Or... book using the military room-only discount. They always offer the DDP to us as an add-on, but since we have TIW, we personally prefer getting the 20% off the table service bills instead. That way we get only the food we want, and not all those desserts and no appetizers. (Slight rant: I never liked it when they removed the apps. and the tip from the plan.)
and "paying" for desserts we don't want sort of bothers me.
That does sound really yummyWe thought the food at the Medow Swimming pool was really good. A hotdog topped with lots of pulled pork barbecue...an unusual combination, but delicious. The children had the usual, individual pizzas.
For the record, we bought the smores kits at the Chuck Wagon Snack Bar; they did not have the kits at the Medow Trading Post.
We thought the food at the Medow Swimming pool was really good. A hotdog topped with lots of pulled pork barbecue...an unusual combination, but delicious. The children had the usual, individual pizzas.
For the record, we bought the smores kits at the Chuck Wagon Snack Bar; they did not have the kits at the Medow Trading Post.
Going by what Stephen said...he's not being much help with my TR
We have NEITHER
Not sure why we didn't get an AP last year...we went to WDW 3 times in a year's span...actually we weren't expecting to go that much...just kinda happened. We thought about buying them again this time, BUT we won't be going back until February for Princess Half...probably won't be in the parks that much, and then we will be going on the Dream next June. I'm suspecting that in 2012 we will get APs...the new Fantasy Land will be opening!!!Or... book using the military room-only discount. They always offer the DDP to us as an add-on, but since we have TIW, we personally prefer getting the 20% off the table service bills instead. That way we get only the food we want, and not all those desserts and no appetizers. (Slight rant: I never liked it when they removed the apps. and the tip from the plan.)
Of course, with the DxDP you do get the apps. We've never done the DxDP. When our APs expire and we don't have TIW, I would consider the DxDP, but I feel like those tips would really start to add up
I like to have everything paid for before we go. However...you are right! Tips add up!! We have to budget that in before time, too, so we know how much cash to take. The DxDP isn't for everyone that's for sure because it does cut into park time. In fact, I have some family members that I would NEVER recommend it to simply because they are more 'fly by the seat of your pants' type people...wouldn't work for them. Enough about that! didn't mean to get on my band wagon about the DxDP...can ya tell I 
to eat at WDW??!!
What a fun day! Giving each kid two hours to choose an activity was a great idea! And I'm impressed at how agreeable they all were when it wasn't their turn!
That decorated RV is something else! I think it's almost a whole other Disney sub-culture out there. Very cool!
I see yall are going on a Disney cruise...which one? We will be doing our first Disney cruise next June...can hardly wait!!!
We will definitely get a golf cart, I know my kids will love it!
Thank you so much for your report!!! We are staying at the cabins in October. We plan on spending some time at the resort, so this report is just what I needed to see
My theory...if you pay good money to stay at a nice resort, you might as well take time to enjoy it, right?! Each WDW resort has so much to offer...sometimes you just have look. And FW probably has the MOST activities for families....come on, now...700 acres
Gotta be something there for everyone!
I willl have reviews on those 2 events later in my TR.
You're welcome! I really enjoyed doing the TR last year, so figured I would try again...and it makes it super easy when you're passionate about Disney!
Have y'all ever done the HDDR or MBYBBQ? I see you have 3 younger girls...it might be something they would enjoy...and better yet...it's at FW...you don't have to leave the resort.
Happy Planning...and by the way...October will be an excellent time to go!!! And the golf cart will be perfect for cruising around the RVs and campsites looking at all the crazy Halloween decorations....these people go all out, let me tell ya!!! Fun, fun, fun!!!
) But once I showed him the pics and he realized he could park the car IN FRONT OF the cabin he was sold!!
Great report so far!!! I can't wait to read more!
Next time you go you should do the DVC tour! We did it last time and enjoyed it! The guy was actually a GSU alum! I'll have to get you his name. We still have all of our information and would really love to do that one day!
We left there with Gift cards and free ice cream too!
I did HDDR when I was 11 and haven't been back since, but I loved it! We aren't doing either this trip, but if we really love the resort (like I think we will), then I bet we will give them a try on another visit.
When I first mentioned staying at the cabins, my husband looked at me like I was crazy. He thought I meant camping in a tent (which he would love btw, just not with 3 girlie girls
I am really looking forward to doing the Chip & Dale sing-a-long and marshmallow roast! And swimming in the pool! I was so excited to see your pics of the pool, b/c it's hard to tell exactly what they had there from the disney and allears pics.
for FW...you can park directly in front of the cabin!! It says one car only, but there were many cabins with 2 cars parked out front...really only room for 1 vehicle and a golf cart.
And the reason I say snakes...well...take a look at this...it's swamp land! Well, not 'true' swamp, but it does appear that water stands here with the cypress trees when it's really wet. We didn't see any slithery friends, though.
...however it was no big deal...they were seated anyway. Not sure what happened???
Would not hesitate to eat here again!!! Of course, they were a little early! Jesse was able to get autographs tonight (Ma Hopie bought him his very own book)
ready to go back and relax in the cabin. The next day is going to be long!!! Check in at the Contemporary then hit Epcot full force!
I love the picture of the little critters, my son always notices those, probably because we don't see many reptilian life in Northwestern PA. We had a little lizard hanging around every morning on the way to the buses, we named him BOB and we still talk about that crazy little lizard
We have enough reptiles and bugs in South GA and Florida for the entire USA!! I envy y'all! I'm constantly telling my kids when they're outside..."watch for snakes!"..."don't touch them!" (we live in the country). And in all seriousness, I'm very surprised that you don't hear more about snake sightings at FW or gator visits...they are there, ya know?!....hiding!Did DS take the photos of the critters? I enjoyed all of them, especially finally getting a peek inside the cabin
My parents slept on the murphy bed, and said that it was actually very comfortable
...I wouldn't have thought so, but they say . In my next post I'll have more inside and outside pictures of the cabin with my thoughts about the entire FW experience!...and for the most part...good thoughts...a fewwww negatives...but still it's a great place!
