Relaxing at the Beach Club - Page 3 - The DIS Discussion Forums

debbieandroo · 03-07-2013, 12:53 PM

Yay, a TR from DVC Mike!

Love the pictures, which are still better on your iPhone than they would be if I were taking them on my camera.

Thanks to your great report, I'm getting even more excited about the new food booths for F&G - I'll be there in less than 7 weeks - woo hoo!

franandaj · 03-07-2013, 01:13 PM

Wow! If they keep up this Food and Wining the Flower and Garden Festival, I'll be sure to want to come back!

Great photos and the food sounds really tasty!

montrealdisneylovers · 03-07-2013, 01:55 PM

How many pounds does one gain on a trip like this????

DVC Mike · 03-07-2013, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montrealdisneylovers

How many pounds does one gain on a trip like this????

I will find out once I get home.

DVC Mike · 03-07-2013, 05:15 PM

So, later in the afternoon, with the sun low in the sky, I walked around World Showcase once again. Since the sun was low, the photos have a lot of shadows. It was pretty crowded.

I had the Spiced Lamb Kebab with couscous salad at Morocco. The lamb was tasty.

Epcot Flower & Garden: Morocco by DVC Mike, on Flickr

In Italy, I tried the Lasagna Primavera - Spinach Lasagna, green peas, zucchini, mushrooms, broccolini, béchamel and fresh tomatoes with garlic and basil leaves. It was so-so. Nothing special, so I wish I had passed on it.

Epcot Flower & Garden: Italy by DVC Mike, on Flickr

Back at the Smokehouse, I tried the Rocky Road Brownie Mousse. Yes, it was a brownie on the bottom covered with mousse with some marshmallows and nuts. A lot of chocolate, but good.

Epcot Flower & Garden: Smokehouse by DVC Mike, on Flickr

Finally, I went to the Florida Fresh booth and tried the Angel Food Cake with macerated Florida Berries. It was pretty good.

Epcot Flower & Garden: Florida by DVC Mike, on Flickr

Luckymommyx2 · 03-08-2013, 05:46 AM

Beautiful pics of the WS! Counting down until I'm there in May!! Thanks for sharing!!

JLVermillion · 03-08-2013, 08:50 AM

Love the pics! The desserts look great. I am going to have to double up my time at the gym just so I can eat all of these treats . I have read on other reviews that the lasagna was just so so and to skip it, so I I shall. I am really looking forward to the smoke house

nickspace · 03-08-2013, 02:36 PM

Great pictures for a phone. If I was a camera company I would be worried about my future.

DVC Mike · 03-08-2013, 05:37 PM

I went to the kick-off show for the Epcot Flower & Garden festival "Flower Power" concert series featuring Micky Dolenz of the Monkees. He performed hits like "Last Train to Clarksville" and "I'm a Believer". He was pretty good!

Micky Dolenz by DVC Mike, on Flickr

DVC Mike · 03-09-2013, 08:41 AM

It's a great morning at the Yacht & Beach Club resort today!

Stormalong Bay by DVC Mike, on Flickr

DVC Mike · 03-09-2013, 12:56 PM

OK, so my feet are sore from all the walking I did this past week. I don't know how many times I walked around World Showcase. I only visited Epcot this trip, and never got around to even going on one ride or attraction.

I spent the late morning and early afternoon at SAB, and ate a nice grilled chicken sandwich and drank a couple beers at Hurricane Hanna's Grill, which is a pretty nice pool bar.

Now, I'm back in the room. Below is the view from my balcony.

Beach Club Villas by DVC Mike, on Flickr

MomToPrincePhillip · 03-09-2013, 04:41 PM

Wow! What a view! Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

DVC Mike · 03-10-2013, 02:24 PM

I'm back home in Charlotte today. Goodbye, Beach Club.

Next trip will be the Villas at the Grand Californian in May.

ttepsich · 03-10-2013, 05:27 PM

Wow, thanks for all of the pics and info. Was your balcony on the 5th floor. Beautiful view! We were in room 560 last August. It's the one with the HUGE circular balcony. We LOVED it.

I am taking my 91 year old mother to the Beach Club in May for F & G. She was only at the Magic Kingdom once, shortly after it opened (when that was the only park) She has never been to Epcot and has always wanted to see the countries. So we too will only do Epcot. The pace is going to be much, much slower than I'm used to .

Will be looking forward to your pics and TR from VGC!

DVC Mike · 03-10-2013, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttepsich

Wow, thanks for all of the pics and info. Was your balcony on the 5th floor. Beautiful view! We were in room 560 last August. It's the one with the HUGE circular balcony. We LOVED it.

Will be looking forward to your pics and TR from VGC!

I was in 558.

03-07-2013, 12:53 PM	#31
debbieandroo DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West TN Posts: 2,069	Yay, a TR from DVC Mike! Love the pictures, which are still better on your iPhone than they would be if I were taking them on my camera. Thanks to your great report, I'm getting even more excited about the new food booths for F&G - I'll be there in less than 7 weeks - woo hoo! __________________

03-07-2013, 01:13 PM	#32
franandaj Saxy Boo Boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA, VWL, BCV, SSR & VGC Posts: 18,348	Wow! If they keep up this Food and Wining the Flower and Garden Festival, I'll be sure to want to come back! Great photos and the food sounds really tasty! __________________ Alison ~~~~ ...It's How You Play the Game \| We need a little Magic... \| TR - Pinch me... \| Destination D-75 TR \|It'll be a WONDER ... \| Cheating on Mickey w/ Harry, PTR \| D23 Expo 2011 TR \| 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!

