There is a new thread:* Don't post here* 2014 BC&YC FAQ *MAY-SEPT 2014

[catho72]

Yay!!! Thanks for helping us move, Dee!

 

[db57me]

Thanks for the magic, Dee!

 

[Flyz Ondewalz]

Really!!! I beat NM and Buzzy to the new home!!!???!!!

Thanks Dee as always great job!!

~N

Yep you did! That Ninja Mom is Such a SLACKER!

Signed, your thread Pal Buzzy the Fly, the Beach Club Resort guy

 

[OfTheWind]

Can anyone recommend some good YouTube clips of Yacht and Beach Club please. We have just installed a 40inch Smart TV and I've discovered that I can connect the TV and the iPad by wifi and send YouTube clips to the big screen. I'm currently watching the Yacht Club overview.

Here you go:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SEArkUmk0XE

http://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFRgrpD_IbSymi4obRnUjlIDdi2FbK6Fg

 

[natebenma]

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I got lucky again!! Been checking availability at YC/BC for months looking for anything to open up the first week of June. Some of you might even remember me posting several times about not having any Epcot resorts available that week. We had booked a 1br at BWV as our only option. Finally yesterday I was able to get 4 of our nights at YC CL LV!!!! I don't know what happened but suddenly they had every room category available!!!??? It must have been a block of rooms on hold. Maybe Mark Hamill released them??? I don't know how I got lucky again, this is the exact same thing that happened to us in March. I had been checking YC/BC availability since Christmas and was finally able to get it a couple of weeks before our Spring Break. Fate must be working on my side. I will keep checking for more days to open up earlier in the week, but as it stands right now we'll be there June 4-8. The kids are going to be so shocked and excited!!! It's their favorite resort.

back!

I'll add you to the Be Our Guest list and keep my fingers, toes and eyes crossed that more days open up for you at YC.

Thank you for the detailed times and I hope we're that lucky! We're coming in on a Monday morning so hopefully as easy.

Grey Gooses are yum. I have a sangria in my sights at Via Napoli. What's in a Sunken Treasure I keep seeing mentioned? Will have to enjoy one of those as well.

There is a tribute to the Sunken Treasure on Page 2 of this thread, in the Community post. I'll come back and edit in the recipe.



Please note that the Sunken Treasure is no longer on the menu at Hurricane Hanna's, however if you get a bartender who knows how to make the drink, you may still be in luck!


Thanks to medicgirl177, who experiemented at great personal risk to decipher the secret formula:

Sunken Treasure- recipe by medicgirl177
1 1/2 shots Midori
1 shot Malibu Coconut Rum
1 shot orange juice
1 shot pineapple juice
Sprite or 7-Up to fizzy taste
1 shot Blue Curaçao
Over ice
Dress with Pineapple slice, cherry, or umbrella

LOL, I love that we can't *not* have a thread! It's there, waiting in the wings...

Of course! We always need a home.

Hi to all the awesome YC/BC experts!

In two weeks we will be at the Yacht Club, and this is our very first time staying there as a family. We're really excited.

I have a couple questions I'm hoping you all might be able to answer...

What time do the buses/boats start running in the morning?
Does anyone know how long it takes to get to MK, AK and DTD?
Is it realistic to think of walking to HS? Or is that just too far?
Is the pool crazy crowded in the afternoons since everyone has the same idea to take a break then? (i.e. how likely are we to score chairs in early afternoon?)
Would there ever be a hope of a walk-up at Beaches & Cream, or should we make a reservation?

I've read these boards through for many tips - and I'm super grateful for everything I've learned. Any other info you wish to impart is appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Here are some of my answers to your questions-

I hesitate to definitively state when buses and boats start operating, but I think an hour before that park opens is a good rule of thumb.

The trip to MK takes between 12-15 minutes and about 15 minutes to AK (plus whatever wait time you have for the bus). The travel time to DTD is approx. 25-30 minutes. Consider getting a taxi back to the resort from DTD. I'm a total cheapo, but paying for the cab fare for that route of travel is worth every penny!

How little are the legs that are joining you on the trip? We have done the walk back to the resort from HS. We beat the boat when we are briskly walking. We haven't done the walk TO HS because we don't want to wear ourselves out early in the day. Whether or not you want to do the walk should probably depend on weather and how tired you are. About a 20-25 minute walk between YC and HS.

Not sure about the Beaches & Cream wait or crowd conditions at the pool.

Is there a list of connecting rooms for YC??

Not that I have ever seen.

I will say the Yacht Club quiet pool was always empty!! One day I chose to go to that pool and it was a completely relaxing afternoon. I had a cocktail, laid by the pool, a great getaway from the crowds.

I live in Chicago, near downtown!

Here's a question- where did you get the cocktail? Did you BYOB or get something from Hurricane Hanna's or elsewhere before going to the quiet pool?

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Thank you so much for the information in this thread!! You guys are awesome

 

[natebenma]

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Anyone currently at Y&BC or BCV- i am leaving tomorrow and have some groceries left over. Free for the taking: bottled waters, 1 gallon un-opened organic whole milk, dozen eggs and frozen breakfast sausage. I feel bad throwing it out. I'll be here until 11am at the villas. Please pm me if anyone is interested.

What a nice offer! I hope someone was able to take you up on it.

