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dvc4life · 03-03-2011, 07:50 AM

Two weeks from today we will be there. And I can't wait!!!!!!

AirGoofy · 03-03-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinker Bell Fan

We've got a reservation at SSR but am thinking of changing to WLV since our friends are staying there. We'll see. Miss our home away from home!

We stayed at WLV last time, as we had never been there before and wanted to try it. Like most, it was really nice. The theming is really cool, proximity to MK is awesome, and location on the lake is great. I thought the Turf Club was better than their signature Artist Point, and the pools are not much over at WLV. Still, when you are anywhere at Disney, it's always good. Have a great trip.

Disneymanic · 03-05-2011, 07:49 PM

Two weeks from today we will be at our Home. I can hardly wait for this trip because my DS and his DW and my DD and her girlfriend will be staying there for the first time. My DW and I love it there!

Sheribo · 03-05-2011, 09:26 PM

Anyone there now who could post a March activity schedule? We're super excited about our trip in 6 days.

ree123 · 03-05-2011, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ree123

POOL CONSTUCTION PICTURES PLEEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSSEEEEE!!!!!!!!! Have fun. Im super green with envy

PRETTY PLEEEEEEAAAAASSSSSSE!! POOL construction updates and/or pics.....

AirGoofy · 03-06-2011, 08:00 AM

Well, this year's THV fell apart. Some may remember my rantings, but BIL stopped it all. For those newbies, DW and I offered BIL, his family, and MIL a trip with us to stay at THV. He initially accepted, then demanded we also pay for his tickets and meals (which his mother agreed to do), and then demanded we move it to July. Then, since the BIL wouldn't go, MIL backed out as well. The apple does not fall far. My children really wanted to go with their grandmother, so I am a little disappointed. But, I really can't stand the guy and the only way I make it through holidays is to drink heavily. So, I am glad he is not going.

Now, a new opportunity as emerged. Friends have asked about going to WDW with us. She and DW were college roommates, DW and I are their children's godparents, and he and I get along really well (and get into trouble occasionally). I never really wanted to go with BIL, that was DW's idea, but they would be fun to go to WDW with. My first thought - a THV trip in October 2012 sounds great. Am I delusional to even want to try this again?

tea pot · 03-06-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AirGoofy

Well, this year's THV fell apart. Some may remember my rantings, but BIL stopped it all. For those newbies, DW and I offered BIL, his family, and MIL a trip with us to stay at THV. He initially accepted, then demanded we also pay for his tickets and meals (which his mother agreed to do), and then demanded we move it to July. Then, since the BIL wouldn't go, MIL backed out as well. The apple does not fall far. My children really wanted to go with their grandmother, so I am a little disappointed. But, I really can't stand the guy and the only way I make it through holidays is to drink heavily. So, I am glad he is not going.

Now, a new opportunity as emerged. Friends have asked about going to WDW with us. She and DW were college roommates, DW and I are their children's godparents, and he and I get along really well (and get into trouble occasionally). I never really wanted to go with BIL, that was DW's idea, but they would be fun to go to WDW with. My first thought - a THV trip in October 2012 sounds great. Am I delusional to even want to try this again?

No your not crazy (I remember your post about your BIL)
A WDW trip with Like Minded friends/family can be Magical and the THV is a great place to stay. We love it.... esp love the deck try to get a water view.

We have been in both situations. We have "treated" a certain family member and her children to family trips...they were so Ungrateful and constantly complaining

We have also had many more trips with friends and other family members that were truly a wonderful experience.

Don't let him spoil your Magic.

AirGoofy · 03-06-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tea pot

No your not crazy (I remember your post about your BIL)
A WDW trip with Like Minded friends/family can be Magical and the THV is a great place to stay. We love it.... esp love the deck try to get a water view.

We have been in both situations. We have "treated" a certain family member and her children to family trips...they were so Ungrateful and constantly complaining

We have also had many more trips with friends and other family members that were truly a wonderful experience.

Don't let him spoil your Magic.

Thanks. I struggled, but have moved past BIL. We will not ask them again, and I doubt he will ask us. As for the friends, I am happy to share our good fortune & Disney magic. We get along real well, but he has expressed an interest in WDW. We have been to swimming pools w/ each other families, & his family has done Nickelodeon/ Six Flags stuff, so I think they would have fun.

franandaj · 03-06-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AirGoofy

Now, a new opportunity as emerged. Friends have asked about going to WDW with us. She and DW were college roommates, DW and I are their children's godparents, and he and I get along really well (and get into trouble occasionally). I never really wanted to go with BIL, that was DW's idea, but they would be fun to go to WDW with. My first thought - a THV trip in October 2012 sounds great. Am I delusional to even want to try this again?

As long as you have things worked out in advance so that there are no unmet expectations and you get along well, it's a fabulous idea! We just completed two add-ons and now have enough points to take two trips a year, one by our selves and one inviting along friends. I'm working on a website for all my friends who are not so familiar with WDW with all the information that Disneyland vets have no idea about like 180 day ADRs, DME, resort transportation, etc. so that they can have some say in planning the trips we want to take.

tjhsr · 03-06-2011, 07:16 PM

Some pictures of the new Paddock pool. Coming along quite well. Just got back today so i don't know if someone has already put some recent pictures on here.

