On the 1st Day of Christmas Walt Disney Gave to Me.....Final Chapter 5/14/10!

[karajeboo]

On the 1st day of Christmas, Walt Disney gave to me....

A room at the Wilderness Lodge!

Yes, the McSparklesons are back and we brought Daddy this trip! I will countdown all 12 days of Christmas at WDW (even though we only stayed 3 days!) with tons of pics and dining reviews too!

Here we are in all our glory....

Me and Ally, 8 year old daughter....

Daddy (Jeff) and Ally

So stay tuned for MY 12 days of Christmas version...... (first I need to go finish my last TR from September!!!).

So back to the song....

On the 1st day of Christmas, Walt Disney gave to me....

A room at the Wilderness Lodge.

We booked a room in the villas and if you've read any of my other TRs, you'll know that I tend to get, um, FREE upgrades quite a bit. Might be my charming personality, or just plain dumb luck (I like to think it's the personality thing!), but I always book the el cheapo room, and end up with something other than a parking lot view.

This time was no exception.

I was expecting a lovely view of the bus stop, but instead got this!

Hey, it's not fireworks view at Magic Kingdom, but it beats looking out at the minivans from Nebraska!!!!

Plenty of room in our studio, and I was so mad I forgot we were in a villa or I could have packed some breakfast items, since we had a fridge and microwave.

I have always liked Wilderness Lodge and really wanted to stay here during Christmas. I got my wish! It was very warm and welcoming.

I loved the proximity to MK by boat, but otherwise, we had some issues with transportation. I'll go into that a bit later. Stay tuned!

 

[askelton]

We have stayed at WL and normally it wouldn't be my style, but I really liked it. Somehow we too got upgraded to the concierge level. Figures we only stayed one night.

I like that you are stretching 3 days into 12.

 

[mom2shayleeandlogan]

Another TR already! I hope you don't run into any bachlorette parties!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Reporting in your Sparkleness! I'm looking forward to seeing your Christmasy pics! My favorite evening on our last trip was at WL! I really want to stay there sometime.

 

[englishrose47]

Nutso reporting in

 

[praisehisname]

I'm in!

 

[nettii]

Very cute way to start your tr looking forward to th rest!
Nettii

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

I'm in.

Can't wait to hear more.

 

[karajeboo]

We have stayed at WL and normally it wouldn't be my style, but I really liked it. Somehow we too got upgraded to the concierge level. Figures we only stayed one night.

I like that you are stretching 3 days into 12.

I think the reason we always get the upgrades is that we stay 2 or 3 nights. So it's cheaper to upgrade us than someone who is there for the week. Remember when we were upgraded from ASMo to CSR??? That was a whole resort upgrade!

Another TR already! I hope you don't run into any bachlorette parties!

No bachelorette parties, but wait for it........ mean people on buses!!!

Reporting in your Sparkleness! I'm looking forward to seeing your Christmasy pics! My favorite evening on our last trip was at WL! I really want to stay there sometime.

Not only Christmas pics, but Jeff got me an early Christmas present, a new video camera that takes short little bursts of video. So I may try to show some of those too!

Nutso reporting in

I knew my nutty bud would be here!!!

I'm in!

Hang on, it could be a bumpy ride!!!

Very cute way to start your tr looking forward to th rest!
Nettii

Thank you! Does this mean I can only do 12 installments????

I'm in.

Can't wait to hear more.

You just like it cause you saw my OSU shirt!!!

O-H...........?????

 

[CRdisMom]

McSparklesons are back - yeehaw!!! Love the reports. It keep me going.

 

[katierae81]

......I O!!! Hang on sloopy, sloopy hang on!

 

[emser]

Of course I'm in!!!
I figure since I am now hooked and live on the boards (thanks to you) I will follow along!!!
Now I don't want to be a nag still being kinda new and all, but it's been almost 2 days since you last posted!!
Oh wait...I'm your little sister...nagging is what I do!!!
Let's go...11 more before Christmas!!!

 

[buzz for boys]

Cant wait to read more x

 

[Wicket's Mom]

I gotta ride along with the Sparkleson's! How lucky you are to be able to go so often!

 

[englishrose47]

I'm going NUTS waiting for an update

 

[reelmom]

Read your other TR and looking forward to this one.

 

[AlohaPolynesian]

Ohio State Buckeye fans? I'm in for sure!! I've never really even considered saying at WL so I look forward to hearing more about it along with the rest of your trip!

 

[karajeboo]

McSparklesons are back - yeehaw!!! Love the reports. It keep me going.

Back and ready to tell my tale!

......I O!!! Hang on sloopy, sloopy hang on!

Woo hoo!!! Gotta love me some Buckeyes - the people, not the candy, although the candy is pretty good so maybe that IS what I love!

Of course I'm in!!!
I figure since I am now hooked and live on the boards (thanks to you) I will follow along!!!
Now I don't want to be a nag still being kinda new and all, but it's been almost 2 days since you last posted!!
Oh wait...I'm your little sister...nagging is what I do!!!
Let's go...11 more before Christmas!!!

No little sisters allowed!!!! I'm gonna tell Mom!

Cant wait to read more x

Hope to get an update in today or tomorrow!

I gotta ride along with the Sparkleson's! How lucky you are to be able to go so often!

Well, not so much riding as walking. There's a LOT of walking in Disney! And yes, we are very blessed to be so close and be able to do this!

I'm going NUTS waiting for an update

Rosie, you were BORN nuts! C'mon tell the truth - you love Chip n Dale don't you?

Read your other TR and looking forward to this one.

Don't give up on the other TR just yet, it's not done!

Ohio State Buckeye fans? I'm in for sure!! I've never really even considered saying at WL so I look forward to hearing more about it along with the rest of your trip!

We Buckeyes gotta stick together!

 

[MEK]

Looking forward to your TR! I am staying at the wilderness lodge (villas) in May. Can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[karajeboo]

Looking forward to your TR! I am staying at the wilderness lodge (villas) in May. Can't wait to hear all about it!

The villas were where we stayed! I'll detail VWL in my next update!