Relaxing at the Beach Club - The DIS Discussion Forums

DVC Mike · 03-03-2013, 01:10 PM

I checked into a 1-bedroom at the Beach Club Villas yesterday (March 2) for 8 nights, ready for another take it slow and relaxing vacation. I'm on the 5th floor facing the quiet pool.

Last night, I had a nice meal at the Captain's Grille at the Yacht Club. I think this is an under-rated place where I can grab a meal without an ADR. I love the Green Goddess salad, and the Cabernet-braised Short Ribs with Corn Risotto were great.

This morning, I had a nice breakfast at Kouzzina. I enjoyed the Waffle with Whipped Mascarpone Cheese, Honey, and Chopped Pecans.

Hmm, I seem to be focused on food, eh? Luckily, the Flower & Garden festival starts Wednesday, and I'm looking forward to the new food booths. I walked around World Showcase this morning and it looks like the Food & Wine festival.

This trip, I plan on doing less table service and more counter service (Boulangerie Patisserie, etc).

I didn't bring my Nikon Camera, so this won't be a photo trip report. However, I may take a snapshot or two with my iPhone.

Below are a couple shots from this morning's chilly walk around World Showcase. Not particularly terrible for a phone.

Epcot France by DVC Mike, on Flickr

Epcot China by DVC Mike, on Flickr

Ansky · 03-03-2013, 02:02 PM

Those are still a couple of nice pictures for just a phone. I'll take whatever I can get from you. Thanks for the update. Enjoy your trip.

saintstickets · 03-03-2013, 06:04 PM

Great to see another of your TRs. Always enjoy your narrative and especially your pics. DW and I are staying at BCV for the first time during F&W this October. We have a studio reserved but will try and upgrade to a 1br using our BWV points at 7 months. Any pics or opinions you have on room location at BCV will be greatly appreciated.

DVC Mike · 03-03-2013, 06:13 PM

I took another stroll around World Showcase. It felt more like January then March.

I had a ham and cheese on baguette sandwich at Les Halles Boulangerie & Patisserie (boy, was it crowded) in France, and followed that up with some School Bread at Kringla Bakeri og Cafe in Norway. I think that kind of negated the benefits of walking around World Showcase.

It is supposed to warm up here over the next day or two. I can't wait.

LisaS · 03-03-2013, 06:47 PM

Have they set up the same type of booths for the F&G food marketplaces as they do for the F&W festival? I think this is a great addition to the F&G festival, assuming the portions and prices are similar to F&W.

Enjoy your stay Mike. Thanks for posting the photos. Very nice! I hope it warms up soon.

franandaj · 03-04-2013, 02:59 PM

Love to see another TR! I can't wait to hear about the F&G Festival upgrades!

Simba's Mom · 03-04-2013, 05:48 PM

Wonderful photos. Is the fifth floor, quiet pool view fairly quiet? Last year, after 11 trips to BCV I got my first quiet pool view. It's now my favorite view. However, it was a solo trip, and this time I'll be with DH, who's a very light sleeper. However, perhaps the cold weather means the quiet pool's been fairly "quiet"

DVC Mike · 03-04-2013, 07:12 PM

It warmed up a bit today, and tomorrow it is supposed to be mid to upper 70's.

I spent most the the day inside Epcot, including a nice dinner at Le Cellier. I had the Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup, Moosehead Pale Ale, and the Mushroom Filet Mignon. The service tonight was fantastic and the food was great.

Epcot Canada by DVC Mike, on Flickr

DVC Mike · 03-04-2013, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LisaS

Have they set up the same type of booths for the F&G food marketplaces as they do for the F&W festival? I think this is a great addition to the F&G festival, assuming the portions and prices are similar.

The booths look just like F&W. I can't wait until Wednesday to try some of the items.

DVC Mike · 03-04-2013, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simba's Mom

Wonderful photos. Is the fifth floor, quiet pool view fairly quiet? Last year, after 11 trips to BCV I got my first quiet pool view. It's now my favorite view. However, it was a solo trip, and this time I'll be with DH, who's a very light sleeper. However, perhaps the cold weather means the quiet pool's been fairly "quiet"

It's been very quiet so far. However, I've had this view before with screaming kids below.

