2011 Beach & Yacht Club FAQ

[natebenma]

Disney's Beach Club and Yacht Club FAQs thread

to the Yacht & Beach Club FAQ forum!

We hope you like it here! There are a lot of interesting questions and some great information shared by veterans and newcomers alike.

We are a very friendly bunch! You'll laugh! You may cry. You will definitely learn things about this wonderful resort.
But as you follow along, you will mostly wish you could be at the Yacht or Beach Club RIGHT NOW!!!

Here's the links to the previous, closed threads

2010 Beach and Yacht Club FAQ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2442492
2010 Yacht and Beach Club FAQ, Part II http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2530931

THANK YOU to Joe Cool, a high school student who originally put together this FAQ thread and to Tete01830 for keeping it going.


Link to Yacht Club, Beach Club and Beach Club Villa Photos~ Post All Your Photos!!! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1735844

If you see any information that needs to updated or changed, please PM me!

Thanks!!!

Dee (Natebenma)



Introduction to Disney's Beach Club and Yacht Club

A sandy white beach along Crescent Lake creates a feeling reminiscent of the lazy days of summer along the eastern seaboard. Relaxed yet luxurious, Disney’s Beach Club Resort shares an array of amenities with its “sister resort” Disney's Yacht Club Resort just a few feet away — a sandbottom pool, health club, full service marina and a beachfront promenade with direct access to Epcot as well as the unique shops and restaurants at Disney’s BoardWalk entertainment district. Classic surroundings capture the essence of New England luxury at the upscale Yacht Club Resort. Its comfy chairs, hardwood floors and shafts of sunlight streaming into a welcoming lobby invite you to linger.


The Beach Club

Thanks siouxi31 for the lobby photos!



The Yacht Club

Thanks kldmom2000 for the Yacht Club photos!


Check out this YouTube video with a mini-tour of parts of the resort. Room depicted is in the Beach Club resort
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa-069xRMRs&feature=channel


The Beach Club and Yacht Club are similar resorts in terms of service and amenities, and have equal access to the shared pool complex, health club and video arcade. Both resorts have the same management team in place.

Some minor differences have been noted by guests:

Beach Club
Lighter, beachy decor in lobby and rooms
Lobby can be active and lively with families waiting for meals at Cape May
Closer to EPCOT and Marketplace Gift Shop
Approximately 50% of rooms in all room categories have full balconies. The remaining are standing balconies.

Yacht Club
Darker woods and nautical decor in lobby and rooms
Lobby is more serene
Convention attendees are more likely to be booked at YC
Closer to Hollywood Studios and Friendship Boats
Most rooms have a full balcony


Resort Map

Transportation

Motorcoach transportation is available to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Downtown Disney, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach.

Water launch is available to Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Boardwalk,and the Swan and Dolphin Resorts.
Each boat makes the full circuit.
EPCOT Int Gateway -> Boardwalk Inn -> Yacht & Beach Club (shared dock) -> Swan & Dolphin (shared dock) -> Disney Hollywood Studios
Disney Hollywood Studios-> Swan & Dolphin -> Yacht & Beach Club -> Boardwalk Inn -> EPCOT International Gateway

Walking is also an option to DHS and Epcot!

The walk to Epcot takes about 5-10 minutes depending on your pace.

The walk to DHS will take you a little longer but it is a beautiful walk! The distance from the Beach Club to Hollywood Studios is a little over a mile.
Here's a suggested shortcut if you get to the Boardwalk from the Beach Club side: when you are at the Boardwalk Inn, just before the Wyland Galleries store, is a little opening that leads out to their Luna Park pool area, which you can use as a short cut for getting to the Hollywood Studios walkway and there will be a sign saying which way to go. This way you don't need to walk past the whole Boardwalk area. Alternatively, you
can access the path by walking all the way to the end of the Yacht Club and crossing the bridge there.

Here's a map created by Robo that explains the walking paths from DHS to Epcot, and places in between, illustrated in colorful detail:

Thanks, Robo, for permitting me to post this extremely helpful picture!


Taxi Cabs are readily available to guests and can be hailed by one of the valet CMs outside of the Yacht or Beach Club lobby front entrances, however...

If you are traveling directly from the Y&BC to MK, the Disney bus will take you directly to the front entrance of the park, but if you drive, or take a taxi cab, you must park/get out at the TTC and either use the express monorail or ferry boat to get to the park


The Yacht & Beach Club boat dock was closed for refurbishment in March 2011 but is now open again.

Dee's tip for avoiding the worst leg of travel in the World!
Please note that the opinions expressed are those of Natebenma alone (but have been been expressed by everyone else I have ever talked to)

The return trip from Downtown Disney to the Yacht & Beach Club, or to any resort for that matter is notoriously torturous. It's bad! We have not found the buses TO DTD to be all that bad but we HATE the buses that return from DTD to BC, it takes forever since the buses often stop at a water park, or change drivers, or make dropoffs at all of the EPCOT resorts, or all of the above. And the DTD return buses are always crowded. Always.

This is what we do, and it has made our trips to DTD SO much more enjoyable. You need park hopper tickets for this, which IMHO is a great idea anyway when you are staying at BC/YC. It also requires that you return prior to the closing time for EP- either 9 PM or midnight on EMH nights.

When we are on our way back to the Beach Club, we take one of the resort boats (to POR, OKW or Saratoga Springs). We find the bus stop at the resort and hop on a bus to EPCOT, then we walk through the park, enjoying attractions along the way.

Both days we did this we planned our DTD on a morning we had been at EP, and as a double bonus, we pulled a FP to Soarin' before leaving the park in the morning, and then used it on our way back to the room.

Here are the two posts from my TR where we did this.

July 2010: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=238

July 2009: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...0&postcount=49

A similar method works for us when we are traveling from another resort back to the BC- we take the monorail or bus to EP first.

Alternatively, a taxi back to the BC would probably be around $20. I would consider that, too!




Stormalong Bay Pool and Flying Jib Slide

Stormlong Bay is a beachside water park that offers up 3 acres of aquatic fun for the whole family. Catch currents in an expansive sand-bottomed pool or a lazy circular river, explore the "Shipwreck" and slide down one of the highest hotel waterslides at Walt Disney World Resort, or simply lie on the elevated tanning deck and soak up the sun's golden rays. With 750,000 gallons of water comprising an impressive complex of pools that range from swirling to placid every member of your family can find a place to make a splash at Stormalong Bay. Guppy Bay Kiddie pool lets even the youngest of Guests in on the fun.

