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Desnik
01-30-2009, 05:00 PM
We just got back from another great trip at WDW. I just had to come here and tell everyone what a great experience we had at the resorts.

AKV
This was our second visit here and it was just as good as the first one. We are owners here and SSR and the whole family agrees that AKV is the best! We were in a studio savannah view room. We checked in at about noon and there was a long line, the resort was very busy. This was on Friday Jan. 23rd. Our wait wasn't bad and our room was ready! They had my packages I had shipped and my owners locker and helped with our bags to the room. The room was spotless and perfect! We were on the Kudu trail(I think that's what it's called). we had a great view of the animals and saw so many. We even had our favorites, zebra and giraffes! Every CM we encountered said hello and were all so nice and friendly. We ate at the Mara twice and it was great. The resort was in great shape and it is so beautiful. We used the buses to go to Epcot once and DtD. Both times we had less than a 10 min. wait. Even going back to the resort was a minimal wait and we always had a seat. We only stayed for 2 nights and can't wait to go back.


BCV
We checked in early about 10:30am and our room was ready! We actually got to choose where we wanted to be. We had booked a 1 bedroom and I asked if we could be in a recently rehabed room. The CM said she didn't know how to get me one because they are "jumping around" with the rehab and aren't doing whole floors at a time. So, she told me she had a room that we could probably see Illuminations from and we took it. We were there celebrating our DD's bday and they gave her a bday pin. The room was clean enough but definitely didn't have a rehab yet. We did find somethings under the couch when we pulled it out to open the bed. A kids shoe, dirty tissues, crumbs. We did call housekeeping and they came right away. 3 people showed up and they apologized and gave us a pack of towels. We didn't need them but said thanks and that was that. A few days later I get a call from the front desk asking about the $6.99 charge for towels to my room(we didn't leave a credit card on file) they were looking for payment. I was mad and explained to them what happened and they took the charge off. No big deal but really, the nerve of them. Anyway, we had a pleasant stay there. DH was not a fan of the smell in the lobby. I was cracking up cause I told him how popular it is with lots of members. We used the kids club here(the kids have been there before) it was great as usual. Every CM we encountered at the resort was super nice. The location was great but we all agreed if we are going to be at that location, the BWV would be our top choice. We just like it better. Get ready for a shocker, my kids didn't like SAB!!:faint: I was hyping it up and they didn't like it. They are 11 and 5 and they preferred the quiet pool! Go figure.:confused3 They had a great time at the arcade and we ate at the market place a few times and it was good and we also ate at B&C and it was good too.

Member open house:
We had to go over to see the BLT models. Well, we weren't too impressed. The decor is nice but not our thing. The location can't be beat so we are going to do an add on there. We will wait until the spring so we can pay in cash. I really thought DH was going to love it and I was really surprised with his reaction to the small model of the THV they had. He loved it! So did the kids and they all can't wait to stay there. He is so not the woodsy, treehouse type, but he loved the whole look of it.

I will post some pictures tonight. Let me know if anyone has any questions. I would be happy to answer them!

bobbiwoz
01-30-2009, 05:12 PM
I think AKV savannah views are very hard to beat, and your collection of animals was terrific!

Well, about BCV, you're lucky because BWV is larger and should be easier to get into. :goodvibes It was cold when the DGC were with us in November, and we spent a great day at SAB, (had the place mostly to ourselves) and 3 days later, the walk over there seemed to long and we only had 2 adults for the 3 DGC, and they spent lots of time playing in that villa pool too.

Just looking forward to seeing your pictures.

Bobbi:goodvibes

Desnik
01-30-2009, 06:08 PM
Here are some pictures:

AKV
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg262/desnik31/DSC02738-1.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg262/desnik31/DSC02742-1.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg262/desnik31/DSC02743-1.jpg

Desnik
01-30-2009, 06:19 PM
More AKV:
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg262/desnik31/DSC02735.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg262/desnik31/DSC02732.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg262/desnik31/DSC02726.jpg

jjgraff30
01-30-2009, 06:31 PM
Did you take any pictures of the THV model?

