Yacht Club Resort
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Reviewer's Name:
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Jennifer Lauri |
Reviewer's Email Address:
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disnyjen@optonline.net |
Rate / Night (for your stay):
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rate for cast members ($129 for water view) |
Date(s) of Stay:
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August 1997 |
Accommodation Used:
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Standard Room / Studio |
Accommodations Review:
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My best friend was a cast member and signed us in for this special
rate. I worked very hard several months to obtain this rate and room
location. Our first room (yes, you read it right) was 4th floor, facing
lighthouse. I noticed scaffolding below and called front desk about
it. Was told not to worry. Guess what? I started to worry when, after
coming in from a swim I was face-to-face with 2 workers peering in
on me. Room no. 2 was farthest away from lobby (near Yacht's quiet
pool side) but still facing Epcot/Illuminations. Room is very nice,
nautical design, great views. |
Why Did you Select This Resort for your Stay?
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I wanted the Beach Club but there was no availability for cast member
discount. I liked the pool area and location for Epcot as well. |
Room # and Location Description:
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Room no. 2 was more secluded, as trees partially blocked our view
(and of others flying down boardwalk on those bicycle-things). The
Yacht quiet pool is lovely and close by, with a laundry room as well. |
Room Location Pros & Cons:
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I did not like moving from one room to the other, and it didn't
help that the cast members at this hotel were not nice at all. They
had an attitude about the fact that I had a cast member discount and
was upset over the scaffolding ("You should not complain about it,
since you have a water view, madam" was what I was told. |
Check-In / Check-Out Comments:
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These people are the rudest on Disney property, and a far cry from
the tender, loving care received by Wilderness Lodge cast members.
I feel they cater to international travelers (most of the front desk
cast members were from other countries). |
WDW Transportation Comments:
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Love the boat launches for Epcot (if you don't want to walk) and
for the Studios. We drove in our car to Magic Kingdom. |
Restaurant / Lounge Review:
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Yachtsman's Steakhouse is fabulous as was the Yacht Club Galley.
Food is fresh and delicious. Lounge is quiet and beautiful. Nice to
be able to walk right into Beach Club lobby. |
Pool Description / Comments:
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The best pool on Disney property. Sandy bottoms, whirlpools, exciting
water slide, peaceful coves, and waterfalls all add up to a fantastic
experience. |
What Suggestions Would you Give Anyone that is Considering This
Resort?
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The price for a water-view room is high; but the garden-view rooms
are lovely. The pool really sells this place, as does the proximity
to Epcot. Just don't have a query, question or a problem for the front
desk. They're NOT NICE! |
Other Comments:
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This was one of the most relaxing vacations we had. After all, it
was 10 days of bliss! |
