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k&a&c'smom, I owe you a PM. Will send one soon, but the internet at the BC (much like what we found in SL at the GF) was spotty at best! Did anyone post about a crazy lady walking around the lobby a couple of weeks ago, first the lobby at the BC, then the YC looking for a strong internet signal with her iPad?
That was me. I LOVE LOVE LOVE WDW, but have to say this free-wifi is a huge let down. My DH would rather have the option of paying $10 a day for the old hook-up!
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Sorry to hear you returned to health problems.
Don't worry a bit about the PM, you just take good care of yourself.
LOL about wandering around with your iPad. I am sooo with you on the wifi. We had decent luck at YC, but not good enough if you have work to do, in my opinion. GF was tough - couldn't keep a connection on my laptop for more than a few minutes at a time. Just enough to read one message, or type one reply, if we were lucky. DD's laptop wouldn't connect at GF at all, hers is about 4 years old.
This is why I was surprised to hear they did away with the possibility of using wired internet for a fee. Even were the wifi operating well, I would not want to do private business on open wifi.
I hear the wifi at the parks is good...
I got a mental image of
Jungle Cruiser wandering the parks with her iPad, mumbling "where's the signal?!"
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k&a&c'smom - nice pictures! Never had the pool view from BPK so its nice to see (we've had the TPV and the lagoon view facing the Polynesian). And I've had that view from Conch Key - it's one of my favorites!! I love seeing the monorail across the water. I think I'm actually starting to like the garden view more than the lagoon or theme park view. Seeing the resort grounds really gives a special feeling.
We feel the same way - if we aren't staying club level (and that is becoming less available with a good discount!) we prefer garden view. Love looking at the grounds and other GF buildings, it adds to our stay.
Very similar - 4th floor. It was gorgeous!!!! My son got excited every time the monorail would pass by!!
I'll bet! We love that view.
That's what we saw as well in your pics of Boca Chica. So if we request a higher floor we should be ok. But I do love the location of Conch Key though. I think we may have a winner.
hello to all my GF buddies Sugarloaf became available with the AP rate for next month...I am taking my 3 daughters for our 1st MVMCP....alas my HRH (DD8) wants to try Poly CL...so I resisted....I was not an easy feat
I think everyone has misunderstood your post about SL!
I take it to mean you saw it available, but resisted the urge to switch from Poly CL for your DD. Right?! I'm sure it was tough.
k&a&c'smom - your pics are so great. Thank you! Can't wait to show them to DD. We are counting down the days 'til we're back at the Grand!
Add me to the list of those who can't wait to see the villas' decor.
pas30 - congrats on getting SL at AP rate. And hurray for MVMCP. So much fun. We've been only once (2004, I think) and it will be over by the time we arrive this year
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Aww, thanks, and you are welcome!
Sorry to hear you will miss MVMCP, it is a lot of fun. I think we have been 3 times, but had to give up our December trips due to DD's college schedule. Now that she is out and working, we won't be able to go this year - but maybe next!
Did I read correctly that the WiFi isn't that good at the GF? I'm going to be "working" for a few days and was only planning on bringing my iPad -- which only does WiFi, I didn't buy the aircard model. It worked really well at POR back in January. Can I get some clarification -- I hate having to "lug" my laptop.
TIA,
Tom
Only 13 days to go, woohoo!
We had a horrible time with wifi while at the GF, as I posted above, and we were using laptops! I wish I could give you better news, sounds like we aren't the only ones with this issue.
I did not try the wifi in the lobby or at the pool, but we did see several people out at the tables near the pool with their laptops. Possible the connection out there is better.
Have a wonderful trip! Have stayed in both and love them both the same!!
Grand Flo 94,95,96,97,98,99,2000,01,02,04,05,06,08,09,10,and soon 2012
BC 2003
Welcome!
I think you mean you love both GF and the BC? If so, I agree - they are wonderful resorts.
Going to read through the posts in the next day or so. I'll be back!!!
This is why we do feel that Conch Key will be a great location for our stay next year.
Lucky guy!
if they would close Basin white on me than I would have some serious issues.. lol