See more pictures and read more about this amazing pool complex in the next post!

 

[natebenma]

Stormalong Bay Pool and the Flying Jib Slide


Stormalong Bay received the 2004 Disney Magazine Reader's Choice Award for Favorite Walt Disney World Resort Pool!!!


Check Posted Hours, Changes Seasonally

Refurbishment News:

The Flying Jib Slide and Kiddie Slide underwent scheduled maintenance from early January to February 4. Both slides are now open for the enjoyment of resort guests!

Some areas of Stormalong Bay may be closed during the winter months for scheduled maintenance, but there will always be a portion of the pool open for resort guests, weather permitting.

Please note:

ALL MEMBERS of your party must bring their room keys to Stormalong Bay for admittance!

DVC members who are staying at other resorts are not permitted to use the pool.

Child and adult life jackets are permitted in the pool and are available at no charge at the Poolside Giftshop at SAB. If SAB runs out of adult life jackets or doesn't have them for some reason, the marina can provide life jackets for use at SAB at no charge.

For everyone's safetey and enjoyment, diaper-age children are required to wear swim diapers or rubber pants when using any pool at WDW. Swim diapers available for purchase at Poolside Gifts.


Pool Side Gifts:
Tube rentals, complimentary life jackets and swim diapers are available at Poolside Gifts located under the gazebo.
The tubes are $3 for 1 hour or $10 per day.

According to a lifeguard, July 2010:
Outside floats are not permitted for adults in SAB. Pool noodles, either from home or purchased at the pool gift shop, may be used in SAB. Young children may use floats that surround their body if an adult is within arm's reach. These rules are subject to change and may be affected by crowd conditions.

Stormlong Bay is a beachside water park that offers up 3 acres of aquatic fun for the whole family. Catch currents in an expansive sand-bottomed pool or a lazy circular river, explore the "Shipwreck" and slide down one of the highest hotel waterslides at Walt Disney World Resort, or simply lie on the elevated tanning deck and soak up the sun's golden rays. With 750,000 gallons of water comprising an impressive complex of pools that range from swirling to placid every member of your family can find a place to make a splash at Stormalong Bay. Guppy Bay Kiddie pool lets even the youngest of Guests in on the fun.

THANK YOU so much to skelooch for providing this incredible labeled birds-eye view of Stormalong Bay!!!

Build a castle or dig in the sand in the shallow beach area. This pool section is zero-entry depth and perfect for little beachlovers. The kiddie pool is on the Yacht Club side.

Two photos above courtesy of pixarmom

Enjoy a swim in the unique sand-bottom pool section. Experience the sinking sands area, which is kind of like quick-sand. Your foot sinks into the sand when you put it down. An unusual, but fun sensation!

Float along under bridges and by a beautiful windmill in the lazy river.

Take a spin or two around the whirlpool!

Shipwreck Jib Slide

*Please take note that you must be able to swim in 4 ft of water without the use of a flotation device.
Also, adults are not allowed to wait at the exit of the larger pool slide.


There's even a place for little pirates to slide and splash!

Thanks hockeymomR for the kiddie slide photos!


Quiet Pools are available at the Beach Club and Yacht Club 24 hours/7 days per week and at the Beach Club Villas (Check Posted Hours).
No lifeguards on duty.

Hot tubs may also be found at SAB and at the quiet pools.

Photo of Yacht Club quiet pool courtesy of eandesmom


Lockers and Showers are available in the Ship Shape Health Club for guests to use on check-in or check-out day.

 

[natebenma]

Activities and Amenities

There are many activites like volleyball, BINGO, poolside Karaoke, and t-shirt decorating held daily at SAB for guests staying at YC, BC or BCV. Activities change daily and guest will receive a activites calendar upon check in.


Scan July 2009 Activities Schedule (thumbnail)


A Campfire Sing-Along and Marshmallow Roast is held nightly on the beach in front of SAB.
Following the campfire nightly is "Movies Under the Stars".

Beach Movie April 2011 Schedule, from the Build a Better Mousetrip website

Campfire time for April: ???

Movie follows at 8:30 pm.

April 1 - Bolt
April 2 - Up
April 3 - Alice in Wonderland
April 4 - Monster's, Inc
April 5 - Toy Story
April 6 - Toy Story 2
April 7 - Toy Story 3
April 8 - The Sword & The Stone
April 9 - Alice in Wonderland
April 10 - Race to Witch Mountain
April 11 - The Princess & The Frog
April 12 - The Rescuers
April 13 - Pinocchio
April 14 - Tangled
April 15 - Beauty & The Beast
April 16 - G-Force
April 17 - Bambi
April 18 - Chicken Little
April 19 - Finding Nemo
April 20 - Home on the Range
April 21 - Tarzan
April 22 - The Wild
April 23 - Wall-E
April 24 - Tinker Bell & The Lost Treasure
April 25 - Lilo & Stitch
April 26 - Cars
April 27 - Hercules
April 28 - Mulan
April 29 - Princess Diaries
April 30 - Princess Diaries 2

Note: this is the first time I have seen different movies for each night of the month. Usually, it is the same movie on the same day of the week for the entire month (For example, Fridays: Bolt). If someone is there in the next week or so, could you let me know if this schedule is correct. Thanks!



The Beach Club Marketplace
The Beach Club Marketplace has Disney-themed merchandise, swimwear and resort wear, books, groceries, sundries, suncare, candy and snacks.
Fresh pastries, a make-your-own parfait, breakfast and lunch sandwiches and some prepackaged fresh food to go are available.

Here is a link to 20 photos taken by Pixarmom in February 2011 showing some of the grocery items, sweets, treats, gifts and merchandise available in the Beach Club Marketplace

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39969397&postcount=1

Lafferty Place Arcade
Try some of the latest games that are sure to test your skills!

Ship Shape Health Club and Spa
Guest of the YC, BC and BCV will discover a new sense of well-being in the Ship Shape Health Club. State-of-the-art fitness equipment by Life Fitness and Hammer Strength includes treadmills, ellipticals, stair climbers, regular and recumbent bicycles, weight machines and free weights.

