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[Couchy]

Just need to mention Hyacinth has been so helpful

 

[Couchy]

Teena told me of the no crab legs rumor at cape May and asked me to walk over and confirm . I spoke to Tracey a manager and she laughed at the rumor and said it is false.

So to confirm : there are crab legs and there will be crab legs at cape may

 

[maryandtyson]

Can we walk thru the International Gateway to France for pastries before 9a.m.? Or, does it open at 9 a.m.? Thank you!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Hi gang! Just wanted to share..... I just signed up for the Princess Half Marathon in February.

My first race over a 5k ever......Excited to be heading back to WDW!

Congratulations. 2015 will be my fifth princesses. I did GSC last year.
it will be a weekend you will never forget

 

[catho72]

Hello! Boy, I take a few days off from the thread and I missed out on a ton!

Couchy, congrats on the pixie dust upgrade!!!!!! Isn't Hyacinth just a doll? She is so stinking kind.

NM, Happy Belated Birthday to you! Hope Buzzy, Mr Ninja Mom (aka Ninja Dad) and Ninja Boys treated you like the Princess you are!

Dee, I just checked my emails for a survey from my June trip. I knew I had gotten one but put off answering it. To my surprise it was only for PhotoPass! Hmmmm. Not for POR, BC or AoA. Bizarre!!!!

Congrats to all of the Princesses who registered today! You're going to have a blast! Running PHM this year was one of the best weekends of my life! Hopefully you'll see me there in '15.

I think someone was inadvertently left off the synchronized dance team.....Teena! Catch her after one of her cruises where I'm sure she (and Bob) are dancing on the lido deck all day long! I'm sure she has moves like Jagger!

Teena, I know you will have a magnificent trip with Jeanne and Lily! Enjoy!!!!!!!

Oh, and Dee, have a fabulous trip! I can't wait to see your pics and hear all about it!

 

[wmoon]

Can anyone confirm the reports that Cape May really isn't offering crab legs anymore? Someone had told me that today so I decided to search the boards and sure enough I saw a thread about it. We have a reservation there in 4 weeks and I definitely do not want to keep it if they have been removed from the buffet menu. TIA!

We had dinner at Cape May a few days ago. The crabs legs were really good, first time we had ever had them. We all really enjoyed our dinner there.

 

[Flyz Ondewalz]

Teena told me of the no crab legs rumor at cape May and asked me to walk over and confirm . I spoke to Tracey a manager and she laughed at the rumor and said it is false.

So to confirm : there are crab legs and there will be crab legs at cape may

I, Buzzy the fly, can personally confirm that I have seen many legless crabs hobbling around the resort. This sight only confirms that crab legs are still on the buffet at Cape May Cafe. It is simply ridiculous what some people will post on the Internet!

Signed, your pal Buzzy the Fly, your Beach Club Resort reporter and certified busybody.

 

[Ninja Mom]

I, Buzzy the fly, can personally confirm that I have seen many legless crabs hobbling around the resort. This sight only confirms that crab legs are still on the buffet at Cape May Cafe. It is simply ridiculous what some people will post on the Internet!

Signed, your pal Buzzy the Fly, your Beach Club Resort reporter and certified busybody.

Say Buzzy, are those crabs getting around using little mini scooters?

Signed, the other certified busybody...
~NM

 

[Ninja Mom]

NM, Happy Belated Birthday to you! Hope Buzzy, Mr Ninja Mom (aka Ninja Dad) and Ninja Boys treated you like the Princess you are!

Dee, I just checked my emails for a survey from my June trip. I knew I had gotten one but put off answering it. To my surprise it was only for PhotoPass! Hmmmm. Not for POR, BC or AoA. Bizarre!!!!


I think someone was inadvertently left off the synchronized dance team.....Teena! Catch her after one of her cruises where I'm sure she (and Bob) are dancing on the lido deck all day long! I'm sure she has moves like Jagger!

Thanks to all for the birthday wishes!

I have not gotten a survey about my resort stay in many trips now. I have sent in letters to guest services telling them about my concerns and compliments.

I've been debating on opening up some Synchronized Pool Tube Team spots to the staff. I'm not sure how the International Synchronized Pool Tube Team committee would look upon having professionals on the team. Then there is that whole thing about how you have to be a guest to have access to Storm Along Bay... We'll just have to see how hard up we are with the people that we fooled into signing up for this. If they are drunk and uncoordinated like I fear they might be then, perhaps, we shall lure one of the Staff members close to the edge of the pool and 'accidentally' pull them in.

