Disney's YACHT & BEACH CLUB RESORTS Information & Questions

[Donald Duck888]

Just wanted to share my excitement at having (through Orbitz) grabbed a nice discount to be able to stay at Beach Club for our first time this upcoming Dec 12-18th. Have stayed at Yacht club once in the past and really liked it but have always wanted to try the Beach Club side and the discount made it possible to upgrade from POFQ (which we also love) to Beach Club.

 

[jakeybake]

You know it's going to be a great birthday when you get an email at 5:13 am that your Magic Bands have shipped!!

Woo Hoo!!!

Jay

 

[jakeybake]

Just wanted to share my excitement at having (through Orbitz) grabbed a nice discount to be able to stay at Beach Club for our first time this upcoming Dec 12-18th. Have stayed at Yacht club once in the past and really liked it but have always wanted to try the Beach Club side and the discount made it possible to upgrade from POFQ (which we also love) to Beach Club.

Congrats, you are going to LOVE it!!!!

Jay

 

[jmw33]

Just wanted to thank everyone for all of the useful information on this resort. I have enjoyed reading this thread and I've learned so much My family of 4, my sisters family of 5 and my mom will be arriving at the Beach Club in 35 days! 8/30-9/5. My husband and I stayed here 10 years ago on our honeymoon but it was only for 2 nights before we left for our cruise. We didn't get a chance then to really enjoy the resort but we are so looking forward to hanging out at SAB!!

 

[Wood Nymph]

How crowded does SAB get late September into mid October? I was thinking of doing a 2week stay between Poly and BC. Want to do 14-15 days because we are travelling so far from Maui.
It will be me, husband, 8 year old DS and 6 yr old DD. Hubby and I havn't been to WDW since 1996!
I have been a little bummed out about how crowded the Poly pool normally is (from previous Trip reports, worse because of unchecked pool hoppers) and would like to enjoy a nice pool without being *******s to elbows with other people.

We stayed at the Yacht Club last Sept 24th to 28th and we spent every afternoon at SAB. The pool was not crowded at all. Most of the time we were the only ones enjoying the lazy river.

 

[natebenma]

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Just wanted to share my excitement at having (through Orbitz) grabbed a nice discount to be able to stay at Beach Club for our first time this upcoming Dec 12-18th. Have stayed at Yacht club once in the past and really liked it but have always wanted to try the Beach Club side and the discount made it possible to upgrade from POFQ (which we also love) to Beach Club.

I'll add you to the Be Our Guest list we keep on Page 1.

You know it's going to be a great birthday when you get an email at 5:13 am that your Magic Bands have shipped!!

Woo Hoo!!!

Jay

Happy Birthday, my friend!

Just wanted to thank everyone for all of the useful information on this resort. I have enjoyed reading this thread and I've learned so much My family of 4, my sisters family of 5 and my mom will be arriving at the Beach Club in 35 days! 8/30-9/5. My husband and I stayed here 10 years ago on our honeymoon but it was only for 2 nights before we left for our cruise. We didn't get a chance then to really enjoy the resort but we are so looking forward to hanging out at SAB!!

Glad you have found this to be a helpful forum.

I'll add you to the Be Our Guest list.

 

[Donald Duck888]

Thanks nate, now I will just hope to snag a room with a Balcony. Any advice on which floors tend to have the highest % of full balconies vs floors that don't? thanks

 

[natebenma]

You guys are keeping me busy will all of your new trips!!!

I have updated the Be Our Guest list- please take a moment to look it over and let me know if you have any changes.

Post 15: Be Our Guest List

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[DisneyMomx7]

You know it's going to be a great birthday when you get an email at 5:13 am that your Magic Bands have shipped!!

Woo Hoo!!!



Jay

Got the same email this morning!

 

[dansdad]

Thanks nate, now I will just hope to snag a room with a Balcony. Any advice on which floors tend to have the highest % of full balconies vs floors that don't? thanks

Your best bet would be to make "room with full balcony" as your only request.

 

[natebenma]

Thanks nate, now I will just hope to snag a room with a Balcony. Any advice on which floors tend to have the highest % of full balconies vs floors that don't? thanks

If you are looking for a full balcony, then we suggest that you word your room request "Full balcony please"

If you want to add on that you want a certain location or other request you can do that too.

"Full balcony, please. Upper floor if possible"

There is a floor that doesn't have many full balconies- I can never remember if it is the 2nd or 3rd floor. Someone here will know or maybe you can tell by looking at some of the pictures on Page 1. But on other floors there are both full balconies and smaller ones throughout.

Unfortunate resort design!



@dansdad Beat me to it!

 

[natebenma]

Sort of- Pertinent to this thread because it would involve a stay at the Beach Club...

Mark and I were out celebrating our 29th anniversary over dinner on Saturday and are trying to decide what we want to do for our 30th next year.

Nate will be in college but Ben will be in his second year of high school, so we want to stay within the US or territories with phone service and probably within a few hours of New England. So Hawaii is out.

We talked about the US Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico. Mark suggested Disney- he hasn't been to the World since 2013.

I seem to remember that there may be a time when you can go to MNSSHP, F&W and possibly the Holiday Party in the same trip if you plan it right. When would that be?

 

[JSagitas]

I know I have seen this question answered on this site, but I can't find it. In the past we have always had water sent to the resort. I remember reading that you can buy cases of water at the Marketplace. Is this correct? Thanks!

 

[Wood Nymph]

All of the floors have some rooms with standing balconies but the third floor seems to have the largest percentage of them.

But it is always best to just request a full balcony.

 

[TeenaS]

Sort of- Pertinent to this thread because it would involve a stay at the Beach Club...

Mark and I were out celebrating our 29th anniversary over dinner on Saturday and are trying to decide what we want to do for our 30th next year.

Nate will be in college but Ben will be in his second year of high school, so we want to stay within the US or territories with phone service and probably within a few hours of New England. So Hawaii is out.

We talked about the US Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico. Mark suggested Disney- he hasn't been to the World since 2013.

I seem to remember that there may be a time when you can go to MNSSHP, F&W and possibly the Holiday Party in the same trip if you plan it right. When would that be?

That would have to be around October 31 thru first week of November.

 

[kimmy85]

I seem to remember that there may be a time when you can go to MNSSHP, F&W and possibly the Holiday Party in the same trip if you plan it right. When would that be?

Hi Dee!

Here is the 2015 Fall/Holiday schedule of events to help you. From these dates, it appears that you can do F&W with MNSSHP or MVMCP but not both? However I totally defer to Teena on this!!

2015

• 2015 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party – September 15, 18, 20, 22, 25 and 27; October 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29 and 31; November 1
• 2015 Epcot Food & Wine Festival – September 26 to November 16.
• 2015 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - November 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20 and 29; December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 18.
• 2015 Epcot Candlelight Processional - November 27 to December 30

 

[TeenaS]

Dee ... looks like you need to check in on November 1st and check out on November 9th ... then you can hit everything except Candlelight. And you can probably schedule one or more of those special dinners at Food and Wine since it goes thru November 16th!!

 

[natebenma]

Hi Dee!

Here is the 2015 Fall/Holiday schedule of events to help you. From these dates, it appears that you can do F&W with MNSSHP or MVMCP but not both? However I totally defer to Teena on this!!

2015

• 2015 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party – September 15, 18, 20, 22, 25 and 27; October 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29 and 31; November 1
• 2015 Epcot Food & Wine Festival – September 26 to November 16.
• 2015 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - November 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20 and 29; December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 18.
• 2015 Epcot Candlelight Processional - November 27 to December 30

Awesome! Looks do-able! We wouldn't be able to do the CP, but could potentially get both of the parties in one trip. Although not sure we will want to be away for so long.

Thanks for taking the time to post this year's dates

Dee ... looks like you need to check in on November 1st and check out on November 9th ... then you can hit everything except Candlelight. And you can probably schedule one or more of those special dinners at Food and Wine since it goes thru November 16th!!

Woo-hoo! Thanks! We will look into all of this next year to celebrate our July anniversary and October birthdays.

 

[natebenma]

I know I have seen this question answered on this site, but I can't find it. In the past we have always had water sent to the resort. I remember reading that you can buy cases of water at the Marketplace. Is this correct? Thanks!

Yes. I believe it is $16 for 24 bottles of Dasani water (20 ounce?)

 

[outahere]

Really? Was looking for someplace on site for a late dinner but this wasn't yet on my radar. I just checked the menu on all ears and the only burger they show sounds so basic. What makes it so yummy?

I'm not quite sure, but probably the blend of the cuts of beef they use. I'm pretty sure that Crews Cup uses the same kitchen, and grills, as the Yachtsman next door. Every one I've had was grilled to perfection and very juicy. Just our personal opinion, but me, my DW and DS all think they are great!