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[Richyams]

I did it, we have our OKW vacation set for the first two weeks of December. We were really heartbroken about missing the Food and Wine Festival....so we booked a cash weekend at BWV. Fri and Sat nights, the 26 & 27 of OCt.

We booked through Dreams. We got a good rate. $254 per night including tax for the one bedroom unit.

I hope we are not miles from the elevator.

We figured that for a quick weekend, we could bite the bullet....and the Food & Wine Festival is at Epcot. Its only DW, DD and me......DW may not be able to go at all and will probably only be able to spend one night, that makes it DD and me......I hope we don't feel tooooo crammed in those TINY units ;-)

[Pluto4President]

good to see you're still quirky Rich - I just tried those HUGE rooms at OKW. Nice, but not BWV :)

[SueOKW]

Sorry to hear you've had to settle for second best, dear. Try to enjoy.

Sue

[mikesmom]

Maybe with the specialties at the Food & Wine Fest (especially the wine) you'll be able to soldier on, LOL. We had ressies and because of DH's job we have to cancel, so have one for me. (Try for a nice Merlot, if you can) I'll be thinking of you.

[Doctor P]

OMG. If Rich goes over to the other side, who will be left to vociferously defend the self interests of the chosen people who make their home at OKW.;) Of course, perhaps it is just a reconaissance trip to update information and remind him how good life at OKW really is. Yeah.... yeah.....that's the story....;) :D

[PamOKW]

Okay, but don't let me hear any reports of you being seen at VWL. ;)

[Pluto4President]

Boy doctor p - huge words:

Main Entry: vo·cif·er·ous
Pronunciation: vO-'si-f(&-)r&s
Function: adjective
Date: circa 1611
: marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
- vo·cif·er·ous·ly adverb
- vo·cif·er·ous·ness noun

[kewlteacher]

At least he has the guts to tell us!!!......LOL!!!
Have fun!!!!..........Twice!!!


Brian, Melissa & Morgan

[BobBrazeal]

Rich, no, don't turn to the "dark side". Follow my voice, turn and walk into the light!!! ;) ;) ;)

[ScottOKW2K]

Ahh, Rich - you probably should have tried to book OKW for cash. Who knows, the rate might have been 25% less :D !

[Joan BWV98]

Rich,

Watch out! Once you experience the short walk back to BWV out of Epcot, you will be hooked. It will be perfect for the F&W. Eat, go back and take a nap and then return to try something else.

Enjoy!

[MaryAnnDVC]

*gasp* :eek: Did hell freeze over?? Or does that happen when you come back and announce that you love BWV? ;)

:D

[Richyams]

I have stayed there before. We stayed in a BWI room one weekend and we stayed in a one bedroom on the BWV side for a weekend. We were staying on points, I am hoping that cash gets me either a better view or a room less than 3 miles from the elevator.

The reason for this trip, the Food and Wine Festival, makes BWV a no brainer. We checked into rates at the GF, concierge at the poly, and one or two others. The one bedroom at the BWV was about the same cost as a room, a single room, at the GF also about the same price as a concierge room at the Poly or Cont. The extra room that a one bedroom gives(granted, not much extra at BWV), the proximity to Epcot and the fact that it will only be two or three of us, made BWV a perfect choice for this trip.

I will have lots of five dollar bills for the valet every time I come and go, I will be wearing my jogging shoes for the treks to the room after parking, we are only bringing one change of clothes so that we will still have room in the unit, I will remember to cut the phone cord for the check out day morning phone call, I will forget about any balcony sitting....I think I am prepared.

Wouldn't a Boardwalk vies be great?????

[jimh13432]

Gee, what are you going to do with all the free time you pick up by not waiting for the buses to pick you up???
:D

[Richyams]

I have never been on a Disney bus. OKW makes using a car so easy and convenient that taking the busses is some thing I would never do.

We usually go in the off season, when MK closes early. We have found that a very good plan is to drive to Epcot in the morning, leve the car there and monorail over to MK. Sometime in the afternoon, monorail back, maybe stop at a monorail hotel for a late lunch or dinner and then cruise over to Epcot on the monorail. This way, at the end of the day, the car is already in the Epcot parking lot.

I think the best part will be breakfast at spoodles.....where is Spoodles anyway? I know its over in the boardwalk area somewhere. Then after a big breakfast, walk over to the international gateway, stroll through the closed World Showcase, get a few Future world rides and exhibits in the hit the Food and Wine festival. Hit it hard.

[drusba]

Richyams at BWV? That means (multiple choice):

1. Hell has frozen over.

2. Rich has had a religious wakening.

3. That the reason BWV is always booked is as we suspected that all those OKW owners really just want to stay at BWV.

4. That BWV needs laws prohibiting outsiders from getting in (or just laws prohibiting Rich from getting in).

5. That it is time for BWV owners to take up arms to keep the interlopers out.

6. OKW must have been booked.

[MaryAnnDVC]

Does Spoodles still do breakfast?

[nickglover]

good to hear your vociferous voice again - have a grand time at the Epcot festival

[kem330]

You all have me ROFL! Thanks I needed that today! P.S. Have a great time Rich- hope you don't suffer too much in the cramped quarters.

[CarolMN]

Spoodles does still serve breakfast, but the wonderful buffet is gone! Breakfast is a la carte only, effective October 1.

http://64.225.125.24/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=100305&highlight=spoodles

Oh, well, all the more room to sample the delights of the Food & Wine Festival!

[jennybobenny]

1-bedroom? What, no Grand Villas available that weekend?? ;)
Have a great weekend Rich. :)

[ralphd]

Welcome Rich,

We hope you enjoy our side of the world!

ralphd

:bounce:

[Bennet]

LOL - Have a great time!

Look froward to hearing your report on the trip.

(Who taking the bets on what he has to say?)

[Richyams]

I could probably write the report now.

I can already feel the stiff neck from lack of room to stretch. I feel the blisters forming from walking through the endless hallways to get to my cubbyhole.

I can see the decisions now....do we valet or eat dinner....

At least I will get a good nights sleep on Monday, what, with the noise from the boardwalk keeping me up all night on Friday and Saturday.

I am looking forward to having the mouse police help me find my car in the vast parking lot if I run out of money from tipping the valets.

Not to pre-judge or anything.....

[Cora]

Hey Rich we'll be down there at the same time! DH & I are going for our 10th anniv. No points left for this year (and we've already borrowed into next) so we're at the Poly doing concierge...

So at Epcot, I'll be on the look out for the guy who is out of breath (from either the walk from the elevator or the parking lot) with his head crooked to the side.;)

Cora

[Tigger1]

I bet Rich drives to Epcot. Just can not see him taking the boat or walking. Unless the real reason to stay at BWV is to avoid driving after all that food and wine, hehe.

Sounds like a cool weekend though. Life is nice, having a Dad Like Richyams taking you for a preDecember trip, weekend.

Have a great time.

Tigger

[one_cat]

Rich - leave your hammer at home - we pay enough dues to keep BWV in good condition for your visit. :)

[MikeBW]

Rich,

In order to convey your displeasure with BWV (I can't see how that is possible!!), you can walk around with an expression like Hilary Clinton's during the President's address to Congress.

[dianeschlicht]

LOL, the only thing that would seem worse is to have you say you are staying in a STUDIO at BWV!:D

[Paul in CT]

Hi Rich,

Speaking as another OKW owner, I think that you will enjoy your weekend at BWV. We did three nights there in August and really enjoyed it. We had room 2001 - the next to the last room from the end nearest Atlantic Dance. It was right over the DVC office and had a GREAT view toward the EPCOT "ball" and the BW.

We'll be at OKW, too, in early December, but only for four nights in a studio. It will be just my DW and me. Maybe we'll see you there. :)