I heard a rumor from the same place that started that "no more legless crabs at the Cape May Buffet" that to get Teena close to the pool there has to be an out break of Love Bugs, an unattended pool noodle and a soon to be 3 year old that loves that movie Frozen and wants to go for a swim... well that and a basket of Jersey tomatoes.

~NM

 

[natebenma]

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Is this resort the cheapest of all the deluxe resorts?

Just want to you to the thread.

Can anyone confirm the reports that Cape May really isn't offering crab legs anymore? Someone had told me that today so I decided to search the boards and sure enough I saw a thread about it. We have a reservation there in 4 weeks and I definitely do not want to keep it if they have been removed from the buffet menu. TIA!

I decided to get to the bottom of this:



The crabs were going to move over to a position at a Boardwalk Inn restaurant, but decided that things really wouldn't improve for them so they are staying put at Cape May.

I guess we are one step closer to our first stay at YC from 8/21/2104 - 8/31/2014 (with a one night stay upon arrival on 8/20 at Pop). Final payment has been made.

I'll add you to the Be Our Guest list.

Hi gang! Just wanted to share..... I just signed up for the Princess Half Marathon in February.

My first race over a 5k ever......Excited to be heading back to WDW!

Congrats to you, and all of the other Disney runners!



I'll stick with the Synchronized Sip Team. Sink Team. I mean Swim Team!

Checking in next Friday for 2 nights YC CL!!! Can't wait for a relaxing weekend at the pool!! Pixie dust for good weather!!!

I don't see you on the Be Our Guest list, so I will add you!

Hello! For anyone who may have stayed in a BCV studio, I have a quick question regarding the coffee maker. My understanding is that the machine is a 4-cup drip style?

I have a bunch of single-serving coffee pods (leftover from our trip to CBR when we had the Cuisinart machine) and was thinking about using 2 pods per pot rather than bringing a pound of ground coffee and filters in our luggage.

DH & I would be staying on points so we would not be getting daily replenishments of the in-room coffee packets.

Thank you for your help!

Another option I choose if we are staying at a place with a coffee maker is the Maxwell House coffee pads- It is a box of 10 pads that make 4 cups each, I think.

Having stayed at all three (BC, WL, and AKL), I have to say that it depends. In my experience, BC rooms are larger and the beds are more comfy. There is also a graciousness to the lobby. Here's an example: walking in from the rain at BC, we found baskets of towels in the entry way for us to use on our wet selves. Lovely. There are real towels in the restrooms off the lobby. I think YC has cold water available with little plastic cups in their lobby. Not sure about BC. These little touches remind me of other really nice hotels like Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC.

By contrast, AKL and WL are all about the theme. The rooms are fine just slightly smaller than BC. BUT, they have bunk beds, which our DDs really like. The lobbies are magnificent. The WL has the boat to MK and the lakefront location. AKL transports you to Africa. An experience in itself. And, the dining at AKL is, IMHO, the best on property besides maybe GF.

I don't know if I've helped you at all. These are my three fave resorts. We've stayed at WL twice, AKL twice and are coming to BC for the second time in late Sept., having originally booked WL. The pool debacle changed our plans for us. I would stay at any of them again in a heartbeat. If you love EPCOT, BC can't be beaten.

No matter which you choose, I think you'd be happy. But, yes, there is a difference. Whether it's worth it or not is a personal choice.

Thank you so much for this analysis- I have a section on page 2 of this thread with resort reviews and resort comparisons. May I add a link to this post in that section?

Dee, I just checked my emails for a survey from my June trip. I knew I had gotten one but put off answering it. To my surprise it was only for PhotoPass! Hmmmm. Not for POR, BC or AoA. Bizarre!!!!

Oh, and Dee, have a fabulous trip! I can't wait to see your pics and hear all about it!

Thanks so much!

I believe it opens when the main turnstiles open. I think they place a rope across the bridge that leads to France, pushing everyone to the left as they enter.

I don't think I have you on the Be Our Guest list, but then again, the August section is so long I may have missed you. Please let me know if you would like to be added.

 

[natebenma]

I have updated the Be Our Guest list. I will be handing this over to MickeyT later today, I think, for the next couple of weeks.

Please let me know if I need to make any corrections to your listing.


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[Lynne G]

Aloha Natebenma! Have a great trip to DL and Hawaii!

We're now less than 45 days out, and so ready to enjoy SAB.

 

[maryandtyson]

Natebenma,
I'd be honored for you to link to my amateur analysis of BC versus WL and AKL. Didn't want to quote your whole post. Thank you!

 

[DIS-OH]

Safe and happy travels, Dee!

We promise to remain quietly in our seats and behave while you are gone.

We promise to be model citizens during your absence.