A personal trainer is also available by appointment, for an additional cost.

Attendants are available from 6:30 AM to 7 PM. Hours may vary seasonally. 24 hour access is available. For club access beyond attendant hours, meet with an attendant during posted hours to sign a waiver and obtain a 24-hour access key.

Resort Guests must be 14 years of age or older to use the health-club facilities. Guests 14 to 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian.

Niki Bryan Spa info and price list:
Reservations: 407-934-3256
http://relaxedyet.com/yacht_club_resort.asp

Boat Rentals
Boat rentals are available at the marina on the YC side. Boats include Sea Racers, Montauks, and Pontoon Boats. The hours are 10am-5pm.

Guided Fishing Excursions are available daily at 7am, 10am, and 1:30pm. For reservations, please call 407-WDW-BASS.

Illuminations cruises are also available for hire. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be booked by calling 407-WDW-PLAY.

Albatros Treasure Cruise
Little buccaneers sail the high seas to exotic "Ports of Call" along Crescent Lake and EPCOT in search of treasure. Pirates must be ages 4 to 12.

Photo of sign courtesy of MsCoz2000, December 2010



Laundry Information

Self-service laundry rooms are located near the BC quiet pool and near the YC quiet pool. Another small laundry room may be found on the first floor of the YC, near the side exit (wedding gazebo side).

Washers are High Efficiency machines.

Both washers and dryers cost $2.00. Washers run for about 30 minutes. The sign in the laundry room says the dryers run for 20. Users have reported the dryers run for up to 30 minutes on regular and permanent press cycles.

Valet Laundry Service is also available for an additional charge. Price List for laundry services available in resort rooms.


Kids Programs

Sandcastle Club
Hours: 4:30 PM to 12 midnight
Reservations: (407) WDW-DINE
Designed especially for children ages 4-12 years old.
Supervised activities including free play arcade games, Sega/Nintendo, board games, Disney movies), "play" kitchen and living room area, dolls and stuffed animals, arts and crafts, and much more!! Charge is approximately $12 USD per hour per child, with a two-hour minimum. Sandcastle Club provides a complimentary dinner for children that is available at 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the Club. Reservations required.

Visit the Sandcastle Open House each day from 1 PM to 3 PM for a variety of video games, toys and arts and crafts. Fun for the whole family!

Kid's Nite Out, Inc.
Kid's Nite Out caregivers can provide one-on-one in-room childcare in the comfort of a Walt Disney World® Resort room. The professional staff of Kid's Nite Out gives the child individual attention by playing a variety of fun-filled activities with him/her including reading books, coloring, or playing "I Spy" games. They can also provide a fun, well-trained sitter to just hang out with the family if they need a father's/mother's helper. Kid's Nite Out also plans and works children's parties, camps, and children's theme conventions.

 

[natebenma]

Dining at the Beach Club and Yacht Club

Dining at the Beach Club

The Beach Club is home to 2 counter service restaurants:

Beach Club Marketplace and Hurricane Hanna's

The Marketplace serves made to order items and also has sundries.

Here is a link to some additional photos from the Marketplace. http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37491714&postcount=370

Hurricane Hanna's is a quick service location near SAB, featuring sandwiches and other quick bites.
The kids' meals are served in a pail with a shovel that can be used at the beach or at SAB!
Alcoholic beverages are also available.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=11

The Beach Club is also home to 2 table service restaurants:

Cape May Cafe is a character dining buffet for breakfast and hosts a New England Style Clam Bake at night
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=292

Beaches and Cream is situated between the Yacht Club and Beach Club and is a classic ice cream parlor serving burgers and ice cream (and more)!
Please note: Disney Dining Plan is accepted here but no advanced reservations are available for Beaches and Cream.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=9

Thank you MsCoz2000 for the Beaches and Cream photos!

Lounge:

Martha's Vinyard Lounge is open daily from 5:00 to 10 PM (last call 9:45) for appetizers and drinks.


Dining at the Yacht Club

The Yacht Club has 2 full service restaurants:

The Captain's Grille (formerly the Yacht Club Gallery) serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=12

The Yachtsman Steakhouse is a Signature Restaurant serving a wide variety of beef cooked the way you like it and much more!
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=13

Lounges:

Ale and Compass is located just off the Yacht Club Lobby.

Crew's Cup Lounge is next to the Yachtsman Steakhouse and offers cocktails,appetizers and meals from 12 noon to midnight.
There is a menu listing on the allears website.


Please click on the links to see the dining menus to each restaurant.


Dining reservations may be made on-line at the Disney World website or by calling (407) WDW-DINE, (407) 939-3463.

Private Dining is also available at the Beach Club and the Yacht. To order cakes for delivery to your room, please contact the hotel at 407-974-8000 (Beach Club) or 407-934-7000 (Yacht Club) and ask for private dining.

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Epcot Resort Area Counter Service Options (BW/YC/BC)

The info below is from a sticky on the DIS restaurant forum. Thanks, TDC Nala!!!


ON DDP:
Breakfast: Beach Club Marketplace, Boardwalk Bakery, continental breakfast at Ale & Compass lounge (YC) and Belle View Lounge (BW)

Other meals:
Beach Club Marketplace, Boardwalk Bakery, Hurricane Hannas (BC/YC pool, open during pool hours, wristband admission to Stormalong Bay pool area is NOT required)

Snacks: above plus Seashore Sweets (BW) and the stores at each resort

I do not know if you can use snack credits for any food items that may be available at the Leaping Horse Libations pool bar at BW, someone else may be able to post that.

NOT ON DDP:
Picabu cafeteria (Dolphin), Boardwalk kiosks (Boardwalk Joe's, Boardwalk To Go, Funnel Cakes, Boardwalk Pizza Window)


If you have park admission, you can also visit CS restaurants inside Epcot or Hollywood Studios.
Most of these are on DDP except for a couple of kiosks at Epcot


Refillable Mugs

Refillable Mugs may be purchased and filled at the Beach Club Marketplace, Beaches and Cream, Hurricane Hanna's (self-serve station) and the Ale and Compass Lounge in the Yacht Club resort.

 

[natebenma]

Disney's Beach Club Resort
1800 Epcot Resort Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
407-934-8000

Check In/Check Out
3:00 PM (EST) / 11:00 AM (EST)

Payment Method(s)
Disney Gift Card, Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Discover, JCB.

Please visit the Beach Club page on the wdwinfo.com


Guest Rooms

Additional detailed room pictures may be found on this thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1735844&page=63

576 guest rooms that are all non smoking
Accessible rooms are available

Disney offers many amenities to the guests at the Beach Club including:

Alarm Clock
Balcony/Patio
Ceiling Fan
Coffee Maker & Setup (4 cup coffee pots, flat bottom filter basket, coffee filled filter pads provided)
Dial-Up Internet* (9.99 a day)
DVD Player (suites)
Hair Dryer
In-Room Wall Safe
Iron and Board
Mini-Refrigerator
Table & Chairs
Tea Setup
Telephone*
Television
- ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more
USA Today Delivery (Mon-Fri)
Vanity Area
Voice Mail
Bathroom Amenities (shampoo, conditioner, hand/body lotion, bath & facial soap)


Balconies at the Beach Club:

Around 50% of the rooms at the Beach Club have full balconies with a table and two chairs. The remaining 50% of rooms have a standing "Juliet" balcony which can fit one person. Almost all rooms at the Yacht Club have the full sized balconies. For information about adding a request for a full balcony at the Beach Club on your reservation, see the FAQ post #

Pictures of full vs. standing balcony


Layout of standard rooms


Room Categories

Standard View= can sleep 5+
Garden/Courtyard View= can sleep 5+
Water or Pool View= can sleep 5+

Standard View Club Level= can sleep 5+
Garden/Courtyard View Club Level= can sleep 5+
Lagoon View Club Level= can sleep 4+
Deluxe Room Club Level=can sleep 5+ (not on 5th floor)


1 Bedroom Suites (Club Level, not on 5th floor)= can sleep 3+
2 Bedroom Suites (Club Level, not on 5th floor)= can sleep 7+
Nantucket Vice Presidential Suite=can sleep 2+
Newport Presidential Suite=can sleep 7+

+ = one child under 3 in a crib

Rooms in all view categories; standard, garden and waterview- may have a variety of bedding layouts. This includes the regular (not deluxe) Concierge Level Rooms:

Very few rooms have a king bed or single queen bed. These may be requested on your reservation, but are not guaranteed.

The rest of the rooms have two queen beds.

Some rooms have daybeds. These rooms are guaranteed for families of five, with all members over age 3. If you have fewer than 5 people on your reservation, you may request a room with a daybed, but it is not guaranteed. You may also request a rollaway cot to your room when you arrive. This is provided free of charge and is subject to availability.


Detailed balcony information on Deluxe Concierge Rooms:

There are six deluxe Concierge rooms at BC.

1557 has a patio and lots of windows.
2557 and 4557 have extra large balconies.
3557 has the standing room only balcony.

3691 has both a standing room balcony and a full balcony
4681 has a standing room only balcony.

So 3 of the 6 have full balconies, 1 has a patio, and 2 have standing room only balconies.



There is a side entrance/exit to the Beach Club which takes you mere steps, probably 3 minutes, from the International Gateway Entrance. It is near room 1501.

This was really handy for us a couple of times this summer when it was wicked hot and when it had just started pouring.

You have to go through a lot of hallways to find it, so the best way to do this is to follow the signs to room 1501 from the lobby.

Here is a photo of the pathway near the "secret entrance"

 

[natebenma]

Disney's Yacht Club
1700 Epcot Resort Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-934-7000


Check In/Check Out
3:00 PM (EST) / 11:00 AM (EST)

Payment Method(s)
Disney Gift Card, Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Discover, JCB.

Please visit the Yacht Club page on wdwinfo.com

Insert Lobby Photos

Guest Rooms

Thanks to eandesmom for YC room photos. Please note, this is a standard room with daybed- available for parties of 5. A daybed may be requested on reservation, but is not guaranteed for smaller parties. Rollaway cots also available upon request.

621 guest rooms that are all non smoking
Accessible rooms are available and Disney offers many amenities to the guests at the Yacht Club! These Amenities include

Alarm Clock
Balcony/Patio
Ceiling Fan
Coffee Maker & Setup (4 cup coffee pot, flat bottomed filter, coffee filter packs provided)
Dial-Up Internet* (9.99 a day)
DVD Player (suites)
Hair Dryer
In-Room Wall Safe
Iron and Board
Mini-Refrigerator
Table & Chairs
Tea Setup
Telephone*
Television
- ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more
USA Today Delivery (Mon-Fri)
Vanity Area
Voice Mail
Bathroom Amenities (shampoo, conditioner, hand/body lotion, bath & facial soap)

Layout of the standard rooms

Insert photo of room layout

Room Categories

Standard View= can sleep 5+
Garden/Courtyard View= can sleep 5+
Water or Pool View= can sleep 5+

Standard View Club Level= can sleep 5+
Garden/Courtyard View Club Level= can sleep 5+
Lagoon View Club Level= can sleep 4+
There are two Deluxe Concierge Rooms at the Yacht Club, located on the Third Floor and Fourth Floor (Bedding: 2 queens)= can sleep 4+

Turret 2 BR Suite Club Level= can sleep 8+
2 Bedroom Suites Club Level= can sleep 4+
Commodore Vice Presidential Suite Club Level= can sleep 6+
Presidential 2 BR Suite Club Level=can sleep 6+
Admiral 2 BR Suite Club Level= can sleep 6+
Captain's Deck 2 BR Suite Club Level= can sleep 6+

+ = one child under 3 in a crib

Rooms in all view categories; standard, garden and waterview- may have a variety of bedding layouts. This includes the regular (not deluxe) Concierge Level Rooms:

Very few rooms have a king bed or single queen bed. These may be requested on your reservation, but are not guaranteed.

The rest of the rooms have two queen beds.

Some rooms have daybeds. These rooms are guaranteed for families of five with all members over the age of 3. If you have fewer than 5 people on your reservation, you may request a room with a daybed, but it is not guaranteed. You may also request a rollaway cot to your room when you arrive. This is provided free of charge and is subject to availability.

 

[natebenma]

Disney's Beach Club Villas
Disney Deluxe Villas Resorts

Thanks to Jade1 for the photo!

