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[BellsFam]

What kind of view can I expect at WL standard CL? I really would be happy with anything, but I'm wondering about a room request? I'd like to ask for a MK view, but I'm thinking it's a woods view right?

 

[TDluvsDaisy]

Is there a way to get that in advance? I mean, I realize it can't be too far in advance, but at least early enough to arrange some ADRs around it?

I requested a hot menu item from YC CL this week for our stay in June. They emailed it to me. Of course they mentioned it was subject to change. My DH has food allergies and it helps me to plan appropriately.

 

[happymomof1]

TDluvsDaisy, could you post a photo of what you were sent? Or, post it in a reply here? Inquiring minds want to know.....

 

[turningleaf]

We will be back at WL CL next week! I just realized that this time we won't be getting key cards - I usually keep them as a souvenir of our stay because the little envelope usually has the room number on it. I'll miss that!

Looking forward to enjoying the club again! We first stayed here last year and got one of the x08 or x10 rooms, can't remember which but I am basing it on the map and it looks like a southside woods/outer view. We didn't specify a room view, but it was nice and quiet and near to the lounge.

 

[WDWKOOK]

We will be back at WL CL next week! I just realized that this time we won't be getting key cards - I usually keep them as a souvenir of our stay because the little envelope usually has the room number on it. I'll miss that!

Looking forward to enjoying the club again! We first stayed here last year and got one of the x08 or x10 rooms, can't remember which but I am basing it on the map and it looks like a southside woods/outer view. We didn't specify a room view, but it was nice and quiet and near to the lounge.

KTTW Cards are available to all guests who would like them instead or in addition to MBs. This is in part due to the fact that guests can opt out of the MBs if they object to the use of long-range RF trackers embedded in the MBs. The KTTW Cards only have the short-range RF trackers, which my DH prefers. We used both MBs and KTTW Cards over Christmas. WL CL often automatically provides guests with both, but if you aren't automatically given them at check-in, simply ask for as many as you would like and they will give them to you immediately.

Having said that, room numbers do not appear on KTTW cards or any room card keys at hotels anymore. The only information on a KTTW card is your name, an ID#, the type of reservation, such as Room Only/DDP… the dates of your stay associated with the specific KTTW Card, whether you are an ADULT or CHILD and whether the card is good for charging.

If you'd like a room close to the OFC lounge, the South Wing rooms are closest and you can add "Close to the lounge, South Wing" to your reservation. The Woods View rooms face toward VWL with woods beyond VWL and the INNER Courtyard View rooms face the WL Courtyard, the geyser, pool and Bay Lake.

I hope you have a wonderful stay at the OFC!

 

[JACKNAG]

What kind of view can I expect at WL standard CL? I really would be happy with anything, but I'm wondering about a room request? I'd like to ask for a MK view, but I'm thinking it's a woods view right?

Unless you get get some major pixie dust or fork over some cash, That MK view is probably not going to happen. At WL CL standard view is code for rooftop view, or worse loading dock view. but we have stayed WL CL and gotten some woods with a tiny little pond. Good luck

 

[WDWKOOK]

What kind of view can I expect at WL standard CL? I really would be happy with anything, but I'm wondering about a room request? I'd like to ask for a MK view, but I'm thinking it's a woods view right?

A Standard Club Level room at WL refers to the room type and not the view. There are 3 possible views with a non-suite/non-Deluxe CL room at WL:

Woods: North Wing with views of woods and MK/CR/Wishes beyond.
Woods: South Wing with views of VWL and woods beyond.
Inner or WL Courtyard: Views of geyser, pool and Bay Lake/EWP.

The Room Assignor will know exactly what you mean if you request a "View of the castle/Wishes." You don't have to specifically request "North Wing, Woods/Wishes view," but you can if you like.

 

[WDWKOOK]

Unless you get get some major pixie dust or fork over some cash, That MK view is probably not going to happen. At WL CL standard view is code for rooftop view, or worse loading dock view. but we have stayed WL CL and gotten some woods with a tiny little pond. Good luck

Only 2/4 Honeymoon Suites sit atop the loading dock. They are on the 7th floor so the view below is quite a distance away. Looking straight out you can see Wishes/castle/CR from the North Wing CL rooms which are considered a WOODS View.

There are Standard VIEW rooms available for booking at WL, but they are not CL rooms. These non-CL rooms in the North Wing have views below of a loading dock, but again, if you are on a high floor, you will also have a partial Wishes view at a Standard View booking rate. The Standard VIEW South Wing rooms face toward the bus stop, but have lovely woods views beyond. These are the lowest priced booking category at WL, but many prefer them because the room doors open up to the beautiful lobby below and some rooms have partial MK views. CL views are not bookable, but you can request one of three possible views and also bunk beds.

