cantwaitvaca09
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I have been stalking Southwest. Right now September should open up on Feb 26th
Yes Southwest fares are at their lowest when they first release them. Keep stalking everyday as it will surely pay off! Also if you could give the rest of us a heads up when you see them being released... I will do the same!
We are currently accepting air reservations through August 7, 2015. On February 26, 2015, we will open our schedule for sale through October 30, 2015. This date is subject to change! Please check back frequently.
Oh, Oh, I do, I do, Pick MEEEeeeeee!
Yes Southwest fares are at their lowest when they first release them. Keep stalking everyday as it will surely pay off! Also if you could give the rest of us a heads up when you see them being released... I will do the same!
I'm sure your lil Energizer Bunny is growing quiet well if that pacemaker is ahead of schedule on the replacement. Keep feeding and watering her regularly and she will continue to thrive. You can also let the kids know that an animal, probably a dog, has a good chance of getting her used pacemaker. I'm sure that they will love knowing that her equipment is helping something soft and furry.
~NM
Dee, hope you are comfortable and warm!
I recently returned from a quick visit to the BC, where I was placed in a refurbed 4th floor guest room, facing the Quiet Pool and Boardwalk.
Due to staging considerations of the construction, only the single elevator near the Quiet Pool could be used to access the 4th floor. Rooms beyond 4475 are being worked on, with a wall and door blocking access beyond. Though I was not around during the day, I was never bothered by any noise/inconveniences due to construction.
My quick impressions of the new look:
- Good image, upon entering room, but tempered by closer look.
- Solid color, multi-level loop carpet already showing snags, soiling and spots - solid sand color is simply not practical.
- As previously mentioned by others, new window treatment (Roman shades) do not block extremely bright light around Quiet Pool, making it difficult to sleep, when exterior bright lights do not turn off until sunrise. The door lite's shade is not mounted flush against door, but about 2.5-3" away, creating large light gaps at the sides.
- Continuous loop, plastic bead chain, which operates shades, is not fastened to wall/door with cord cleat or chain retainer, creating major child strangulation hazard; door shade's chain hangs only about 18" above finished floor - very dangerous.
- New bed very comfortable.
- Relocation of fridge away from sleeping area minimizes hearing any motor noise.
- Toilet fixture is not new - when it would run on, I lifted tank cover and could see old rust and mineral stains inside tank.
- Table with additional desk/table rolling out from underneath, similar to prior furniture.
- Desk chair attractive, with vinyl upholstery on upper portion, but seat covered with light-colored fabric, which is not practical; probably should have been reversed.
- Lighted magnifying mirror with light switch at sink/vanity area.
- "Tower of Terror" contraption on top of bedside table is actually an integral part of the furniture, not freestanding.
- Wall lamps at each side of the beds, controlled by easily-accessed wall switches, which can be operated while lying in bed - good idea.
- Plenty of outlets for charging devices, including two above nightstand; USB port also provided. Other outlets throughout room.
With very tight timing for catching ME, I was glad to be able to visit with Teena, prior to leaving, if only a quick chat.
More to follow, including pics.
I have been stalking Southwest. Right now September should open up on Feb 26th
We stayed in a boardwalk 1 bedroom and there was a maximum of 5 people. What is the maximum for a one bedroom at the Beach Club?
If you mean a 1-bedroom villa at BCV, this is what it says on the DVC member website:
Disney's Beach Club Villas 1 Bedroom Villa
Sleeps 4 5th guest can be accommodated, but please note that NO ADDITIONAL BEDDING, LINENS OR TOWELS WILL BE PROVIDED.
1 king-size bed & 1 queen-size sleeper sofa
While I'm at it, here's what it says for the other types of villas at BCV (in case Dee wants it for future reference):
Disney's Beach Club Villas Deluxe Studio
Sleeps 4
1 queen-size bed & 1 full-size sleeper sofa
Disney's Beach Club Villas 2 Bedroom Lock-Off Villa
Sleeps 8 9th guest can be accomodated, but must provide their own bedding and linens
1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed, 1 queen-size sleeper sofa & 1 full-size sleeper sofa
Disney's Beach Club Villas 2 Bedroom Villa [dedicated]
Sleeps 8 9th guest can be accomodated, but must provide their own bedding and linens
1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed & 2 queen-size sleeper sofas
Disney's Beach Club Villas 2 Bedroom Villa - Two Queen Beds [dedicated - very few of these]
Sleeps 8 9th guest can be accomodated, but must provide their own bedding and linens
1 king-size bed, 2 queen-size beds & 1 queen-size sleeper sofa
For those that don't know, a lock-off can be booked by different people as a studio and a 1 bedroom.
A dedicated can only be booked as a two-bedroom.
And I copied & pasted those descriptions, so don't blame me for the typos.
Stay safe and warm, everyone who is getting hammered by snow. We only got a couple of inches. Just enough we had to skip karate because the parking lot there is always a disaster in the winter.
Anxiously awaiting Southwest releasing their flight schedule for late August. We were supposed to take a few trips this year and airfare is just crazy at the moment. Hoping if I book right away, we'll get decent prices for August. Anyone have experience with that? I think when I looked before, the best prices the had where when flights were first released.
Off-topic, I found out our little bionic baby has to have surgery to replace her pacemaker on the 17th of February (same day I'm supposed to make ADRs). This is a year or so earlier than we were expecting it to happen. With luck, it just means she'll be extra powerful in August when she hits SAB for the first time.
Dee,
Add me to BOG list. BC LV CL April 4-9. Going to check out the new Four Seasons April 9-11.
