LaSt LiTTle BiT o' LAZiNess with LaZy LAdy

[DearDaisyinDurham]

:goodvibes ~ Aloha! ~
Hope you'll join Lucky Man and me for our TR
March 23-30 :smickey: WDW :tink: ~Polynesian~ :stitch:Resort vacation.

LaZiness to follow ;)



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[DearDaisyinDurham]

We were in Samoa #3613
~ LOVED ~ LOVED~ the room and view!

~ Aloha ~ Mickey!
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Nice big balcony
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Quiet pool view

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This view was gorgeous at night with the tiki torches lit!

Where should we go for dinner?

[DearDaisyinDurham]

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Dinner at Kona - Lucky Man had the crab cake appetizer and I had the shrimp curry soup which was almost the best thing I had all trip! For entrees, LM had the Cocount Chicken, I ordered the Macadamia Nut Mahi Mahi, yum
No room for dessert, so off to...the Magic! Kingdom, that is :wizard:.

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We're here, we're really here!

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~ Love the reflection! ~

Would we be up bright 'n' early in the morning for our first full day at Disney World???

[DearDaisyinDurham]

If you read my first lazy trip report, it will be no surprise that we slept in a bit,
with me getting up first to go get coffee :goodvibes

From our room, it was a few steps down the hall, out the door to the stairs outside

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This was a view enjoyed many times during our trip!

a scenic walk to the Great Ceremonial House to get Kona :lovestruc coffee
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a bit of shopping at DTD - we love March Madness and admired the "Bracket" t-shirts at Team Mickey :laughing:

gotta have lunch at
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two thumbs up :thumbsup2 for the club and all american!:thumbsup2
Then, to

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after swimming (ok, ok, lounging in the lazy river) where to have dinner?

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another wonderful view! with the patio to ourselves :love:

we shared the roast chicken and fruit plate
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after dinner, a leisurely stroll taking our time to absorb the atmosphere
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??How many animals are carved into the base of the Tree of Life??

[Picabo]

I'm enjoying your TR so far! You have a lot of great pix!!!! How did LM enjoy the coconut chicken at Kona? Good? Got pix??

[Luvamouse]

I'm loving it too! I am sooooo ready to go and seeing your lovely pics has me all ajitter! Seriously!!

My DD 14 is dying to have the Coconut Chicken at Kona! It is her favorite meal in WDW.

[tinawv]

Looks like the beginnings of a great trip report. Love the pictures. We are staying at the Poly for the first time in June.

Looking forward to reading more. :)

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Thanks Picabo, Luvamouse & Tina!

LM takes good pictures, I think. He's so happy that you like them.
He enjoyed the Coconut chicken, sorry we didn't take many food pictures. :rolleyes1 One of us might have mentioned it was embarassing to take food pictures. :rotfl2:Ok, ok, it was me. At Flame Tree we were all alone but at Kona it was packed. :rotfl:

[Picabo]

Ok is that chicken from Flame Tree just a half a chicken slapped on the plate or does it just look that way? The fact that it really just looks like 1/2 a bird laying there is a bit creepy to me. But aside from the way it LOOKS, was it tastee??? I really want to try the chicken there when we go!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Ok is that chicken from Flame Tree just a half a chicken slapped on the plate or does it just look that way? The fact that it really just looks like 1/2 a bird laying there is a bit creepy to me. But aside from the way it LOOKS, was it tastee??? I really want to try the chicken there when we go!

Can you tell that we don't photograph our food often? :rotfl:I rarely eat meat so yes to me it looked a bit creepy too :lmao: but honestly it was good - I'm no bbq expert but it's a very good tasting 'dry' bbq. not red or sloppy or gloppy.

the fruit plate was good also. make sure that you walk down the path by the waterfront to eat, there are nice dining areas there. :goodvibes

[DearDaisyinDurham]

AM = Kona Island :lovestruc Kona coffee & twice we had AMAZING sticky buns :cloud9:

~Monorail to Epcot~

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Stunning topiaries and flowers
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!Yay, WS!
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Lunch in Japan, the beef & chicken for LM, chicken combo for me
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Mexico & Japan are our favorite CS in WS, France's bakery is incredible also

Lunch outside by the water watching the baby ducks
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Grey Goose slush for me & a French beer for LM - four thumbs up
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Then to dinner at
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*Boma*
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This was our second time at Boma, and we'd have to say the first dinner was better. Different foods from last time, i.e., all the soups we tried were sweet not savoury and that's not our taste. Next time we'll try breakfast.

Off to DHS!

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-Animation tour-
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?What year did Walt Disney win his first Oscar?
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~then "home" to the Polynesian for Wishes on the beach~

[DearDaisyinDurham]

princess:DNiece arrived for her first visit at WDW :wizard:!! :dance3:

Opening at the Magic Kingdom
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~ To Fantasyland ~
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After flying with Peter Pan, visiting Pooh in the Hundred-Acre Wood

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Then to rope drop at Pixie Hollow!

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We brought clear magnetic picture frames to be signed

We criss-crossed the park a bit (TGM & Ridemax made our day!)

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did Small World, Tea Cups, Buzz, had an early & excellent lunch at CHH

visited friendly spirits

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BTMR!

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~Calling TinkerBell!~the CM's were very sweet

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Mickey's PhilHarMagic, we love this

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Laugh Floor was a hoot! LM was not "that guy" but he did "need a hug"!

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Gotta get a Mickey balloon! And a pink Tink hat and purple Minnie Crocs!:lovestruc

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A ~ Happy Day ~ Very Well Spent!

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[DearDaisyinDurham]

I'm loving it too! I am sooooo ready to go and seeing your lovely pics has me all ajitter! Seriously!!

My DD 14 is dying to have the Coconut Chicken at Kona! It is her favorite meal in WDW.

:goodvibes Luvamouse, your countdown is So SHORT!!!! :banana: You must be going :banana: !

Have FUN!!!!! :dance3:

[lazydoxy66]

I found you! I didn't realise you had started.

Wow, love the room and view. Your DH takes great pictures. The flowers are wonderful. Really gets you ready for Spring, even though it is a whopping 44 deg. here in Indiana right now.

So how were the crowds?

[DearDaisyinDurham]

I found you! I didn't realise you had started.

Wow, love the room and view. Your DH takes great pictures. The flowers are wonderful. Really gets you ready for Spring, even though it is a whopping 44 deg. here in Indiana right now.

So how were the crowds?