DVC Mike · 03-05-2013, 10:31 AM

It looks like it's going to be a gorgeous day today! The high will be between 77-79 degrees.

I am looking forward to the start of the Flower & Garden festival tomorrow.

Here are some snapshots from the iPhone this morning.

Epcot 1 by DVC Mike, on Flickr

Epcot 2 by DVC Mike, on Flickr

Epcot 3 by DVC Mike, on Flickr

a742246 · 03-05-2013, 10:57 AM

Thank you for the pictures, we are going for 6 nights at the BC on March 14 and your pictures are a great fill in. If you get a chance go to the St Patrick celebration (Raglan Road) this weekend in DTD We went last year and it was very entertaining. I believe it is going on for two weekends this week and next.
Enjoy your trip!

rmcildw2m · 03-05-2013, 10:56 PM

these are some awesome pictures thanks for sharing

bobbiwoz · 03-06-2013, 08:45 AM

I love your pictures, and can't wait to hear about F&G activities!

Bobbi

Splashboat · 03-06-2013, 11:23 AM

I have never seen pictures taken with a phone look so good - very nice!

03-03-2013, 01:10 PM	#1
DVC Mike DVC Member @ BLT, VGC, VWL, BWV, BCV Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 550 miles from WDW Posts: 4,110	Relaxing at the Beach Club I checked into a 1-bedroom at the Beach Club Villas yesterday (March 2) for 8 nights, ready for another take it slow and relaxing vacation. I'm on the 5th floor facing the quiet pool. Last night, I had a nice meal at the Captain's Grille at the Yacht Club. I think this is an under-rated place where I can grab a meal without an ADR. I love the Green Goddess salad, and the Cabernet-braised Short Ribs with Corn Risotto were great. This morning, I had a nice breakfast at Kouzzina. I enjoyed the Waffle with Whipped Mascarpone Cheese, Honey, and Chopped Pecans. Hmm, I seem to be focused on food, eh? Luckily, the Flower & Garden festival starts Wednesday, and I'm looking forward to the new food booths. I walked around World Showcase this morning and it looks like the Food & Wine festival. This trip, I plan on doing less table service and more counter service (Boulangerie Patisserie, etc). I didn't bring my Nikon Camera, so this won't be a photo trip report. However, I may take a snapshot or two with my iPhone. Below are a couple shots from this morning's chilly walk around World Showcase. Not particularly terrible for a phone. Epcot France by DVC Mike, on Flickr Epcot China by DVC Mike, on Flickr __________________ Mike My DVC Home Resorts: BLT, BWV, BCV and VGC

03-03-2013, 06:13 PM	#4
DVC Mike DVC Member @ BLT, VGC, VWL, BWV, BCV Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 550 miles from WDW Posts: 4,110	I took another stroll around World Showcase. It felt more like January then March. I had a ham and cheese on baguette sandwich at Les Halles Boulangerie & Patisserie (boy, was it crowded) in France, and followed that up with some School Bread at Kringla Bakeri og Cafe in Norway. I think that kind of negated the benefits of walking around World Showcase. It is supposed to warm up here over the next day or two. I can't wait. __________________ Mike My DVC Home Resorts: BLT, BWV, BCV and VGC

03-03-2013, 06:47 PM	#5
LisaS DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MA & AKV/BWV/VWL Posts: 9,347	Have they set up the same type of booths for the F&G food marketplaces as they do for the F&W festival? I think this is a great addition to the F&G festival, assuming the portions and prices are similar to F&W. Enjoy your stay Mike. Thanks for posting the photos. Very nice! I hope it warms up soon. __________________ AKV Kidani Village 1BR Model: http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s...ani%20Village/ AKV Kidani Village Studio Model: http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s...ani%20Village/

