EXPIRED: Part ONE of 2015 CLUB LEVEL (CL) INFORMATION and HELP Thread DO NOT POST HERE!!!

[jdd]

Started my live report: http://www.disboards.com/threads/the-murphys-are-live-from-wdw-and-kidani-march-21-28-2015.3391200/

Even though it's not club level I hope you guys will join in. Connor has already told me he expects croissants and chocolate chip cookies set out for him on trays. I have created a monster!!!

Oh my gosh - that's so funny!! My middle son only wants to stay CL on our trips on because of the hot chocolate I mean really, I'm happy to make him hot chocolate whenever he wants....not sure what it is about the Poly CL's hot chocolate machine that's so special???

We stayed in a 2-br villa at Kidani a few years ago and it was awesome!!! So much space and three bathrooms! We actually used all three showers at the same time one night after coming back from the parks with everyone feeling sticky....and it's such a beautiful resort. You're going to have a great trip!

Love your live reports and really excited to follow along

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Oh my gosh - that's so funny!! My middle son only wants to stay CL on our trips on because of the hot chocolate I mean really, I'm happy to make him hot chocolate whenever he wants....not sure what it is about the Poly CL's hot chocolate machine that's so special???

We stayed in a 2-br villa at Kidani a few years ago and it was awesome!!! So much space and three bathrooms! We actually used all three showers at the same time one night after coming back from the parks with everyone feeling sticky....and it's such a beautiful resort. You're going to have a great trip!

Love your live reports and really excited to follow along

That's the main reason I'm renting a car.... so I can go to Publix and stock up on all the snacks and drinks the kids want. That's the only way I could convince them to go for a non-CL stay. People think I book CL for myself but the truth is it's all for them.

 

[MagicPrincess]

I have a couple of little monsters myself...my kids call CL the "Cookie Floor"! LOL They LOVE the cookies/pastries!

 

[Dispro1]

You make a good point .



I've stayed RPC in a standard room, but I'm really wanting to try a deluxe room. There are only 4 of us, but the extra space would be great. With that said, I'm afraid to try a deluxe because I'm thinking once I try it I won't want to stay in a regular room again .

That's the problem! Other rooms are a disappointment after staying in a deluxe room. Honestly, the price difference between a regular room and a deluxe room is not very much, and it's well worth the money! The bigger issue is getting a deluxe room. There aren't very many. We have learned to book a long time in advance and then have any discounts that may become available applied later. Have you ever seen the deluxe king turret room? It's absolutely amazing. The room is round, with windows all the way around. It also has a walk-in closet. That room won't fit your kids, however. My husband and I like to stay in that room once a year without the kids... It's a whole different trip. I have pictures of the deluxe room with two queens and the deluxe king turret room, but they're just on my phone. I'll have to figure out how to post them on here.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

I have a couple of little monsters myself...my kids call CL the "Cookie Floor"! LOL They LOVE the cookies/pastries!

I wish I had a picture or video of my youngest one year while staying at YC CL, he was about 8 or 10 years old. He went down to the lounge to get a cookie, he was always good at buttering up the castmembers so they would go get him a cold glass of milk to go with it in the afternoons. A natural salesman like his dad. One day he came back to the room with a whole TRAY of cookies and a carafe of milk!!!!! I freaked out and just about lost it, I'm in the process of marching him back down to the lounge then he explains that Shakira fixed all that up for him and told him to take it back to his room. I was embarrassed to death but she swore up and down it was all her idea. She has always spoiled my boys and been so good to our family. She's by far the best CM on that floor.

 

[mickeynut1]

That's the problem! Other rooms are a disappointment after staying in a deluxe room. Honestly, the price difference between a regular room and a deluxe room is not very much, and it's well worth the money! The bigger issue is getting a deluxe room. There aren't very many. We have learned to book a long time in advance and then have any discounts that may become available applied later. Have you ever seen the deluxe king turret room? It's absolutely amazing. The room is round, with windows all the way around. It also has a walk-in closet. That room won't fit your kids, however. My husband and I like to stay in that room once a year without the kids... It's a whole different trip. I have pictures of the deluxe room with two queens and the deluxe king turret room, but they're just on my phone. I'll have to figure out how to post them on here.

I have noticed that about the deluxe rooms, that the cost really isn't all that much more than a regular room. Even though we don't need the extra room, I know we would love it. I have not seen a king turret room, but it sounds amazing! I would love the see your pics if you figure out how to post them .

 

[DisneyFansInNYC]

I haven't stayed at the BC CL since the refurb, but last March when we were there the lounge was open at night. Not sure if that has changed since then.

We were just there and they close the door at 10pm. Also on the day we were leaving we were waiting for the MDE which was at 5pm and they made us leave lounge at 4pm when there were closing. We had to go wait in the lobby for the MDE. I didn't care but my parents are old and it would have been easier if they could just stay in the lounge. I just don't understand why some lounges close and others don't.