Hi Kristel!!! :goodvibes
Loved WDW in spring, we'd never been then! And the crowds weren't too crazy. We used Tour Guide Mike and RideMax, first time for both and found them both extremely helpful. Can't imagine just winging it when you NEED to get things done, and we really wanted DNiece to have a wonderful first trip. :wizard:

It's SNOWING here!!! All things considered, I'd rather be getting a coffee at Kona Island and hopping over to the MK!! :rotfl2:

xoxoxoDaisyxoxoxoxo

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Great job so far! Look at the front of Epcot! Wow! I love it. We missed the F & G festival by a couple of days. They had some things out but most were covered up. Next year I'm going for that and Star Wars weekends! :goodvibes

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Great job so far! Look at the front of Epcot! Wow! I love it. We missed the F & G festival by a couple of days. They had some things out but most were covered up. Next year I'm going for that and Star Wars weekends! :goodvibes

Thanks Tammy!!! :)
LM will be happy to hear that you liked his Epcot pic b/c I am FOREVER showing him your pictures!! :rotfl2:

[cab333]

Hi There! I really enjoyed your pic's and TR...thanks for sharing! Do I see that you are going AGAIN in 5mths?? That is so awesome! I too am going in and around the same time as you, and am also from the Durham Region (Brooklin!) Just thought I would pop thru to say thanks for sharing and mention that it IS A SMALL WORLD! LOL! :flower3:

[meloneyb21]

Great pics! Can't wait for the rest! :)

[Diamondintheruff]

Hey Daisy!

Didn't realize you had started another one otherwise I would have been here sooner.

Love all the pictures. I can tell you were already planning what to put into your report while you were (ahem I mean luckyman) was taking them.

Did you think about Cindy and my Dh while you were in the haunted mansion?

Sorry to hear Boma didn't measure up this time round.

[that's nice]

Looks like you were having a great time!!!!!!!

We love the Poly.. Someday we'll try to stay there. One thing is for sure... breakfast at Kona is turning into a tradition for us!:goodvibes

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Hi There! I really enjoyed your pic's and TR...thanks for sharing! Do I see that you are going AGAIN in 5mths?? That is so awesome! I too am going in and around the same time as you, and am also from the Durham Region (Brooklin!) Just thought I would pop thru to say thanks for sharing and mention that it IS A SMALL WORLD! LOL! :flower3:

:wave2: Hi! Thanks for reading!
Isn't today gorgeous? :cool2: Yay, sunshine!! I love Brooklin.
We'll have to do coffee sometime with Diamond, she's in Port Hope.

Have you been to WDW in September? It was steamy last year but we loved it. :)




Great pics! Can't wait for the rest! :)

:flower3:Thanks Meloneyb!!! Lucky Man will be glad to hear you liked his pictures. I'm a wee bit lazy writing :rotfl2:but will try not to take too long to finish. Trying to use more pics this time around and write less as I tend to write in fits and spurts. :rolleyes:



Hey Daisy!

Didn't realize you had started another one otherwise I would have been here sooner.

Love all the pictures. I can tell you were already planning what to put into your report while you were (ahem I mean luckyman) was taking them.

Did you think about Cindy and my Dh while you were in the haunted mansion?

Sorry to hear Boma didn't measure up this time round.



Hi Diamond!!! :flower3:You are SO CLOSE to your Birthday trip!!!! :banana::dance3::yay::dance3::banana:

LM really helped me this time by taking pics to help jog my memory. I took the Passporter along but didn't take as many notes as last time so the pics are saving me!

As always it's really fun to share a TR with you as yours always totally absorb me! LOL re: Haunted Mansion and as for Boma, next time we'll try breakfast. :goodvibes



Looks like you were having a great time!!!!!!!

We love the Poly.. Someday we'll try to stay there. One thing is for sure... breakfast at Kona is turning into a tradition for us!:goodvibes

:goodvibes Thanks, loved reading your TR!
When you do stay at the Poly with your two princess: princesses, you will all 3 fall in LOVE with it! There are so many pluses I can't list them all! Only one being Kona! :rotfl:


Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter!!:butterfly

[Diamondintheruff]

I've got an ADR at Boma for breakfast. I'm looking forward to it. I'll have to take some pictures for you. Once we upgraded to AKL I knew I had to change our ADR's so that we could eat there. Glad to hear that breakfast is good.

I didn't think I was going to do another trip report but I'm feeling sort of empty since I ended the other one so maybe I'll change my mind. Either way I'll make sure to check in and let you know how we enjoyed Boma.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

I've got an ADR at Boma for breakfast. I'm looking forward to it. I'll have to take some pictures for you. Once we upgraded to AKL I knew I had to change our ADR's so that we could eat there. Glad to hear that breakfast is good.

I didn't think I was going to do another trip report but I'm feeling sort of empty since I ended the other one so maybe I'll change my mind. Either way I'll make sure to check in and let you know how we enjoyed Boma.

Diamond, PLEASE write a TR!! I was so sad that your last one went to "Completed" before I could post one last time. :sad2: I'll be counting on you!!! :surfweb:

No pressure!! :rotfl:

You're going to have such a wonderful time~~:dance3:

[Diamondintheruff]

I was sad to see it go that quickly too.

[lazydoxy66]

It's SNOWING here!!! All things considered, I'd rather be getting a coffee at Kona Island and hopping over to the MK!!-Daisy

I'm right there with you! :thumbsup2

[mickeystoontown]

Joining in. I love trip reports and pics. They are what get me through to the next trip to WDW! We always go to WDW during Flower & Garden Festival but had to change our plans to August (in 2008 and in 2009). My husband and I commented on how "dull" Epcot looked without all the F&GF flowers and topiaries.

Sticking around for more!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Joining in. I love trip reports and pics. They are what get me through to the next trip to WDW! We always go to WDW during Flower & Garden Festival but had to change our plans to August (in 2008 and in 2009). My husband and I commented on how "dull" Epcot looked without all the F&GF flowers and topiaries.

Sticking around for more!
:wave2: Welcome & thanks for posting! Glad to have you lazing along! :goodvibes


-Daisy

I'm right there with you! :thumbsup2


We need to all have a Kona Island coffee & breakfast pastry together one day! :dance3:



I was sad to see it go that quickly too.

You need a PTR, quick!! :lmao: Where else can we find out what's new w/ the Diamond clan? :goodvibes

[crimsontide]

DearDaisyinDurham, I noticed your dates. We were there around the same time you were (March 19th - 25th), and we are returning around the same time as well (May 24th - July 27)! Kinda wierd, huh? :donald:

[OneTreeHillAddict]

I'm having Disney withdrawals. Can I come with you? :lmao: I feel bad about missing Star Wars weekends since DS likes it so much.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

I'm having Disney withdrawals. Can I come with you? :lmao: I feel bad about missing Star Wars weekends since DS likes it so much.

