

[LuvDisneyTL]

The roof that covers the walkway around the ground level outside just past beaches and cream to the pool that the slide empties into.

Here is a pic from yesterday to show this

 

[dansdad]

That’s not accurate for this summer. BB buses were modified for this summer to the hotels Disney posted online and TL is requiring DS transfers for everyone.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/bus-transportation/

Oops. Thanks for the correction.

 

[mrsap]

It’s being reported on FB the scaffolding has been coming down around the slide.




Pics also from FB.

 

[vyrg]

Is there Shower Gel in Water parks ?
I usually take the little bottle in my room but now It is not available anymore ?

Thank you

 

[Mr_Woodchuck]

Is there Shower Gel in Water parks ?
I usually take the little bottle in my room but now It is not available anymore ?

Not sure? maybe one of the water parks forums would know if you asked there?

 

[Jillpie]

Hot off the presses: cast member just told me the slide is expected to open July 1.

Could you please find out if they brought back the all adult hot tub at SAB, with the posted sign?

 

[gottalovepluto]

Could you please find out if they brought back the all adult hot tub at SAB, with the posted sign?

I’ll try to remember to check. Today the SAB hot tubs were non-heated “therapy tubs”. Lifeguards said they don’t know when they’ll work for heat, waiting on engineering. Quiet pool hot tubs work.

For the front- the covered driveway is entirely enclosed for work in a rectangle. You can walk around the sides. There is a mini drive in front of it for everyone but buses, you drive up one side of a U and park on the other side of the U to load/off-load. It’s sorta functioning. Arrived around 9 today, a few cars in and some people in a 15 passenger van had all their junk spread out around their van. They were like half loading and yet half unloading their various bags and some were literally sitting on the curb eating breakfast (where my driver needed to park). They had one haggard looking bellman with a couple carts of bags who as soon as he loaded bags in the van the people pulled them out and asked people if they wanted random things from them and then left the bags in the driveway scattered around the van! It was the craziest thing- for goodness sakes this is neither a living room nor a picnic zone. The mind boggled.

*rant warning*
I unloaded my stuff on the nearest cart (because groceries, couldn’t haul it myself) as no other bellmen were around but a cart was and rolled it halfway up to the hotel when suddenly 2 valets appeared and told to me stop! Guests aren’t allowed to touch the carts!! One of the valets pushed my cart back to the unloading area and had me stand there in the sun while they found a bellman. Thankfully I was sun blocked up for the water park lol. A bellman appeared after a few mins and ticketed it and said I had to call from my room for it, didn’t matter I had my room ready text. I get that they don’t allow guests to access carts, but not allowing bell services to bring stuff right to the room when you have your room ready notification? This is the stupidest system. Major hotels will escort you or meet you up there shortly, or when slammed tell you they will meet you up there in a bit extra- not call us and get in line to get your stuff. Luckily it was a quiet morning and I had my stuff in 15 mins (shockingly rapid as far as my Disney Bell experiences go actually!) but if you’re arriving during a busy time, plan accordingly.

 

[ww52]

I get that they don’t allow guests to access carts, but not allowing bell services to bring stuff right to the room when you have your room ready notification?

Just quoting this particular part of your "rant" but the whole thing is is a bit concerning. To me and many others the worst part of the trip is getting the room and getting settled. There is always a desire and maybe even a feeling of anxiety - wanting to make the most of the partial day. Sounds like they aren't staffed?

Seems like ordering groceries online is a preferred option so there is less to lug up to the room?

 

[gottalovepluto]

Just quoting this particular part of your "rant" but the whole thing is is a bit concerning. To me and many others the worst part of the trip is getting the room and getting settled. There is always a desire and maybe even a feeling of anxiety - wanting to make the most of the partial day. Sounds like they aren't staffed?

Seems like ordering groceries online is a preferred option so there is less to lug up to the room?

I’m all about online ordering but this was a split stay so I already had my stuff. Honestly, it would have helped me just to see a sign somewhere “carts are for bell services only” like other hotels have. I felt quite chastised. I think I’m gonna leave feedback on that part actually.

 

[jimr4]

Looks like the roof work is pretty much done in that section near the pool posted above.

 

[The Mayor]

Anyone having any luck getting a cabana into the middle to end of August? Still having no luck for 8/20 and not surprisingly, not getting the same answer when I call!! One time it's they're not available yet, another time they're sold out and this morning I got they can't tell if they're sold out or just not open yet.

 

[sjberg79]

Anyone having any luck getting a cabana into the middle to end of August? Still having no luck for 8/20 and not surprisingly, not getting the same answer when I call!! One time it's they're not available yet, another time they're sold out and this morning I got they can't tell if they're sold out or just not open yet.

I am not trying to get one for the end of August but your getting different answers, that is par for course when calling Disney. Some reservation phone reps are great, some seem like they are guessing when answering.

 

[Jillpie]

I’ll try to remember to check. Today the SAB hot tubs were non-heated “therapy tubs”. Lifeguards said they don’t know when they’ll work for heat, waiting on engineering. Quiet pool hot tubs work.

