The 2009 Yacht & Beach Club FAQ Thread

[TeenaS]

club level lounge question

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I think this is a question for Teena but I'll repost when she gets back if no one else can answer it. I am considering the club level for our Jan 10 marathon thru mlk day trip. My daughter is allergic to dairy and won't be able to eat most of the bfast items other than the fruit. Does anyone know if you tell them ahead of time do they accommodate allergies in the lounge?

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I've been told that they don't prepare special items for allergies in the lounge. However, I've also been told that if you let them know ahead of time when you are dealing with the IPO about the milk allergies, they can note it on your reservation and request the soy milk, etc. We stock that in the Market Place so I would be surprised if they would not accommodate that for you for breakfast. If I were you, and I'm talking to you as a guest, not a Cast Member, I would tell IPO of course, but I also would put in a call to the resort and ask to speak with a concierge manager about 5-7 days before you arrive. I would tell them the situation and ask them what they suggest. Since I don't know specifically what she can or cannot eat/drink, I'm not sure what response you will get. Again, this is what I would do if I were the guest .... this is only a suggestion. Then if you felt staying on club level was not going to be worthwhile because of the answer you get, you could ask them if they would let you downgrade to a standard or waterview room. I'm sure if there was availability, this would not be a problem. I'm sorry I can't give you any definitive answer.

 

[TeenaS]

Glad your back and you had a nice time see ya soon!!! Jill

Thanks Jill. Can't wait to see you and the kids again!

 

[TeenaS]

HI, TEENA

Glad you had a good time on your vacation. They go by fast don't they!!

Thanks ... are you ever right!! That vacation flew by. Next real vacation (helping my daughter in her classroom doesn't count as a vacation) is in September: Disney Magic 7 night cruise!

 

[TeenaS]

We checked in this morning and our room was ready and waiting for us! We got a nice first-floor room too. Raining now, but we have spent some time walking around the resort. Tomorrow I will try to do some Beaches and Cream breakfast and report back for the curious.

It was so nice to meet you this
morning Teena!!!!

It was super nice meeting you too!! Hope I'll get to chat some more with you!!

 

[rcraw45425]

Re subscribing since we will be back at YC/BC this visit after our last GF visit. THis time it's BC for the first time, trying out their CL forthe first time. I couldn't resist that room only discount for November!

 

[ltl engine]

Teena,
I have really appreciated all the info you have given, we will be there Sep 7th-13th. Will you be there then? Your advice is invaluable!!!!

 

[TeenaS]

Teena,
I have really appreciated all the info you have given, we will be there Sep 7th-13th. Will you be there then? Your advice is invaluable!!!!

Yep, I'll be working on the day you check in (Monday). I start in the lobby at 8:30 AM and leave around 4:45 PM. If I'm not there during those times, I'm on a short break. Looking forward to meeting you!!! Did you get free dining? If so, make sure you make all your dining reservations ASAP!

 

[natebenma]

I have added 12 pictures to the following Flickr account. I don't want to post them on the thread, since they take up so much room, but they are available for public viewing at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30822357@N08/?saved=1

If the website address gets distorted, the title is "Disney's Beach Club Concierge Lounge" and the id is 30822357@N08/?saved=1

Hope this works!

Unfortunately, we were never around in the early evening for appetizer offerings so I don't have any pictures of those, but from what I have read, they sound SPECTACULAR!

 

[TinkermomX2]

Yippeee!! I'm glad you are coming to visit us. I'll be there on the 8th working in the lobby. What time do you expect to arrive?

We are driving from NJ We are planning to arrive at about 3pm
Hopefully the drive will be ok with my ds,8 and my dd, 17 months. I hope to see you then!!!

 

[loveDmouse]

I was curious about the view from the rooms. We have booked the Lagoon View CL room at the Yacht Club. Do all the rooms on the 5th floor have a good view of the lake?


Thanks guys!

 

[ltl engine]

Yes, we booked free dining (can't pass that up!)....we have
Coral Reef/Ohana/TRex/Sci Fi/CP & Cape May---sound good for a 7 & 3 yr olds?

 

[bsbrady]

I cant wait. Im booked at the BC from 11/29-12/6. First time staying there. We really need this trip. I wish it was sooner!!

 

[lilbluebird]

I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my questions I had as I was preparing for our trip. We will be arriving at the Yacht Club tomorrow!
Teena, I will stop by to say hello on Sunday the 9th. All of your advice throughout this thread has been so helpful. I'm looking forward to meeting you. See you soon.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

Have a wonderful trip!

We just love YC/BC. Say hi to Teena for me!

 

[Tink_Or_Belle]

the time is going too slow I am reading this thread every day and show the kids any new photos that get posted. we are all so excited !!! 37 days!!!!

 

[anbouk]

Teena...so nice to hear from you. Alaska is one of the places we must visit, perhaps when the kids are off on their own. We will be arriving in Disney the day you leave, however, will be there till Labor Day weekend. Here's hoping our paths cross! We have a ressie at Yachtsman on 9/5. We'll be at AKV this trip and CANNOT WAIT to experience that with the kids! We will be at our beloved BCV for our NYE celebration...CANNOT WAIT for that!!!

 

[Bluemoon71]

Hi! I've heard that some resorts are now charging to deliver cases of water to the rooms. Is this happening at the Beach Club? If so, how much is being charged per case? Thanks!!

 

[TeenaS]

Teena...so nice to hear from you. Alaska is one of the places we must visit, perhaps when the kids are off on their own. We will be arriving in Disney the day you leave, however, will be there till Labor Day weekend. Here's hoping our paths cross! We have a ressie at Yachtsman on 9/5. We'll be at AKV this trip and CANNOT WAIT to experience that with the kids! We will be at our beloved BCV for our NYE celebration...CANNOT WAIT for that!!!

I'll be working on August 30th and 31st for sure. I'm sure you'll love AKV!!! It's so different ... I love it!

 

[TeenaS]

Hi! I've heard that some resorts are now charging to deliver cases of water to the rooms. Is this happening at the Beach Club? If so, how much is being charged per case? Thanks!!

If it arrives at our shipping department which is in the convention center and is outsourced and not run by Disney, then yes, they charge you for delivery to your room and I'm sorry but I don't know how much. However, I saw some cases of water from I think it was Office Max or Office Depot in the back office that was shipped directly to the back office with a "hold for guest John Smith to pick-up at front desk notation on it" and the guest came to the front desk and picked it up. How it got to the back office versus the shipping department, I don't know. I'm sorry I can't help you all with this. I did hear, however, that it is just as cheap to order it through the Garden Grocer who delivers to the resorts. You apparently can have them deliver it to Bell Services and then call and have Bell Services bring it to your room. Of course, you should tip Bell Services. Or you can pick it up at Bell Services yourself. One guest told me that the delivery charge from Garden Grocer was about the same as the shipping charges from Staples or wherever they ship from at home. Might be worth looking into I also heard that Owner's Locker might be taking orders for water and delivering them to Bell Services for guests. Don't know if that is happening yet or not. Might be worth a call to them to see.

 

[amy1976]

I am beginning to plan our next Disney adventure for May 2010!!! We stayed at BC last time in the newly refurbished rooms. We loved it there! We were thinking of going with YC this time just to try something new but still staying in this great location. I was wondering about the YC refurb. Any pictures or info out there?