Tammy, join in anytime!! That would be a party! :dance3::cool1::dance3::cool1:

DearDaisyinDurham, I noticed your dates. We were there around the same time you were (March 19th - 25th), and we are returning around the same time as well (May 24th - July 27)! Kinda wierd, huh? :donald:

:goodvibesWelcome to the Dis!!! Honored to have your first post!

As for WDW trips, well we have good taste!! :thumbsup2 Where did you stay and where will you be next? Now if you say all the same resorts, that's one of us stalking can't say if it's me or you doing the stalking :rotfl2:

[bamamouse]

Tammy, join in anytime!! That would be a party! :dance3::cool1::dance3::cool1:



:goodvibesWelcome to the Dis!!! Honored to have your first post!

As for WDW trips, well we have good taste!! :thumbsup2 Where did you stay and where will you be next? Now if you say all the same resorts, that's one of us stalking can't say if it's me or you doing the stalking :rotfl2:
In March we stayed at BWV. Because we are going to be there so long (2 months +) in the summer, we rented a place about 1 mile from the park.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

In March we stayed at BWV. Because we are going to be there so long (2 months +) in the summer, we rented a place about 1 mile from the park.

:)Bamamouse, are you the same poster as Crimson Tide or related? How did you like BWV? LM would like to try the 1 bedroom. Two months for you this summer :thumbsup2 Sounds great to me! :goodvibes

[crimsontide]

:)Bamamouse, are you the same poster as Crimson Tide or related? How did you like BWV? LM would like to try the 1 bedroom. Two months for you this summer :thumbsup2 Sounds great to me! :goodvibes
That was me (crimsontide), I did not notice that I was on my wife's account. We love BWV- it is our DVC home resort. We have always stayed in the 1BR villas. Typically we request a boardwalk view, 3rd floor or higher. That ensures that we can still sit out on our balcony and watch the action on the boardwalk, as well as the fireworks, without too much of the noise. Goof luck on your trip- have fun!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

That was me (crimsontide), I did not notice that I was on my wife's account. We love BWV- it is our DVC home resort. We have always stayed in the 1BR villas. Typically we request a boardwalk view, 3rd floor or higher. That ensures that we can still sit out on our balcony and watch the action on the boardwalk, as well as the fireworks, without too much of the noise. Goof luck on your trip- have fun!

Oh, the BWV sounds so nice! We'll have to try it. The Epcot resort area is amazing. Thanks! :goodvibes

[Diamondintheruff]

I broke down and started a pre-trip.

Now since I got off my butt and got going I can say to you with a clear conscience.

"Where's the next installement?"

:rolleyes1

[DearDaisyinDurham]

I broke down and started a pre-trip.

Now since I got off my butt and got going I can say to you with a clear conscience.

"Where's the next installement?"

:rolleyes1

:rotfl2::lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:

YAY for the PTR!! :dance3:

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Next day - AK!
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DNiece L-O-V-E-S animals (monkeys especially AND she's a Webkinz fiend ;) )
so we were looking forward to another fun day~ meandered in and spent time in The Oasis
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~~Explored the Tree of Life and did the Bug show, DNiece DeClared it HiLARIOus~~
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Pangani was a wonderful place to see monkeys!
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It was fun watching DNiece take pics
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~To the Safari~ sorry no Safari pics, forgot to get the camera from LM
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LM can't go on the Safari (his back can't handle the bumps) so :drinking1
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~After the Safari, parade time~

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Then it was time to high step it back to the Polynesian!
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~We're outta here~
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Goodnight fair feathered friends!

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A quick stop aT DTD for a bit of Goofy's candy for after dinner :rotfl:
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Then an early evening with lots of time to have dinner at Captain Cook's, enjoy the Volcano pool and Wishes on the beach! :cloud9:


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[DearDaisyinDurham]

LM had to correct me :rotfl2:

We had dinner at Earl's after leaving Animal Kingdom (not Captain Cook's)

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before Goofy's Candy Co

and truth be told I had a fantastic chocolate ice cream at Ghirardelli's while they went to the candy store :lovestruc

[lazydoxy66]

Great pictures!

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2 on Ghirardelli's over Goofy's!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Great pictures!

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2 on Ghirardelli's over Goofy's!

Thanks Kristel! LM read through the TR last night and he said, the pictures are not bad. :laughing: And he said, I didn't know you went to Ghirardelli's. :rotfl2:

[Diamondintheruff]

Now can you imagine how perfect it would have been if you could have been enjoying your chocolate sundae while on the poly beach watching wishes and seeing the electric parade go by?

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Now can you imagine how perfect it would have been if you could have been enjoying your chocolate sundae while on the poly beach watching wishes and seeing the electric parade go by? :cloud9: It boggles the mind! :cloud9: I still have to try a Dole Whip, can you believe it? I did try this: http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn139/peartreetravel/P3251714.jpg

[Diamondintheruff]

:cloud9: It boggles the mind! :cloud9: I still have to try a Dole Whip, can you believe it? I did try this: http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn139/peartreetravel/P3251714.jpg


Is that a Lapu lapu?

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Is that a Lapu lapu?

Yes, can you tell I was trying to have some of the pineapple (unsuccessfuly I might add :rolleyes: )

It was a strong drink, straight :crazy2: liquor, even LM said so. :rotfl2:
Next time I'll ask for cherries & grenadine with it. :goodvibes

[lazydoxy66]

Thanks Kristel! LM read through the TR last night and he said, the pictures are not bad. :laughing: And he said, I didn't know you went to Ghirardelli's. :rotfl2:

We can be so evil!!!:rotfl:

[lazydoxy66]

Um that Lapu did look empty. ;)

[that's nice]

I still have to try a Dole Whip, can you believe it?

Make sure you try the Dole Whip Float. It is a Dole Whip on top of pineapple juice. I had one in March and it was delish!!:thumbsup2 You can get the float with pineapple, vanilla, or chocolate ice cream on top.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Our last day w/ DNiece and we had two parks left to go! Could we fit them in and still be laZy?? Hmmmm.......

DNiece and I walked from our beloved Polynesian to the TTC to catch the monorail to Epcot
We were lucky enough to see a track switch/train change, pretty cool
Then we got to ride in front & DNiece got her "license"

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Then we had arrived!

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Breakfast at Akershus was fun, very good food & the company was royal princess: We rated the food as an 8, atmosphere a 9

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Off to The Land
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Soarin'!
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We also did the boat ride through The Land, always neat and relaxing!

