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Sorry for getting behind here again, and thanks as always to everyone who helps out with answers and feedback on a timely basis!
I might be a little behind, but does anyone have an idea of how disruptive the refurb of the pirate ship slide might be later this month? SAB was one of our primary reasons for booking at BC for the first time, and I know the pool will still be open, but it seems like they'd have to block off some space around the slide, and not just the slide - no?
I've been there when they've done similar refurb to the slide and it is minimal disruption. The "dump off" point in SAB will be closed which is not a very big portion of the pool. There will be scaffolding in the walkway under the slide but will not disrupt walkers or surrey bikes. There may be some noise from the sanding they're doing but not too terrible.
Thanks for the detailed description ^^^ I haven't been at the resort during a time when the pool or slide is being worked on, so I don't have first-hand knowledge of the impact of the refurbishment work. But Stormalong Bay has 3 separate pools- the shallow sandbar area, what I call the "main pool" and lazy river complex and then the activities pool/slide exit. Depending on the scope of the work, that third pool may or may not be closed while the slide rehab is happening.
Have a great trip!
Does any current guest at the YC have any updates on the status of construction/room refurb project?
BUMP! Great question- I'm curious too. Does anyone know if all or parts of the 5th floor/Regatta lounge are currently open? Still waiting to hear how the refurbishment work will be done- floor by floor, wing by wing or something else.
We are finally staying in the Beach Club Villas at the end of the month, so excited. I apologize if this is covered already. What's the procedure for getting into storm a long bay. All of us will have magic bands. My elderly mother has requested not to use a band and rather get a card at check in. Not a fan of new technology and I am not going to argue. Can she show her Key to the Kingdom card? Are they able to scan that similar to magic bands? Also, will we get the paper bracelets to come in and out or do we need to show our bands each time? Just want to be prepared!!! Thank you!
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I'll add you to the January Be Our Guest list.
Others have replied to your inquiry that yes, your mother should be able to get the traditional key card.
I am down to just 4 more days!!! So excited to go. I am hoping to meet up with Teena, who will also be visiting at the same time. Cannot wait to see the looks on my grandchildren's faces when they get to the airport.
Have a great trip, my friend. What an incredible surprise for the grandkids!
Please share hugs all around from me!
OMG...I would love to hear more about how Teena is doing....sending my hugs to her and family!!
How sweet of you to be thinking of Teena, Jeanne and Lily.
I am in frequent contact with Teena. She is glad to be with her girls and is keeping busy with her Nanny Grading business, helping out teachers with the huge volume of paperwork that is part of being an elementary school teacher. She misses Florida, and working at Disney and seeing all the friends she has made throughout the years. As Kerry mentioned, she will be in the World next week and has two more trips with Lily planned in the coming year. She also hopes to be booking a cruise with a special (and grateful) friend sometime in the near future.
We just booked the BC for October 7-15, I'm so excited. It will be my Mom, my 11 year old son and I. We can't wait!
to the thread and posting on the DIS!!!
I'll add you to the Be Our Guest list we keep on Page 1, Post 15.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Some questions that I'm not sure I'll find seatching through this thread....
We're looking at the deluxe studio -- does that have 1 or 2 bathrooms? We're making a possible switch from the Poly and the studios over there has 2 bathrooms.
Did anyone switch over from a MK resort and regret it later? We've always stayed closer to MK, I don't know if I'm ready to switch, but the kids probably are!!
I haven't stayed at an MK resort, so I can't offer any feedback about pros and cons. I think if you go to Post 16 of this thread, there are some review and possibly links to comparisons that guests have made between BC/YC/BCV and other resorts.
You may also find some helpful links or pictures in the BCV posts on Page 1. Posts 10 and 11.