If so, it would be greatly appreciated if you post them. It will help a lot of people decide if they are going to book there with only a week before reservations open up.

Thanks,
Jerry(jjgraff30)

We just got back from another great trip at WDW. I just had to come here and tell everyone what a great experience we had at the resorts.

AKV
This was our second visit here and it was just as good as the first one. We are owners here and SSR and the whole family agrees that AKV is the best! We were in a studio savannah view room. We checked in at about noon and there was a long line, the resort was very busy. This was on Friday Jan. 23rd. Our wait wasn't bad and our room was ready! They had my packages I had shipped and my owners locker and helped with our bags to the room. The room was spotless and perfect! We were on the Kudu trail(I think that's what it's called). we had a great view of the animals and saw so many. We even had our favorites, zebra and giraffes! Every CM we encountered said hello and were all so nice and friendly. We ate at the Mara twice and it was great. The resort was in great shape and it is so beautiful. We used the buses to go to Epcot once and DtD. Both times we had less than a 10 min. wait. Even going back to the resort was a minimal wait and we always had a seat. We only stayed for 2 nights and can't wait to go back.


BCV
We checked in early about 10:30am and our room was ready! We actually got to choose where we wanted to be. We had booked a 1 bedroom and I asked if we could be in a recently rehabed room. The CM said she didn't know how to get me one because they are "jumping around" with the rehab and aren't doing whole floors at a time. So, she told me she had a room that we could probably see Illuminations from and we took it. We were there celebrating our DD's bday and they gave her a bday pin. The room was clean enough but definitely didn't have a rehab yet. We did find somethings under the couch when we pulled it out to open the bed. A kids shoe, dirty tissues, crumbs. We did call housekeeping and they came right away. 3 people showed up and they apologized and gave us a pack of towels. We didn't need them but said thanks and that was that. A few days later I get a call from the front desk asking about the $6.99 charge for towels to my room(we didn't leave a credit card on file) they were looking for payment. I was mad and explained to them what happened and they took the charge off. No big deal but really, the nerve of them. Anyway, we had a pleasant stay there. DH was not a fan of the smell in the lobby. I was cracking up cause I told him how popular it is with lots of members. We used the kids club here(the kids have been there before) it was great as usual. Every CM we encountered at the resort was super nice. The location was great but we all agreed if we are going to be at that location, the BWV would be our top choice. We just like it better. Get ready for a shocker, my kids didn't like SAB!!:faint: I was hyping it up and they didn't like it. They are 11 and 5 and they preferred the quiet pool! Go figure.:confused3 They had a great time at the arcade and we ate at the market place a few times and it was good and we also ate at B&C and it was good too.

Member open house:
We had to go over to see the BLT models. Well, we weren't too impressed. The decor is nice but not our thing. The location can't be beat so we are going to do an add on there. We will wait until the spring so we can pay in cash. I really thought DH was going to love it and I was really surprised with his reaction to the small model of the THV they had. He loved it! So did the kids and they all can't wait to stay there. He is so not the woodsy, treehouse type, but he loved the whole look of it.

I will post some pictures tonight. Let me know if anyone has any questions. I would be happy to answer them!

Desnik
01-31-2009, 08:03 AM
YES I did take pictures of the THV model!! It was so cute. The pictures didn't come out too good but I will post them in a bit.

LIFERBABE
01-31-2009, 09:47 AM
YES I did take pictures of the THV model!! It was so cute. The pictures didn't come out too good but I will post them in a bit.


Thanks for the report! Would love to see THV model!

