The Beach Club is the MOST AMAZING resort ever!!!!

[Cool-Beans]

I adore the Beach Club. It is a little more formal now than it used to be, which isn't great, but it is still in my Top 3 favorites. I like the lobby and love the bright and pretty rooms. That new ice cream (gelatto?) they have is so smooth!

The Beach Club gets a sort of bad rap around here and IMO it is undeserved.

I don't get to stay there often, because nobody else wants to, but I love it!

...and I don't even like the pool!

 

[minnie61650]

We returned last night from a 4 night stay at the Beach Club. It was the first time we had ever stayed there, and I was a little apprehensive about staying at the BC because I feared transportation issues. I am happy to say that we absolutely loved loved loved the Beach Club. We had no transportation issues. We never waited more than about 5 minutes for a bus. The boats ran smoothly to MGM and the walk to Epcot was really fast and short. The resort was beautiful and alive with all kinds of action. Everyday you could find Lilo and Stitch dancing in the lobby with the kids. The pool was hopping day and night. They showed movies on the beach and roasted marshmellows and you could watch illuminations to your left. It was great!! We don't have any children yet but if we did, I would definately stay here. We've stayed several times at the WL and a lot of times at the Polynesian in the past- the last time being in Oct. of last year. We love both those resorts but I have to say the BC is now my new favorite. I can't say it enough but everything about that place was great!

I am so happy you enjoyed your stay at the BC.
It sounds like you a good time.
I think the activites in the lobby, at the pool, and the movies and marshmellow at the beach are part of the new pilot program.

I am sorry to say the pilot program is ending the end of this month. (September 2007)

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There is a new pilot program at All Star Music and BC&YC:
This program is all about trying to get guests to return to WDW resorts.
ASMu has a new pilot program going on.
I was told several managers from some of Disney's deluxe resorts were transferred to ASMu to help get this program up and running.

I just read that some outstanding managers from the GF, (DJ and Ellen) have been spotted at ASMu.

From this thread:

http://www.disboards.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=20611669

Just got back from All Star Music. I was delighted to see DJ and Ellen there. I last saw them at the Grand Floridian working together and they seemed like a great team. Not sure what this new program is (from reading previous posts), but if those two are there, it must be great. They are phenomenal managers.

Other than that, it was clean, fun and cheap.

Is that the same DJ from Boardwalk? If so, that is great news and really makes me excited to stay at ASMU for the first time!

I heard DJ had been transferred to another property to act in some corporate training capacity and he certainly would be a huge asset in that type of position. The personal service we experienced on his watch at BWV was the best we've experienced on property.

I hope he is there when we check-in in October as I would love to say Hi!!

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Here is a little info about the new pilot program at All Star Music and BC&YC:

I called All Star Music a few days ago and asked about the pilot program and I was informed it will only last through September but if All Star Music and YC&BC (which also has a similar program ) get enough positive feedback they may expand this program to all of the resorts! Yeah. So anyone is going to All Star Music Or BC & YC (which has a similar prorgram please fill out the pilot survey which is at the front desk .Please be honest but please fill them out.

There will also be CM's in the parks which will ask guests to fill out surveys. They are usually in the parks from about 8-10 A.M. and try to interview about 30 guests a day who will take the time to answer the surveys.

The manager I talked to sent me a list of the activities they have planned for September.
For a full list of the activities please see post # 1 of this tread:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1565556


The pilot program is not just about the games and movies but it is really about better guest service.

Having more staff available at check in so guests can check in a more timely manner.
Having clean rooms ready at check in so guests do not have to wait until the late afternoon for a clean room.
Having more staff on hand so a guest can have any questions or concerns taken care of right away.


I was told they are getting the results from those surveys the next morning and actions are immediately being taken to correct problems or congratulate success.

I was told that this program is ending the end of September but if they get lots of good feedback they may extend this type of service to the other resorts as well.

I am really hoping they get lots positive response to this program.
I was told that so far there has been quite a bit of positive response from guests at All Star Music but the BC & YC has not been getting many responses.

