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So I know that most rooms at YC have balconies and its hit or miss at the BC. What about the CL rooms at BC? Do they all have full balconies? Have all the CL rooms at BC been renovated?
Do you know what time of day they will open the flights? I need to book for September and I will be in Disney that day at the expo for the princess half marathon.
As far as we know, all of the club level rooms on the 5th floor have been renovated. Not all of the club level rooms have a full balcony.So I know that most rooms at YC have balconies and its hit or miss at the BC. What about the CL rooms at BC? Do they all have full balconies? Have all the CL rooms at BC been renovated?
What time do these flights usually become available to book? Want to make sure I'm up in timeThanks NM...I'll be one of the folks up nice and early to book our August and October trip
What time do these flights usually become available to book? Want to make sure I'm up in time
Does anyone know if the Beach Club DVC studios will sleep five after the refurb? Also, is there any chance the refurb on the studios will be completed by November 2015? (This was probably mentioned somewhere in the lovely forum but I just can't find it.) Thanks so much for all the wonderful information! The Beach Club is mine and my husband's favorite resort.
OK - I've changed our plans again...
I've added a 7-night Eastern Caribbean on the Disney Fantasy in late September to celebrate DW's and my 20th anniversary. Consequently, I scaled back our WDW trip from 10-nights to 6-nights. I also swapped our resort stay order. Now we're booked at the Yacht Club August 16-19 and the Polynesian August 19-22. We'll do Epcot and HS while at the YC and AK and MK while at the Poly. Making our ADRs next week!
Martin
Booked BB last month. Checked online this morning.
I think I might just switch to Orbitz - it looks like I would save about $53 per night. So much for the great BB offer.
Thank you!
I am travelling with disgirl83 and her DH and DD, and dznyacct and her DH. 18-25 September at BC Villas! Can't wait! First time staying there for me!
I'm staying at BC next month (first stay there) and I've checked out the renovations information on page 1 here so I know it'll still be going on. I just wanted to know if anyone had any experience of it here? I've seen some bad reviews on TripAdviser and just want to get an idea of what it'll be like. FTR, I'm planning to be in the parks for most of the day but was worried if they start early in the morning because I usually suffer from jet lag for the first few days when I get to Orlando so want to be prepared.
Cheers
1F
Hello everyone,
I have just booked a stay for our 30th anniversary at the Beach Club from 8/30 - 9/2. So excited to be coming back to the Beach Club!!!
Dee, Please add me to the BOG list. Thanks!
Does anyone know if the Beach Club DVC studios will sleep five after the refurb? Also, is there any chance the refurb on the studios will be completed by November 2015? (This was probably mentioned somewhere in the lovely forum but I just can't find it.) Thanks so much for all the wonderful information! The Beach Club is mine and my husband's favorite resort.
It was reported at the annual DVC meeting that the Beach Club Villa Studios would be getting the pull down bed to sleep five during the refurb. Dee listed in the first post that someone reported the refurb should be finished by December 2015.
If I want to avoid a dumpster view for our 6/6-7 stay at the YC CL, what would be a good room request? If I say close to elevators, would that be advisable?
Please add us to the BOG for Sept 23-29 for the YC. We have stayed at the BC twice and want to try out the beautiful YC this time!!
So I know that most rooms at YC have balconies and its hit or miss at the BC. What about the CL rooms at BC? Do they all have full balconies? Have all the CL rooms at BC been renovated?
As far as we know, all of the club level rooms on the 5th floor have been renovated. Not all of the club level rooms have a full balcony.
If anyone is familiar with how/when JetBlue releases their schedules, or if there is another thread regarding that topic, please clue me in!
Replying to my own post is weird!
Anyhoo, I found what I was looking for on another thread where a FLYER like me can TALK about when airlines release their schedules....
So, do you have a standard view room booked? Yes, I think close to elevators or close to lobby would be a couple of requests that would minimize the risk of a dumpster view.
That stinks that you didn't get a better BB deal than you could get on line. Probably makes sense to switch your reservation. If I understand correctly, the main downsides are that you don't own the reservation and you have to pay it all upfront.
Speaking of Orbitz, I heard on the noon news that Expedia will be merging with Orbitz (and already has acquired Travelocity)
I haven't seen recent reports here from people who have been staying at BC during the renovations. I think when they were working on the club level rooms, someone reported work starting as early as 9am, although the resort has reported the work hours as 10-5 (I think) in the letter to guests.
Shoreward- any comments about how/if you were impacted by the renovation work going on, other than being restricted from using certain areas of the 4th floor?
Hi everyone - currently thinking about a 2 night stay at BC or YC in mid-April. I know that some rooms at BC have already been refurbished - was wondering what are the likely chances that I could get a refurbished room for my stay if I book BC? Is is possible to request this?
Dee I can't believe you are in the bullseye again. Hope you can escape to the Dark Side without any issues.
I did go ahead and book the same room with Orbitz. I have used them before, with no problems, whatsoever. It's a shame that a reseller offers better room rates than Disney, itself.
As my last stay, which was on the partially completed fourth floor, was over a weekend, I may not be a good source of information as to disturbances due to construction. I, personally, was not bothered.
Dee, every time I see a weather report, I think of you. If positive thoughts and well wishes count, you know that there are many being sent your way, as well as to everyone else affected by this crazy weather year. My theory is that everything averages out, which means that you will have extremely mild winters with light snowfalls for the next ten years!
Have you guys seen this yet?
If you have special requests that you want to discuss when you arrive at the resort, like a full balcony at BC or daybed at either resort, then I don't think that you want to take advantage of this offer.
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WDW resort guests can now by-pass front desk check-in if they choose
Walt Disney World is beginning a new program that will allow their resort guests to bypass the front desk check-in process if they choose. To take part in this option, guests must have their MagicBands sent to their home ahead of their vacation. They must complete online check-in, including paying in full for their reservation or authorizing a credit card and setting up a PIN. Lastly, they must provide an email address or phone number at which they can be reached. After these things are completed, they will be contacted with their room number and can go straight to their room upon arrival, after being met by a cast member outside the resort.
The program is rolling out to the various resorts in stages:
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- February 10: Animal Kingdom Lodge, Art of Animation Resort, Contemporary Resort, Polynesian Village Resort, Pop Century Resort, Port Orleans Resort
- February 25: Boardwalk Inn, Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Wilderness Lodge, Yacht and Beach Club Resorts
- March 10: All-Star Resorts, Caribbean Beach Resort, Coronado Springs Resort, Old Key West Resort and Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa