The MURPHYS are LIVE from the Yacht Club!!! (3/19 - 3/27)

[goodfood4ursoul]

OK, so here is my take on YC concierge at this point...

Sadly I have not been impressed with the main staff members at the desks near the elevator. At check-in they seemed annoyed. They never mentioned anything about it being my birthday trip, no birthday button, etc. No welcome pack for the kids, they pretty much handed us our keys and that was it. They seemed like they'd rather be almost anywhere than here. They aren't overly friendly or chatty with guests like we've experienced at other resorts. They haven't asked us where we are from, made small talk, etc...
... the staff here hasn't said even a Hello to my kids, never offering them a sticker or a coloring book, etc. Not that I require anything, but usually someone will approach them and ask how they are or if they are enjoying their stay. Usually when we pass the desk they are on the phone or looking at papers. Normally we will learn a lot about the staff, where they are from, their names, etc, but I'm not thinking we'll get to know anyone here.
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Wow. How underwhelming!
Our experience at BC was the complete opposite- they had our buttons waiting, I received a long-stemmed rose, and we had numerous lovely conversations with CMs including Art the Greeter, who has since retired
While you are there, you might mention the Motel 6 welcome you received to someone, and give them a chance to make it right.

Hope the rest of your stay is magical!

 

[scottmel]

Having stayed at the BWI CL I have to say the long walk down those twisty turning hallways was a big deterant for us. It's nice to just pop on the elevator here and you're right in the lobby. But I agree, the staff at the BWI was better. I'd say the food and lounge are the same. You will love SAB, it makes this resort win out of the BWI in my opinion. We aren't big fans of the scary clown pool. LOL

Do you think YC or BC is much of a difference? I just read on the BWI board where someone just returned from BWI CL and was underwhelmed. Said staff was just ok, rooms nice, etc, lousy view....But maybe just a turn in the tides with the discounts being offered, etc. So hearing HER report on BWI made me ok not to be going back but now your report on YC has me thinking BC - or do you think it is splitting hairs at this point? My biggest worry is theview and seems like BC/YC share that annoyance....

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Do you think YC or BC is much of a difference? I just read on the BWI board where someone just returned from BWI CL and was underwhelmed. Said staff was just ok, rooms nice, etc, lousy view....But maybe just a turn in the tides with the discounts being offered, etc. So hearing HER report on BWI made me ok not to be going back but now your report on YC has me thinking BC - or do you think it is splitting hairs at this point? My biggest worry is theview and seems like BC/YC share that annoyance....

If view is your most important concern I'd go with YC CL water view or BC CL water view. Then request a boardwalk view. They are amazing. BWI CL garden view (rose garden) is what we had and it was very nice, but like I said before the rat maze of hallways to get back to our room was insane to me.

 

[aprilisis]

I am loving your TR! I found the front desk staff to be a little anti-social at YC, too. The greeters at the door were awesome, though! The housekeepers were very nice, too, during my last stay. I hope the staff "warms up" during your stay. Your Epcot photos were awesome!

 

[disadventurer]

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[TigrLvsPooh]

Good morning everyone!

So last night at MK was awesome! We arrived at about 9:00 PM, saw Spectromagic, then hit pretty much every ride in the park with no wait. We left around 1:00 AM. It was cold last night, we had on pants and jackets, but the forecast for today and the rest of the week looks awesome. Sunny and 70's!

We are headed to Epcot! Pics from yesterday will be up later today.

Any questions??

 

[cydisney]

great report so far!! I'm all caught up and can't wait to hear more!

 

[jjohnson]

I know your not doing the DP this time but if your in Marketplace and have some time on your hands, could you check & see if there is any new items to add to the snack credit list? TIA Joyce

(strange i can not copy/paste from the snack thread)

 

[brergnat]

Have you guys gone swimming yet at SAB? Curious about crowds at the pool and water temp.

Also, could you check for me if whole wheat english muffins or sandwich bread are available to purchase at the Marketplace? TIA!!

Only four more days until we arrive at BC!!!

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

We haven't been down to the BC side so far this trip, so I haven't seen what they have down there at the Marketplace, but I did check the YC lobby this morning and they had muffins, cinnamon rolls, bagels, toast, english muffins, and drinks for sale when we walked by at about 10:45 AM. A pretty good selection for breakfast stuff.