My guess is not very many guests know this is a pilot program so they do not respond.
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Here are a couple of posts I came across the last 2 days.

From this thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1565556

We just returned from ASMu last week, and I just assumed that this "pilot program" was what normally happened at a Disney Hotel. This was our very first trip as a family to Disney, and my first time staying on site, and we were thrilled with all of the poolside activities that they had planned. The dance competitions, karaoke and movies were wonderful! There was so much for all of the children to do - of all ages! My daughter is only 4, but she spent all of her time dancing at the pool, and we loved watching the movie on the big blow up screen. It was so relaxing to watch a movie -- IN THE POOL! So so nice. If this is a program that is new, I certainly hope that it stays because we really enjoyed it after a long day at the parks!

And from this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1565346

Just returned from a splt stay at Beach Club/Grand Floridian. Loved the Beach Club!!! (we were AKL refugees!!) Upgraded to a water view(we paid for standard at AKL) with full balcony, and our room was ready at 11am!!!! The water view overlooked the quiet pool. GF another story, we had to wait until about 4pm to get into our room. Terrible view overlooked the GF convention center and dumpsters Also, the noise from trucks with the backup beeps early in the morning stunk!!! After I complained they moved us to the newly redone Conch Key!!!! Much better room, flat screen tv, view of marina and no beeping trucks!!! Great pools at both resorts!!! Any questions???

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I was told that there is hope that with enough interest that they may be able to keep a lot of the great things happening at AS Music and YC & BC and be able to expand to other properties. I was also told that this pilot is all about trying to improve intent to return.

The manager I spoke with me that the best thing that guests can do is when they check out of the resort, they should take the survey and give feedback (honest feedback about anything good or bad they experienced).

If you think you would like this pilot program to continue....
If you think you would like this pilot program to other resorts....
If you have been unhappy wit long lines at check in or
having to wait until the late afternoon to get your room assignment at any of Disney's resorts .
If you feel there should be more staff at all of Disney's so they can help guests with any questions or concerns then this is our chance to let the WDW execs know!

Now I will be first to admit that the "suits" at WDW should already know these things are a part of good customer service...
But we need to let WDW know that we appreciate these basic customer services. We do not want to give the WDW execs the excuse to drop the ball by saying "Based on our polling, the guests don't value these services.
We can continue our cost cutting measures ."

If you would like contact Disney about these services and this pilot program the addresses are:

Walt Disney World Guest Communications
PO Box 10040
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0040

wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com

Let's let Disney know we like this new program and we want it to continue and expand to the other resorts as well!

Thanks ........And......
Have fun at Disney!

 

[disneyred]

Can any of you Beach Club lovers tell me about the foodcourt
there ... easy to get all types of food ?? (ie for breakfast/lunch/dinner ?)

thanks !

 

[Youarehere]

Can any of you Beach Club lovers tell me about the foodcourt
there ... easy to get all types of food ?? (ie for breakfast/lunch/dinner ?)

thanks !

I have never been but, from everything I have read, I don't think it even has a food court. Check this link for a list of restaurants at BC as well as all of WDW.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/disneydining.cfm

 

[TxRabbit]

Can any of you Beach Club lovers tell me about the foodcourt
there ... easy to get all types of food ?? (ie for breakfast/lunch/dinner ?)

thanks !

There isn't a food court...CS options are the one very real WEAKNESS at Beach Club, and the Boardwalk area in general, IMO. However, we were able to deal with this...

Hurricane Hannah's is a poolside CS and basically serves lunch and dinner options, but limited to Grill type food choices...it is accessible from the walkway around the lake area...it totally outdoors...hours are dependent on SAB hours...

Beach Club Marketplace is the gift shop, but also has some food options...it also functions as a mini grocery store for the Beach Club Villas...I did a very detailed review of the BCM here:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20528028&postcount=2131
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20528028&postcount=2132

I was very worried about the lack of CS options and in the end, didn't have any issues...being upgraded to Club Level DID help a lot in that dept though...

