Wow - the WL is so pretty at Christmas time! We stopped over there on a Dec trip and just loved it.
Isn't it gorgeous. I was bummed that I goofed up the dates and didn't realize it until it was too late to get a ressie there. Guess I could have waitlisted, but since VWL is a home resort for us I know we will get a chance to stay there at Christmas another time.
You took some great pics - the OL and WL. I like your family shot in front of the tree at WL.
Thanks!
I do love our family pic. I am glad I used the PP photogs to our advantage. I knew we weren't going to order a PP CD. It just seemed silly for the amount of time we were there. But we did end up with several really good pics on my camera courtesy of them!
Your food at Artist's Point looked yummy - I think I would have ordered like Nick!
Believe me - if I had known how great that steak was I would have ordered that. I probably would only have been able to eat half of it. It was really delish. I lean more towards fish and seafood, but nothing beats an amazing filet!
I'm happy for you for taking advantage of the weather and getting to see the beach this past weekend. A bit jealous, too. I wish we had a Disney outlet anywhere near by, but we don't. Then again, even the t-shirts at the Disney store in the mall are a lot cheaper than t-shirts at Disneyworld. Love the Tinkerbell shirt.
I am very lucky. It's only an hour drive to Rehoboth Beach from my house. We used to own a house down there, but it was a partnership with 4 other couples. Unfortunately, we sold at the height of the real estate market. We made a nice profit, but I really wanted to keep the house. So I stopped visiting the beach for awhile, but realizing that I live so close I am now doing more off season day trips. It's nice to hit the outlets, go out to lunch, and stroll the boardwalk all in one afternoon.
I have scored some good deals at that store. One time I got two nice sized Eeoyre plushes for $4 (total). It's always crowded, so I don't think it will go out of business.
VWL looks like its beautiful at Christmas and your dinner at Artist Point looked great.
It was so lovely in there. WL is really perfect for a Christmas stay and eventually I will end up there again during the holiday season!
And all of your Osbourne lights pictures are beautiful. Another someday...we will see Disney at Christmas, but for us that involves braving the actual week after Christmas!
So glad you enjoyed the pictures!
I know some people can handle Christmas week, but I don't think I'm one of them. I was definitely aware of the pre Christmas crowds and the sense that more and more people were arriving every day.
Love the Osbourne Lights pics and cute Tees for your nephews (and yours too) !
Thanks. So glad you like the OL pics!
I am very excited about the T's. I have been wanting to get one of each of my nephews for awhile, but I have been patiently waiting for a sale. So SCORE!!!!!
Looks like a great Dinner at Artist Point, that place really appeals to me, if I ever did a Signature, I think it might have to be there.
AP is lovely! DH and I went there on our anniversary trip in 09 and let me tell you what - they treated us like royalty. All we did was show up with our anniversary pins. They gave us champagne, light up characters with our dessert, and our own menu. Plus our waitress took our picture and just generally made a big fuss over us. It was wonderful. We sat right near the window which was also lovely. Definitely a fan of AP.
I am just catching up (way behind!) but have to post that I am excited you are flying out of my airport!
but I won't be there.
... we'll be trading places with you and will be driving home the day you are flying down. We should be hitting North Carolina when you land in Orlando. I forgot they had later flights. I think my cousin (Poly1985) is flying out in the morning.
I forgot that was your airport. I am actually excited to give it a try. I picked the later flight because it was SO much cheaper and the whole purpose of leaving on the 9th was just to get there. The trip really starts on the 10th. I think it will be fun to fly out of a small airport.
IOh well, its a nice airport, easy to get through. Not a lot of places if you need dinner so eat before you get inside. There are loads of places to eat up the road if Denny's mom doesn't feed you. It is a PA tradition to not let people leave the house unless you have fed them SOMETHING
I'm sure we will pick up food to eat at Denny's moms before we leave. She is very elderly, so we generally bring her lunch when we visit. Of course, even with a late lunch I know someone who will probably be starving again when we get to Orlando and his name is NICK!
INick did a great job taking pictures on the safari. I forgot you were on the Trek with Cynthia - I am looking forward to this, even if Joe does think I am going to feed him to the crocodiles
I am so pleased with Nick's pics. They turned out great.
You are going to love the safari. It is a really cool experience. I think Joe should be more afraid of the hippos. Wait until you see how wide they can open their mouths.
I just cheated and read the last page (since I am replying) and LOVE how beautiful WLR looks for Christmas. I just love the look and feel of this resort, and am a little sad that Joe won't go back there but then again it gives me an opportunity to explore other resorts.
Did you guys have a bad experience there?
I stayed there in May a couple years ago and I don't love the theme for a spring/summer stay. But for the fall and Christmas I think its great. I am a little sad we didn't get to stay there this Christmas, but I'll eventually make it back there for the decorations.
Iand OS... oh my! so many lights! Hard to believe that a family had them on their property!
Makes me wonder how many new lights Disney added, although the original concept of all those lights is pretty amazing. What a feat. I'm sure Disney has it down to a science now.
IYAY for BWV coming through for you! Now if only your brother would
siblings. eh. I hope he gets off the couch and make a decision. Can't believe he is not jumping on it considering how much $$ he will save going with you. You can lead a horse to water, right?
I am super excited about the Boardwalk!
Yeah - I am a little (well, maybe more) dismayed about my brother's inability to make a decision. I know my SIL wants to go and says she is going without him, but she keeps waiting for him to decide. Meanwhile transportation is probably getting more and more expensive and if he hasn't decided yet.
I have to give them a deadline.
IOH MY.... that looks delicious!
Ok so between the Turtle Crawl Cocktail and all of the patches on the wall, I just showed this to Joe and he's telling me "write that down - we have to go there!".... so how out of the way is OKW? He will totally want to take a patch with him to add to the decorations.
Driving to OKW is about the same distance as driving to DTD from anywhere on property. It's very easy to find. It's right next to SSR and right off one of the main roads. If you go there just go through the main entrance and park at the Hospitality House. There is a general parking lot there. Then head on over to the gurgling suitcase. It really is a cute little bar.
Iawesome posts MEK! Love your shopping deals. We almost made it to Rehobeth last month, but alas, I needed four new tires on my car. yes, 4 all at once. bye bye weekend get away!
Ugh - I am probably going to need new tires soon, too.
I was quite pleased with my trip to the Disney outlet. And I seriously did not look through the entire store like I normally did since it was our last outlet stop and Denny was in the car waiting.
Sending you some pixie dust for the others!!!
so sorry you are being put in this position, no fun at all. Fingers crossed they get their act together. Will you still go regardless of what they do?
