goofynut41
Disney Veteran
- Joined
- Aug 2, 2012
Why is there a maybe by my resort stay?
Just saw this re: Yachtsman breakfast and lunch...(menu items and prices included)
http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...club-ahead-of-new-ale-and-compass-opening.htm
I'm absolutely hopeless.
DH and I wanted to do Disney to see the Pandora stuff, since it wasn't open yet during our last trip which was over NYE. But Disney was going to be really expensive, and to maximize time we'd want to do that new (over-priced) AK VIP tour. So we decided to do Universal instead, since it would be cheaper, and we hadn't been since before either of the Harry Potter sections opened.
So, we booked a quick Easter long weekend trip to Universal. Thus I've got March 29 to April 2 booked at the Royal Pacific.
But today I noticed that Disney had a deal available. So now I've also got March 30 to April 2 booked at BC. And ADRs for each night. (Slow day at work equals too much time surfing the Disney sites.). But the AK tour isn't offered that weekend. Grr.
Now I'm not sure what to do. We are waiting for flights, and it's looking like that may be what decides it for us. One possible airline flies to MCO on the Thursday night and the other flies down Friday morning. Both are still way too expensive. The current plan is that whichever one goes on sale first wins, and we'll go to the park with the reservation that matches the flights. We prefer the airline that flies down on the Friday morning, but since we haven't been to Universal in nearly 20 years I'd want a full day there Friday, thus the idea of the not-so-preferred airline. For WDW, we've been enough times that a shorter stay is no problem.
Is it horrible to have two different trips booked for the same weekend? Do other people have problems committing to the idea of going somewhere other than WDW? I was perfectly fine with the idea of a Universal-only trip until the Disney deal came out. OMG, what is wrong with me?! I'm a total BC addict!
Just did my online check in for YC for new year's eve! Can't wait to party it up!!!
It's been a few days since we got back from our short weekend trip to the YC. I really want to try all the resorts so I seldom have repeat stays, but I would like to return to the YC, or maybe BC.
We will be in at YC over the holidays. I usually decorate our window when we stay at a moderate. Does anyone decorate windows or doors at YC? Looking for ideas if so. Also, I have a three year and I was going to order the mickey balloon bouquet, but the one offered on Disney floral and gifts is the exact same one I bought last year so that's out. I love the mini tree but $200 is way too steep for me.
Why is there a maybe by my resort stay?
Hoping to book at the BC for May next year, If we want to be on the ground floor next to lobby and transportation how lucky will we be in requesting this?
That's OKSorry about that- that is a placeholder from this post:
You provided your actual dates while I was away last week and I am still working at catching up on the thread. I'll add your exact dates and erase the maybe the next time I update the list.
Sorry, silly question...
Never stayed at YC/BC before, and I'm working on strategies to keep my volcano-of-a-child cool during our Summer stay...
When staying at BC/BCV, can you walk thru YC and exit near The Swan/Dolphin? (Or are there locked doors in YC that would block you from walking thru their halls?) My child is a FroYo lover and I suspect we will take advantage of the new FroYo bar at The Dolphin... [I'm guessing we can't use this strategy in reverse, since I assume we can't get INTO the YC w/o a YC key - but I'm hoping that we can at least take advantage of this in one direction...]
Thanks!!!
Hi all! We checked in last night around 11pm. I actually got a room ready text at 11am while I was sitting in my living room. Ha!
We were lucky to get a room here at all, as it took some perseverance, calling daily, til something opened up. Major convention of some sort going on. So we were only able to get a standard view. It is a roof, facing the front of the resort, and trees. Can't see the ground because of the roof. However I can see the Epcot ball great off to the right. So all in all, not a bad room. I love the sitting area that is only a couple doors down from us. I am out here chilling while dd naps and I can still see our room.
It is raining today. I have the little one napping now. Was supposed to be a pool day for her and myself while DH and sons went on their fishing excursion. We were only out there 15 mins when started raining hard. She needs extra rest anyways. We have mnsshp tonight, so cross fingers it isn't raining the whole time.
This is a precruise stay so we only have today and tomorrow. We were hoping for some good pool time.
Here is the view...
Does anyone know when/if there will be any stormalong refurbishments coming up? We are staying in Feb for 2 nights. Any ideas when they would announce it?
Excited to be heading back in 2018! We're staying for a long weekend food & garden trip in a Beach Club Villas studio, 4/27-4/30!
So we are trying to decide between BC and WL. How are the buses from BC to MK? How many resorts share? How long is the trip? (We will be going in early Sept).
Just got back last night and had breakfast 2 mornings there.
The oatmeal brulee (if you like oatmeal) is amazing!
Nice quiet breakfast spot and wish we had started going earlier in the week.
Have a great time!
