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333disneymom · 02-20-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 1coolnini

Our first trip is WDW is 86 days away!! Looks like several of us will be there at the same time.

I have only been to Florida once. What do I need to know about mid May weather? Will it be hot? Should I expect rain? In California I really don't drag out the shorts until it is above 80 degrees. Any packing suggestions would be appreciated. It will just be my DH and I.....he would wear shorts every day of the year if I would let him!!!

Jan

We have been in May a few times and it's usually pretty warm. We have lucked out with rain and out of all our trips, we have only had an occasional shower here or there - mostly after 4 p.m.

333disneymom · 02-20-2013, 11:23 AM

Hi Mike,

Our dates have changed a bit - thanks to our airline dropping half the days they go to Orlando. The good new is it gives us an extra day at BCV.

Our new dates
BCV Aug. 13-19 after AKL Aug. 9-13
Almost 9 full days at Disney!! (We leave early on the 13th, so I don't count that).

Thanks

bigAWL · 02-20-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BCV23

Did you check in through MDE or on the DVC website? I haven't seen the familiar link on the DVC site and we're under 30 days now. Thanks.

Does anyone know if Periwigs has reopened?

I used the MDE website. It was easy. Wasn't sure how to handle the room requests, though. I had sent an email to MS with my request long ago. So I left the online check in request blank, hoping that it wouldn't override the request I already had.

Wood Nymph · 02-20-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by LoveMickeyMouse

Okay, so I have to ask......I have been reading reviews of BC, hoping to get more information on the resort, and there are a lot of reviews that state that the BC is tired. People report that rooms are showing their age (wall paper peeling off walls, worn carpet, and toilets that were not working). I know that every resort will have both positive and negative reviews, but I am wondering if any of you have experienced these issues. Anyone?

I really appreciate everyone's information on this thread.

I have learned a lot about the resort, and am looking forward to experiencing it myself.

We were at the BC in April of 2011 and the resort looked fine to us. Our room was immaculate and in good condition.

1coolnini · 02-20-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyT

Welcome Jan. May in Orlando is pretty warm. +80 is the norm. I am a charts and graph type person so this website gives you a better visual than I can paint with words.

https://weatherspark.com/averages/30...-United-States

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Thank you...great info. Looks like I better get my winter white legs out in some sun because Orlando in May looks like shorts weather.

Jan

DannysMom · 02-20-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1coolnini

Thank you...great info. Looks like I better get my winter white legs out in some sun because Orlando in May looks like shorts weather.

Jan

We were in WDW last May, definitely shorts weather. Bring a swimsuit as well, there were times when it was hot!

Sent from my iPad using DISBoards App, please excuse any typos or autocorrects!

BCV23 · 02-20-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bigAWL

I used the MDE website. It was easy. Wasn't sure how to handle the room requests, though. I had sent an email to MS with my request long ago. So I left the online check in request blank, hoping that it wouldn't override the request I already had.

Thanks, bigAWL. Off to try to checkin to BCV and AKV.

LoveMickeyMouse · 02-20-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Wood Nymph

We were at the BC in April of 2011 and the resort looked fine to us. Our room was immaculate and in good condition.

Great to hear! Thanks for the response!

DisneyMomx7 · 02-20-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LoveMickeyMouse

Great to hear! Thanks for the response!

We were there in July 2012 and the resort and the room looked great!!!

catho72 · 02-20-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DisneyMomx7

We were there in July 2012 and the resort and the room looked great!!!

Same here! I did not notice any noticeable wear and tear at the BC. AKL....yes. BC....no

catho72 · 02-20-2013, 04:37 PM

Is anyone else living vicariously through Live with Kelly and Michael at WDW? I found it interesting that Kelly and her family stayed at GF while Jon Cryer and Johnny Galecki stayed at BC.