Thanks to MickeyT for the photo!

Here is a link to a great website with information about the Beach Club Villas- link posted with the permission of the owner of the site:

http://www.parkinfo2go.com/dvc-bcv/


Services and Amenities

Room Service
Concierge desk
Health club
Babysitting and child services
Pak-n-Play Crib available
Convenient self-parking
Valet parking available for a nominal fee
Rooms and facilities for Guests with disabilities
Laundry facilities/services
Meeting and banquet facilities
Business Center
Barber and beauty shop
Resort Benefits

As a Disney Vacation Club Member, you enjoy the comforts of home as well as the same benefits of staying at a Walt Disney World® Resort hotel:

Extra Magic Hours — Each day, one of the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks opens an hour early or stays open up to three hours after regular Park hours. This benefit allows you to enjoy a more relaxed pace knowing that you'll have extra time to visit the Theme Parks.

Disney's Magical Express Service — This exclusive complimentary shuttle and luggage delivery service takes you from Orlando International Airport directly to your Resort. At the end of your stay, you'll enjoy the same convenience from your Resort to Orlando International Airport.

Convenient Transportation — Buses arrive right at your Resort to get you to and from Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, Water Parks and more.

A Retreat Close to the Magic — When you stay at a Disney Vacation Club Resort, you're not only surrounded by magic 24 hours a day, you're also close enough to hop back to your Resort for a snack, nap or dip in the pool.

Incredible Disney Service — Disney Cast Members are on hand to make your vacations as easy and worry-free as possible, providing you with the signature Disney service you expect.


Villas Offered as:
Studio
One Bedroom
Two Bedroom

Disney Beach Club Villa Studio

http://allears.net/acc/bcv/bcvstudiolayout.jpg

365 Sq Feet
Sleeps 4
• Kitchenette with microwave oven, under-counter refrigerator, wet bar and coffee maker
• Queen-size bed
• Double-size sleeper sofa
• TV
• Private porch or balcony

Listed below are the typical amenities found in the Disney Vacation Club Studio Villas according to Allears website- I don't have independent confirmation that this information is correct. The listing (and prices) are subject to change without notice! You may want to check out one of the DVC forums on DIS for verification or with specific questions.

Quantities are ONE unless noted

Kitchen
Beverage Glasses 4 (maybe paper or styrofoam), Can Opener, Coffee, Coffee Maker, Coffee cups 4, Corkscrew, Dish Soap, Dish Towel, Ice Bucket

Paper Bowls 4, Paper Plates 4, Plastic Forks 4, Plastic Knives 4, Plastic Spoons 4

Recycle Basket, Sponge, Toaster, Waste Basket, Sugar Basket,

Closet
Broom, Graco Pack n Play w/Sheet, Hanger Regular 10, Hanger Skirt 4, Iron, Ironing Board, Luggage Rack, Vacuum Cleaner

Items Available Upon Request and Based on Availability
Bed Rails, Blankets, Blender, Decaf Coffee, Hangers, High Chair, Pillows, Voltage Converter

Also included initially:
Facial and Bath Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel.

Towels based on Number of Registered Guests.

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Disney Beach Club Villa One Bedroom

http://allears.net/acc/bcv/bcv1bedroomlayout.jpg

726 Sq Ft
Sleeps 4
• Master suite with king-size bed and whirlpool tub
• Queen-size sleeper sofa in living room
• TV & DVD player
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Washer/dryer
• Private porch or balcony


Disney Beach Club Villa Two Bedroom

http://allears.net/acc/bcv/bcv2bedroomlayout.jpg

1083 Sq Ft
Sleeps 8
• Master suite with king-size bed and whirlpool tub
• Separate bedroom with private bathroom and either one queen-size bed and double-size sleeper sofa or two queen-size beds
• Queen-size sleeper sofa in living room
• TV & DVD player
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Washer/dryer
• Private porch or balcony


Listed below are the typical amenities found in the Disney Vacation Club One and Two Bedroom Villas according to Allears website- I don't have independent confirmation that this information is correct. The listing (and prices) are subject to change without notice! You may want to check out one of the DVC forums on DIS for verification or with specific questions.

Quantities are ONE unless noted

Kitchen
Beverage Glasses 8, Broiler Pan, Cereal Bowls 8, Coffee, Coffee Maker, Coffee Mugs 8, Colander, Cookie Sheet, Cookware Set 11 piece, Covered 2 Quart Casserole, Creamer/Sugar Bowl Set, Cutting Board, Dinner Plates 8, Dish Drainer
Dish Towel, Dish Detergent, Dishwashing Soap, Grater, Ice Bucket, Juice Glasses 8, Measuring Cup, Mixing Bowl - 3 piece set, Oblong 3 Quart Dish, Pitcher, Platter
Pot Holders 2, Recycle Basket, Salad Bowl, Salad Plates 8, Storate Containers 3, Tea Kettle, Toaster, Vegetable Bowl, Wastebasket, Wine Glasses 8

Kitchen Drawers
Bottle Opener, Bread Knife, Can Opener, Corkscrew, Cutlery Tray, Dinner Forks 8, Dinner Knives 8, Measuring Spoon set, Paring Knife, Roaster Slicer, Salad Forks 8, Serving Fork, Slotted Spoon, Serving Spoon, Soup Ladle, Soup Spoons 8, Spatula, Sponge, Steak Knives 8, Tablespoons 2, Teaspoons 8, Tongs 1, Vegetable Peeler, Whisk

Bedroom Closet
Blankets 2, Graco Pack n Play with Sheet, Hangers Regular 10, Hangers Skirt 4,
Iron and Ironing Board, Laundry Basket, Pillows 2, Vacuum Cleaner

Laundry Area
Broom, Dust Pan, Laundry Soap, Mop

Items Available Upon Request and Based on Availability
Bed Rails, Blender, Decaf Coffee, Electric Mixer, Hangers, High Chair, Pillows
Salt and Pepper, Tea, Voltage Converter

Also included intially:
Facial and Bath Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel.
Towels for Number of Registered Guests.

*******************************************************************************************************

Housekeeping is different using Disney Vacation Club points than when you pay nightly for a hotel room.