 

[grumpymakesmehappy]

I have never been but, from everything I have read, I don't think it even has a food court. Check this link for a list of restaurants at BC as well as all of WDW.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/disneydining.cfm

There is Hurricane Hannahs that is a counter service option and Beaches in Cream that is considered table service (and is very very good!!!), and there is a small food court in the Market Place. It's attached to the gift shop. They have a varity of food depending on the time of the day. At lunch you can get salads, sandwiches, etc.

 

[grumpymakesmehappy]

I am so happy you enjoyed your stay at the BC.
It sounds like you a good time.
I think the activites in the lobby, at the pool, and the movies and marshmellow at the beach are part of the new pilot program.

I am sorry to say the pilot program is ending the end of this month. (September 2007)

----------------------------------------------------------------
There is a new pilot program at All Star Music and BC&YC:
This program is all about trying to get guests to return to WDW resorts.
ASMu has a new pilot program going on.
I was told several managers from some of Disney's deluxe resorts were transferred to ASMu to help get this program up and running.

I just read that some outstanding managers from the GF, (DJ and Ellen) have been spotted at ASMu.

From this thread:

http://www.disboards.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=20611669







-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Here is a little info about the new pilot program at All Star Music and BC&YC:

I called All Star Music a few days ago and asked about the pilot program and I was informed it will only last through September but if All Star Music and YC&BC (which also has a similar program ) get enough positive feedback they may expand this program to all of the resorts! Yeah. So anyone is going to All Star Music Or BC & YC (which has a similar prorgram please fill out the pilot survey which is at the front desk .Please be honest but please fill them out.

There will also be CM's in the parks which will ask guests to fill out surveys. They are usually in the parks from about 8-10 A.M. and try to interview about 30 guests a day who will take the time to answer the surveys.

The manager I talked to sent me a list of the activities they have planned for September.
For a full list of the activities please see post # 1 of this tread:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1565556


The pilot program is not just about the games and movies but it is really about better guest service.

Having more staff available at check in so guests can check in a more timely manner.
Having clean rooms ready at check in so guests do not have to wait until the late afternoon for a clean room.
Having more staff on hand so a guest can have any questions or concerns taken care of right away.


I was told they are getting the results from those surveys the next morning and actions are immediately being taken to correct problems or congratulate success.

I was told that this program is ending the end of September but if they get lots of good feedback they may extend this type of service to the other resorts as well.

I am really hoping they get lots positive response to this program.
I was told that so far there has been quite a bit of positive response from guests at All Star Music but the BC & YC has not been getting many responses.

My guess is not very many guests know this is a pilot program so they do not respond.
-----------------------------------------------
Here are a couple of posts I came across the last 2 days.

From this thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1565556



And from this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1565346



---------------------------------------------------------

I was told that there is hope that with enough interest that they may be able to keep a lot of the great things happening at AS Music and YC & BC and be able to expand to other properties. I was also told that this pilot is all about trying to improve intent to return.

The manager I spoke with me that the best thing that guests can do is when they check out of the resort, they should take the survey and give feedback (honest feedback about anything good or bad they experienced).

If you think you would like this pilot program to continue....
If you think you would like this pilot program to other resorts....
If you have been unhappy wit long lines at check in or
having to wait until the late afternoon to get your room assignment at any of Disney's resorts .
If you feel there should be more staff at all of Disney's so they can help guests with any questions or concerns then this is our chance to let the WDW execs know!

Now I will be first to admit that the "suits" at WDW should already know these things are a part of good customer service...
But we need to let WDW know that we appreciate these basic customer services. We do not want to give the WDW execs the excuse to drop the ball by saying "Based on our polling, the guests don't value these services.
We can continue our cost cutting measures ."

If you would like contact Disney about these services and this pilot program the addresses are:

Walt Disney World Guest Communications
PO Box 10040
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0040

wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com

Let's let Disney know we like this new program and we want it to continue and expand to the other resorts as well!

Thanks ........And......
Have fun at Disney!