LM met us around 11am...while we went on Soarin' again (DNiece loved it)
he got the turkey sandwich at Sunshine Seasons, he said it was excellent, an 8, and the strawberry shortcake a 10!:woohoo:

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Ha, I'm absolved for the chocolate! :rotfl2:


Then to ~The Seas~ with Nemo and friends, we enjoyed this Living Seas very much, DNiece esp LOVED it! (sorry no pics of the clamshells :laughing: )


Then to WS!
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Time for a mission!
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We were sent to the UK, it was fun! Top SeCret, that's all I can say! :rotfl:

We were on a tight time frame to fit the parks in so -

On to DHS, lights camera action!
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Hooooooooraaaaay for Hollywood!
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DNiece pulled the rope at Indy, posed under the rain and umbrella - this was a very quick, hour and a half visit but we enjoyed it

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Sorry, ran out of picture room on the last post....

For dinner we had EvEn mOre ~royal ~aspirations


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A Fun Dinner! Food an 8 (OMG LOVE the strawberry soup) atmosphere an 8! and Stepsisters a 10, a Hoot and a Half!


:tink: DNiece & I took the monorail to the MK afterwards to ride BTMR &HM a couple more times, watch SpectroMagic :wizard:

Very fun and fitting way to end her stay! :dumbo:

got back at midnight zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[DearDaisyinDurham]

We did breakfast at Crystal Palace pooh: with DNiece before she left WDW, and the characters were wonderful!DNiece and I :lovestruc ~ L-O-V-E- ~ Pooh and friends! :eeyore:

And the food as always was excellent, a solid 8
(OMG THE PUFFED FRENCH TOAST is a 10!!) and a 10 for atmosphere! :tigger:

Sadly then it was back to finish packing for DNiece & head to the airport :guilty:

Unfortunately with delays at the airport, this ended up taking the entire day, for us all, pretty much - but DNiece got home safely with lots of treasures in tow and memories to last til next time!

By the time we got back to WDW, we were SO ready for dinner

We headed to the CR to try ~The Wave~ and there was no wait at the bar, in fact there was almost no one in the bar! Lots of people waiting for tables so the bar was perfect and so was our bartender, Brucie. She gave excellent service and we enjoyed drinks and dinner very much :goodvibes
LM and I both rated it as 9 for both food & atmosphere and will def. go back.

After ~The Wave~ LM insisted we go to the MK to watch Wishes - so far we had only watched them from the beach at the Poly. One of the many reasons why I love him so much. :lovestruc

Tomorrow would be OUR last day :sad2: why does time seem to speed up so here? We wait & wait for it, then it's over so quickly.

[lazydoxy66]

Fantastic pictures!

So sad to see Dniece go. She looked like she had a great time. I bet she still hasn't stopped talking about it.

You know, I'm glad you said something about eating at the bar. I noticed that nobody does this much. When we were shopping at the Rainforest Cafe, I asked one of the sales people if you could eat at the bar. They said sure. I'm thinking that the next trip DH and I take we'll be doing this. I don't want to do the DDP on that trip and I hate making all the ADRs. :thumbsup2

[DearDaisyinDurham]

:flower3: Thanks Kristel!
When it's the two of us, we find it relaxing to eat at the bar. Or at a table in the bar area. LM looked at all of the people waiting & said, let's try it. :thumbsup2 Definitely will check out which other places we can do that at WDW, know there's a :surfweb: thread about that somewhere. :goodvibes

[Diamondintheruff]

I'm sure she has memories galore now. Sorry it took your whole day at the airport but you did do three parks the day before. Not so lazy if you ask me.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

I'm sure she has memories galore now. Sorry it took your whole day at the airport but you did do three parks the day before. Not so lazy if you ask me.

:) Thanks Diamond!!! Are you doing the single digit dance???? :dance3:

[Diamondintheruff]

:) Thanks Diamond!!! Are you doing the single digit dance???? :dance3:

Nope I'm doing the see you later I'm pulling out of the driveway dance in about 10 minutes.

Ciao!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

~ Aloha! ~
Our last day came all too soon!
We were not flying out until 8pm at night, so we'd planned for LM to sleep in & I was headed to Epcot for the Segway Around the World tour. I walked the walk over to the TTC, enjoying the Polynesian grounds every step of the way.

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The last couple of monorail rides are always bittersweet. Soon, we arrived at Epcot & I headed to check in for the tour.

The tour ended up being one of the best experiences I've ever had at Disney.

It starts w/ a short "class" in Innoventions, our instructor was hilarious & the instruction period flew by. Quickly, we selected helmets & were off to training. This was so fun! Only one person in our group had balance issues, the rest of us were very shortly zipping through the obstacle course. As fun as the course inside was, the next part was just amazing!

Now experienced riders, we zipped out through FW and into WS! This was the best part! As a huge Epcot fan, riding a Segway through WS before it was open was a dream come true. If you've read that you feel like a VIP doing this, it's true. If you've read that it makes you feel like an insider, it's true. I can't come up w/ enough adjectives to describe how much fun this experience truly was!! I'm so grateful to have done it & will ABSOLUTELY do it again! I'd love to hear from Dis'ers who've done the tour at Ft. Wilderness.

So....having had the most fun at Disney yet, I headed to France to get some pastries for LM & I to share back at the Polynesian. We had a 1pm check out so we were able to stay & enjoy every last minute possible that day.

After check out we went to DTD for a bit of shopping before heading to the airport. We went to the airport extra early & found all of the nice polite Canadians waiting patiently in queue w/out any attendants at the counter.
Apparently we were all early. :rotfl: After we did get checked in, we headed to Chili's and relaxed over an early dinner then went to the gate.
Bye til next time dear Disney World!

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~ Thanks so much for reading our TR!!~


What did we love the most?
The Polynesian resort, Samoa longhouse, watching Wishes from the pool
SEGWAY tour!!
Kona Island was such a super way to start the day
Kona Cafe (breakfast & dinner both were excellent)
The Wave, must do again & will eat at the bar, so fun

Liked:
Akershus (Character breakfast was MUCH better than dinner)
Crystal Palace (Character breakfast, every meal here is wonderful)
1900 Park Fare (Character dinner was fun, probably just a one timer for us)

Until next time, DIS friends, Aloha!!

[lazydoxy66]

That Segway tour was a great finish. I'll have to remember that for our next trip.

I've enjoyed this TR very much. I learned some things also which is always great! Thank you so much for doing it.

So you are going again in less than a month? I'll be waiting for another TR from you!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

That Segway tour was a great finish. I'll have to remember that for our next trip.

I've enjoyed this TR very much. I learned some things also which is always great! Thank you so much for doing it.

So you are going again in less than a month? I'll be waiting for another TR from you!

Thanks Kristel!! :flower3:
If it weren't for you and Diamond "helping me along" I'd never finish! :rotfl2:

Hmmmmm....another lazy TR? :rolleyes: I'm not sure!!

xoxoxoxoxo

[KathyRN137]

Hi Daisy! :wave2:

Sorry I missed this, but as they say, better late than never!!