Trash & Towel Service - For stays of seven or less nights, Trash & Towel Service is provided on day four. With Trash & Towel service, Housekeeping will: Empty trash and replace liners in trash bins, provide fresh bathroom linens, replace shampoo, facial soap and bath soap, replenish facial tissues, paper towels and toilet paper, replenish coffee, sugar, cream and sweeteners, replenish dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent, sponges and laundry detergent as needed in one-, two- and three-bedroom Vacation Homes.

Full Cleaning Service - For stays of eight or more nights, Full-Cleaning Service is provided on day four and Trash & Towel Service is provided on day eight. After that, the cycle begins again on day 12. With Full-Cleaning service, Housekeeping will provide everything included with the Trash & Towel Service, plus: Change the bed linens, vacuum and dust, clean the bathroom(s), clean the kitchen/kitchenette and wash the dishes.

You may also choose to pay for daily housekeeping or have additional towels etc. Check with the front desk for information and pricing. 2010 Pricing: Housekeeping Studio Full Cleaning $30; Trash and Towell $15; Laundry Soap $1; Soap and Shampoo Package $5; Extra Towel Package $6 per bathroom; Coffee Package $3.

If you are not using Disney Vacation Club points and paying "cash" you will have daily housekeeping.

Special Thanks to bytheblood for the information about Beach Club Villas

 

[natebenma]

Club Level Information

Concierge Lounge hours:
7:00 am - 10:00 pm 5th Floor, Main Building

Note: Starting September 2010, on a trial basis, the BC CL lounge will be open 24 hours a day for coffee and cold drinks.


Sunrise Starters: 7-10:30 am
pastry, cereal, bagels, fruit, hardboiled eggs, oatmeal, coffee machine, juices, milk, chocolate milk

Seaside Snacks: 11:30-4:00
home-made kettle chips and red pepper dip, swedish fish, trail mix, cookies, lemonade, ice tea, soda

Twilight Treasures: 5-7 PM
Beer, wine, soda, other drinks, appetizers

Regatta Delights: 8-10 PM
cordials, other drinks, dessert offerings

Stone Harbor Club- Beach Club

Contact Information:

PH: 407-934-1448
FX: 407-934-1487
Yacht.Beach.Club.Itinerary.Planning@disneyworld.com
(PLEASE DON'T USE THIS INFORMATION IF YOU DON'T HAVE A CONFIRMED CONCIERGE RESERVATION)

Here are a few pictures of the Stone Harbor Club lounge:

Club Level
Regatta Club- Yacht Club


Contact Information:

PH: 407-934-1448
FX: 407-934-1487
Yacht.Beach.Club.Itinerary.Planning@disneyworld.com

(PLEASE DON'T USE THIS INFORMATION IF YOU DON'T HAVE A CONFIRMED CONCIERGE RESERVATION)


And a couple of pictures of the lounge courtesy of WDWKOOK and cburek:

Here is a link to pictures from the Beach Club Concierge Lounge. Food offerings are essentially the same at the YC lounge: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37476416&postcount=2797

Here is a slideshow, prepared by DawnMaree, of pictures from the Beach Club Concierge Lounge. http://s831.photobucket.com/albums/...Slide Shows/?action=view&current=087a1b3a.pbw



Available at *ALL* Disney Deluxe Resorts for Concierge Guests :

Nightly Turndown Service
High Speed Internet Access (access fees apply)
Bathroom Amenities (shampoo, conditioner, hand/body lotion, bath & facial soap)
Complimentary Fax Assistance
Complimentary Health Club Access
2 Adult-Size Spa Bathrobes (in-room use, additional robes can be requested)
Club Level Check-In from 7am - 10pm
Club Level Assistance from 7am - 10pm (tickets, dining, recreation, special events)
Advanced Itinerary Planning
Refreshments throughout the day in Concierge Lounges
Secured Key Access to Club Level Floors
USA Today Newspaper
Coffee Maker with Coffee & Tea Assortment
Iron and Board
Safe
Hair Dryer
Refrigerator - not stocked (available upon request at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
Library of Disney Movies at Concierge Desk
VCR and/or DVD Players in suites (upon request at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
CD/Clock Radios in Suites
Discovery Wildlife Excursion
Purchases made at Disney stores are delivered directly to your room instead of to the resort gift shop

 

[natebenma]

Frequently Asked Questions and Other Useful Information


What will the view from my room be?

Effective with reservations on January 1, 2011, the view categories at the Beach and Yacht Clubs were reclassified into 3 booking categories:

Standard view- parking lot or rooftops
Garden view- something green- trees or courtyard
Water view- lake or pool

Will I have a full balcony?

Almost all of the rooms at the Yacht Club have a full balcony. A few rooms have extra large balconies that may be shared with another room.
About 50% of the rooms at the Beach Club have full balconies with a table and two chairs. The remaining 50% have standing or "Juliet" balconies.

If you are staying at the Beach Club and a full balcony is important to you, you should have "Full balcony, please" as your first or only request.

When you check-in at the desk, ask about your balcony and if you are not happy with it, ask if there is a full balcony available. CMs will try their best to satisfy you. Don't do the advanced online check-in. This is for guests who will just pickup their key and go, no questions asked and is not designed for people who may request changes to their assigned room.

Will my room have a daybed?

Some rooms at the Beach and Yacht Club have daybeds. These rooms are guaranteed for families of five, if all members are over age 3. If you have fewer than 5 people on your reservation, you may request a room with a daybed, but it is not guaranteed. You may also request a rollaway cot to your room when you arrive. This is provided free of charge and is subject to availability.

There are two types of daybeds - one that fits a normal sized adult and the other that is best suited for a small teenager or a child. There is no way of knowing at the front desk which type of daybed is in what rooms. It's totally luck of the draw and the CM can't tell you which is in your room if you get a room with a daybed.

How do I make a request on my reservation? How many requests should I make? What should I request?

You should note any requests on your reservation through Disney's CRO (Central Reservation Office) or your travel agent can add it when your trip is booked, or anytime thereafter. Requests should be made no later than 2 weeks before you will arrive at the resort.

Please remember that requests are not guaranteed.

The fewer requests you have, the more likely there will be a room available that meets your most important preference(s).

