VWL/Eastern Fantasy Cruise/AKV CL all wrapped into a fabulous b-day trip - Complete

[Pinkocto]

Just enjoying following slong. Breakfast looked great. I'm already missing a cruise.

I'm in two minds about breakfast. I really enjoy the sit downs because I love being waited on, but I also really enjoy the buffet because I can get as much as I want.

I know what you mean. I can't wait for the next one.

 

[Pinkocto]

I like my omelets cooked through too, fluffy but not wet. Unless my eggs over easy and then they better be runny. Makes no sense I know.


I love tropical and creamy. Sounds perfect.

I don't think I've ever tried an over easy egg. They freighten me a little.

I never saw that icecream again so it must have gone quick. It was so delicious.

 

[tiggrbaby]

Mmm, sticky toffee pudding! I would have had that instead of lunch!

 

[Pinkocto]

Mmm, sticky toffee pudding! I would have had that instead of lunch!

I was still plenty full from breakfast, but it helped fill in the cracks

 

[jenseib]

I just love sea days. It's so fun to explore the ship and just do a bunch of nothing. And eat and eat and eat!

 

[rmcildw2m]

I love EOS as well ,it is always the first place we eat on our first night there . There cobb salad is the best .

 

[Pinkocto]

I just love sea days. It's so fun to explore the ship and just do a bunch of nothing. And eat and eat and eat!

we love sea days! We were surprised how much fun we had with the Mid Ship Dectective Agency, and we found places we hadn't seen before.

 

[Pinkocto]

I love EOS as well ,it is always the first place we eat on our first night there . There cobb salad is the best .

I haven't tried any of the salads yet, the sandwiches are so delicious!

 

[rentayenta]

I don't think I've ever tried an over easy egg. They freighten me a little.

I never saw that icecream again so it must have gone quick. It was so delicious.

Try over easy with a little hashbrowns, all mushed together, with some Cholula. ​

 

[Pinkocto]

Try over easy with a little hashbrowns, all mushed together, with some Cholula. ​

Mushed together it's a rare thing for me to enjoy my food touching Alison and I are kindred spirits.

I will try to remember that if I'm feeling adventurous

 

[Pinkocto]

I've been talking about this already and I should put it on my own TR. While I was at the World this past weekend I got a call from my DVC guy inviting me to the preview center at SSR because they have Grand Floridian villas built. Well of course mom and I went over there, I've been dreaming about adding points ever since they sent out the first email. I had all but given up on the idea because I figured the price per point would be astronomical, like $175 or something in that range. But they are starting at $145 and I had to jump on it. I only bought 50 points, but that will allow me to go every third year at Christmas. Of course there's always the 7 month option but this will guarantee Christmas which is most important. I've already changed this December trip to VGF and there will definitely be a TR when that rolls around.

I'm so excited!!!

 

[tiggrbaby]

I've been talking about this already and I should put it on my own TR. While I was at the World this past weekend I got a call from my DVC guy inviting me to the preview center at SSR because they have Grand Floridian villas built. Well of course mom and I went over there, I've been dreaming about adding points ever since they sent out the first email. I had all but given up on the idea because I figured the price per point would be astronomical, like $175 or something in that range. But they are starting at $145 and I had to jump on it. I only bought 50 points, but that will allow me to go every third year at Christmas. Of course there's always the 7 month option but this will guarantee Christmas which is most important. I've already changed this December trip to VGF and there will definitely be a TR when that rolls around.

I'm so excited!!!

Congrats to you!

 

[Pinkocto]

I left off with us returning to the room to relax. Mom went to read on the verandah while I caught up in the journal. I had been contemplating what to do about Palo all morning and still had not decided. The Captain was doing a signing at 2:15 which I wanted to go to but still had about an hour. After catching up in the journal I put on Meet the Robinsons. When it was almost time to head to the Captain’s signing I turned off the movie and decided to call Palo and cancel our reservation. I checked with mom yet again to see if she was ok with that and she totally was. They didn’t answer so I left a voicemail. Then I headed down to meet the Captain. On the way I passed by Animator’s Palate and saw the evening’s menu. UH OH! Seafood seafood seafood and meat. Mom would have nothing to eat, and I mean nothing. I immediately took out the wave phone and tried to call Palo but I had forgotten the number that quickly. I figured I’d go up to Palo after meeting the Captain or stop by Guest Services to see if they could help.

When I got to the store the Captain was nowhere to be seen. I was a little early so figured he hadn’t shown up yet. I quickly went to Guest Services to see if they could help me. The wonderful Scott from Annapolis, which is very close to where I live, helped me call Palo. Cecilia had just gotten my voicemail and had not given away our table. Crisis averted! I thanked Scott for his help and went off to meet the Captain. The CMs saw me looking around and asked if they could help. I told them I was there for the Captain’s signing and they said the signing was at 12:15 not 2:15. How could I have read the Navigator so wrongly? Ugh. I asked where I could find him and they said I couldn’t, he was steering the ship, but if I saw him in the hallways I should tackle him for an autograph. Of course that eased the stress of the moment.

Back to the room via the icecream station where I picked up a small cone of vanilla/chocolate. Delicious! I found mom still on the verandah and told her about my adventures. She laughed about the Palo story and was disappointed for me about the Captain. We were both a little hungry so went out around 3:00 to get some food at Flo’s V8 Café. I took some photos that I’d previously missed. The area is so cutely themed I love it.



Sorry for the glare on this one













This is what mom decided on



This was a special of the day which was a sweet cream cheese pretzel. So good!



We shared these



And these



We took our goodies back to the room where it had started raining



Mom had noticed I was watching Meet the Robinsons and wanted to watch it too so I started it from the beginning. When we were finished with the movie it was perfect timing to go see Brave in the Buena Vista Theater. We had seen it in the theaters when it first came out but really loved it so happily went to see it again. A bonus is that it was in 3D. If you’ve never seen it it’s a really heartwarming movie with a fantastic story. Our Palo dinner was at 8:00 so we headed back to the room to get ready.

I took a few pictures that I don’t think I’d taken before. The atrium is really breathtaking.



I don’t think I’d taken a photo of this beauty yet…



Entrance to the art gallery. I like this much better than on the classic ships, it’s a designated room to the gorgeous art.



Another beautiful carpet, how could I not take a photo





Vista Café seating



Mom loved this artwork. Neither of us knew where it could be from though. Any thoughts?

 

[Pinkocto]

Congrats to you!

Thank you!!!

 

[MEK]

Pam - that's awesome news. I don't blame you for adding on! I wish I could. But all I can hope for is that someday I get to stay there. Even if its just for a night.

Now - back to your TR. That has got to be the biggest cream cheese pretzel EVER!

 

[rentayenta]

I'm so happy for you and your add on. I swear my iPad just autocorrect to addonitis. Your plan for every third Christmas is a good one but want to bet its every other?

That pretzel is huge and there you go with that delicious looking pizza. Love me some thinner crust pizza.

I agree, the fixtures and carpets are gorgeous. I know I'll be taking photos of everything. I'll be a total scene. Maybe Joshua and I should have a dinner table to ourselves.

 

[Pinkocto]

Pam - that's awesome news. I don't blame you for adding on! I wish I could. But all I can hope for is that someday I get to stay there. Even if its just for a night.

Thanks so much Mary Ellen! I was thinking the points would be a lot more per night but they're not too bad, along the lines of BLT. I think this will be it for the adding on. Unless of course I can't resist the next one they build

Now - back to your TR. That has got to be the biggest cream cheese pretzel EVER!

It was HUGE! I thought it was a regular pretzel because of the size but then I tore a piece off and there was sweet delicious goodness inside. And they were freshly made, so perfect!

 

[Pinkocto]

I'm so happy for you and your add on.

Thanks so much Jenny! I figured I better say something over here since I kept chatting with you

I swear my iPad just autocorrect to addonitis.

That's too funny, I love it!

Your plan for every third Christmas is a good one but want to be its every other?

I know, I'm not sure how it will go. I can do 4 nights every other year or 7 nights every three years. So far the December trip has only been a four night trip so I'll just play it by ear

That pretzel is huge and there you go with that delicious looking pizza. Love me some thinner crust pizza.

Everything was so yummy! I had never seen the pretzel before but I think they do some kind of special every day.

I agree, the fixtures and carpets are gorgeous. I know I'll be taking photos of everything. I'll be a total scene. Maybe Joshua and I should have a dinner table to ourselves.

You won't be able to help it, everything is so gorgeous! Everybody else does the same thing, you won't bother then by taking pictures!

 

[dgbg100106]

I've been talking about this already and I should put it on my own TR. While I was at the World this past weekend I got a call from my DVC guy inviting me to the preview center at SSR because they have Grand Floridian villas built. Well of course mom and I went over there, I've been dreaming about adding points ever since they sent out the first email. I had all but given up on the idea because I figured the price per point would be astronomical, like $175 or something in that range. But they are starting at $145 and I had to jump on it. I only bought 50 points, but that will allow me to go every third year at Christmas. Of course there's always the 7 month option but this will guarantee Christmas which is most important. I've already changed this December trip to VGF and there will definitely be a TR when that rolls around.

I'm so excited!!!

Very cool, congratulations...

 

[eandesmom]

oh my goodness, I'm only about 1/3 of the way caught up but better post as it will take me a bit to get through the rest!

I agree about the VWL rooms, they are warm and inviting, for some reason I don't think they photograph well! Mary Ellen and I had one of those HA rooms, the bathroom was huge...but odd.

Someday I would like to do the walk over to the Fort.

Very strange that they took away the veggie sandwich, not to mention uncool!

Ann at Senses sounds a bit annoying and pushy, glad you were able to get what you want and how fun to sail away while in the hottub.

I didn't like the walking through Cabanas issue either, bad design choice on both the Dream and the Fantasy with that one, it also forces traffic through the "adult only" pool area which kind of defeats the purpose.