Wow! I'll echo the others' comments by complimenting LM on his gorgeous pictures! :thumbsup2

I loved the whole Lazy Report... I'm trying to learn how to be a bit more lazy myself. How old is DNiece? It looks like you really enjoyed the Kim Possible Mission... I'd love to try that with DD and DNiece in November!!

And what's this?? Another trip so soon? Boy, am I jealous! Well, hopefully I'll get over to the report sooner than this one.


Kathy

[that's nice]

Great report!!!!!

I hope someday to stay at the Poly! I love that resort. Plus with Kona only a few steps away from the room, I'd probably eat there every morning!! LOL:goodvibes

[Diamondintheruff]

The Segway tour sounded fab-tab-U-lastic. Have to put that one on my list for my next trip. Whenever that is. At least you know when your next trip is. I did the keys to the kingdom tour and it was great. Long and tiring but great.

Please say you're doing another report.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Great report!!!!!

I hope someday to stay at the Poly! I love that resort. Plus with Kona only a few steps away from the room, I'd probably eat there every morning!! LOL:goodvibes

The Segway tour sounded fab-tab-U-lastic. Have to put that one on my list for my next trip. Whenever that is. At least you know when your next trip is. I did the keys to the kingdom tour and it was great. Long and tiring but great.

Please say you're doing another report.

Hi Daisy! :wave2:

Sorry I missed this, but as they say, better late than never!!

Wow! I'll echo the others' comments by complimenting LM on his gorgeous pictures! :thumbsup2

I loved the whole Lazy Report... I'm trying to learn how to be a bit more lazy myself. How old is DNiece? It looks like you really enjoyed the Kim Possible Mission... I'd love to try that with DD and DNiece in November!!

And what's this?? Another trip so soon? Boy, am I jealous! Well, hopefully I'll get over to the report sooner than this one.


Kathy

Awwwww, thanks you guys!!!
I really LOVED reading ALL of YOUR reports, so your kind comments mean alot!!!

Diamond, I don't know how I can say no to you when I twisted your arm :rotfl2:

That's Nice YES you and your wife and princess will LOVE the Poly!
It's pure heaven!

I'm looking forward to trying CSR myself at the end of the month! Doing a solo trip & doing a bit of resort switching. :rotfl:

Kathy, DNiece is 11 & is as sweet as can be. We enjoyed Kim Possible very much. And LM thanks you for your kind comments on his pictures! :thumbsup2


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[Diamondintheruff]

You've got me intriged. What is the story with that andy warhol type picture in your signature?

[DearDaisyinDurham]

You've got me intriged. What is the story with that andy warhol type picture in your signature?

I admit that another of the amazing TR writers that I follow, OneTreeHillAddict, used this effect on one of her amazing pictures and I LOVED it! Had to try it!

Do you have your pictures in Photobucket? It's a free effect!!!

And Diamond you have to try the Segway tour next trip!
You will have so much fun!!! xoxoxoxo

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Here's an "old photo" effect, and the one we used before was Pop Art

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[KathyRN137]

So... where's the Pre-Trippie??? :confused3


Kathy

[OneTreeHillAddict]

It's almost time! :yay::woohoo::banana: Don't ya just love photobucket? The pics look good. Hope you're having a great weekend! :thumbsup2 Your Poly pictures are awesome!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

:grouphug:Thanks Kathy and Tammy!!!:grouphug:

You are both so sweet, and coming from you Tammy, the photo compliments mean a lot! LM will be very happy.

PTR in a nutshell:
2 nights at Pop Century
3 nights at CSR
3 nights at Beach Club

I am using TGM & will go to RD most mornings, mostly MK! :wizard:
Then since it will be hot & these are resorts I really want to check out, afternoons will be resort & pool time w/ a wee bit of shopping. Then I'd like to go to AK & DHS one evening each & split the other eves btwn MK & Epcot.

[KathyRN137]

Looks like it's just about time for some Single Digit Dancing!!!



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Kathy

[DearDaisyinDurham]

I love Goofy! THANKS!!! :thumbsup2

[DisneyMissy]

Just wanted to drop in and say :wave2:! One of your tickers says 8 days and the other says 9 till your next trip...either way, you'll be at the Pop the same time as me!! I'm super jealous about the Beach Club! LM does take some wonderful pictures!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Just wanted to drop in and say :wave2:! One of your tickers says 8 days and the other says 9 till your next trip...either way, you'll be at the Pop the same time as me!! I'm super jealous about the Beach Club! LM does take some wonderful pictures!

Thanks so much!! I'm enjoying your PTR! Yes I'll be at the Pop for the first time, looking forward to it. LM says thanks, he loves taking pictures!

You're going to have so much fun getting all the PhotoPass shots done!

[Diamondintheruff]

PTR in a nutshell:
2 nights at Pop Century
3 nights at CSR
3 nights at Beach Club

I am using TGM & will go to RD most mornings, mostly MK! :wizard:
Then since it will be hot & these are resorts I really want to check out, afternoons will be resort & pool time w/ a wee bit of shopping. Then I'd like to go to AK & DHS one evening each & split the other eves btwn MK & Epcot.




You know some people spend weeks maybe even months on their PTR but not Ms. Daisy. :rotfl2:

It's a good thing your trip reports aren't done in a nutshell.

Have a wonderful time and I'll be waiting back at home to hear all about it. Plus I need to know how you convince LM to go to WDW so often. There must be a secret to it.

[lazydoxy66]

Leave some bread crumbs to the next TR, please!!!!

Have fun!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

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My Dear Daisy posing at Epcot!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Hi!
Again, a wonderful ::yes:: trip to WDW that ended all too soon...was in the World May 26 until this morning ....

TR this time will be short & sweet w/ resort :beach: reviews & a report on the day I did all 4 parks :yay:

First Stop - POP!!

Arrival at MCO was smooth & so was my first ME experience. In line for about 1-2 minutes, onto the bus, waited less than 5 minutes & we were on our way. Very friendly, welcoming driver. The cute Disney DVD started a few minutes into our ride & when it was over, I spied Gaylord Palms. We were close! :banana: And POP was the first stop!

Online Check in had seemed almost TOO easy - but there were no hitches upon checking in. Sherena from Jamaica welcomed me & gave me a few room choices. Thx to the DIS, I knew the 60's area was wonderfully close to the action & was offered a choice of pool facing or non, I chose non for a quieter experience.

LOVE LOVE LOVE Everything Pop! That place is cool, hip & happening. Checked it out a bit on the way to my room (60's B, #5456). The room was fine, not too much smaller than a moderate room, clean & whimsically Disney decorated.

