MinnieGi
DVC/BWV
- Joined
- Nov 3, 2001
What a wonderful winter thaw break week we had! We enjoyed a week of high 70's and low 80 degree weather. We left WDW yesterday, Feb. 8th in 40 degree weather so we really lucked out for our week.
BWV
We checked into our "home" on Sunday, Feb. 1st around 1:00 pm. We had been assigned a room, but it was not ready so the cm switched us to another room - 2010. Now this trip was booked on standard points so I was surprised that we faced the Swan/Dolphin. However right outside our balcony was a long red building and we did could not see the canal so I'm assuming that is why these are "standard" view rooms. Never the less we enjoyed the sunshine on our double balcony. The room is a hike from the elevator but we enjoyed being on the same floor as the lobby and close to stairwells to the pool area. Our room was very clean when we arrived. But we noticed right away the ceiling fan in the main bedroom shook when we turned it on. My DH called maintenance right away and they came up to look at it in about 15 minutes. They determined it needed a new fan and would be back to install it. We went out for a while and returned and no new fan had been installed so my DH called again to inquire when someone would be coming and they came up right away and assembled and hung a new ceiling fan for us. In the meantime I noticed the walk-in closet light had burnt out so we called down for a replacement and another maintenance guy came right up to put one in. After this our unit was in fine shape for the rest of the week.
The day we arrived Luna Park Pool's heat was out but the new heater we were told by the lifeguards was going to be replaced the next day. They advised us to go over to the community hall pool. We went over and found the warmest water!!! Even after Luna Park's heater was fixed it came no where near the warmth of community hall pool. So if you are going soon check out that pool, its sooooo delightful! My 3yo DD had never been over to that pool and was sooo happy there was no CLOWN face! In Luna Park pool you cannot take her anywhere near the end of the pool where the clown is - she just starts screaming - No Clown!!!
We only took the bus one day over to AK. We always drive over to MK b/c we have a huge stroller and the MK bus is always so crowded DH has to hold the stroller on his lap. But the AK bus never seems to be as full (nor do we go at opening or closing) so he can hold the stroller on a seat next to him. Anyway we were surprised that after we got on we stopped at the Swan/Dolphin and then went onto BB & AK. But then when we got picked up we did the full S/D, YC/BC, BW loop. The bus was waiting for us when we left BW and only had about a 10 minute wait returning.
We had excellent service from bell services too. We switched to OKW for Friday and Saturday night as a way to wind down from the BW excitement. We used luggage transfer and were so surprised they kept all of our food and drinks refridgerated. We liked hopping resorts, but will stay at our last destination longer the next time we do it. It was the first time we did the luggage transfer and will definetly do that again too.
OKW
After enjoying a day at MK we arrived to check in at OKW around 4:00. Steve was our check-in cm and was super sweet and chatty. As we talked Steve found out we had a 3 yo who loves to swim and play and he found us a wonderful room next to the pool and playground. We were in room 2021 on Miller's road. Our balcony faced two ponds with fountains and overlooked a few golf holes. It was perfect! I really enjoy sitting and relaxing on the balcony so this was a wonderful view for me. Our room was in great condition with the excpetion of the sofa bed having two rips in it. We called housekeeping just to let them know, but it didn't bother our stay. We really enjoyed our relaxing time at OKW to wind down from all the excitement and activities we did during the BWV part of our stay.
3yo DD cried her eyes when we had to leave to go home. I wanted to also but DH kept looking at me to stay strong so DD wouldn't wither any further.
DD cheered up a little when I told her we'd be back, but not till next year. We won't be taking our usual fall trip this year as we are expecting a new arrival in August!!!!!!! 
But Feb. 2005 is in the plans!!!! 
Any questions, I'd be more than happy to answer.
Gi
BWV
We checked into our "home" on Sunday, Feb. 1st around 1:00 pm. We had been assigned a room, but it was not ready so the cm switched us to another room - 2010. Now this trip was booked on standard points so I was surprised that we faced the Swan/Dolphin. However right outside our balcony was a long red building and we did could not see the canal so I'm assuming that is why these are "standard" view rooms. Never the less we enjoyed the sunshine on our double balcony. The room is a hike from the elevator but we enjoyed being on the same floor as the lobby and close to stairwells to the pool area. Our room was very clean when we arrived. But we noticed right away the ceiling fan in the main bedroom shook when we turned it on. My DH called maintenance right away and they came up to look at it in about 15 minutes. They determined it needed a new fan and would be back to install it. We went out for a while and returned and no new fan had been installed so my DH called again to inquire when someone would be coming and they came up right away and assembled and hung a new ceiling fan for us. In the meantime I noticed the walk-in closet light had burnt out so we called down for a replacement and another maintenance guy came right up to put one in. After this our unit was in fine shape for the rest of the week.
The day we arrived Luna Park Pool's heat was out but the new heater we were told by the lifeguards was going to be replaced the next day. They advised us to go over to the community hall pool. We went over and found the warmest water!!! Even after Luna Park's heater was fixed it came no where near the warmth of community hall pool. So if you are going soon check out that pool, its sooooo delightful! My 3yo DD had never been over to that pool and was sooo happy there was no CLOWN face! In Luna Park pool you cannot take her anywhere near the end of the pool where the clown is - she just starts screaming - No Clown!!!
We only took the bus one day over to AK. We always drive over to MK b/c we have a huge stroller and the MK bus is always so crowded DH has to hold the stroller on his lap. But the AK bus never seems to be as full (nor do we go at opening or closing) so he can hold the stroller on a seat next to him. Anyway we were surprised that after we got on we stopped at the Swan/Dolphin and then went onto BB & AK. But then when we got picked up we did the full S/D, YC/BC, BW loop. The bus was waiting for us when we left BW and only had about a 10 minute wait returning.
We had excellent service from bell services too. We switched to OKW for Friday and Saturday night as a way to wind down from the BW excitement. We used luggage transfer and were so surprised they kept all of our food and drinks refridgerated. We liked hopping resorts, but will stay at our last destination longer the next time we do it. It was the first time we did the luggage transfer and will definetly do that again too.
OKW
After enjoying a day at MK we arrived to check in at OKW around 4:00. Steve was our check-in cm and was super sweet and chatty. As we talked Steve found out we had a 3 yo who loves to swim and play and he found us a wonderful room next to the pool and playground. We were in room 2021 on Miller's road. Our balcony faced two ponds with fountains and overlooked a few golf holes. It was perfect! I really enjoy sitting and relaxing on the balcony so this was a wonderful view for me. Our room was in great condition with the excpetion of the sofa bed having two rips in it. We called housekeeping just to let them know, but it didn't bother our stay. We really enjoyed our relaxing time at OKW to wind down from all the excitement and activities we did during the BWV part of our stay.
3yo DD cried her eyes when we had to leave to go home. I wanted to also but DH kept looking at me to stay strong so DD wouldn't wither any further.
DD cheered up a little when I told her we'd be back, but not till next year. We won't be taking our usual fall trip this year as we are expecting a new arrival in August!!!!!!! But Feb. 2005 is in the plans!!!! Any questions, I'd be more than happy to answer.
Gi
-- Sorry, it's not that I derive pleasure from your lil' one's phobias, it's just too vivid an image that any mom can relate to!