Desnik
01-31-2009, 02:07 PM
The pictures aren't that great. The model is under a plastic so there is some reflection, sorry about that.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df10b3127ccec66b3448168800000040O00AZtWTlszZuG IPbz4c/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df10b3127ccec66bf4a8160800000040O00AZtWTlszZuG IPbz4c/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df10b3127ccec66a5b3cf72f00000040O00AZtWTlszZuG IPbz4c/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Desnik
01-31-2009, 02:10 PM
Here are the rest of them. Sorry there is no picture of the outside of it. Don't know why DH forgot to take a picture of it!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df10b3127ccec66b704416a600000040O00AZtWTlszZuG IPbz4c/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df10b3127ccec66ac5fbf7a700000040O00AZtWTlszZuG IPbz4c/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df10b3127ccec66a19f7f7c500000040O00AZtWTlszZuG IPbz4c/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Desnik
01-31-2009, 02:17 PM
Here is a few BCV pictures.

One of our favorite spots!
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df10b3127ccec66bd7bed7a700000040O00AZtWTlszZuG IPbz4c/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df10b3127ccec66bf9dc56e200000040O00AZtWTlszZuG IPbz4c/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Construction on the slide:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df10b3127ccec66a34b3b70f00000040O00AZtWTlszZuG IPbz4c/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

twinklebug
01-31-2009, 02:19 PM
Wow - that mock-up of the THV is amazing. Thanks for giving us a peek at it! :thumbsup2

Brave teacher
01-31-2009, 02:59 PM
Thanks for the pictures!

liznboys
01-31-2009, 03:13 PM
Thanks for the THV model pictures!! :cool1: How cute is that?!

SLM
01-31-2009, 03:17 PM
Thank you for posting those great pictures! It sounds like you had a great vacation!

jade1
01-31-2009, 03:53 PM
We wre there a month ago and SAB was 81 degrees and the quiet pool was 86. Not saying thats why they didnt like it-but we used the quiet more because of it.

DISNEY FIX
01-31-2009, 05:29 PM
Thanks for the recon work.:thumbsup2

oakmanner
01-31-2009, 05:50 PM
Nice TP. Great pictures!

Dennis-

Paticake
02-01-2009, 08:39 AM
Thanks for the photos. Trying to get as much info as possible before I dial next Sunday!

itsreally4mommy
02-01-2009, 09:40 AM
Thanks for all the great pictures!

The bunkbed bedding is ADORABLE!!!

tecodis
02-01-2009, 08:34 PM
The pictures aren't that great. The model is under a plastic so there is some reflection, sorry about that.



Wow! If that's the life size model then it's only going to be big enough for Tinker Bell and friends!

:lmao:

Uncle Remus
02-01-2009, 09:40 PM
Sounds like you had a great time, thanks for postin' so many good pictures.

That verandah for THV looks really relaxin'.

leelee9878
02-01-2009, 09:56 PM
Thanks for posting the pics....great to see...cant wait to stay there!

tomandrobin
02-04-2009, 06:58 AM
Did anyone else notice that the master bathroom shower is in front of the tub? What a strange arrangement.

Pooh's Pixie
02-04-2009, 07:22 AM
Wow! If that's the life size model then it's only going to be big enough for Tinker Bell and friends!

:lmao:

I want that DOLLHOUSE when they are finished with it! HAHA :lmao:

Where is the THV model? I would love to see it when we go in TWO WEEKS!

KevGuy
02-04-2009, 07:54 AM
Awesome pics of the THV, thanks!! :thumbsup2

Desnik
02-04-2009, 08:42 AM
So glad everyone loves the pics! Thanks!!

The model was at the member open house at SSR. It was great we got to see the THV, BLT, and AKV.(we own at AKV but have not stayed at a 1 bedroom there yet. It looks fantastic!)

All my DD kept saying was she wanted that model for a dollhouse!LOL DS just really wants to stay in a treehouse! I will be trying on Feb. 8th!!

spiceycat
02-04-2009, 09:33 AM
thanks!!

great pictures!

granolacruncher11
02-04-2009, 11:43 AM
When we stayed at SSR last December our kids preferred the Grandstand pool over High Rock Springs! Go figure eh? Your pictures are great, thanks for posting.