Definitely a good tip about the magic bands! We frequently do split stays that include bcv and it seems like every single time we have to make the trip to the desk for magic bands. It’s not a problem exclusive to bcv but bcv definitely seems to be effected more than others by this problem.
Can anyone recommend a maximum size for the pull down bed? If we do five people in one room, the child sleeping on that bed is currently 56” tall (and growing fast), and I am worried it will be too short or narrow.
I would not do 5 people in a BCV studio, even if the one on the pull-down bed would be a small child. As I mentioned above, there is not much room to walk around if the pull-down bed and the sofa bed are both open, and there is not much storage space. Disney parks can be tiring and stressful; I don't think you would be able to rest or relax with that many people in that room. I know there are people who will say, "We're only in the room to sleep" but that's probably a lot of money to spend to be uncomfortable.
That maybe true however I just returned from a 11 day trip from the YC CL. I made my request 3 weeks prior plus followed up a week prior. I made a specific room number request (did not get it) plus king bed ( did get that). My first two nights were next to the elevator and concierge lounge, extremely disruptive noisy. I complained right away 5am the first night. The CL concierge cast members rectified it the next day with giving me exactly what I requested three weeks prior plus a credit so I have two points. If rooms are decided 5-7 days prior then I bounced a person out of their room the before their arrival and more importantly whatever you requested they have on file so you can ask while you are there if your not satisfied with the room you have. Do not call the front desk, he was going to move me to the BC. At the end of our conversation he told me to go to the CL concierge they are better equipped to help. I distinctly telling her that the front desk options were 1. Earplugs 2. Multiple moves during by stay 3. Non club floor with club access 4. BC CL or the last 5. Talk to concierge YC. She rolled her eyes ( loved that) and told me always come to them if you have any problems. That’s what there are for. It’s your vacation and we need to help you enjoy it. They were absolutely amazing.
Never Call the Front desk from your room. Your call goes to a Call Center and not the Front desk at your resort. Only way to speak to someone at the Front desk or the On duty Resort Manager is to stop at the Front desk.
Not all Guests make specific requests so the person or group that was assigned to your new room location may have just been randomly assigned to that room. Also the room assignment process has changed from a small group at the specific resort to a centralize group.
Thanks Dave, I am glad you know a lot about this to help us when needed!!!
SAME! So some days we will sleep in a bit. I haven't decided what days we'll do Genie +, but its nearly impossible for me to sleep past 6:30 these days. Thanks for the tips about activities! They will love that!
Thank you Best Aunt!!! All of this is so helpful. I'd planned on the food delivery going to BC, but did not know that they won't move perishables. I get that. Too much room for error and things spoiling. Because of the split stay, I book my tickets as a separate package. We ran into this problem with our last trip, which was a split stay, but in the same resort. On our move day, that days park tix were attached the the new room, and I couldn't access my plans/make genie + rezzies, etc until I checked out. I ran down to the front desk in a panic, and they were so kind and helpful! But it was very stressful. Did not want a repeat. Had no idea about lack of storage in the studios. Even more reason to pack light. Thanks again for these detailed tips and measurements!
Oh man, thanks for the heads up. With two of you saying this, we will prepare to be patient. I enjoyed using the magic bands on our last trip in Sept, but my then 10 year old had to help me update them beforehand. I consider myself fairly tech savvy, but it just wouldn't work, LOL!
and a restless night of sleep, but engineering was right up and fixed it in the morning, thankfully. Side/misc. notes:
Thanks for the review and photos. Looks like you had a great view.Just returned from a non-CL trip, Dec 15-20. Had water view room 4th floor 4235. It was a longggg walk from the elevators, but we enjoyed our balcony view very much which included a view of fireworks. We had an issue with our room temp and woke up one day to 88 degrees
> elevators were super fast and efficient! I know that’s sort of a weird thing to comment on, but each time we pressed the up or down button, at least one elevator opened almost immediately.
> one coke freestyle was broken our entire 6 days. The other one worked fine but usually long line.