03-04-2013, 02:59 PM	#6
franandaj Saxy Boo Boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA, VWL, BCV, SSR & VGC Posts: 18,024	Love to see another TR! I can't wait to hear about the F&G Festival upgrades! __________________ Alison ~~~~ We need a little Magic... \| TR - Pinch me... \| Destination D-75 TR \|It'll be a WONDER ... \| Cheating on Mickey w/ Harry, PTR \| D23 D40 WDW in Detail \| DCA F&W Review \| Jan 2010 DR Visits 2013: VWL, BCV, DCL, AKL, BLT, VGC, 2012: VGC, DCL, 2011: VGC, BLT, OKW 2010: THV, AKV, VGC, 2009: BWV 2008: SSR, 2007: AKL & GF, 2001: AKL, BC & DCL 1997: DXL & WL 1993: GF, DL Too many to count since 1973!

03-04-2013, 05:48 PM	#7
Simba's Mom everything went to "H*** in a handbasket Keep me off the high horses! Suffers from theme park dyslexia Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Harlingen, TX, USA Posts: 22,976	Wonderful photos. Is the fifth floor, quiet pool view fairly quiet? Last year, after 11 trips to BCV I got my first quiet pool view. It's now my favorite view. However, it was a solo trip, and this time I'll be with DH, who's a very light sleeper. However, perhaps the cold weather means the quiet pool's been fairly "quiet" __________________

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03-03-2013, 02:02 PM	#2
Ansky Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 85	Those are still a couple of nice pictures for just a phone. I'll take whatever I can get from you. Thanks for the update. Enjoy your trip.

03-03-2013, 06:04 PM	#3
saintstickets DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Petal, MS Posts: 2,015	Great to see another of your TRs. Always enjoy your narrative and especially your pics. DW and I are staying at BCV for the first time during F&W this October. We have a studio reserved but will try and upgrade to a 1br using our BWV points at 7 months. Any pics or opinions you have on room location at BCV will be greatly appreciated.

03-04-2013, 07:12 PM	#8
DVC Mike DVC Member @ BLT, VGC, VWL, BWV, BCV Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 550 miles from WDW Posts: 4,110	It warmed up a bit today, and tomorrow it is supposed to be mid to upper 70's. I spent most the the day inside Epcot, including a nice dinner at Le Cellier. I had the Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup, Moosehead Pale Ale, and the Mushroom Filet Mignon. The service tonight was fantastic and the food was great. Epcot Canada by DVC Mike, on Flickr __________________ Mike My DVC Home Resorts: BLT, BWV, BCV and VGC

03-05-2013, 10:31 AM	#11
DVC Mike DVC Member @ BLT, VGC, VWL, BWV, BCV Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 550 miles from WDW Posts: 4,110	It looks like it's going to be a gorgeous day today! The high will be between 77-79 degrees. I am looking forward to the start of the Flower & Garden festival tomorrow. Here are some snapshots from the iPhone this morning. Epcot 1 by DVC Mike, on Flickr Epcot 2 by DVC Mike, on Flickr Epcot 3 by DVC Mike, on Flickr __________________ Mike My DVC Home Resorts: BLT, BWV, BCV and VGC

03-05-2013, 10:57 AM	#12
a742246 older than dirt Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 765	Thank you for the pictures, we are going for 6 nights at the BC on March 14 and your pictures are a great fill in. If you get a chance go to the St Patrick celebration (Raglan Road) this weekend in DTD We went last year and it was very entertaining. I believe it is going on for two weekends this week and next. Enjoy your trip!

03-05-2013, 10:56 PM	#13
rmcildw2m Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Summerfield nc Posts: 428	these are some awesome pictures thanks for sharing __________________ [img]http://www.mickeypath.com/id/1334991637.jpg ]url='http://www.mickeypath.com/']

03-06-2013, 08:45 AM	#14
bobbiwoz I'm happy to dance with you I have 2 opinions We had tried usual things to keep them away, including something like coyote urine, it is sold in hardware stores by us Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington Township OH and Cape May NJ Posts: 50,488	I love your pictures, and can't wait to hear about F&G activities! Bobbi __________________

03-06-2013, 11:23 AM	#15
Splashboat Always looking for cheap airfare Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 339	I have never seen pictures taken with a phone look so good - very nice!

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