The Murphy's are LIVE from the Beach Club!! August 4-11 Come join us!!! :)

[TigrLvsPooh]

The upload is going at a snails pace!

 

[stepdisney]

I'm dying over here......

Hurry up Wifi....

 

[georgiasmom]

It's probably not helping that we are all madly refreshing our page to see it it's up yet!

 

[stepdisney]

It's probably not helping that we are all madly refreshing our page to see it it's up yet!

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[TigrLvsPooh]

ooops...

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I just dozed off for a bit and got back on to see its at 1% uploaded. Everyone at the BC must be online right now

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

While we wait for the pics I thought I'd give some first impressions of our BC CL stay. The first thing I've noticed is that the CL is very full this weekend. The lounge is very crowded. This morning there was a long line to even get anywhere near the food, and this evening the same. I've never noticed such long lines before. Luckily I was still full from Sci-fi so I just grabbed a diet coke and left, but if I was hungry I would have just went back to my room and waited an hour. The poor CMs are literally running to keep things refreshed. This morning a young CM was making trips back and forth with food and practically knocked me down. I felt sorry for him because he seemed really stressed out. Lots of heavy sighing and stressful moaning as he would turn to notice something else was in need of refilling. I made myself a cup of coffee and just stood and watched for a bit. My Mom, who doesn't come to WDW very often, said it was like watching hungry pigs at a trough But I wouldn't have put it that harshly. It just seems very crowded, and if you've stayed on this level before you know the food is in a sort of recessed square sized area that really isn't large enough for many people all at once. I felt a little bit like I was at a food court... 15 people standing in single file holding a plate.... is this what the club level is really about??? I don't know. Hopefully tomorrow being Monday things will slow down a bit. I'm not a big fan of crowds or lines. Perhaps its time for the BC to expand the lounge, take out a few rooms and increase the size. Either that or just stop offering food.

The second thing I've noticed are the large number of children running up and down the hall. This isn't a big deal when its just a few every now and then, I know kids are excited, I'm a mom and I understand, but I have seen more running in the hall today than in all my trips to WDW combined. What the heck is wrong with people?? Full speed sprinting and screaming like wild animals??

Now, that's the negative stuff, let's talk about the good things. There have been a LOT of great things, some you're about to see pictures of. We had a very nice check-in experience with Neil. We have a lovely room. Our beds last night were very comfortable. Everything is clean and working properly. The lobby is so cheery and smells so good it just makes me instantly smile. I love this resort and I can't WAIT to spend some much needed time at SAB. Just waiting for Mother Nature to give us a break from the rain.

Part 2 next...........

 

[goodferry]

Love Neil, he is the best!

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

The first thing I noticed as we entered the room was this lovely floral arrangement on the counter! Isn't this beautiful:

The card was addressed to my Mom from the IPO staff. So sweet, I immediately emailed them to thank them, she was totally blown away and so touched by the gift.

As I scanned the room I noticed two bunches of balloons with cards and gifts:

... and that's not all!!!!

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Then another envelope and gift addressed to the whole family from the IPO staff:

And that's not all!!!

Then we had this from the hotel manager:

So now we have pulled out our dining table to showcase all our goodies!

And we still have the cake I ordered DS for his birthday on Thursday So I guess we are just going to snack and party all week! That gift basket is FULL of candy, chocolates, the strawberries are delicious, everything is amazing!!!! I am still in SHOCK from all this love.

 

[natebenma]

Awesome surprises!!!

Enjoy the treats!

 

[Candy Orlando]

The Disney Magic is amazing!!! They sprinkle pixie dust all over the place!!! You must be so excited. Enjoy all your gifts!

 

[babyberger]

WOW!!!! What great surprises and treats!!!! That special attention always feels so nice! On our last cruise we kept coming back to our suite to find fruit plates, choc covered strawberries, and various other snacks, it was sooo nice! Enjoy celebrating ALL WEEK!!!!!

Melissa

 

[333disneymom]

Wow! What nice surprises.

 

[Allieran3]

Hello-

I'm here following along! I only dream of one day being able to stay at the BC. I hope you all have a magical trip

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Walked down to the bus stop and walked right on to an empty MK bus. The magic continues!!!! <3

 

[magrudersmakes3]

We chose BLT instead of BC, but now I'm rethinking that. I guess I just have to go back and try it out .

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

We chose BLT instead of BC, but now I'm rethinking that. I guess I just have to go back and try it out .

We are booked at BLT in January 2013. Looking forward to trying it out.

 

[mommyrosa2]

I have been following along quietly and am now officially subscribing! We check in on Saturday and are beyond excited. This will be our first time to the World in August and have been a little unsure of what to expect...reading your report will really help. Congrats on the surprise...what a wonderful way to start your trip!

 

[babyberger]

Walked down to the bus stop and walked right on to an empty MK bus. The magic continues!!!! <3

Hopefully the whole week will be filled with this much pixie dust!!!

Melissa

 

[magrudersmakes3]

We are booked at BLT in January 2013. Looking forward to trying it out.

I will have to to follow the TR as we have never stayed there and are excited to try it out.