 

[DonnaDuck333]

A Standard Club Level room at WL refers to the room type and not the view. There are 3 possible views with a non-suite/non-Deluxe CL room at WL:

Woods: North Wing with views of woods and MK/CR/Wishes beyond.
Woods: South Wing with views of VWL and woods beyond.
Inner or WL Courtyard: Views of geyser, pool and Bay Lake/EWP.

The Room Assignor will know exactly what you mean if you request a "View of the castle/Wishes." You don't have to specifically request "North Wing, Woods/Wishes view," but you can if you like.

Must say I am finding these questions being answered very helpful for me. So...... if I am standard club, all those you mentioned are options for me ... Here I was thinking also that roof top or loading area were my choices. We have done club here but they were filled and offered us to stay on another floor. Never stayed on the actual concierge floor. I am going to ask for the North wing, wishes view and not feel one bit bad about that,Lol.. Hopefully that will work out, if not I will be happy if we don't get the delivery truck view

 

[WDWKOOK]

Must say I am finding these questions being answered very helpful for me. So...... if I am standard club, all those you mentioned are options for me ... Here I was thinking also that roof top or loading area were my choices. We have done club here but they were filled and offered us to stay on another floor. Never stayed on the actual concierge floor. I am going to ask for the North wing, wishes view and not feel one bit bad about that,Lol.. Hopefully that will work out, if not I will be happy if we don't get the delivery truck view

Yep, no problem requesting that, but it can't be guaranteed. There's a lot more View/CL information in the WL/VWL thread. The hyperlinks to all the sections are located HERE.

 

[JACKNAG]

Only 2/4 Honeymoon Suites sit atop the loading dock. They are on the 7th floor so the view below is quite a distance away. Looking straight out you can see Wishes/castle/CR from the North Wing CL rooms which are considered a WOODS View.

There are Standard VIEW rooms available for booking at WL, but they are not CL rooms. These non-CL rooms in the North Wing have views below of a loading dock, but again, if you are on a high floor, you will also have a partial Wishes view at a Standard View booking rate. The Standard VIEW South Wing rooms face toward the bus stop, but have lovely woods views beyond. These are the lowest priced booking category at WL, but many prefer them because the room doors open up to the beautiful lobby below and some rooms have partial MK views. CL views are not bookable, but you can request one of three possible views and also bunk beds.

Thank you for the information, We are staying WL CL in August, and your information gives us hope on a CL View. Question, so you can actually get a view that looks over the lake or the pool area in CL , that would also be nice.

 

[WDWKOOK]

Thank you for the information, We are staying WL CL in August, and your information gives us hope on a CL View. Question, so you can actually get a view that looks over the lake or the pool area in CL , that would also be nice.

You're welcome and yes, that view is an INNER or WL Courtyard View. There are actually two non-suite rooms that directly face toward the courtyard and lake, these are rooms 7035 and 7127. They are next to the suites and are like Bear Face rooms. The other INNER CV rooms have amazing views of the geyser, pool and Bay Lake off to the left or right, depending on which wing you're in.

Hope to see you on the WL thread. There's lots of WL/VWL information on the first two pages

 

[DonnaDuck333]

Yep, no problem requesting that, but it can't be guaranteed. There's a lot more View/CL information in the WL/VWL thread. The hyperlinks to all the sections are located HERE.

You are awesome,Thank you.... This just made our planning that more fun and informative with valuable room alternatives.... Yay!!!!

 

[JACKNAG]

You're welcome and yes, that view is an INNER or WL Courtyard View. There are actually two non-suite rooms that directly face toward the courtyard and lake, these are rooms 7035 and 7127. They are next to the suites and are like Bear Face rooms. The other INNER CV rooms have amazing views of the geyser, pool and Bay Lake off to the left or right, depending on which wing you're in.

Hope to see you on the WL thread. There's lots of WL/VWL information on the first two pages

Thanks I will be utilizing that thread in waiting for our next trip. Its nice to have a fresh thread on the WL lodge. You can never have enough information on your trip to Disney, And I thank you for taking the time out to start it. It is going to be beyond helpful for our family in planing.

 

[mickeynut1]

It will! HA!

I stayed CL only once at WDW and it was Poly...and O. M. G. granted it was YEARS ago...but it was lovely! We got a CL Garden view, had a ground floor room that looked out onto the "quiet pool", we basically could walk out our door and into the pool...it was awesome! The lounge was fantastic!

Poly CL just sounds heavenly....I can't wait to try it .....even if it does get me hooked forever .

KTTW Cards are available to all guests who would like them instead or in addition to MBs. This is in part due to the fact that guests can opt out of the MBs if they object to the use of long-range RF trackers embedded in the MBs. The KTTW Cards only have the short-range RF trackers, which my DH prefers. We used both MBs and KTTW Cards over Christmas. WL CL often automatically provides guests with both, but if you aren't automatically given them at check-in, simply ask for as many as you would like and they will give them to you immediately.