We promise-- no food fights, no paper wads, no chasing Buzzy with the fly swatter.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

Dee - Hope you have the BEST TRIP EVER!!!!!

 

[TeenaS]

Dee ... have a super super super time. We'll miss you but look forward to all the pics and reports when you return!!!!

And since Dee posts the Princess Lily pics, I'll just have to rely on my other Dis friends to pick some from Facebook that Jeanne posts daily to hopefully post here once in a while.

 

[mousegear]

Hi, Dee!
I just wanted to confirm my dates at YC. We will be at ALK from 8/15~8/21 and move to YC 8/21~8/29. I am definitely going to drop by 8/18 morning to see Teena since it is our Epcot day. I so want to drop by to see everyone at dismeet but I also need to drive my mom to airport that night so depending on traffic and all.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Safe travels & Great Adventures Dee!! Have a wonderful vacation!

 

[jakeybake]

Have a great trip DEE!!!!!

Jay

 

[Sue M]

Well I am officially away from the Y&B until 7/27. Jeanne and Lily arrive this Saturday and it will be a whirlwind of Disney until they leave on 7/30. I actually am working 7/27 and 7/28 while they are here. I thought it was too much to take off three weeks so I opted for just two.

I'll try to keep up on the boards as much as possible but Lily will keep us going nonstop and I won't have computer access while at the Cabins and the GF.

Met some new Dis friends this past two days and had a super time with some long time Dis friends. Had another super dinner at Crews Cup with EasternShoreGal and family and spent lots of time talking with Couchy. What a super family we have all become. Sure missed seeing Dansdad. He had here for so long, I was sure I'd see him again Sunday and Monday. But he'll be back soon!

Hurry up Saturday!!!!!!

Have fun!!

Sitting at SAB one more time. More time for thoughts on our trip.

Staff-
What can I say this trip? The staff has been excellent. Of course there was Teena, who greeted us with a hug the second day we were here (that made up for the less than stellar lack of a welcome home upon arrival by the guard).we made plans for dinner, which we did last night. It was nice to talk to her in a non-work setting. What a great evening. Then there was Rocky one of the servers at the pool on Tuesday...we only saw her from afar on Saturday. Another hug by a cast member. Is there any wonder this feels like home? Then on her days off Matt took great care of us as well. This was our first interaction with him but once again a great experience. And we had many of our own snacks and beverages with us at the pool so we didn't utilize the servers a lot but when we did they were great, The pool staff in general was terrific. I did get asked any number of times at the pool by staff about my wine and champagne plastic glasses but once they realized they were plastic, I got a friendly smile and an appreciative thank you for being careful. One exception, who will go unnamed told me 7 different times that I wasn't allowed to have glass in the pool area, three times in one day. After the 5th time I actually said yes, you told me that already 5 times. Can you believe I got the same comment again today and the staff member actually had to touch the glass again!!! Really??? Most of the staff remembers them from the many times we have been here before so this was a little crazy. Housekeeping was fine. We never saw them but never had any issues either. Didn't have to contact a manager but did run into Jeff in the villas yesterday. He asked me about our stay and we chatted for a while. Went for dinner and when we came back later there was a surprise waiting for us. Will try to post a picture later if Couchy is around to show me how.

10.......more.........days.

Great update!

TATTLE TAIL!! Sleep with one eye open when your vacation starts because I'm coming for ya!




Laughing?? What is this about laughing? (Why was she laughing?)







I hope it wasn't a customized, competitive pool tube prototype complete with beverage holders. I'm working on that even as we speak but the wine "plass" holder is proving to be an especially difficult attachment to master. There is just no room for it because of all the other stuff like the high def GPS unit and the stereo system that Scott insisted on for all of the tubes. That and the fact that they have to be clear is really putting a damper on the tube aesthetics. I did however put my foot down when he tried to insist on waterproof, WiFi enabled tablets. I could just tell he was not going to be taking this seriously at practice if he had all those distractions at his disposal...

~NM

I feel like the choreographer job is calling my name. Though, I'm thinking more "The Beach Club Bathing Beauties" would be a great team name. I'm thinking Buzby Berkley all the way....
I'm thinking of calling Google Maps to take the areal shot of BC/YC while the routine is going on. Clearly it has to start with y'all with hands clasped over your heads, all falling sideways into the pool in rapid succession.




Is this me you're talking about? I admit I have to remind myself to "unplug" from time to time. No worries about the speakers anymore. For our Buzby Berkley-inspired number, I've reworked some wiring on the Epcot loop and now, inexplicably, the BWI's lobby and area music is relaxing guitar music, and the BC?YC is blaring big band music from the 20's, 30's and 40's.