I told the kids last night about our quick trip (DH is working out of state and can't come with us this time). We leave tonight late and stay at Hilton Bonnet Creek for one night. We've done this late night flight and stay at HBC a few times now. It works well because the late night flight we pick is cheap and I use my Hilton Points and stay for free
The HBC has nice rooms, a really cool pool with a lazy river type thing in it, and they have the yummiest cinnamon rolls.
We arrive at the Poly tomorrow but just for 2 nights. It will be a quick trip - but lots of fun!!! My daughter said she is getting 700 dole whips per day
She is 8 and when I told them last night about this trip, she pulls out a notebook and starts writing a packing list. Then she writes a list of food and drinks she wants to get! She SO takes after me
My son was just happy to get out of school for 2 days. He's been taking over his dad's job while he is out of town - laying on the couch with the tv remote letting DD and I pack. But the end result will be great
The kids did say something odd about staying at the Poly though. They typically ask to stay at this resort or say it is their favorite. This time, DD said she was happy to stay here but next time maybe we could stay at the Boardwalk again
We did get a 1 BDR villa this summer at BWV and the villas are so much better for a family stay than just one room but the location and amenities of the Poly wins out for me. She said she was happy to stay at the Poly but when Dad comes again, we should consider the Boardwalk. First time she has ever said she liked another resort better, or at least the same, as the Poly. DS said he didn't care which is odd too because he loves the Poly. Don't get me wrong, they are both happy with the choice but this was the first time they didn't faint at the sound of staying at the Poly. If anyone else has experienced this type of thing with their kids as they get older, I'd like to know!