When you arrive at the resort for checkin, you can ask before you take your keys if your requests were granted, and if not, see if there is anything available that meets your needs. Please note that you should do this through REGULAR checkin.
Online checkin is designed for grabbing your keys and going, no questions asked, so if there is a possibility you will ask for a room change, you shouldn't do this.

Requests vary because what is important to one family may be different for another family. Some popular requests are full balcony at the Beach Club, a day bed, close to lobby (or elevator or Stormalong Bay), close to Concierge Lounge (if you are staying club level) or close to EPCOT.

Should I checkin online in advance or wait until I am at the resort?

As noted in the responses above, if you don't have any questions and if you are going to just grab your keys and go, then you are great candidate for the online checkin. If there is a possibility that you will ask for a room change because you are not satisfied with the one that has been assigned to you, then you should wait until you arrive at the resort to check in.

Where can I purchase and refill a refillable mug?

Refillable Mugs may be purchased and filled at the Beach Club Marketplace, Beaches and Cream, Hurricane Hanna's (self-serve station) and the Ale and Compass Lounge in the Yacht Club resort.


How do I enter EPCOT at rope drop/park opening?

Guests who enter EPCOT through the International Gateway prior to the park opening time should proceed on the walkway outside of UK and Canada. Cast members are stationed along the way (bridge to France being #1) to guide you through UK and Canada. After you pass the last little cart coming out of Canada you are directed onto the small pathway that leads toward the Fountain of Nations. There you will experience a real rope with CMs and characters milling around. Across from you, maybe forty yards away, are the guests that arrived from the front entrance.

After the countdown, the rope is removed and CMs will escort you to Soarin’ in an orderly fashion. Usually, you will arrive at Soarin' either at the same time or just a moment or so after those who enter through the main gates.

If you have a pre-opening breakfast scheduled at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, you will provide your name and/or reservation to a CM at the International Gateway. You proceed through UK and Canada as described above, then continue past Mexico to Norway.


Can I ship a package to Beach Club or Yacht Club for my stay?

If you ship a package to the resort, Mail by United States Postal Service, not anything else!!! If you mail other than USPS, your items will be shipped to the convention center and the shipping department will charge the recipient a handling charge.

Disney's Beach Club Resort (or Disney's Beach Club Villas)
1800 Epcot Resort Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
Please give to Guest, (name on reservation)
Check-in date 9/1/10 (for example)

or

Disney's Yacht Club Resort
1700 Epcot Resort Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
Please give to Guest, (name on reservation)
Check-in date 9/1/10 (for example)

Orders from Garden Grocer are delivered to Bell Services at YC or BC, so they are not subject to the delivery fee. You can ask Bell Services to deliver the order to your room when you are there.

Where can I rent a scooter, wheelchair or other mobility items during my stay?

www.KM-Rentals.com and Mobility Equipment Rentals both deliver to the resorts and both run about $125 weekly. KM-Rentals offers free delivery and pick-up ... not sure about Mobility Equipment Rentals. Wheelchairs may also be provided free of charge to resort guests, subject to availability upon check-in.

A piece of advice about charging your scooter: Charge your scooter in your room. There are limited outlets outside the room, and if you leave the scooter to charge overnight, someone else may come along, unplug your scooter to use the outlet. The next morning, you will discover your scooter has not been charged.


What is a Bounce Back Offer?
Bounce Back is a promotion offered at selected times throughout the year offering a discount on a future trip if you book WHILE YOU ARE STILL AT THE RESORT. It is usually left on a card in your room, but if you don't see a card, you can dial #8844 from any resort phone to see if a bounceback promotion is being offered and what the eligibility requirements are.

You MUST book it before you check-out. Once you get home, you can change the dates or cancel it. However, once you check-out, even if you give them your reservation number and say you were just there, they won't allow you to book it.

What is that awesome smell at the Beach Club? Where can I purchase the bath products used at the Yacht Club?
I've never slept better in my life- can I buy the mattress?

Yes!!!

Want to feel like you are living at the Yacht or Beach Club all year long??? You can purchase the body products provided for use during your stay, you can buy the same type of mattress that encourages restful vacation sleep and you can even purchase the scent system used in the lobbies so that your house can smell like your "Home away from home":

Check out the Disney Resort Collection for bedding and bath products (h2oProducts, Aquatics line)
www.disneyresortcollection.com

The scent generator may be purchased at www.scentairhome.com
The scent used is green clover and aloe


Who can I contact if I have concerns about something during my vacation, I have a great suggestion or better still, to compliment something wonderful about my trip or to recognize a CM who helped make my stay magical?

Comments, Compliments or Complaints:

You can go to City Hall or Guest Relations during your stay

or email wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com

or send a letter to:
Walt Disney World Guest Communications
Executive Offices
Post Office Box 10040
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-0040

When you write or email, please include your name, address, phone number and email address.

Another excellent way to be heard is through exit surveys in your resort lobby. These surveys can only be done on the day you check-out. They start at 7 AM and are done right in the lobby ... the survey cast members usually hang out with their laptops across from the concierge desk or outside near the airport check-in. They have to get a certain number of surveys done every day and once those are completed they leave. Sometimes they are gone by 8 AM. So if you want to do one, be downstairs before 8 AM.

The surveys are reviewed at the actual resort as well as WDW with a fine tooth comb!!! It's the perfect way to get your comments (good or bad) about the resort and/or cast members and/or experiences during your vacation.

If you were given incorrect information from the Central Reservations Booking Office, or if you miss resort-specific merchandise in the gift shops or if you want to recognize a CM who went out of their way to make your trip magical, this is a very effective way for the powers to be to see your message!


Important Contact Numbers:

Walt Disney World Lost and Found: (407) 824-4245, 9 am to 7 pm

Magical Express contact number: (866) 599-0951 or call reservations

Turner Drugs: (407) 828-8125 www.turnerdrug.com This pharmacy will deliver to WDW resorts

 

[natebenma]

Beach and Yacht Club Community Page


Guest Lists:


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WLfamily June 25 to July 2 BC
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ampooh ???