03-07-2013, 01:55 PM	#33
montrealdisneylovers Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 357	How many pounds does one gain on a trip like this???? __________________

03-07-2013, 05:15 PM	#35
DVC Mike DVC Member @ BLT, VGC, VWL, BWV, BCV Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 550 miles from WDW Posts: 4,154	So, later in the afternoon, with the sun low in the sky, I walked around World Showcase once again. Since the sun was low, the photos have a lot of shadows. It was pretty crowded. I had the Spiced Lamb Kebab with couscous salad at Morocco. The lamb was tasty. Epcot Flower & Garden: Morocco by DVC Mike, on Flickr In Italy, I tried the Lasagna Primavera - Spinach Lasagna, green peas, zucchini, mushrooms, broccolini, béchamel and fresh tomatoes with garlic and basil leaves. It was so-so. Nothing special, so I wish I had passed on it. Epcot Flower & Garden: Italy by DVC Mike, on Flickr Back at the Smokehouse, I tried the Rocky Road Brownie Mousse. Yes, it was a brownie on the bottom covered with mousse with some marshmallows and nuts. A lot of chocolate, but good. Epcot Flower & Garden: Smokehouse by DVC Mike, on Flickr Finally, I went to the Florida Fresh booth and tried the Angel Food Cake with macerated Florida Berries. It was pretty good. Epcot Flower & Garden: Florida by DVC Mike, on Flickr __________________ Mike My DVC Home Resorts: BLT, BWV, BCV, VGC and VGF

03-08-2013, 08:50 AM	#37
JLVermillion Food & Wine Festival 2009 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Annapolis MD Posts: 942	Love the pics! The desserts look great. I am going to have to double up my time at the gym just so I can eat all of these treats . I have read on other reviews that the lasagna was just so so and to skip it, so I I shall. I am really looking forward to the smoke house __________________ Me DH DD1 DD2 DS

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03-08-2013, 05:46 AM	#36
Luckymommyx2 Je parle francais, et tu Ready to cruise again! Will take in just about anything that walks, crawls, or flys through the yard Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 10,679	Beautiful pics of the WS! Counting down until I'm there in May!! Thanks for sharing!!

03-08-2013, 02:36 PM	#38
nickspace DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 911	Great pictures for a phone. If I was a camera company I would be worried about my future. __________________

03-08-2013, 05:37 PM	#39
DVC Mike DVC Member @ BLT, VGC, VWL, BWV, BCV Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 550 miles from WDW Posts: 4,154	I went to the kick-off show for the Epcot Flower & Garden festival "Flower Power" concert series featuring Micky Dolenz of the Monkees. He performed hits like "Last Train to Clarksville" and "I'm a Believer". He was pretty good! Micky Dolenz by DVC Mike, on Flickr __________________ Mike My DVC Home Resorts: BLT, BWV, BCV, VGC and VGF

03-09-2013, 08:41 AM	#40
DVC Mike DVC Member @ BLT, VGC, VWL, BWV, BCV Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 550 miles from WDW Posts: 4,154	It's a great morning at the Yacht & Beach Club resort today! Stormalong Bay by DVC Mike, on Flickr __________________ Mike My DVC Home Resorts: BLT, BWV, BCV, VGC and VGF

03-09-2013, 12:56 PM	#41
DVC Mike DVC Member @ BLT, VGC, VWL, BWV, BCV Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 550 miles from WDW Posts: 4,154	OK, so my feet are sore from all the walking I did this past week. I don't know how many times I walked around World Showcase. I only visited Epcot this trip, and never got around to even going on one ride or attraction. I spent the late morning and early afternoon at SAB, and ate a nice grilled chicken sandwich and drank a couple beers at Hurricane Hanna's Grill, which is a pretty nice pool bar. Now, I'm back in the room. Below is the view from my balcony. Beach Club Villas by DVC Mike, on Flickr __________________ Mike My DVC Home Resorts: BLT, BWV, BCV, VGC and VGF

03-09-2013, 04:41 PM	#42
MomToPrincePhillip Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 233	Wow! What a view! Thanks for sharing your trip with us. __________________ Erin DH DS (9) DS (5)

03-10-2013, 02:24 PM	#43
DVC Mike DVC Member @ BLT, VGC, VWL, BWV, BCV Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 550 miles from WDW Posts: 4,154	I'm back home in Charlotte today. Goodbye, Beach Club. Next trip will be the Villas at the Grand Californian in May. __________________ Mike My DVC Home Resorts: BLT, BWV, BCV, VGC and VGF

03-10-2013, 05:27 PM	#44
ttepsich Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 324	Wow, thanks for all of the pics and info. Was your balcony on the 5th floor. Beautiful view! We were in room 560 last August. It's the one with the HUGE circular balcony. We LOVED it. I am taking my 91 year old mother to the Beach Club in May for F & G. She was only at the Magic Kingdom once, shortly after it opened (when that was the only park) She has never been to Epcot and has always wanted to see the countries. So we too will only do Epcot. The pace is going to be much, much slower than I'm used to . Will be looking forward to your pics and TR from VGC! __________________ http://members.cox.net/disneyvacatio...c_sigs/bcv.jpg

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