> housekeeping very friendly and always seemed to know exactly when to service our room each day (time varied each day). Made our beds (not sure how often new sheets though they seemed clean every day), lots of towels, lots of coffee, always replenished shampoo, etc., even if we still had some unopened, emptied garbages, cleaned bathroom.
> the lobby is festive and lovely! My favorite of the 3 Epcot resort lobbies at this time of year.
> the boardwalk loop is appearing back to normal, which makes me so happy. The surrey bikes were busy. The magicians were having their shows. Many people walking around. Pizza window busy.
> not really regarding the YC, but the ride lines were super long! Like averaging 95-120 minutes for every single ride we're interested in. No matter the time of day or night. All 4 parks. We waited in a couple lines and the times posted were pretty much spot-on.
Room 4235, Water View, fireworks view, 2 queens and daybed, full balcony.
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I also just got back from a 11 day YC CL trip. Yes never waited for an elevator, however I also thought the parks were over crowded and ride times even with Genie were 60-180 minutes for major rides in all the parks. As much as I love Disney it definitely has effected me regarding any future trip concerning with the parks. I thought at night the parks are extremely dark and with the crowds they were bumping and been hit by scooters occasionally. Too many people for me at my age. I would only return to do a resort only vacation. Spending the money that we did, it was not worth it.Just returned from a non-CL trip, Dec 15-20. Had water view room 4th floor 4235. It was a longggg walk from the elevators, but we enjoyed our balcony view very much which included a view of fireworks. We had an issue with our room temp and woke up one day to 88 degrees
> elevators were super fast and efficient! I know that’s sort of a weird thing to comment on, but each time we pressed the up or down button, at least one elevator opened almost immediately.
> one coke freestyle was broken our entire 6 days. The other one worked fine but usually long line.
> housekeeping very friendly and always seemed to know exactly when to service our room each day (time varied each day). Made our beds (not sure how often new sheets though they seemed clean every day), lots of towels, lots of coffee, always replenished shampoo, etc., even if we still had some unopened, emptied garbages, cleaned bathroom.
> the lobby is festive and lovely! My favorite of the 3 Epcot resort lobbies at this time of year.
> the boardwalk loop is appearing back to normal, which makes me so happy. The surrey bikes were busy. The magicians were having their shows. Many people walking around. Pizza window busy.
> not really regarding the YC, but the ride lines were super long! Like averaging 95-120 minutes for every single ride we're interested in. No matter the time of day or night. All 4 parks. We waited in a couple lines and the times posted were pretty much spot-on.
Room 4235, Water View, fireworks view, 2 queens and daybed, full balcony.
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Even “lite” is better than nothing (or the recent “every other day”). Making the beds each day is my favorite partGlad to hear that there was lots of housekeeping around.
Glad you had a nice stay.
Just returned from a non-CL trip, Dec 15-20 at YC. Had water view room 4th floor 4235. It was a longggg walk from the elevators, but we enjoyed our balcony view very much which included a view of fireworks. We had an issue with our room temp and woke up one day to 88 degrees
> elevators were super fast and efficient! I know that’s sort of a weird thing to comment on, but each time we pressed the up or down button, at least one elevator opened almost immediately.
> one coke freestyle was broken our entire 6 days. The other one worked fine but usually long line.
> housekeeping very friendly and always seemed to know exactly when to service our room each day (time varied each day). Made our beds (not sure how often new sheets though they seemed clean every day), lots of towels, lots of coffee, always replenished shampoo, etc., even if we still had some unopened, emptied garbages, cleaned bathroom.
> the lobby is festive and lovely! My favorite of the 3 Epcot resort lobbies at this time of year.
> the boardwalk loop is appearing back to normal, which makes me so happy. The surrey bikes were busy. The magicians were having their shows. Many people walking around. Pizza window busy.
> not really regarding the YC, but the ride lines were super long! Like averaging 95-120 minutes for every single ride we're interested in. No matter the time of day or night. All 4 parks. We waited in a couple lines and the times posted were pretty much spot-on.
YC Room 4235, Water View, fireworks view, 2 queens and daybed, full balcony.
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Merry Christmas to all your BC/YC family.