For the front- the covered driveway is entirely enclosed for work in a rectangle. You can walk around the sides. There is a mini drive in front of it for everyone but buses, you drive up one side of a U and park on the other side of the U to load/off-load. It’s sorta functioning. Arrived around 9 today, a few cars in and some people in a 15 passenger van had all their junk spread out around their van. They were like half loading and yet half unloading their various bags and some were literally sitting on the curb eating breakfast (where my driver needed to park). They had one haggard looking bellman with a couple carts of bags who as soon as he loaded bags in the van the people pulled them out and asked people if they wanted random things from them and then left the bags in the driveway scattered around the van! It was the craziest thing- for goodness sakes this is neither a living room nor a picnic zone. The mind boggled.

*rant warning*
I unloaded my stuff on the nearest cart (because groceries, couldn’t haul it myself) as no other bellmen were around but a cart was and rolled it halfway up to the hotel when suddenly 2 valets appeared and told to me stop! Guests aren’t allowed to touch the carts!! One of the valets pushed my cart back to the unloading area and had me stand there in the sun while they found a bellman. Thankfully I was sun blocked up for the water park lol. A bellman appeared after a few mins and ticketed it and said I had to call from my room for it, didn’t matter I had my room ready text. I get that they don’t allow guests to access carts, but not allowing bell services to bring stuff right to the room when you have your room ready notification? This is the stupidest system. Major hotels will escort you or meet you up there shortly, or when slammed tell you they will meet you up there in a bit extra- not call us and get in line to get your stuff. Luckily it was a quiet morning and I had my stuff in 15 mins (shockingly rapid as far as my Disney Bell experiences go actually!) but if you’re arriving during a busy time, plan accordingly.

Thank you, if you find out if they're bringing back the all adult one, please let me know? thanks!

 

[gottalovepluto]

Thank you, if you find out if they're bringing back the all adult one, please let me know? thanks!

Lifeguard said they except it to return. With all SAB hot tubs working as unheated therapy tubs the sign is not currently out. (The lifeguard also reminded me that children must be accompanied by an adult and if I ever notice any that aren’t or aren’t behaving to tell the nearest lifeguard.)

 

[TheDailyMoo]

I’ll try to remember to check. Today the SAB hot tubs were non-heated “therapy tubs”. Lifeguards said they don’t know when they’ll work for heat, waiting on engineering. Quiet pool hot tubs work.

For the front- the covered driveway is entirely enclosed for work in a rectangle. You can walk around the sides. There is a mini drive in front of it for everyone but buses, you drive up one side of a U and park on the other side of the U to load/off-load. It’s sorta functioning. Arrived around 9 today, a few cars in and some people in a 15 passenger van had all their junk spread out around their van. They were like half loading and yet half unloading their various bags and some were literally sitting on the curb eating breakfast (where my driver needed to park). They had one haggard looking bellman with a couple carts of bags who as soon as he loaded bags in the van the people pulled them out and asked people if they wanted random things from them and then left the bags in the driveway scattered around the van! It was the craziest thing- for goodness sakes this is neither a living room nor a picnic zone. The mind boggled.

*rant warning*
I unloaded my stuff on the nearest cart (because groceries, couldn’t haul it myself) as no other bellmen were around but a cart was and rolled it halfway up to the hotel when suddenly 2 valets appeared and told to me stop! Guests aren’t allowed to touch the carts!! One of the valets pushed my cart back to the unloading area and had me stand there in the sun while they found a bellman. Thankfully I was sun blocked up for the water park lol. A bellman appeared after a few mins and ticketed it and said I had to call from my room for it, didn’t matter I had my room ready text. I get that they don’t allow guests to access carts, but not allowing bell services to bring stuff right to the room when you have your room ready notification? This is the stupidest system. Major hotels will escort you or meet you up there shortly, or when slammed tell you they will meet you up there in a bit extra- not call us and get in line to get your stuff. Luckily it was a quiet morning and I had my stuff in 15 mins (shockingly rapid as far as my Disney Bell experiences go actually!) but if you’re arriving during a busy time, plan accordingly.

This is disconcerting. First of all I'll be there in a few days and I pick up a lot of groceries lately to haul up to room. And FWIW I have used the carts...meaning been allowed to by the bell team...at many of the Deluxes to "do it myself". This does not sound ideal at all! What would you suggest driving to resort with baggage and cold groceries? Did you find an easier hack afterwards?

At this point if the slide does open on the 1st I'll be happy and call it a huge win even with the hassle you described.

 

[mrsap]

Someone shared this pic. today on FB, showing behind the entryway construction walls at Beach Club. It appears work has not started in this area yet.

 

[gottalovepluto]

This is disconcerting. First of all I'll be there in a few days and I pick up a lot of groceries lately to haul up to room. And FWIW I have used the carts...meaning been allowed to by the bell team...at many of the Deluxes to "do it myself". This does not sound ideal at all! What would you suggest driving to resort with baggage and cold groceries? Did you find an easier hack afterwards?

At this point if the slide does open on the 1st I'll be happy and call it a huge win even with the hassle you described.

Snag the first bellman you find, tell them you have cold stuff. They should have a cold storage area. Call to have it sent to your room immediately on arrival to your room.

If no is around but a cart is try wandering off with your stuff and see what happens. It’s not like they kick you out. Someone managed to do it successfully yesterday because I saw an abandoned cart in my hallway for a couple hours…