Doug7856 · 03-06-2011, 07:26 PM

WOW! Significant progress on the new pool!

rascalmom · 03-06-2011, 08:18 PM

It's nice to see the new pool area coming along so well! Hmmmm - where is that trip planner??

DiznyDi · 03-06-2011, 08:45 PM

Thanks for posting the pool pics! Nice to see the construction progressing.

csharpwv · 03-06-2011, 09:50 PM

WOW - they are making great progress! It's really looking like a great addition to one of our home resorts!

I actually thought the pool itself would be a little wider - but hey - I think it fits in very well!

Do you think this is going to make Saratoga Springs the BEST resort for spending time at the pool? (Other than Beach Club with Stormalong Bay!)

FindingFigment · 03-06-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tjhsr

Some pictures of the new Paddock pool. Coming along quite well. Just got back today so i don't know if someone has already put some recent pictures on here.

Great pictures! Looks like you took them from the same spot where I was at the end of January. Up in the stairwell? Did you have to hang your arm out to get a shot of the whole pool? That's what I had to do. Took several shots to get it just right since I could see what was in the viewfinder. But it was fun.

Thanks for keeping us updated! Be sure to tell us about your trip, too.

Edit to add: Here is the link to my pictures if anyone wants to compare and see the progress from 5 weeks before: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=794

03-03-2011, 07:50 AM	#871
dvc4life Disney is my Happy Place Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,750	Two weeks from today we will be there. And I can't wait!!!!!! __________________ Chris

03-05-2011, 07:49 PM	#873
Disneymanic Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 30	Two weeks from today we will be at our Home. I can hardly wait for this trip because my DS and his DW and my DD and her girlfriend will be staying there for the first time. My DW and I love it there! __________________ The kid in all of us forever shines through in the light of Disney.

03-05-2011, 09:26 PM	#874
Sheribo DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,037	Anyone there now who could post a March activity schedule? We're super excited about our trip in 6 days. __________________

03-06-2011, 08:00 AM	#876
AirGoofy DIS Dad#341 Savvy! I have yet to snag one of those recliner seats right in front of the big screen TV Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 10,877	Well, this year's THV fell apart. Some may remember my rantings, but BIL stopped it all. For those newbies, DW and I offered BIL, his family, and MIL a trip with us to stay at THV. He initially accepted, then demanded we also pay for his tickets and meals (which his mother agreed to do), and then demanded we move it to July. Then, since the BIL wouldn't go, MIL backed out as well. The apple does not fall far. My children really wanted to go with their grandmother, so I am a little disappointed. But, I really can't stand the guy and the only way I make it through holidays is to drink heavily. So, I am glad he is not going. Now, a new opportunity as emerged. Friends have asked about going to WDW with us. She and DW were college roommates, DW and I are their children's godparents, and he and I get along really well (and get into trouble occasionally). I never really wanted to go with BIL, that was DW's idea, but they would be fun to go to WDW with. My first thought - a THV trip in October 2012 sounds great. Am I delusional to even want to try this again? __________________ DIS Dad #341 WDW Commando #187 Disneytopia LIVE! October 2012 Trip Report Randall found in my mailbox.

03-06-2011, 07:26 PM	#881
Doug7856 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SSR Posts: 1,586	WOW! Significant progress on the new pool! __________________ Doug

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03-06-2011, 07:16 PM	#880
tjhsr DVC Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maryland@SSR Posts: 626	Some pictures of the new Paddock pool. Coming along quite well. Just got back today so i don't know if someone has already put some recent pictures on here.

03-06-2011, 08:18 PM	#882
rascalmom Business trips should include a little Disney Boomer Sooner! Boomer Sooner! Go OU! My middle name is Gullible! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: too far from WDW Posts: 4,004	It's nice to see the new pool area coming along so well! Hmmmm - where is that trip planner?? __________________ FW 74, 76, DI 83, CBR 99, OKW 00, Polynesian 01, CR-GV NYE O1/Jan 02, CR-Tower MK View May/June 02, ASMo/OKW July 03, OKW July 04, HRH 10/04, WL Concierge/SSR March 05, OKW June 05, SSR Christmas 2006. SSR July 2007, DL GCH March 2009, OKW May 2011, HRH/BLT Theme Park View March 2012

03-06-2011, 08:45 PM	#883
DiznyDi If you remember, we are the rural folks Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeastern Ohio Posts: 1,898	Thanks for posting the pool pics! Nice to see the construction progressing. __________________

03-06-2011, 09:50 PM	#884
csharpwv DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,213	WOW - they are making great progress! It's really looking like a great addition to one of our home resorts! I actually thought the pool itself would be a little wider - but hey - I think it fits in very well! Do you think this is going to make Saratoga Springs the BEST resort for spending time at the pool? (Other than Beach Club with Stormalong Bay!) __________________ DVC Member since 2008 Home Resorts -Animal Kingdom Villas -Bay Lake Tower -Saratoga Springs -Hilton Head Island

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