Watching this week has made me want to go to WDW even more (didn't know that was possible!). I'm sure that was Disney's intention behind having the show film there for a week.

disneyfan61 · 02-20-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by catho72

Is anyone else living vicariously through Live with Kelly and Michael at WDW? I found it interesting that Kelly and her family stayed at GF while Jon Cryer and Johnny Galecki stayed at BC.

Watching this week has made me want to go to WDW even more (didn't know that was possible!). I'm sure that was Disney's intention behind having the show film there for a week.

Yes we have been taping the show and watching it at night. I know Jon Cryer had mentioned the sand bottom pool so he gave away his resort. I did not know that Johnny was staying there also and that Kelly was staying at GF. Watching the show so makes me want to be there now!!!

DisneyMomx7 · 02-20-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by catho72

Same here! I did not notice any noticeable wear and tear at the BC. AKL....yes. BC....no

Looks like we'll be there the same time again! We're there June 29-July 15.
Hope to see you again.

MickeyT · 02-20-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 333disneymom

Hi Mike,

Our dates have changed a bit - thanks to our airline dropping half the days they go to Orlando. The good new is it gives us an extra day at BCV.

Our new dates
BCV Aug. 13-19 after AKL Aug. 9-13
Almost 9 full days at Disney!! (We leave early on the 13th, so I don't count that).

Thanks

Extra days!

Gotcha dates saved to back up list.

katie43901 · 02-20-2013, 08:13 PM

Hi guys, I must admit I am a long time lurker! We've stayed at the beach club the past two years and booked our bounceback to stay at the beach club this october! We had to move our trip to back to later in October and I procrastinated switching dates. I found out today that all standard rooms are booked during our stay (Oct 19-26). Pool and lagoon view was available but for an additional 500ish dollars. We switched our stay to the Yacht club. I know they are pretty similar, but to be honest, I am bummed! The beach club feels like home and I've been looking forward to going back there since we have left! So my question is, is there any chance that there will be some cancellations and a room would open up if I keep on calling back and checking? Or am I dreaming? Any advice, opinions, is much welcome!

Thanks!

02-20-2013, 11:23 AM	#3437
333disneymom DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 571	Hi Mike, Our dates have changed a bit - thanks to our airline dropping half the days they go to Orlando. The good new is it gives us an extra day at BCV. Our new dates BCV Aug. 13-19 after AKL Aug. 9-13 Almost 9 full days at Disney!! (We leave early on the 13th, so I don't count that). Thanks __________________

02-20-2013, 04:37 PM	#3446
catho72 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: outside Chicago Posts: 1,036	Is anyone else living vicariously through Live with Kelly and Michael at WDW? I found it interesting that Kelly and her family stayed at GF while Jon Cryer and Johnny Galecki stayed at BC. Watching this week has made me want to go to WDW even more (didn't know that was possible!). I'm sure that was Disney's intention behind having the show film there for a week. __________________ Me DH DD 13 DS 12 DD 10 2/02 Holiday Inn (now Nick Hotel) 2/08 POR 9/08 POR 6/09 Regal Sun/Windsor Hills 7/10 Windsor Hills 7/11 Windsor Hills/AKL/BLT 7/12 Beach Club/AKL currently planning 7/13 BC CL/Poly CL split stay

02-20-2013, 08:13 PM	#3450
katie43901 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 20	Hi guys, I must admit I am a long time lurker! We've stayed at the beach club the past two years and booked our bounceback to stay at the beach club this october! We had to move our trip to back to later in October and I procrastinated switching dates. I found out today that all standard rooms are booked during our stay (Oct 19-26). Pool and lagoon view was available but for an additional 500ish dollars. We switched our stay to the Yacht club. I know they are pretty similar, but to be honest, I am bummed! The beach club feels like home and I've been looking forward to going back there since we have left! So my question is, is there any chance that there will be some cancellations and a room would open up if I keep on calling back and checking? Or am I dreaming? Any advice, opinions, is much welcome! Thanks! __________________ 1996-CBR 2000-POR 2007-POFQ 2009-GF 2009-POFQ 2011-BC 2012-BC 2013-YC

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