LM had checked out the weather in depth & advised that storms would be in the area most afternoons. I had arrived at MCO at 1pm, it was now 2pm, so hot footed it to Everything Pop for my mug & then hit the pool.

The pool area was rocking, and everyone seemed to be having a blast.
I got almost an hour of nice sun before sprinkles, then :scared1: torrential downpour! Not to worry, on w/ the Wetskins jacket & off to the MK!
It was a really nice arrival day & evening.

I would give the POP 4 blue Duncan Yo-Yo's out of 5 for so much Disney FUN at a great value!


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[DisneyMissy]

Yay!! I'm glad you liked the POP!! I was in the 80s...it was a bit of a trek to classic hall, but not too bad! Can't wait to read more!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Yay!! I'm glad you liked the POP!! I was in the 80s...it was a bit of a trek to classic hall, but not too bad! Can't wait to read more!

Thanks DisneyMissy! POP was super fun! One night there, I was watching the Disney Channel's "movie premiere" of "Hatching Pete" on the H-U-G-E tv in the dining area, eating my shrimp lo mein, looking out at the Hippy Dippy pool & thinking how much of a blast it was!!!:thumbsup2

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Enjoyed a fantastic stay at CSR May 28-June 1!! This was a resort that LM had no interest in, but now he says he will try it!! :banana: I am nothing if not persuasive! ;)


Upon arrival at CSR, loved the welcome right from the friendly CM at the gate, to Philomena at check in. Philomena is from Haiti and is bilingual and we had a great chat continuing after I was checked in. You can tell the staff love it here.

I can see why - gorgeous & classy, this resort is breathtaking!

SOOOOO happy to have been granted request of CABANAS! Room #8660 in Cabanas 8B, WOW, loved it!!

Room was spacious, elegant and exceeded expectations, just wonderful

View was of the courtyard, however, the lake could be seen by looking to the right

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Location was right by the quiet pool and the laundry, I love being by the laundry! I love having clean clothes! :rotfl:


Dig Site pool complex had everything! Amazing pyramid, Huge pool & hot tub, kids pool, kids playground, sand volleyball court, you name it. And Siestas was so cool! So enjoyable to spend an afternoon at the main pool complex.

Seeing Glen at El Centro was neat, almost felt like seeing a star!

By far, my fave part (as those who share my LoVe of LaZinEss can appreciate) was spending a few hours
(Yes, HOURS) lounging in MY hammock

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Wait! Those people are getting too close to MY HAMMOCK!! Ack!!

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Guard duck, looking out over MY HAMMOCK

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The view from....well.....you get the idea..... :rotfl2:


The resort is more centrally located then I realized & it was easy to get around

CSR has a new fan, will definitely stay here again with my LM and CABANAS all the way!!

CSR rates 4 sombreros out of 5 for the most deluxe feeling moderate resort

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[DisneyMissy]

Loved the update! My mom and I have been dying to stay there!! After seeing your pictures, I def. think we will be saving up to splurge at CSR!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Loved the update! My mom and I have been dying to stay there!! After seeing your pictures, I def. think we will be saving up to splurge at CSR!

I think you and your Mom will love it!! :goodvibes
We like CBR too but CSR has a more adult & deluxe feel :cloud9:

[DearDaisyinDurham]

also, the room only rates were very reasonable
I think it was $83/night at Pop, preferred which was all that was available
and $109/night for CSR! I really liked going from Pop to CSR, they are so different that I appreciated them both very much.

[Diamondintheruff]

It sounds like you had a great time! I always forget to take the time to just lounge around and do the lazy thing. But then I have a hard time chillin out even at the cottage. I will have to work on that.

Of course you know my feeling about laundry. How fabulous that you were next to it.

CSR does look great. I can't remember if they take five in a room or not. I know Pop doesn't so I don't think I'll ever get the chance to stay there.

Love the pic of Daisy Duck you took!

Let's here about this day of all four parks you had. Doesn't sound the least bit lazy to me.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Thanks Diamond!!
Daisy was so cute to pose that way, I was glad the picture turned out.

I did like CSR very much & the hammock was :cloud9: .

Maybe Pop will offer the family suites at some point. Did you like the suites at All Stars?

The 4 parks in a day was kindof a fluke, not even planned. :rotfl:

My feet are still paying for it, thank goodness I had a pedicure yesterday. :rotfl2:

[DisneyMissy]

$109?? That's a great rate! How'd you land that?! I'm glad you enjoyed both resorts! Your hammock was quite nice! I would loooove to be there right now!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

$109?? That's a great rate! How'd you land that?! I'm glad you enjoyed both resorts! Your hammock was quite nice! I would loooove to be there right now!

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/

:goodvibes DisneyMissy, sometimes we get special email offers but this was right off the WDW website, above.

Look near the bottom right where the adorable picture of Dumbo is, right now they are offering 35% off moderate room rates.

Sometimes we get a package - last fall it was free dining, in March it was the buy 4/get 3 free deal. For this trip, I went with room only & it worked well. :thumbsup2
HTH!!

Yes, missing MY HAMMOCK very much right now~~ :rotfl2:

[DisneyMissy]

Ohhh very nice :) We did the 4/3 this past time.I considered the room only deal, but I wanted to get the dining plan so I couldn't do that.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Ohhh very nice :) We did the 4/3 this past time.I considered the room only deal, but I wanted to get the dining plan so I couldn't do that.

It's nice to have the dining plan! Which resort did you stay at for the 4/3? Do you have a TR? I need to go back & check your PTR too & get up to date! :goodvibes

[DearDaisyinDurham]

It's nice to have the dining plan! Which resort did you stay at for the 4/3? Do you have a TR? I need to go back & check your PTR too & get up to date! :goodvibes

Ok, I am un-confused, you were at POP! :rotfl:
Sorry, got the PTR link mixed up, all clear now :thumbsup2
LOVING your TR!!

[DisneyMissy]

Haha thanks! Yeah, I just made the PTR into the TR. I noticed you commented so I'm going to check it out :)

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Haha thanks! Yeah, I just made the PTR into the TR. I noticed you commented so I'm going to check it out :)

Yes, your TR is great, enjoying it!! :thumbsup2

And - Hey, I'm all about what's easy! :goodvibes
This little May-June TR was just tacked onto the end of our March TR....
actually did a longer TR last year after our September trip but it's so much WORK :rotfl2:

[DisneyMissy]

Haha it really is a lot of work! I prefer it over :laundy: though which I have to do now :(

[Diamondintheruff]

Loooved the family suite at ASMu. It was just the perfect size for the five of us. As the kids are growing it's getting harder to shove us all into one room.

I still need to get my spring is here, break in those feet for sandals pedicure. Maybe this week.

[KathyRN137]

Hi Daisy!

Didn't know there was more good stuff here!

So far you've been having such great resort karma... I'm looking forward to reading more!


Kathy

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Haha it really is a lot of work! I prefer it over :laundy: though which I have to do now :(

:thumbsup2 am just about caught up now laundry wise! Was going to :flower3: garden today but it's raining so .... :surfweb:



Loooved the family suite at ASMu. It was just the perfect size for the five of us. As the kids are growing it's getting harder to shove us all into one room.

I still need to get my spring is here, break in those feet for sandals pedicure. Maybe this week.

Oh, love love :lovestruc getting a pedicure....it's great to be looking at your toes b/c they're pretty esp after they hurt so bad in the World ... we'll have to have a mani/pedi party one day! :cloud9:

the family suites sound fun & I'd also love to try the cabins at Ft. Wilderness when we ALL go together b/c that's a big group


Hi Daisy!

Didn't know there was more good stuff here!

So far you've been having such great resort karma... I'm looking forward to reading more!


Kathy

:wave2: Hi Kathy!
You have some pretty great resort karma yourself Missy! :wizard:
Must be the way we bat our eyes ;) or it's our sheer party: happiness at being there, that's pretty good at attracting a wonderful :welcome: to each resort. The CM's seem to like it when you're SO so happy to be at their resort! And we always ARE, SO so happy to be there!! At least I am :rotfl2:
LM is much more laid back....

[lazydoxy66]

Hey there!!!
I know I read this the other day. I thought I left a reply. :confused3

I love the pics of Pop and CSR. I had a choice with the bounceback deal for this fall's trip of either CSR or POFQ. I chose POFQ. I really didn't know much about CSR. Now I've seen several TRs from that resort. I'm thinkin it would have been wonderful. Oh well. I do like the PO resorts.

Oh yeah, gotta love that guard duck.

[DisneyMissy]

Update please???

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Update please???

:goodvibes Hi Missy, I will work on that this weekend ;) it's going to be hard to be LaZy if you nudge me! :rotfl2:

Hey there!!!
I know I read this the other day. I thought I left a reply. :confused3

I love the pics of Pop and CSR. I had a choice with the bounceback deal for this fall's trip of either CSR or POFQ. I chose POFQ. I really didn't know much about CSR. Now I've seen several TRs from that resort. I'm thinkin it would have been wonderful. Oh well. I do like the PO resorts.

Oh yeah, gotta love that guard duck.

Hi Kristel! :flower3:
Hurray for bounce back!! :woohoo:
PO is a great resort too but try CSR sometime. We've stayed at a few deluxe resorts & really CSR is a very deluxe moderate!

Glad you liked the duck picture...LM offered a camera tutorial :teacher: but I was too :yay: and did not want to have to worry about possibly :rolleyes1 losing the camera that he loves! So I took my pix w/ my phone, not too bad.

((((HUGS)))))

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Thanks :flower3: friends for reading!
Excited :banana: to make it to 100 posts!
Yes, some TR's may be 100 pages but they're not ;) LaZy :rotfl2:

[DisneyMissy]

Haha, I'm all for lazy so yay for 100 posts!!! I'm very excited to hear your review of the beach club! I am in love with that resort and I can't wait to stay there some day!

[DearDaisyinDurham]

:wave2:
I was looking forward to my last resort for this stay, Beach Club :goodvibes

This is a fantastic resort area

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn139/peartreetravel/118-1.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQXbvhD2OGo


The plan in my :blush: head :laughing: was I would pack up at Coronado Springs the night before, get up early, get to the BC BEFORE my 8am Segway tour at Epcot .... well... let's say..... I DID get packed up & loaded the car that morning but just in time to make it for the tour. So my bags stayed in the car awaiting BC check in for a couple hours.

(If you didn't read my last TR, the Segway :moped: Around the World tour is FABULOUS!! Love it!! Love everything about it! Do it! I mean it ::yes:: )

:cutie: So...rolled into the BC around 11am or so, and went to check in.
This resort is GORGEOUS! Beachy perfection!! I love it here!! :love:

At check in I met Viki from Scotland and she was quite nice. No where near as chatty as Philomena, didn't ask about preferences like Sherena did, but Viki got the job done & was pleasant.

I was a happy LaZy LaDy b/c she informed me that I'd be on the 4th floor! Yay! I was hoping for this! :yay:

Unfortunately upon going UP to the 4th floor, my key did not work. A couple of calls down to the front desk from the phones on the 4th floor later, the really nice bell man (George) came up w/ my bags, & let me in. He offered to fix the key thing but I said I'd go down to the front desk again myself.

The room: Great room!
Had a wonderful room (#4680), and the rooms are SOOO much nicer now than they used to be. Very lovely & quite large. And the view was overlooking the promenade :cloud9:

Brief Sidebar: So....I may be LaZy....but I am very clean. I wipe things down (the taps, remote, door handles, etc.) w/ Lysol wipes. As I was doing the phone, I noticed hair on one of the duvet covers. Ick and nasty. So of course I immediately checked the other duvet cover & there was a stain of some sort. Made a mental note of both, finished the Lysol stuff, went to put my water bottle in the fridge & there was hair in the fridge too! HOW do you get HAIR in the fridge? :scared1: I DON'T want to know!

Put in a call to housekeeping, the CM that answered didn't sound very interested, HOWEVER, there was a knock on the door within 5 minutes. Two CM's w/ new duvet covers & the manager too arrived w/ sincere apologies & the CM's changed the bedding, the manager cleaned out the fridge w/ disinfectant then checked the rest of the room. I was impressed at the speed & efficiency.

Now - back to Vacationing! :flower:

As soon as I was done unpacking, changed for the pool and grabbed my book, headed back down to see Viki & had my card re-keyed.

Then - time for Stormalong Bay! I had been anticipating this as much as any water park. Such an amazing pool area!

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn139/peartreetravel/178.jpg

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While getting my wristband, asked the CM which spot was nicest & she said she liked the area right where the slide comes out. And it was a wonderful area, I picked a spot in the shade and made myself comfortable for hours! I had Sookie Stackhouse to read & got an excellent lunch at Hurricane Hanna's, and spent hours at Stormaway Bay....soaked in all the BC :boat: magic that I could.

During my stay, also enjoyed a superb chocolate malt (w/ extra malt :thumbsup2 ) at Beaches & Cream, had both breakfast & dinner at Cape May, though not on the same day ;) also visited the Marketplace for snacks & mug refills

Enjoyed the free WiFi in the lobby & from my little balcony while gazing at the lake and the Boardwalk, what a treat.