I had no idea about the pilot program . Yep! I was one of those guest that didn't fill out a survey because I didn't know. After reading your post, I quickly sent an email over! Thanks for the information. The Beach Club should be appluaded for their excellent service!

 

[Rustysmom]

Whoo-hoo, can't wait to go to the BC in November. Last week we did a commando vacationa and didn't really get to enjoy CBR, but this time I want to enjoy the resort.

 

[SueRS]

There isn't a food court...CS options are the one very real WEAKNESS at Beach Club, and the Boardwalk area in general, IMO. However, we were able to deal with this...

Hurricane Hannah's is a poolside CS and basically serves lunch and dinner options, but limited to Grill type food choices...it is accessible from the walkway around the lake area...it totally outdoors...hours are dependent on SAB hours...

Beach Club Marketplace is the gift shop, but also has some food options...it also functions as a mini grocery store for the Beach Club Villas...I did a very detailed review of the BCM here:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20528028&postcount=2131
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20528028&postcount=2132

I was very worried about the lack of CS options and in the end, didn't have any issues...being upgraded to Club Level DID help a lot in that dept though...

Wow, this is some great information. Do you have the pricing range on this?

 

[jade1]

Can any of you Beach Club lovers tell me about the foodcourt
there ... easy to get all types of food ?? (ie for breakfast/lunch/dinner ?)

thanks !

Market Place:

Menu Date: August 2007

Along with these menu items, a variety of Grab 'n' Go items are also available, including breakfast cereals, whole fruit, chips and other snacks, and pre-made sandwiches and salads.

Breakfast 7 - 11 a.m.

Ham and Cheese Omelet Croissant $5.79
Cheese Omelet Croissant $4.79
Made to Order Yogurt Parfait $3.79
Fresh Baked Pastries $2.19 - $2.79

Cinnamon Bun $2.79
Chocolate Croissant $2.49
Croissant $2.29
Bagel $2.29
Assorted Muffins $2.29
Coffee Cake $2.19

Sandwiches After 11 a.m.
Sandwiches Made to Order - Served Chilled or Toasted

Roast Beef and Brie on Ciabatta Roll with horseradish mayonnaise and caramelized onions $6.99

Turkey and Mozzarella on Sourdough Baguette with basil mayonnaise, arugula, and red wine vinaigrette $6.49

Smoked Ham and Black Diamond Cheddar on a multi-grain bun with honey dijon mustard $6.29

Grilled Vegetable Wrap $4.99

Soup and Salads After 11 a.m.

Create Your Own Riptide Salad with choice of: mixed greens, chicken, chopped eggs, shredded carrots, romaine lettuce, cucumbers, caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes, and ranch, thousand island, blue cheese or red wine dressing $6.79

Chicken Caesar Salad $6.79
New England Clam Chowder $2.49

Kid's Pick - includes 2 sides and a child's drink
Children 9 and under


Ham and Cheese Wrap $3.99
Peanut Butter and Jelly (Smucker's Uncrustable) $3.99

Desserts After 11 a.m.

Pastry Chef's Creations $1.89 - $3.89
Freshly Made Gelato - Regular $2.39; Large $2.69
Flavors: Strawberry, Mango, Roasted Almond, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate, Sugar-Free Banana


Cake by the Slice $3.89
Chocolate Mousse $3.89
Lemon Mousse $3.29
Fruit Tart $3.29
Key Lime $3.29
Macaroon Coconut Bar $3.29
Eclair $2.79
Rice Cripsy Treat $2.69
Brownie $2.39
Marshmallow Kebab $2.39
Chocolate Chip Cookie $2.09
Cup Cake $1.59

BEVERAGES

Coke, Diet Coke, Orange, Light Lemonade, Mr. Pibb, Sprite, Iced Tea $2.19

Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Tea $1.89

Refillable Mugs $11.99

SPECIALTY DRINKS

Latte/Mocha $3.19/$3.69
Espresso/Cappuccino $2.69/$3.19

Wine by the Glass: $5.25-$7.25


And at H Hannahs:

Menu Date: March 2007


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Hanna's Hot Stuff
All hot items served with chips


Grilled Chicken Sand Flat Bread $6.99
Chicken Strips $6.69
Cheeseburger $5.89
1/4 lb. All Beef Hot Dog $5.79


Hanna's Cold Concoctions

Vegetable Wrap - rolled wheat tortilla with roasted and raw vegetables. Toasted in sun-dried tomato pesto and calamata hummus $6.19

Cape Cod Sandwich - Served on a sour dough baguette, basil Mayonnaise and mozzarella cheese and chips- $5.79

Grilled Chicken Salad - Served with mixed greens, dried cranberries, white cheddar cheese, croutons and white balsamic dressing $6.99

Tossed Salad - $2.59


Kid's Menu
(Kid's Meals include choice of two sides items: grapes, carrot sticks or applesauce. Choice of one: 1% Mickey milk, small bottled water or apple juice box. Served with your own sand pail and shovel. Fountain soda available upon request)

Chicken Strips $5.19
Kid's Cheeseburger $5.19

Sugar-free Jello $1.19


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SNACKS

Fruit Boat - $3.99
Fries - $1.89
Large Chocolate Chip Cookie - $2.09
Chips, Pretzels - $1.29
Whole Fruit - $.99



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BEVERAGES

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Nestea, Barq's Root Beer, Fanta Orange, Minute Maid Light Lemonade - $2.09
Apple or Orange Juice - $1.69
Evian Bottled Water - $3.00
Full Throttle Energy Drink - $4.25

DRAFT BEER 16 oz.
Budweiser or Miller Lite - $4.50
Yuengling - $5.00

BOTTLE/CAN BEER 16 oz.
Heineken - $5.50
Bud Light - $5.00
Coors Light - $5.00
Corona (12 oz.) $4.75
Corona Light $4.75
Stella Artois $5.75

HANNA'S FROZEN CREATIONS
Served in a souvenir cup for an additional $2.00

Pina CoLAVA - Bacardi Razz rum blended with Pina colada mix and raspberry puree $7.25
Orange Creamsicle - Skyy orange vodka and Monin candied orange blended with ice cream $7.25
Mango Margarita - Patron silver tequila blended with Monin mango and mango puree $9.00
Strawberry Mango Sunrise - Bacardi rum blended with strawberry and mango puree $7.25
Espresso Chiller - Starbucks cream liqueur, Monin Espresso blended with frozen cappuccino and ice cream $8.00
Mango Passion Fruit Cosmo - Skyy orange vodka, cointreau, Monin red passion fruit and mango puree $9.00
Strawberry Shortcake Freeze - Bacardi rum and Bols amaretto blended with strawberries and ice cream topped with whipped cream $8.00
Key Lime Chiller - Absolut citron vodka and Monin key lime pie blended with ice cream and sweet and sour $8.00

HANNA'S CREATIONS ON THE ROCKS
Served in a souvenir cup for an additional $2.00

Poolside Lemonade - Bacardi O rum, Bacardi razz rum, sweet and sour and Sprite with a splash of grenadine $7.00
Captain's Mai Tai - Captain Morgan original spiced rum, BOLS amaretto, Pineapple juice, lime juice and grenadine $8.00
Sunken Treasure - Malibu rum, midori, orange juice, pineapple juice and Sprite with a splash of BOLS blue curacao $8.00
Long Island Iced Tea - Bacardi rum, Skyy vodka, Bombay gin, triple sec and sweet and sour with a splash of coke $7.00


NON-ALCOHOLIC FROZEN SPECIALTIES

Sour Apple Freeze - $3.99
Lava Smoothie - $4.29
Espresso Freeze - $4.29

And B & Cream:


Menu Date: April 2007


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Fountain Favorites
Fountain Soda Pop - Coca Cola Classic, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange, Root Beer $2.19

Make it heavenly with cherry, vanilla, raspberry, or chocolate syrup for 29 cents.

