Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB RESORTS Information & Questions

[sheila14]

Maybe they're trying to get rid of it (the toiletries) because they won't be using that brand anymore.

Good point

 

[rubyeskimo]

Hi all, just back from our first stay at BC and I think we're converted! Some thoughts (both positive and negative below)

1. Loved the general relaxed resort vibe. Having an amazing pool meant we wanted to make use of it and for once we felt relaxed on a Disney trip. The consumption of a few Banana Cabana's from Hurricane Hannah's might have helped with that

2. We booked a standard view room, I requested a large balcony with a nice view and we ended up with a view of Spaceship Earth! Every evening we made time to sit on the balcony and watch the lights and just take in the view and atmosphere. (Room 3698 if you're wondering...)

3. Toiletries wise, I agree that they are definitely trying to get rid of the backstock of H2O stuff as our room was opposite one of the Mousekeeping "offices" and every time we came out of the room, even if it wasn't our mousekeeping day, we were given more toiletries. I now have a massive pile of H2O stuff in our bathroom at home (and I think its the cause of my luggage being slightly over weight coming home!)

4. While we didn't eat at the resort, we did make sure to have an ice cream or two from the Beaches and Cream to go window and to be honest that was enough for us, but does mean we will probably make a proper Beaches and Cream reservation when we're next back.

5. Mr Eskimo wanted a hot chocolate a couple of times when it was torrential rain, and the machine in the market place wasn't working but the staff directed him to Cape May where they made some up for him for free, which was amazing customer service.

6. One little thing I didn't like was the new "resort TV". I loved the classic rolling info channel with the instrumental Disney music playing, telling me the park hours each day. But we just had the resort page, with separate "pages" for each park that you had to select. On a day when it was raining we noticed that the classic channel was playing on the TV in the solarium, so Mr Eskimo went and asked at the front desk about it. They told us we could find the classic version on Channel 1, except channel 1 was blocked on our TV. Someone came up to look and couldn't explain why the channel was blocked. Again, a really minor thing that didn't detract from our stay really but was something that left me a little disappointed.

7. The logistics of getting to our room was a little laborious, especially if there were a queue of people trying to use the lifts. We weren't near a set of stairs (in fact the stairs were almost at the opposite end of the resort to us) so it was lifts or a very long walk. I think we only really waited 5 minutes max for a lift but did find ourselves going up and down between floors in that lift at least once a day, especially if there were a lot of people going to and from the club lounge. We don't mind taking the stairs usually but it would have been a lot longer in distance for us; just something to consider if you have mobility issues (or have a kind of busted ankle like Mr Eskimo!)

8. Final thing, that walk across to the slide entrance bothered me more than I thought it would. I'm not the most body confident person at the best of times, but walking in my swimwear across the public walkway made me feel really uncomfortable occasionally when "the public" were actively staring at me. I usually love sides and I'm fine in waterparks, but there was just something about walking past people on the bikes, and going to and from Epcot in "normal" clothes that just didn't sit right with me. I can see that the logistics of the slide design mean that this was the easiest way to deal with it but still, not the best Disney.

All in all we loved it, and definitely think that if we want a more "relaxed" trip then we'd stay here again because the higher price was worth it for the facilities and the convenience of being that close to 2 parks. The minor niggles were just that, minor things that didn't really have any bearing on our trip but were things I just wanted to mention for those who may be thinking about those things (or who are stuck in the mud like me and don't want Disney to change).

Glad to be part of the BC family now but think Mr Eskimo want's to go back to Port Orleans, but stay in French Quarter next time

 

[FidFam]

Just checked in to club level garden view king bed room. Has anyone had large bottles of shampoo conditioner and body wash given to them?? Then the toiletries that were left were amazing never had foot rub before.

I’ll happily take those off you hands if you want?

 

[sheila14]

I’ll happily take those off you hands if you want?

For my birthday today I was given another shampoo and conditioner. Plus I was given 6 chocolate covered strawberries. This resort club level is way better than GF in my opinion.

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

For my birthday today I was given another shampoo and conditioner. Plus I was given 6 chocolate covered strawberries. This resort club level is way better than GF in my opinion.

Happy birthday

 

[sheila14]

Happy birthday

Thank you another year older!!!

 

[FidFam]

For my birthday today I was given another shampoo and conditioner. Plus I was given 6 chocolate covered strawberries. This resort club level is way better than GF in my opinion.

We stayed YCCL back in April and it was a really wonderful experience. Glad you’re having a great trip - and have a wonderful birthday, which you just happen share with my wife today!

 

[DisneyHardin]

I just want to say how much I love this thread. We are 51 days from our first Yacht Club stay and I look forward to checking this thread almost every day to see if anyone has updated with any pictures/experiences/etc from their trips. Without this thread, I would have never even know about the cabanas and the cabana/pool day I have reserved for us is what my DH is most looking forward to about our trip.

 

[Maggie The Cat]

Hi,

Is there a certain floor that's designated to Club Level rooms at Beach Club? Picking out a "room view" on Touring Plans and don't want to waste a request on a floor that has only CL rooms.

Or are they scattered throughout?

(I realize a request is only a request )

 

[Dave006]

At both BC and YC the entire 5th floor is CL rooms and also where the CL lounge is located. There are also additional suites on other Floors that also have CL access just for reference.

Dave

 

[Maggie The Cat]

At both BC and YC the entire 5th floor is CL rooms and also where the CL lounge is located. There are also additional suites on other Floors that also have CL access just for reference.

Dave

Thank you. I will not request anything on the 5th floor!

 

[wdwlver]

First trip back this May to Y&B in a few years and wondering if the pick a pearl is still there on walkway outside SAB? My daughter is hoping they still have it. Thanks

 

[focusondisney]

First trip back this May to Y&B in a few years and wondering if the pick a pearl is still there on walkway outside SAB? My daughter is hoping they still have it. Thanks

Sorry, the pick a Pearl hasn’t reopened. But May is a long time away, maybe it will be by then.

 

[disneyfreak202]

What room should we request for the best Garden View room? We want a fully balcony preferably and somewhat of a decent view. Would be a bonus if it had a connecting door.

 

[Wood Nymph]

What room should we request for the best Garden View room? We want a fully balcony preferably and somewhat of a decent view. Would be a bonus if it had a connecting door.

Which resort are you staying at?

For the Beach Club - request a view of the volleyball court
For the Yacht Club - request a gazebo view

both requests would give you a room on the lake side of the resorts

 

[mikejs78]

I'll add your April trip to the list. Let us know if you finalize plans for December.

We've booked Nov. 30-Dec 4 at BC and April 13 to April 21st at YC.

 

[My Gal Minnie]

Maybe someone could help. If I were to book through Dave’s DVC rentals am I able to rent a Cabana?

 

[focusondisney]

Maybe someone could help. If I were to book through Dave’s DVC rentals am I able to rent a Cabana?

Anyone who is a registered guest can use the pool & book a cabana. Doesn’t matter how you booked your room.

 

[CJK]

Hi all! With a standard view room booked, is it even worth making a room request? Am I guaranteed a view of parking lot or rooftop?

 

[focusondisney]

Hi all! With a standard view room booked, is it even worth making a room request? Am I guaranteed a view of parking lot or rooftop?

That’s the view for standard rooms. So if you booked standard view, that’s the view you should expect. You can request other things if you want, like room location or floor.