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Looking for pros and cons of staying Club Level at the Beach Club. Is it worth the extra cost? We will be enjoying more resort time this trip. Usually we are park commandos but not this trip as I am just recovering from cancer treatment ( ).
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While we haven't stayed CL at the BC, we have stayed CL at Contemporary a few times. I would say the only downside for me is once you've stayed CL, it is hard not to stay CL for your next trip. The convenience for us with little kids was awesome. This trip we are staying in a villa and I am a little bummed we aren't staying CL. My husband wasn't impressed, but he's not the one who usually plans meals, plans for fireworks, etc. The food isn't amazing, but usually good. To have a decent breakfast before you hit the parks is nice. Midday snacks are nothing to write home about. They don't put bottled water out, but we always asked for a few and took into the park. I would say especially after what you just went through it would be well deserved.
While we haven't stayed CL at the BC, we have stayed CL at Contemporary a few times. I would say the only downside for me is once you've stayed CL, it is hard not to stay CL for your next trip. The convenience for us with little kids was awesome. This trip we are staying in a villa and I am a little bummed we aren't staying CL. My husband wasn't impressed, but he's not the one who usually plans meals, plans for fireworks, etc. The food isn't amazing, but usually good. To have a decent breakfast before you hit the parks is nice. Midday snacks are nothing to write home about. They don't put bottled water out, but we always asked for a few and took into the park. I would say especially after what you just went through it would be well deserved.
Thanks for the tip on asking for bottled water! (and for the support )
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We enjoyed BC CL. I haven't been since lounge & rooms have been refurbed. Saw pics, new rooms look very nice.
We had a nice breakfast, and enjoyed evening Appies & desserts, and Wine. As mentioned, they don't have much to offer mid day except drinks in the cooler, coffee, tea, etc. only food is chips or mix, and cookies. Some CLs offer afternoon tea like GF & AKL. CMs were awsome. Lounge is a nice place to relax esp while waiting for others in your room to get ready in the morning!
Worth it is pretty subjective. I enjoy the convenience, and when we stay CL, I find we just need lunch. We book a late lunch, then find CL offerings plenty in the evening.
We enjoyed BC CL. I haven't been since lounge & rooms have been refurbed. Saw pics, new rooms look very nice.
We had a nice breakfast, and enjoyed evening Appies & desserts, and Wine. As mentioned, they don't have much to offer mid day except drinks in the cooler, coffee, tea, etc. only food is chips or mix, and cookies. Some CLs offer afternoon tea like GF & AKL. CMs were awsome. Lounge is a nice place to relax esp while waiting for others in your room to get ready in the morning!
Worth it is pretty subjective. I enjoy the convenience, and when we stay CL, I find we just need lunch. We book a late lunch, then find CL offerings plenty in the evening.
Since you will be hanging out at the resort more, I say definitely it'll be worth it. It can be enjoyable to sit in the lounge and have it pretty much to yourself during the day when the commandos are filling in for you.
Congrats on your recovery. Simply making it through treatment is cause for congrats. Do be extra cautious about not overdoing, difficult as that can be at Disney. I recall not just being suddenly out of energy but bone tired with little notice. Everyone's recovery is different, of course, and much depends upon what treatment you had. It was very difficult for me to regain my stamina, so be gentle with yourself if you find that's true for you.
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Since you will be hanging out at the resort more, I say definitely it'll be worth it. It can be enjoyable to sit in the lounge and have it pretty much to yourself during the day when the commandos are filling in for you.
Congrats on your recovery. Simply making it through treatment is cause for congrats. Do be extra cautious about not overdoing, difficult as that can be at Disney. I recall not just being suddenly out of energy but bone tired with little notice. Everyone's recovery is different, of course, and much depends upon what treatment you had. It was very difficult for me to regain my stamina, so be gentle with yourself if you find that's true for you.
Thank you! I am sure I will be tired. I plan to take it VERY slow and most days will be at the hotel!
We've stayed there and enjoyed the amenities. We've been before the rooms been refurbed so can not comment on that. The only con was that the lounge was in the small size, in the morning we found it a bit crowded in comparison to others lounges, but nothing impossible to get a seat though. We enjoyed the wine and cordials in the evening and the CM were nice and helpful there.
We've stayed there and enjoyed the amenities. We've been before the rooms been refurbed so can not comment on that. The only con was that the lounge was in the small size, in the morning we found it a bit crowded in comparison to others lounges, but nothing impossible to get a seat though. We enjoyed the wine and cordials in the evening and the CM were nice and helpful there.
I believe with the refurb lounge has been expanded!
I believe with the refurb lounge has been expanded!
That's a great news!!! The lounge size was the only con we'd at our stay there....specially in the mornings when everyone was there at the same time
We loved that the rooms were at the same floor, so it was easy to walk over there to get a snack or something to drink.
We love the Beach Club so right there you've made the right choice for your accommodations!!
We were lucky enough to try out the club level a few yrs ago when they released a spring discount and so upgrading worked out very well in terms of cost. The money saved on breakfast at one of the restaurants/quick service was nice since breakfast was available right down the hall. Snacks during the day, water, beverages, etc were all easily accessible. My 2 DD (15 & 12) and my niece (17) loved being able to stop by there for munchies (Mickey chocolate covered Pretzels anyone???) whenever they liked.
Yes, the cost is more, but if you're able to apply a discount, then I say go for it!!!
That's a great news!!! The lounge size was the only con we'd at our stay there....specially in the mornings when everyone was there at the same time
We loved that the rooms were at the same floor, so it was easy to walk over there to get a snack or something to drink.
Rooms on same floor is very nice! We were just a few doors down from the lounge. It was way smaller then AKL or GF CLs, so expansion was much needed! Although it was crowded, we never had a problem finding a table in the morning. You'll have to post pics of new lounge!!
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