July 2011 (MickeyT)

Discorsner July 1 – July 4 (Happy Birthday America!)
chanken3 July 2-July 6 BC
MMRules July 6 - July 15 BCV
forever11709 July 7 - July 15 BC Party of 15 Please ******Mollys First Trip*******
Kelly in NY July 13 - July 21 BC Big 7th Birthday Celebration
jlw29 (DD's 16th BD- 10 of us!), July 5-12 YC or BC- TBD
MsCoz2000 July 16 YC
DisneyMomx7 Robyn and family! July 16 - July 31 BC Club Level
DisMom72 July 16 - July 25 BC Club Level
HockeyMomR July 16 - July 22 BC
JennB July 19 - July 28 YC Club (Party of 5!)
Lov2b@disney Sandy and crew July 20 July 27 BC
jultomzach July 23 - 31 BCV
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irsnikity July 25-Aug 2 BC
Swissgirl66 July 28 - Aug 2 BC
Christine9125 July 30 - Aug 4 BC *****40th Birthday****10th Anniversary*****Surprise the kids*****All rolled into 1*****


August 2011 (MickeyT)

tortoni- first week in Aug ?????
MickeyT(me) and family Aug 3-Aug 7 BCV
Polyluver Aug 7 - Aug 14th BC Hot Time in The Summer Trip
Mitch in GA Aug 5-14 BC???
Jaaron2 Aug 6-Aug 15 BCV
KCSherri Aug 6- Aug 13 BC Club Level Mother and Daughter Trip!
Gretchenohar@hotmail Aug 7 -Aug 17 BCV Gigi, PopPop, Matt (age 9), and Emily (age 5)
mrsmom Aug 7 - Aug 12 YC
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Last edited April 20


August 2010 Yacht & Beach Club DIS meet:

Thanks for the photo, LovintheLodge!



Second Annual Beach & Yacht Club DIS meet:

Monday July 25, 6 PM
Solarium at the Beach Club

Confirmed attendees: TeenaS, Disneymomx7 (Robyn), jennb, lov2b@disney (Sandy), kldmom2000, jultomzach (maybe), Flat Dee (Natebenma)

Be there or Be Square! said FlatDee who is more like a rectangle...



Sunken Treasure: The unofficial beverage of the Beach and Yacht Club FAQ forum:

Contents: Malibu Rum, Midori, orange juice, pineapple juice and Sprite with a splash of BOLS Blue Curacao.
Served in a souvenir cup for an additional $2.00 - $7.50

Thanks, pixarmom, for the photo!

.

 

[natebenma]

Contest: Is Peanut a Princess or a Pirate? (page 202)


PRINCESS



June 30-kraeurb

July 1- Janetmom
July 2- jjsdad
July 3- BLTtinkerbell
July 4- jconrad
July 5- Natebenma
July 6- MsCoz2000*
July 7- Sinderelly
July 10- Cinderumbrella
July 12- 333disneymom
July 13- yolie912
July 14- rlahansler
July 15- sjs314
July 17- pmeve
July 18- Nixieh*
July 20- SueM
July 21- Disneymomx7
July 22- wild papayas
July 23- Bourquefam
July 26- drmomof3
July 28- disneyrinachick
July 29- DawnMaree
July 31- summersalt

August 1- Dannysmom



PIRATE

June 30- YCFan

July 1- ProudMommyof2
July 4- bingsingWaltDisney
July 5- WsPrincess
July 6- pixarmom
July 7- littledreamer7
July 9- Kelly in NY
July 11- BCV23
July 12- MickeyT
July 13- HockeyMomR
July 14- LovintheLodge
July 15- Mickey&MinnieMom
July 16- Niki in NJ
July 18- lov2b@disney
July 20- creativeamanda
July 21- MarltonMom
July 22- katesdad
July 23- dgbg100106
July 25- bookgirl
July 27- heatherbabydoll1
July 28- nannette
July 29- jenneth79
July 30- princesscharming

Aug 7- sndral



* Designates prediction made after due date was revealed- even if they didn't see the date before making the guess

As most of you know, our dear friend Teena will be welcoming her first grandchild sometime this summer. Her daughter Jeanne refers to her little one as “Peanut” and so far has resisted the temptation to learn her baby’s gender.

I thought it would be fun to have a “Is Peanut a Princess or a Pirate” pool on the boards. Although I would love to collect $2 per guess- with half of the money to the winner half of the money to Jeanne, there are probably rules on the this board prohibiting solicitation, so this will just have to be for bragging rights. But I bet we could still make this interesting!

For the record, Teena thinks this is a neat idea, but Jeanne can’t believe “strangers” are interested in her or her baby!

I will post the predictions on Page 1 of the Beach and Yacht Club FAQ forum.

Here are the rules:

Your prediction should include Princess or Pirate, and the date you think Peanut will arrive

For added pizzaz- highlight your guess in pink or blue!

Don't quote this post, please

One guess per person

In the event of duplicate guesses, first to be submitted will be used

Eligible dates will be June 18 to August 13. Jeanne’s due date has not been shared on the boards, but there are hints and clues about timing for those who are willing to dig.

Teena, Jeanne and all members of their immediate family are not eligible to participate in this contest.

My guess will be the first official entry- see next post: I am going with Princess, born on July 5 (my older son’s BD)

Let the games begin!

Dee

Clarification- We can have 2 guess for each date- a princess/ a pirate

 

[kirsnikity]

Thanks for doing this! This is an awesome thread and very helpful

 

[focusondisney]

Thanks for the new thread, Natebenma!! All the page one info & photos look great!

And thanks to MickeyT for keeping the Sept list. It is always fun to see who else will be there with you!


& to you both!

 

[Barnhill9586]

We'll be staying at the BC 11/18-11/26/2011 can we get added to the November guest list? Thanks for the hard work on this thread by the way...this November will be our first stay at the BC and the information is SO helpful!

 

[babyrich]

subscribing.... Thank you!

 

[jennb]

Staying at the YC CL July 19-28, 2011 - 5 of us, MIL, DH, DD 10, DD5 and me!

Jennifer

 

[DisneyMomx7]

Dee - Fantastic Job ( as usual)!

If anyone is keeping a July list we'll be there July 15-30!

 

[Disney Khi]

This is awesome! Thanks for posting this. We will be at the BC May 3-11. It is our first stay at BC and DD's first trip to WDW. I am so excited!!

 

[littledreamer7]

subscribing!

 

[doccoc2002]

Great Job!!! Can't wait to go in Sept with my DH & 3 beautiful daughters