Even slept w/ my balcony door open to hear all the wonderful sounds of the resort all night! Fantastic stay!! :wizard: My last night, strolled over to watch Illuminations pixiedust: it was a perfect last night! :cloud9:

Beach Club Resort earns 4.5 gorgeous sandcastles out of 5 :thumbsup2

[lazydoxy66]

This day sounds like a perfect day. UH, minus the hair.

[Diamondintheruff]

It does sound lovely!

Someday I might even go visit WDW and just folic in the resorts. The heck with the parks.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

It does sound lovely!

Someday I might even go visit WDW and just folic in the resorts. The heck with the parks.

This day sounds like a perfect day. UH, minus the hair.

Hi Kristel & Diamond! :flower3:
By the time I got to the Beach Club, I was so exhausted...checked in the day after I did the 4 parks in 1 day! So I was really REALLY happy to laZe around the Beach Club....
coulda stayed for a couple more days actually :rolleyes1 ... :rotfl:YEAH at LEAST a few more days, maybe another week! :rotfl2:

[DisneyMissy]

Your pictures are beautiful and I'm glad that you enjoyed it!! Question: Has any resort you've been to get a 5 out of 5?

[that's nice]

It sounds like you have a very relaxing stay!
We stayed at CSR in March---- Loved it!!! I think many people over look it. We are staying at POP in October. I think my DD3 will love it there!

Love your TR and Pics too!!!!:goodvibes

[DearDaisyinDurham]

It sounds like you have a very relaxing stay!
We stayed at CSR in March---- Loved it!!! I think many people over look it. We are staying at POP in October. I think my DD3 will love it there!

Love your TR and Pics too!!!!:goodvibes

Yes, you're right, CSR is like a well kept secret!! What a gorgeous resort! You will have a blast at POP! It is SO much fun there! Your DD will think she's in Disney paradise!

Your pictures are beautiful and I'm glad that you enjoyed it!! Question: Has any resort you've been to get a 5 out of 5?


Hi Missy, thanks for the kind comments about the photos!!

A perfect score....hmmmm....don't think that I rated numerically before this TR but the Polynesian rates a 4.5/5 as did the Beach Club

Other resorts: POR, 3.5, CBR 4, Swan, 4.5

I'd love to try them all one day! :lovestruc

[KathyRN137]

Then - time for Stormalong Bay! I had been anticipating this as much as any water park. Such an amazing pool area!

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn139/peartreetravel/178.jpg


While getting my wristband, asked the CM which spot was nicest & she said she liked the area right where the slide comes out. And it was a wonderful area, I picked a spot in the shade and made myself comfortable for hours!



What a fabulous idea, Erin!! :thumbsup2 I will definitely ask a CM about the best spot to park it at the Kidani Village pool... thanks!!

It must've been heaven :cloud9: to relax here after your whirlwind touring the day before!!


Kathy

[DisneyMissy]

Hi Missy, thanks for the kind comments about the photos!!

A perfect score....hmmmm....don't think that I rated numerically before this TR but the Polynesian rates a 4.5/5 as did the Beach Club

Other resorts: POR, 3.5, CBR 4, Swan, 4.5

I'd love to try them all one day! :lovestruc


Oh that would be so awesome to try them all! Only a 3.5 for POR?? I've heard the grounds are really nice, were the rooms bad? I was hoping to stay at POFQ sometime, but some people say they like POR better :confused3

[DearDaisyinDurham]

What a fabulous idea, Erin!! :thumbsup2 I will definitely ask a CM about the best spot to park it at the Kidani Village pool... thanks!!

It must've been heaven :cloud9: to relax here after your whirlwind touring the day before!!


Kathy

Thanks Kathy, it was WONDERFUL!Kinda like that vacation after the vacation we all need after WDW :rotfl:

I love to ask the what the CM's recommend as they really love WDW & love to talk Disney as much as we do. I have talked to some really nice CM's that will :teacher: take the time to tell you the truth, and not hesitate to say what is worth your while & what can be skipped, what is nice and what is not- from favorite resorts to attractions to entrees. :thumbsup2 It's fun to talk w/ Disney fans that are as fanatical as we are! :rotfl2:

BTW, I know you "do" TGM as we do - do you read the guidebooks too?
Have you gotten Mouse Junkies yet? It's HYSteriCal, am loving it!! :lmao:



Oh that would be so awesome to try them all! Only a 3.5 for POR?? I've heard the grounds are really nice, were the rooms bad? I was hoping to stay at POFQ sometime, but some people say they like POR better :confused3

Hi Missy,
I think you would like POR or POFQ very much. CBR & CSR get higher marks from us b/c the rooms are bigger (and in the case of CSR, more deluxe) plus the resorts are beach themed which we prefer.

Please follow your instincts, if a resort theme appeals to you, give it a try!
Even if it turns out not to be your favorite, I bet you'll still have a fantastic time, I can't think of a resort that I'd say "NO" to without at least a try!

[DisneyMissy]

That is very true :)

[Diamondintheruff]

What is mouse junkies?

[DearDaisyinDurham]

What is mouse junkies?


http://www.amazon.com/Mousejunkies-Tricks-Perfect-Vacation-Travelers/dp/1932361669/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1246479014&sr=1-1 :thumbsup2

[DearDaisyinDurham]

:rainbow: :jumping1: Happy Canada Day!!~ & American friends, have a Happy 4th of July!!:jumping1: :rainbow:

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Illuminations begins:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZuY2LKub5Q


More fireworks:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfPqvI7Z6fg

Finale:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SBK7GHNfEE


:goodvibes Love the little girl saying "Here we go!" just before the finale, and the applause after pixiedust:

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Segway Around the World tour is FabULOuS!! LoVe it!!
LoVe everything about it!

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn139/peartreetravel/Segwaytour-1.jpg

[lazydoxy66]

So did you like the Segway tour??? :lmao: :lmao:

[DearDaisyinDurham]

So did you like the Segway tour??? :lmao: :lmao:

I liked it JuSt a little bit :woohoo:

[KathyRN137]

BTW, I know you "do" TGM as we do - do you read the guidebooks too?
Have you gotten Mouse Junkies yet? It's HYSteriCal, am loving it!! :lmao:


No, actually, I've not heard of Mouse Junkies before!! If you recommend it, I'll get it so I have something to read on the three hour flight!! :thumbsup2 Thanks!


Kathy

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Oh Kathy I think you'll love Mouse Junkies!! I'm having a blast reading it!! LM was surprised at how much I was enjoying it!!

http://www.amazon.com/Mousejunkies-Tricks-Perfect-Vacation-Travelers/dp/1932361669/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1246737218&sr=1-1

[DearDaisyinDurham]

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Happy 4th of July!!

Still LaZiLy working on my 4 parks in 1 day fiNale....