Freshly Brewed Coffee - regular or decaf $2.19

Hot Tea $2.19

Lime Rickey - the classic thirst quencher, cherry and lime-flavored soda pop $2.59

Coca-Cola Nostalgia Bottle - $1.59

Brewed Iced Tea - $2.29

Pink Lemonade - $2.29

Smoothies - raspberry, mango, cappuccino (whipped cream available on request) $3.79

Ice Cold Beer - genuine Budweiser, Bud Light, or Miller Lite, 16 ounce plastic bottles $5.50; 16 ounces Heineken can $6.00


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From the Grill

Burger - juicy beef patty served on a fresh baked bun topped with lettuce, tomato and pickle. Served with french fries or fresh fruit. Single $7.89; double $9.89

Roast Beef Sub - grilled roast beef with au jus and topped with provolone cheese, grilled onions and peppers $8.99

Chicken Sandwich - grilled chicken breast topped with lettuce, tomato, and pickle served on a multi-grain bun $8.99

Turkey Sandwich - thinly sliced, roast turkey topped with lettuce, tomato, and pickle served on a multi-grain bun $7.99

Veggie Burger - grilled vegetable and grain patty topped with lettuce, tomato and pickle on a multi-grain bun $7.49

Hot Dog - all beef hot dog on a toasted bun $6.49. Add your favorite fixin': sauerkraut, cheese or chili $.99 each

Above items served with french fries or fresh fruit.

Bacon or Grilled Onions $.99

Caesar Salad $5.59; with chicken $8.99

Chicken Noodle Soup $3.99

Bowl of Chili $5.99

Onion Rings $3.99

Side of French Fries $1.89


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Ice Cream Creations
Hand scooped ice cream: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Mint Chocolate Chip, Coffee, Butter Pecan, Orange Sherbet
Fat-free Vanilla and Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
Kitchen Sink - scoops of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, coffee and mint chocolate chip, smothered in every topping we have $21.99

Ice Cream Cup or Sugar Cone - single Scoop $2.69; double scoop $3.99

Mickey Mouse Sundae $3.99

Old-Fashioned Sundae - ice cream drenched with your choice of one topping, topped with whipped cream, toasted almonds, and a cherry. Two scoops ($5.99) or 3 scoops of ice cream ($7.99); extra toppings $.99 each
toppings: marshmallow, strawberry, pineapple, peanut butter, hot fudge, butterscotch, or chocolate syrup

Classic Banana Split - ripe banana, three scoops or ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry), pineapple, strawberry and marshmallow topping, finished off with hot fudge, butterscotch, toasted almonds, whipped cream and a cherry $7.99

Strawberry Shortcake - slice of angel food cake, vanilla ice cream, strawberry topping, whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles and a cherry $5.99

Milkshakes & Malts - your choice of ice cream topped with whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry $4.99

Frozen Sunshine - orange sherbet, vanilla ice cream and seltzer, blended to perfection, topped with whipped cream, and a candied orange slice $4.99

Brownie A La Mode - $5.99

Beaches Chocolate Cake - homemade style cake served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream $5.99

Coke or Root Beer Float - $3.99

Ice Cream Soda - your choice of vanilla chocolate, strawberry, cherry, or pineapple $3.99

Milky Way Sundae - bundt cake topped with three scoops of vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, butterscotch, whipped cream and a cherry $7.99

Fudge Mud Slide - A gooey chewy brownie, hot fudge, three scoops of vanilla ice cream, oreo cookies, topped with whipped cream and a cherry $7.99

No Way Jose - a peanut butter and hot fudge delight with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, peanut butter and chocolate morsels, whipped cream and a cherry $7.99

Kids' Pick

9 and under

All meals served with choice of 1% Milk, Bottled Water or Juice. Meals included Seasonal Fruit and Dessert of the Day

