Originally Posted By 1Gee1 My friend and I are going to spend a couple of nights at the Yacht Club on our upcoming trip. I've never stayed there and really don't know much about it, except where it is located. Does anyone have any tips or advice about staying there? Thanks!
Originally Posted By beamerdog This is my favorite resort. Take a walk on the boardwalk at night. Sit by the beach and relax. Make sure you see all parts of the pool. Feed the ducks. Take some time and read a book while sitting on the rocking chairs on the covered walkway between the YC and Beach Club. Watch someone get married with Mickey and Minnie at the gazebo. Definitely have a hamburger and ice cream at Beaches and Cream. If it's too crowded at the main pool, check out the "quiet" pool. Walk to Epcot - what a pleasure not to have to fight the crowds in the parking lot. Take a long early morning walk around the Boardwalk. Are you staying concierge?
Originally Posted By brerroadrunner Just jumping in here because I will be staying concierge at the Yact Club in May. I have heard and read so much and mostly negative. Looking to find out about the offerings in the lounge and any suggestions and positive comments on YC concierge. Thanks
Originally Posted By 1Gee1 Unfortunately, we're not staying concierge. :^( Please tell me that we'll still have a wonderful time there, even though we'll be "regular" YC folks. Beamerdog, thanks for all the suggestions! You and Labuda both mention Beaches & Cream...we will be sure NOT to miss that stop. Vacations are for eating all that "good" stuff, eh? Are there any other not-to-be-missed places over on the Boardwalk side?
Originally Posted By 1Gee1 Oops...my sad face had a strange transformation: No concierge... :^( There it is!
Originally Posted By Labuda 1G11 - I'm *fingers crossed* probably staying at the Boardwalk for a quick trip in July, and if I DO go there, I will DEFINITELY be checking out Jelly Rolls! Heck, I may even do that on my April trip.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad The pool at the Yacht and Beach is THE best hotel pool at WDW hands down. I can't imagine anyone will argue that. You can easily walk from the resort right into the back gate of Epcot.
Originally Posted By beamerdog We have stayed concierge at the Yacht Club when our kids were still in school (they're both in their mid-20's now). At that time it was wonderful. The concierge staff made all arrangements ahead of time, breakfast was just perfect, when the kids were smaller, we went back in the afternoon for their cookies and milk (and a little wine and cheese for us). Access to our floor was private and we had a room with a water/park view. If you have the time to spend and are not on a type-A commando tour of the parks, concierge is the way to go. We have also stayed "regular guest" style and had a great time - even in the standard room view, lol. The last time we were in WDW and had a horrible access problem with AKL (I have a service dog), the YC took us in with open arms and made us very welcome. I have stayed there with 3 puppies in training (before I got my own) and they've been gracious every single time. BTW, I'm *very* careful about where my dog sleeps and uses the "facilities" and clean up after, so that helps people be nice to us I guess. I also forgot to say that you can rent boats in front of the YC at the boat house, which is great fun. If you can, get a room in the wing which juts out on the side of the resort. If you face Epcot, you can see the top of the fireworks from your room if you're on an upper floor. The balconies are tiny, but it's still nice to have them.
Originally Posted By Coachbagfanatic1 Beamerdog I am glad to hear that you really like the YC. We are staying concierge also in a Jr Suite that overlooks Stormalong Bay. This will be our first visit there as we always stayed at the GF. We felt it was time for a change and are so looking forward to our trip in June.