Think I just convinced my mom to book for another Food and Wine trip next fall, yay!!!! This time we're looking at staying at BC, we haven't stayed there since 2013! The last few trips we've been at the YC, so it'll be fun to change it up!
Right now our tentative dates are September 17-23. Planning on booking next week! Love Saturday surprises!
Thanks for the review. We usually stay at the BC but am tempted to try the Yacht Club instead of the BC. The remodeled rooms look great.Okay guys, I'm back as of last night (so sad). This time I was at the Yacht Club side, last time I was Beach Club. I loved it just as much, I didn't want to leave, and now I'm honestly never going to be able to stay at a different Disney resort again (except maybe POFQ). It was amazing. I was obsessed with my room. The renovations were BEAUTIFUL. I actually called the front desk and asked if I could buy the window curtains (they said no). The furniture was so cool - I loved the side tables! Sounds silly & looking at pictures beforehand I was indifferent, but I fell in love the moment I stepped in my room. SAB was a blast, and boy did I need it, because it was HOT! I actually used the Disney transportation the whole time (something I normally never do) and only once (coming back from AK) did we have a wait that I thought was too long. I'm staying off site in December to save some money, but I'll be back in the spring!
Okay guys, I'm back as of last night (so sad). This time I was at the Yacht Club side, last time I was Beach Club. I loved it just as much, I didn't want to leave, and now I'm honestly never going to be able to stay at a different Disney resort again (except maybe POFQ). It was amazing. I was obsessed with my room. The renovations were BEAUTIFUL. I actually called the front desk and asked if I could buy the window curtains (they said no). The furniture was so cool - I loved the side tables! Sounds silly & looking at pictures beforehand I was indifferent, but I fell in love the moment I stepped in my room. SAB was a blast, and boy did I need it, because it was HOT! I actually used the Disney transportation the whole time (something I normally never do) and only once (coming back from AK) did we have a wait that I thought was too long. I'm staying off site in December to save some money, but I'll be back in the spring!
We didn't have any issues with noise. We were in a corner room right past the market, so very close to the lobby. It was next to a mechanical room but I didn't hear anything. It was very quiet! The gazebo was outside the room so we were far enough from the pool to not hear that during the day.I want those curtains too! We have a wood paneled room that those would look perfect in.
Did you have any issues with noise? That was our biggest complaint with the new room we had.
If you are booked with a travel agent, are you allowed to do this or is the travel agent the only one who can do this? I did use a travel agent in February and I used Touring Plans fax request. Requested room number 5012, and got 4012 at the Wilderness Lodge. Was wonderful, but I know it always can't work out that well. I was very lucky.Reminder Regarding Room Requests
From the beginning of my involvement with this thread, those in the know have advised against asking for a specific room number or group of numbers as a room request.
The staff at the resorts receive numerous faxes daily with requests for specific rooms. With declining staffing at the resorts, sometimes the CMs can’t handle the volume of faxes that arrive daily.
Often the requests that come in do not make sense- either the view for the requested room is inconsistent with the one booked, the bedding is wrong for the party size or in some cases, the room requested doesn’t even exist!
Please be aware that if you are using a service to choose room numbers at a resort that the information they have about the rooms may not be current or accurate.
We have always suggested that the best way to communicate your room request is to call Disney Central Reservations and ask for the specific attributes in the room that you want- “Full balcony, please” “Daybed, if possible” "King bed for honeymoon couple" “Facing back entrance (lakeside)” “Near Elevator” “Far From Elevator” etc. That is the best way to let the room assigners know what is important to your family.
Call the resort 8-10 days before your trip to make sure your request is noted correctly. The numbers you should use for that are 407-934-8000 for the Beach Club and 407-934-7000.
If you are booked with a travel agent, are you allowed to do this or is the travel agent the only one who can do this? I did use a travel agent in February and I used Touring Plans fax request. Requested room number 5012, and got 4012 at the Wilderness Lodge. Was wonderful, but I know it always can't work out that well. I was very lucky.
If you are booked with a travel agent, are you allowed to do this or is the travel agent the only one who can do this? I did use a travel agent in February and I used Touring Plans fax request. Requested room number 5012, and got 4012 at the Wilderness Lodge. Was wonderful, but I know it always can't work out that well. I was very lucky.
I use TP fax service, and also have my TA to put in the same requests. Results have been about 50/50...both in the Deluxe and the Moderates. I never ask for a specific room, but may ask for a specific area or floor.That is a big mystery to me. I keep reading that room assigners do not look at faxes. Then I read that people used the Touring Plans fax service and got the room they wanted.
That is a big mystery to me. I keep reading that room assigners do not look at faxes. Then I read that people used the Touring Plans fax service and got the room they wanted.
That is a big mystery to me. I keep reading that room assigners do not look at faxes. Then I read that people used the Touring Plans fax service and got the room they wanted.