This is the first time I've been on the thread in ages. Work, work, work!! Looking forward to getting back and checking out the new rooms.
Have ressies at BC, 7/28-8/4/15. Do you think the refurbs will be completed at BC? Are they then moving onto BCV or YC? I didn't book at Poly because of refurbs there. When I asked CM how the BC refurbs were coming along, she had no clue what I was talking about and found no notations regarding the refurbs at BC. Why do you think they are unaware of this?
Previous posts from those that have received official docs from the Mouse indicate BC refurb won't be finished until August but one can always hope it goes better than planned. If you were talking with Central reservations you probably had someone sitting in their basement in Lubbock Texas that has never been east of New Orleans. It is in Dee that we trust to keep us up to date with the latest and greatest and most factual information on page one of this thread and we are extremely grateful for all the hard work she puts in to do this, even in the face of a blizzard (not a day at the beach if you know what I mean).
Katesdad
Just booked our first Beach Club stay August 19-26, 2015! We braved the Poly construction last year (bad decision) and are hoping for low to no construction this time around. Oh and temperatures NOT in the 100's! Very thankful for all the information on this thread!
Dee, hope you are comfortable and warm!
I recently returned from a quick visit to the BC, where I was placed in a refurbed 4th floor guest room, facing the Quiet Pool and Boardwalk.
Due to staging considerations of the construction, only the single elevator near the Quiet Pool could be used to access the 4th floor. Rooms beyond 4475 are being worked on, with a wall and door blocking access beyond. Though I was not around during the day, I was never bothered by any noise/inconveniences due to construction.
My quick impressions of the new look:
- Good image, upon entering room, but tempered by closer look.
- Solid color, multi-level loop carpet already showing snags, soiling and spots - solid sand color is simply not practical.
- As previously mentioned by others, new window treatment (Roman shades) do not block extremely bright light around Quiet Pool, making it difficult to sleep, when exterior bright lights do not turn off until sunrise. The door lite's shade is not mounted flush against door, but about 2.5-3" away, creating large light gaps at the sides.
- Continuous loop, plastic bead chain, which operates shades, is not fastened to wall/door with cord cleat or chain retainer, creating major child strangulation hazard; door shade's chain hangs only about 18" above finished floor - very dangerous.
- New bed very comfortable.
- Relocation of fridge away from sleeping area minimizes hearing any motor noise.
- Toilet fixture is not new - when it would run on, I lifted tank cover and could see old rust and mineral stains inside tank.
- Table with additional desk/table rolling out from underneath, similar to prior furniture.
- Desk chair attractive, with vinyl upholstery on upper portion, but seat covered with light-colored fabric, which is not practical; probably should have been reversed.
- Lighted magnifying mirror with light switch at sink/vanity area.
- "Tower of Terror" contraption on top of bedside table is actually an integral part of the furniture, not freestanding.
- Wall lamps at each side of the beds, controlled by easily-accessed wall switches, which can be operated while lying in bed - good idea.
- Plenty of outlets for charging devices, including two above nightstand; USB port also provided. Other outlets throughout room.
With very tight timing for catching ME, I was glad to be able to visit with Teena, prior to leaving, if only a quick chat.
More to follow, including pics.
Oh, Oh, I do, I do, Pick MEEEeeeeee!
Yes Southwest fares are at their lowest when they first release them. Keep stalking everyday as it will surely pay off! Also if you could give the rest of us a heads up when you see them being released... I will do the same!
I'm sure your lil Energizer Bunny is growing quiet well if that pacemaker is ahead of schedule on the replacement. Keep feeding and watering her regularly and she will continue to thrive. You can also let the kids know that an animal, probably a dog, has a good chance of getting her used pacemaker. I'm sure that they will love knowing that her equipment is helping something soft and furry.
~NM
Judging by the picture it looks like Princess Lily loves coasters Brilliant photo
Hope all of you in snowy parts of the country are keeping safe and warm
Tarak sending you heartfelt wishes that Bionic Baby sails through surgery and is raring to go in time for your trip
I have been stalking Southwest. Right now September should open up on Feb 26th
Still digging out here north of Boston!
Boys are home from school, Mark is home from work. I think we got about 30 inches of snow- don't mock, friends from Buffalo!
Road remain pretty crappy and the commuting options are not reliable yet. We thankfully did not lose power during the storm.
Just wanted to let you know that I am sending along positive energy to Bionic Baby (Thing 4?) and to your family.
Just wondering how the animals at the farm are doing with all that white stuff out there. Does someone live there that takes care of them in situations like this?Still digging out here north of Boston! Boys are home from school, Mark is home from work. I think we got about 30 inches of snow- don't mock, friends from Buffalo! Road remain pretty crappy and the commuting options are not reliable yet. We thankfully did not lose power during the storm.
Just wondering how the animals at the farm are doing with all that white stuff out there. Does someone live there that takes care of them in situations like this?
Katesdad
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Still digging out here north of Boston!
Boys are home from school, Mark is home from work. I think we got about 30 inches of snow- don't mock, friends from Buffalo!
Road remain pretty crappy and the commuting options are not reliable yet. We thankfully did not lose power during the storm.
:cold
Trying not to mock Laughing because the national news caught a guy in a suit with no jacket walking to work.... he is from Buffalo
Oct 12th - October 23 (Me and DH on our own!)
Just an FYI for everyone: room 4118 at yacht club is supposed to be garden view but is very much a parking lot view with trees scattered. Getting moved tomorrow after a talk with the manager.