We just got back to the room from another trip to Epcot. We did Test Track, Innoventions, Journey into Imagination, Kim Possible, lunch at Japan and France (counter service: california roll for me, dh and kids had pizza and pastries from France) and lots of shopping and walking around the World Showcase. The day started out sunny and warm then quickly turned cold, cloudy, and windy, so we were pretty miserable without our sweatshirts. We are going to change clothes for tonight and put on pants and long sleeves. We've got dinner at Teppen Edo. Still trying to decide if we want to venture over to the Studios for EMH. I guess we'll play it by ear.

Didn't really take many pictures today (too cold to stop walking LOL) but I've got some from last night to post.

I'll get back to you guys about the Marketplace as soon as I can get over there.

Anything else I can check for anyone??

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Have you guys gone swimming yet at SAB? Curious about crowds at the pool and water temp.

Also, could you check for me if whole wheat english muffins or sandwich bread are available to purchase at the Marketplace? TIA!!

Only four more days until we arrive at BC!!!

Saturday the pool was fairly crowded and the water was very warm. Yesterday it rained all day so nobody was at the pool at all. Today it is pretty cold, we saw a handful of people down there just now as we walked to the room but its really too cold to swim with the strong wind blowing right now. We are planning some pool days later this week when the temps go into the upper 70's and low 80's!

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

I know your not doing the DP this time but if your in Marketplace and have some time on your hands, could you check & see if there is any new items to add to the snack credit list? TIA Joyce

(strange i can not copy/paste from the snack thread)

I will walk down there tonight and get a list for you

 

[sedun]

I was just wondering how the buses are to and from MK. We'll be at the YC next week and I think we should take the bus to MK and DH seems to think we should drive.

Also do you know what the movies are on the beach?

Thanks!!

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

I was just wondering how the buses are to and from MK. We'll be at the YC next week and I think we should take the bus to MK and DH seems to think we should drive.

Also do you know what the movies are on the beach?

Thanks!!

We haven't had any problems with the bus to MK. We waited maybe 5 minutes last night, it only shared with BC so we didn't have to stop at S/D or BWI. I wouldn't drive, because then you'll be stuck taking either the monorail or the ferry, and those are always a mess.

Last night the movie was Herbie Fully Loaded and they were roasting smores. I'll check the list tonight and get back to you about what other movies are playing.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

MK last night:

Epcot today:

The Sum of all Thrills looks amazing! The line was too long but I'd love to do it sometime.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Just had our first hot aps in the lounge. We had chicken skewers, crab rangoon, assorted antipasta items, veggies, rice, cheeses, crackers, pbj for the kids, a nice selection of stuff I think. We are so full now I'm not sure we'll even go to dinner! We ate a lot more than we thought we would. Now I'm regretting not going down the last two nights to see what they had to offer. LOL

Still a bit cold and cloudy, but no rain today.

OMgoodnessss!!! Just as I was typing this the news did a special on the Harry Potter World at Universal... they are holding a press conference Thursday to announce the opening day!!!! They showed everything from helicopter view and it looks amazing!! I can't wait to come back and see it!!!

 

[scottmel]

The food sounds yummy, Erika! We did dining plan and CL last year and way too much food for me. I am not a big eater and neither is DD. DH can be. But honestly I was kind of planning on eating dinner at YC CL this June and by the sounds of it looks like there are a few things to choose from. Good!!! I can always supplement DH at a quick serve but 3 nights I am planning dinner at YC!!! Thanks for the info on the meals...

 

[disadventurer]

Good morning everyone!

So last night at MK was awesome! We arrived at about 9:00 PM, saw Spectromagic, then hit pretty much every ride in the park with no wait. We left around 1:00 AM. It was cold last night, we had on pants and jackets, but the forecast for today and the rest of the week looks awesome. Sunny and 70's!

We are headed to Epcot! Pics from yesterday will be up later today.

Any questions??

Thanks for doing all of this--your pictures are great!! If you don't mind, I have a question about the Spectro Magic Parade. Where, would you say, is a good viewing location? TIA

 

[wildcatfan]

Thanks for the update! I hate it that it is cold! Yuk! I am keeping my fingers crossed it warms up. I have never tried pizza in France, I will have to give it a try this time.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Thanks for doing all of this--your pictures are great!! If you don't mind, I have a question about the Spectro Magic Parade. Where, would you say, is a good viewing location? TIA

It depends on what you want to do after the parade. If you are leaving the park after the parade then I would recommend watching near the fire station or the big camera store. Or near the flagpole. Something in that general area. If you are planning to ride rides after the parade I would recommend Frontierland, we like to be by the shooting arcade or down near the turkey leg stand.