Disney's Club Level (CL) Information & Questions

[jemtx]

Did they still have oatmeal each morning?

 

[MommaKetch]

CR Atrium Club Sunday breakfast. Again, the torture of that hash browns casserole.

I feel you!! We stayed for a weekend last October and I’m still pining for them. I tried to recreate over the holidays and it wasn’t even close. Has anyone else tried to recreate?

 

[Rachel GB]

GM!
Thoughts on CSR Gran Destino CL Deluxe Suite vs. AKL CL 2-Q Sav View for an upcoming resort staycation???
I know this is not an apples-to-apples comparison both for the resorts and room types, but I am curious what CL veterans would choose. We have previously stayed RPC and Tower Club.
Thank you!!!!

 

[FSU Girl]

GM!
Thoughts on CSR Gran Destino CL Deluxe Suite vs. AKL CL 2-Q Sav View for an upcoming resort staycation???
I know this is not an apples-to-apples comparison both for the resorts and room types, but I am curious what CL veterans would choose. We have previously stayed RPC and Tower Club.
Thank you!!!!

I love the savanna rooms for a staycation. Sitting on my balcony looking at the animals is great. I personally didn’t like club there though. Found the lounge really far from our room and thought it was a missed opportunity to have it overlook the savanna instead of the front of the hotel and lobby. I haven’t stayed at Coronado but I’ve heard good things about their club

 

[kdka421]

GM!
Thoughts on CSR Gran Destino CL Deluxe Suite vs. AKL CL 2-Q Sav View for an upcoming resort staycation???
I know this is not an apples-to-apples comparison both for the resorts and room types, but I am curious what CL veterans would choose. We have previously stayed RPC and Tower Club.
Thank you!!!!

I don't have complete data to compare, but from my experiences:
We love AKL, have never stayed there club level, but savannah view rooms are beautiful, and you really can only get the full experience when spending a lot of time at the resort. When we stayed there, we very seldom saw animals out and about in the early mornings and late evenings, when we were away at the parks all day. We love how much there is to do and see at AKL and think it's a great place to stay - not sure if you've stayed there before, but if you have kids, the string of memories activities are a huge hit.
CSR club level is our favorite for a resort stay, however. We have been so impressed with the staff there, and the food offerings are great. The view from the lounge is gorgeous, you can see Epcot fireworks as well as a nice view of Hollywood Studios. It's the only club we've stayed at, but we've been so impressed especially given that the price is significantly cheaper than the other CL properties. And while we haven't done other CLs, we have stayed at a handful of the deluxe properties, and we'd rank our CSR club experiences right up there with them. We're headed back end of the month and can't wait

 

[JBRB828]

CR Atrium Club breakfast Saturday. I don’t do breakfast, but it’s always tough to walk away from the hash browns and cheese grits! Not a lot of variety at breakfast, but honestly, I am down with that. Thinking you will understand soon.

Thank you the pictures! We will be back there end of July/August. I do see some new things!! The food has been really good, especially the breakfasts, we never miss that.

 

[monorailmom]

GM!
Thoughts on CSR Gran Destino CL Deluxe Suite vs. AKL CL 2-Q Sav View for an upcoming resort staycation???
I know this is not an apples-to-apples comparison both for the resorts and room types, but I am curious what CL veterans would choose. We have previously stayed RPC and Tower Club.
Thank you!!!!

We have stayed at both Kilimanjaro Club and Chronos Club (and actually have stays at both coming up shortly!) and can say you can’t go wrong with either one. Kilimanjaro at AKL is my preference for food, but my DH would say he prefers the food at Chronos. It really comes down to personal preference, but food quality at both is excellent. The Cast Members at both are outstanding. Chronos Club has likely the best physical set up. It is very large, nice views, and has restrooms. Kilimanjaro is much smaller though we have never had trouble getting a table and the view of the lobby is lovely but it is just the lobby, not outside. We prefer the overall setting of AKL (we are DVC owners there) so there is that for us. It really comes down to the resort you prefer, whether for vibes or location, and then of course price difference.

 

[trishadono]

GM!
Thoughts on CSR Gran Destino CL Deluxe Suite vs. AKL CL 2-Q Sav View for an upcoming resort staycation???
I know this is not an apples-to-apples comparison both for the resorts and room types, but I am curious what CL veterans would choose. We have previously stayed RPC and Tower Club.
Thank you!!!!

I have done all of those so I’ll pipe in.

For room I really like the GDT deluxe suite. Having the sitting area for during the day dh could watch golf and I could be in the bedroom area napping. Also an extra 1/2 bath? Who doesn’t like to have extra space?

Food wise they are pretty similar.

Lounge space? CSR lounge is just much larger and bright vs the dark of AKL.

Dining and swimming and walking around. Again CSR is much larger and more options.

Walk from room to lounge again CSR wins. The deluxe suites are near the elevators on all floors/request upper floor if want a better view.

AKL has animals which are certainly fun to watch but CSR is better with almost everything else.

Oh CM’s in lounge, both have friendly ones but Francisco is at AKL and he’s one of the best out there.

That said I would go back to AKL cl someday but I always feel isolated there. I prefer more action. CSR has so many nooks and crannies to explore which appeals to me. It’s also centrally located so to hotel hop exploring it’s a better option.

 

[2vets]

Did they still have oatmeal each morning?

I think so, in that space past the breads at the end of the counter area. I just don’t eat breakfast usually so snapped and ran!

 

[2vets]

Darn it. We won’t be there over a Saturday. The hot honey chicken looks good

It was super yummy!!!