This is great to hear. I was bummed when I heard there would no longer be KTTW cards as I love collecting them too, but so glad to hear they are still available .

Thanks I will be utilizing that thread in waiting for our next trip. Its nice to have a fresh thread on the WL lodge. You can never have enough information on your trip to Disney, And I thank you for taking the time out to start it. It is going to be beyond helpful for our family in planing.

The WL thread is a great place to go for lots of great information. WDWKOOK does an amazing job of keeping the thread going with great pics and up to date information .

 

[HBGdancermom]

You would NOT want to see our luggage. We take 4 large suitcases, a carrybag of toiletries, my laptop bag and purse, dh's work bag, and the kids backpack. Yep that's 9 bags! And it's always 9 every time. When we get to the airport I make everyone count off 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 .... and then we do that every time we interact with our luggage at the airport shuttle, checking bags, baggage claim, taxi rides, in the resort, claiming from bell services, I annoy my family big time.

9 bags!!! You go girl!!! My DH would kill me...lol

 

[GoGoBeans]

I requested a hot menu item from YC CL this week for our stay in June. They emailed it to me. Of course they mentioned it was subject to change. My DH has food allergies and it helps me to plan appropriately.

Would you mind sharing what's on the menu, subject to change of course.

I really wish those short ribs from CR would show up more places.

 

[HBGdancermom]

Hi gang,

Just dreaming a little this morning and decided that I would love to try all the CLs at least once. Based on your experiences, are there resorts you like better at different times of year.

Thanks so much!

 

[turningleaf]

Hi WDWKOOK, seeing all the "old timers" on the boards makes me feel like I am home even before we check in! We've not had a chance to go back to WL since last May, our first time both at WL and at WL CL. Among the CL we have stayed - WL, GF SL and BWI - I think it is the most in keeping with the idea of a concierge lounge. I wish it would stay open at all times for beverages - isn't BWI like that?

We are going to the parks the day before we check in to pick up the Florida Discover ticket, so we'll actually have plastic card tickets before we check in. Our MB will not be mailed due to our late booking, and will be picked up at check in. Not sure how those are going to be tied together - can they be combined once we are checked in? I am guessing we'll keep our tickets separate from the MB this year. Curious as to how you segregated use of the MB vs KTTW? Did you use the MB for the hotel and purchases and the KTTW to enter the parks and for FP+? Do did you take off your MB the whole time you were in the park? DH already has a lot of objections to Disney's tracking systems, starting with the fingerprinting. I wonder what he'll have to say about the MB. DD and I used MB last spring break for a short resort stay (no park) and I found it very convenient not having to constantly open your purse to retrieve cards.

I will request the gold KTTW card for nostalgic purposes, I like to keep them in my records - the CM's used to write your room number on the jackets.

We don't have a view preference at WL, so we will probably request anywhere in the south wing.

Finally, I have to say I'm a bit disappointed/ confused that the info on WL CL was all links to the WL/ VWL thread. I mean, as opposed to the other resorts posted on the first page, it seemed overlooked. That said, the WL/ VWL thread is very comprehensive, I guess I am just confused that the CL thread would point me back there. Although I understand this new thread just started and is still a work in progress.

KTTW Cards are available to all guests who would like them instead or in addition to MBs. This is in part due to the fact that guests can opt out of the MBs if they object to the use of long-range RF trackers embedded in the MBs. The KTTW Cards only have the short-range RF trackers, which my DH prefers. We used both MBs and KTTW Cards over Christmas. WL CL often automatically provides guests with both, but if you aren't automatically given them at check-in, simply ask for as many as you would like and they will give them to you immediately.

Having said that, room numbers do not appear on KTTW cards or any room card keys at hotels anymore. The only information on a KTTW card is your name, an ID#, the type of reservation, such as Room Only/DDP… the dates of your stay associated with the specific KTTW Card, whether you are an ADULT or CHILD and whether the card is good for charging.

If you'd like a room close to the OFC lounge, the South Wing rooms are closest and you can add "Close to the lounge, South Wing" to your reservation. The Woods View rooms face toward VWL with woods beyond VWL and the INNER Courtyard View rooms face the WL Courtyard, the geyser, pool and Bay Lake.

I hope you have a wonderful stay at the OFC!

 

[TJA]

Hi gang,

Just dreaming a little this morning and decided that I would love to try all the CLs at least once. Based on your experiences, are there resorts you like better at different times of year.

Thanks so much!

We like the monorail resorts (right now we're partial to the Poly) during the July 4 holiday because they change Wishes to a special July 4 presentation and we think it's spectacular. Last year, it went on most nights of the July 4 week. We really, really looked forward to being in our room on our patio watching this show each night! So much so that we have booked TPV again for this year during the July 4 week.