Mini Cheese Burger $7.49
Hot Dog $7.49
Grilled Cheese $7.49

French Fries and Soft Drinks available upon request




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ICE CREAM

Mickey Premium Bar - $2.39
Nestle King Crunch Bar - $2.39
Itzakadoozie - $2.39

 

[parrotheadlois]

We returned last night from a 4 night stay at the Beach Club. It was the first time we had ever stayed there, and I was a little apprehensive about staying at the BC because I feared transportation issues. I am happy to say that we absolutely loved loved loved the Beach Club. We had no transportation issues. We never waited more than about 5 minutes for a bus. The boats ran smoothly to MGM and the walk to Epcot was really fast and short. The resort was beautiful and alive with all kinds of action. Everyday you could find Lilo and Stitch dancing in the lobby with the kids. The pool was hopping day and night. They showed movies on the beach and roasted marshmellows and you could watch illuminations to your left. It was great!! We don't have any children yet but if we did, I would definately stay here. We've stayed several times at the WL and a lot of times at the Polynesian in the past- the last time being in Oct. of last year. We love both those resorts but I have to say the BC is now my new favorite. I can't say it enough but everything about that place was great!

The Beach Club is our favorite too (that's why it's our DVC home!), but I NEVER knew about these movies! You learn something new about Disney every day!!! Where are they - we're just two old grown-ups, but it still sounds like a fun thing to do

 

[MinnieSummer]

I am so glad you posted this as we are staying there in three weeks and I was starting to worry about it as I have read some really bad reviews lately. It's my DD's birthday and as we are not having a birthday party for her I want this trip to be very special. Also, I am trying to stay at all the resorts by the end of the year and BC is one of the ones I haven't stayed at (Poly and Yacht Club to go after this trip).

We've watched the movies on the beach before and they were alot of fun but do you know if they are every night? I caught them by accident when we went there for dinner. I didn't know that Lilo and Stitch were in the Lobby so my DD will enjoy that -- are they there in the mornings or evenings?

Also, where is the swimming part of SAB? Is it just a lazy river or are there swimming sections? I've never really paid attention to the pool area when we've eaten there.

 

[Disney Fool]

The lazy river is only a part of the SAB. It's near Hurricane Hanna's. the part of the pool closest to the resort buildings is the swimming area.

 

[PlutosFriend]

What are the hours of SAB? I read somewhere that it doesn't stay open very late.

 

[minnie61650]

The Beach Club is our favorite too (that's why it's our DVC home!), but I NEVER knew about these movies! You learn something new about Disney every day!!! Where are they - we're just two old grown-ups, but it still sounds like a fun thing to do

The Movies are on the beach but I think they are part of the pilot program which is ending the end of this month (September 2007)

See my post on this this thread for more info. Page 2 post # 22

 

[grumpymakesmehappy]

What are the hours of SAB? I read somewhere that it doesn't stay open very late.

To be honest, I'm not really sure. I called the front desk to find out what time SAB closed because we wanted to go swimming after a long day and didn't know if it would still be opened, and they told me 10:00. The hours posted for the spa/hot tubs say 11:30. And everynight we were there, the pool was open until 11:30. They started clearing the pool out first at about 11:30 and then they asked the spa guest to clear out.

 

[PlutosFriend]

To be honest, I'm not really sure. I called the front desk to find out what time SAB closed because we wanted to go swimming after a long day and didn't know if it would still be opened, and they told me 10:00. The hours posted for the spa/hot tubs say 11:30. And everynight we were there, the pool was open until 11:30. They started clearing the pool out first at about 11:30 and then they asked the spa guest to clear out.

Hmm. It would be nice if SAB were open late. My kids love to swim after a day at the parks.

 

[grumpymakesmehappy]

Hmm. It would be nice if SAB were open late. My kids love to swim after a day at the parks.

Maybe we're getting old but 11:30 pm was late enough for us!

 

[PlutosFriend]

Maybe we're getting old but 11:30 pm was late enough for us!

I know the feeling! That is plenty late for us too. I thought I read where SAB closed at like 6 or 8pm. That had me a little worried.

 

[Sazzo'sMommy]