Sadly, I've had to cancel my upcoming birthday trip to WDW. natebenma, please remove me from the October 2013 YC list.

However, I'm already planning my birthday trip for next year, and it's my 40th, so I'll be going all out and hope to stay at YC or BC!

I had a horrible cold when I was in WDW about 7 weeks ago, but I was able to walk around BC and YC for the first time ever and even made a visit to Beaches & Cream! I LOVED the resorts, and I can't wait to stay there!

So sorry to hear that! Please let us know when you book your birthday trip! We'll be waiting.

Hi - we have a RO for 2 nights at BC then on day 3 are moving to caribbean beach with FD. No tickets for our BC stay but does anyone know if I have to physically go to CBR on day 3 to activate my tickets and magic bands or can they do that for me at the BC?

to the thread.

I'll add you to the Be Our Guest list if you let us know when your trip is.



Not positive about the answer to your question, but I think you have to physically go to CBR.

Do all of the GV CL rooms have balconies? Any suggestions for room requests? Thx!

Yes, all BC GV CL rooms currently have full balconies. I don't expect that to change with the upcoming refurb, but who knows!

We check in tomorrow morning at the YC!! I'm beyond excitied!!!!

Amber

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Have a fantastic time!!!

I'm sorry if this has been asked before but if you are staying in the CL do you need to do the 60 day advance online check in? Our situation is a little different as we are staying off property our first night and we will arrive at the YC very early. We will leave our luggage with bell services (or CL staff)?, check in, and head right to Epcot. Would online check in speed up this process, or should we rely on checking in with the CL when we get there?

Thank you!!!

I don't think it matters to much if you do the advanced checkin or not when staying CL. Can anyone think of major advantages? Maybe a slightly quicker checkin since you have already provided your credit card info.

We have had 3 BC CL stays, never did the online checkin and our room was ready every time (approx. 11:30 am).

 

[amg35]

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Here's a question- where did you get the cocktail? Did you BYOB or get something from Hurricane Hanna's or elsewhere before going to the quiet pool?

I had white wine with ice in my refillable mug! Classy.

Uh oh, was that bad? I'm always breaking rules I don't know about! I won't do it again if it's not allowed.

I would imagine you can carry a drink over there though. I bought a fruity mixed drink at Hurricane Hanna's and drank it over on the rocking chairs at Yacht Club, away from the pool.

 

[Pinkgirl]

Here you go:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SEArkUmk0XE

http://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFRgrpD_IbSymi4obRnUjlIDdi2FbK6Fg

Thank you I have a very happy DD.

 

[natebenma]

I had white wine with ice in my refillable mug! Classy.

Uh oh, was that bad? I'm always breaking rules I don't know about! I won't do it again if it's not allowed.

I would imagine you can carry a drink over there though. I bought a fruity mixed drink at Hurricane Hanna's and drank it over on the rocking chairs at Yacht Club, away from the pool.

No worries! It's all good. I don't think there is a rule against bringing your own (as long as the container is not glass), but I was just wondering if there was nearby option for getting a drink. Either Hurricane Hanna's or something at Boardwalk.

Thank you I have a very happy DD.

I'm pretty sure there are a couple of youtube links in the first post on Page 2 of this thread. I'll add the other couple that were provided to the page as well.

 

[ceecee]

Thanks so much for the new thread! We are currently less than 7 out and starting our packing SO EXCITED! SO READY!!!

We're 7 days away too!!! Beyond excited DD is celebrating her graduation so I am hoping all of our plans go smoothly. Thanks for the youtube links they are great!

 

[mom2aandp]

Hurricane Hanna question. Can you not get a pail and shovel with the kids meal? If so, does it cost any less? Thanks so much! Can wait until July!

 

[GoofyJen]

Dee thank you for starting the new thread!!! Also heads up to anyone using garden grocer, be sure to order 90 days or more out for 20% discount. I missed it by 5 days but still got 10% off.

Also question, dd has appt at BBB at 8 what time should we catch a bus to MK?

 

[cocoabean1]

Good job on the move---

Made our ADR's for our 180 day mark- yeah!!!!

 

[DLo]

Thanks natebanma for all your hard work !!!

 

[wdwgirl1]

Question about buses to TL...we are staying at the YC. What stops will be made on the way to TL...also what stops are made coming back to the YC from TL? Thanks so much in advance

 

[jenjersnap]

Subscribing to the new thread with a question...

If we have a pre-park opening breakfast at DHS, should we anticipate having to walk? Anyone know?

 

[GoGoBeans]

Thanks for setting up the new thread Dee, and that you for posting the Sunken treasure in the old one.

 

[hill6]

So we are leaving on Tuesday for the Pop Warner scholastic banquet which is at the Yacht club, we got a beach club room for 6 days and I just checked my Disney experience and under hotel reservations it no longer says standard view it says Lagoon or pool view. Am I right in thinking we got upgraded, wooo hoo, last day of fundraising for the trip at Wal-Mart, thank god.

That would be an awesome upgrade. Enjoy

 

[mousegear]

Hurricane Hanna question. Can you not get a pail and shovel with the kids meal? If so, does it cost any less? Thanks so much! Can wait until July!

This is Hurricane Hanna menu taken from last Nov and all kids meal came in a pail and shovel.