Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB RESORTS Information & Questions

[JennLTX]

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If you do take the cab/Uber, have them drop you off at the CR, then take the walk path to MK. It will take about 5-10 minutes and it is not much further than walking from the bus.

A word of caution: you occasionally have an overzealous guard at the gate leading into the Contemporary who'll ask your driver if you're checking in or have a dining reservation. It's also possible to have a driver who is unhappy with you because you said Contemporary but were really going to MK. ... or so I've heard.

 

[JennLTX]

How has the temperature of the rooms been at the YC at night? A while back people were saying the a/c went off and the rooms got warm during the night. That would not be good for this menopausal woman. or her grumpy husband.

When we were there at the beginning of the month, we had no problems with it at all. The motion detector is sensitive enough to react if you roll over at night, and I found the temp didn't rise noticeably (we left the thermostat at 68). My kiddo actually had me put the blanket on his bed. YMMV.

 

[PackYourPixieDust]

Most definitely. About 2 years ago my wife got a bottle of Cabernet that she really enjoyed for ~$15 in Italy.

I had NO idea that they sold wine there. Will be bringing my cork screw on future non-CL trips.

 

[jlundeen]

I have also bought wine in Disney Springs (the old Marketplace store when it was Downtown Disney). Even though I had packed my wine from home in my luggage, my bags didn't arrive until something like 10 PM, so I made an emergency run to Dowtown...voila, problem solved.

 

[kenziesnow]

We are so excited we have just booked Beach Club for April 29-May 6. It is our first time staying at the Beach Club. The travelers are me and my brother.

 

[izzylovesmickey]

A word of caution: you occasionally have an overzealous guard at the gate leading into the Contemporary who'll ask your driver if you're checking in or have a dining reservation. It's also possible to have a driver who is unhappy with you because you said Contemporary but were really going to MK. ... or so I've heard.

Well, that wouldn't be nice! We actually asked the driver to drop us off at the far exit. We told the guard what we were doing and he was ok with it. A CL CM actually suggested this to us.

 

[izzylovesmickey]

You are right, of course! I followed you over to the thread on the DVC boards and I am now skimming through that one.

I knew you wouldn't be able to resist researching it! Hopefully we both learn something new!

 

[nemofans]

Which resorts share buses and in what order?

 

[debelfish]

I am so happy that I am returning to the Beach Club in September 15-20! We just got back from celebrating our twins graduation from high school at POR and I upgraded my ticket to an annual pass. We had a couple of meals here and realized how much we missed this area of the World.
Food and Wine Festival here we come!

 

[Scott MC]

I don't know the price at BC/YC but perhaps you could try one of the World Showcase Pavilions. Perhaps Italy or France.

This is actually a brilliant idea, and one we might very well try this summer!

A nice cup of coffee on the balcony in the morning is nice, as well as watching Illuminations through the trees at night or the Star wars fireworks across the big, flat roof.

We've actually taken to enjoying Star Wars fireworks directly from SAB. It's nice to lean up against one of the walls in the pool and view!

Recently, a CM at the temporary location of the Captain's Grille told me that the Ale & Compass Lounge will be integrated into the refurbed Captain's Grille. The Captain's Grille is being pomoted to move back to its normal location "fall 2017." I noticed one of the regular bartenders from the Ale & Compass Lounge working at Martha's Vineyard Lounge, which is adjacent to the temporary location of the Captain's Grille. At this point, since the food and beverage portion is open at the Ale and Compass Market, and only the merchandise section is yet to be completed, I would tend to downplay the possibility of A&C Lounge moving to the Market.

Thank you for the information!

A word of caution: you occasionally have an overzealous guard at the gate leading into the Contemporary who'll ask your driver if you're checking in or have a dining reservation. It's also possible to have a driver who is unhappy with you because you said Contemporary but were really going to MK. ... or so I've heard.

This warning goes back as far as 2007 when we were staying (gasp!) off property. I was picking up some friends who'd had a late dinner at California Grill, and when I pulled up just after midnight, and told the gatekeeper I was there to pick up friends finishing dinner, he said "Try again....all restaurants are closed." Well, I had to beg and plead, and he called over to the CG (apparently I don't have a trustworthy face) and I was told "You have 3 minutes to pass through this gate in the opposite direction, and I have your licence plate already noted." Sheesh.

Which resorts share buses and in what order?

YC and BC share buses. First pickup and dropoff is at YC, then on to BC.

 

[ampooh]

Ok. After seeing pics of rooms at the YC with box fans I'm very worried about the temp. My bunch like a fan of course. They will not enjoy a warm room at night. I've now made a second ressie at the BC because one came open. I need to cancel the second one tomorrow. Advice from recent YC guests on the room and temp. Also did you miss the carpet? It's $400 cheaper to stay at YC then BC. It it's worth it to be comfortable.

 

[kandb]

Ok. After seeing pics of rooms at the YC with box fans I'm very worried about the temp. My bunch like a fan of course. They will not enjoy a warm room at night. I've now made a second ressie at the BC because one came open. I need to cancel the second one tomorrow. Advice from recent YC guests on the room and temp. Also did you miss the carpet? It's $400 cheaper to stay at YC then BC. It it's worth it to be comfortable.

We are staying at the YC for the first time in August and we have the same concerns. We like it cool at night. The last thing I want to do is wake up in a warm room. I don't believe the BC have ceiling fans either. I think most of the Disney hotels are getting rid of them. (Why, I don't know).

 

[cindernat]

YC and BC share buses. First pickup and dropoff is at YC, then on to BC.

Does it generally mean that by the time bus gets to BC, it might be full?

 

[Lalabubbles]

Walls up just prior to the International Gateway.

 

[PolyRob]

Walls up just prior to the International Gateway.

@rteetz posted this in the news and gondola thread

https://blogmickey.com/2017/06/photos-construction-walls-epcot-gondola-station/

 

[rteetz]

@rteetz posted this in the news and gondola thread

https://blogmickey.com/2017/06/photos-construction-walls-epcot-gondola-station/

Yep this area will change and the station will be towards the back.

 

[Scott MC]

Yep this area will change and the station will be towards the back.

Can you be more specific as to where this wall is? When approaching IG from BC/YC, is it on the left?

 

[rteetz]

Can you be more specific as to where this wall is? When approaching IG from BC/YC, is it on the left?

It is surrounding the grass area before the gateway entrance.

 

[aussietravellers]

I have updated the guest list. Please let me know if I need to make any additions or changes.

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Thank you so much

 

[PCFriar80]

It is surrounding the grass area before the gateway entrance.

Any timeframes for the completion of the construction? Just wondering if it will impact the marathon course in January?