 

[Dispro1]

I have noticed that about the deluxe rooms, that the cost really isn't all that much more than a regular room. Even though we don't need the extra room, I know we would love it. I have not seen a king turret room, but it sounds amazing! I would love the see your pics if you figure out how to post them .

http://s288.photobucket.com/user/Donati4/media/IMG_3355_zpszo3gxsjo.jpg.html?o=3
http://s288.photobucket.com/user/Donati4/media/IMG_3350_zpswlu3xd9g.jpg.html?o=7
http://s288.photobucket.com/user/Donati4/media/IMG_3348_zpssuxq1ff1.jpg.html?o=8

I hope I did this right.... The first 3 pics are of the king turret room in GF RPC.
http://s288.photobucket.com/user/Donati4/media/IMG_2993_zpsbohu9hex.jpg.html?o=13
http://s288.photobucket.com/user/Donati4/media/IMG_2992_zps2zehcdci.jpg.html?o=18
http://s288.photobucket.com/user/Donati4/media/IMG_2994_zpsumjkhlob.jpg.html?o=15

And these are of the Deluxe with 2 Queen beds.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

http://s288.photobucket.com/user/Donati4/media/IMG_3355_zpszo3gxsjo.jpg.html?o=3
http://s288.photobucket.com/user/Donati4/media/IMG_3350_zpswlu3xd9g.jpg.html?o=7
http://s288.photobucket.com/user/Donati4/media/IMG_3348_zpssuxq1ff1.jpg.html?o=8

I hope I did this right.... The first 3 pics are of the king turret room in GF RPC.
http://s288.photobucket.com/user/Donati4/media/IMG_2993_zpsbohu9hex.jpg.html?o=13
http://s288.photobucket.com/user/Donati4/media/IMG_2992_zps2zehcdci.jpg.html?o=18
http://s288.photobucket.com/user/Donati4/media/IMG_2994_zpsumjkhlob.jpg.html?o=15

And these are of the Deluxe with 2 Queen beds.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Hope you don't mind I took your links and made them into photo posts

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Checking in on Monday to WL CL (one night)!!! I'm very excited because this is my 1st time staying CL at WL. I've stayed at the YC, Poly, CR, and GF (main building) CL's and now I can check another one off!

 

[Dispro1]

Hope you don't mind I took your links and made them into photo posts

Thank you! I was really frustrated when it only posted the links. I didn't mean to post the bathroom or the entry area (both in the king turret room. And I only meant to post three pics of the deluxe queen room... But there are four?? Oh well. Thanks for fixing it.

 

[DisCatGirl]

Going to be staying at AKL CL in April! So excited, can't wait, and can send any updated pictures you are missing.

Please post pics and thoughts. Going for a week in July.

 

[disnmooner2013]

I have quite a few AKL CL pics in my trip report: http://www.disboards.com/threads/th...al-kingdom-lodge-yacht-club-5-30-6-8.3283367/

Awesome report

 

[Suzanne74]

Hello all. We checked in to
BC CL today

We landed at 4:55 and arrived at BC at 6:45. Ugh! Not so quick

But.... Emily was waiting with her little iPad out front to greet us and wisked us away upstairs. She invited us to the last few minutes of appetizers which we did. My husband went out to check in and we ate a few things. The raspberry champagne arrival cocktail was so so so good. The kids tried the non-alcoholic one but neither like soda so thumbs down.

Emily and Nick were both great for check-in. They cleaned up and shut down the CL lounge quick at 7pm and sadly they close it at 10pm sharp too. I was hoping we could hang down there to watch tv/play cards while someone puts little one to bed. I loved that about Poly CL. But here - no dice.

But..... we have a full balcony!!!! And a daybed. So I am really happy. We put our requests in thru IPO and did not use online check-in. They were the only things we asked for. We have 5 people so I was really worried. We booked so last minute we didn't get our bands until we got here. They were right at the desk. Nice!

Our room is standard but it is right overtop of the front entrance. I like people watching, hearing the fountains and seeing a good size piece of Spaceship Earth. There Is only one other full size balcony 3 rooms down, so it is very private. For a standard room it is top notch.

I will try and update as much as I can but we have a pretty busy schedule. If anyone has any questions, let me know and I will try and answer them.

 

[tinkerone]

so here's a question I just thought of. when you check in (AKL) it is my understanding that concierge actually walks you to your room, is that correct? if so, do you tip them or is that a no no. I don't want to do it wrong......

 

[isaboo]

Can you add us to the list? We'll be staying BC CL July 31st -Aug 5th 2015, then over to the Dark Side for two nights.

 

[Ferrentinos]

Hello all. We checked in to
BC CL today

We landed at 4:55 and arrived at BC at 6:45. Ugh! Not so quick

But.... Emily was waiting with her little iPad out front to greet us and wisked us away upstairs. She invited us to the last few minutes of appetizers which we did. My husband went out to check in and we ate a few things. The raspberry champagne arrival cocktail was so so so good. The kids tried the non-alcoholic one but neither like soda so thumbs down.

Emily and Nick were both great for check-in. They cleaned up and shut down the CL lounge quick at 7pm and sadly they close it at 10pm sharp too. I was hoping we could hang down there to watch tv/play cards while someone puts little one to bed. I loved that about Poly CL. But here - no dice.

But..... we have a full balcony!!!! And a daybed. So I am really happy. We put our requests in thru IPO and did not use online check-in. They were the only things we asked for. We have 5 people so I was really worried. We booked so last minute we didn't get our bands until we got here. They were right at the desk. Nice!

Our room is standard but it is right overtop of the front entrance. I like people watching, hearing the fountains and seeing a good size piece of Spaceship Earth. There Is only one other full size balcony 3 rooms down, so it is very private. For a standard room it is top notch.

I will try and update as much as I can but we have a pretty busy schedule. If anyone has any questions, let me know and I will try and answer them.

Your room sounds perfect! We are staying BC CL SV in July and I'm a bit nervous about getting a full balcony and/or dumpster view. What room are you in? I'm a little bummed to hear that you can't go in to the lounge after hours. Does that mean you can't go in to the lounge early either? I am such an early riser so I like to be able to leave our room while DD4 and DH sleep in the mornings.

 

[sailored]

Hello! Today is my ADR day, about how long will it take for my dining reservations that IPO made to appear in MDE?

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Thank you! I was really frustrated when it only posted the links. I didn't mean to post the bathroom or the entry area (both in the king turret room. And I only meant to post three pics of the deluxe queen room... But there are four?? Oh well. Thanks for fixing it.

Sorry about that, I think I fixed it now.