2 nights at BCV (mini trip report)

[tink6137130]

6:20 AM flight from Nashville – arrival 9:05 AM, our flight was on time, boarded Magical Express with minimal wait.

Arrived at BCV and was checking in around 10:30 AM with no wait. We requested a “fireworks view” which was not ready but they did have a ground floor (studio) available if we wanted it. We choose to wait for the 5th floor (room 550) which was ready about 12:30. Don’t know how good the view was, as we were never back in time for the fireworks.

Picked up our AP and also purchased our DDE card at Epcot. FYI – We didn’t look at the card until later that evening and they made a mistake with the expiration date – August 2008. (Had it corrected at Hollywood Studios) First order of business – fiesta margarita….

Epcot seemed extremely crowded so we didn’t ride anything. Went back to BCV to go swimming but SAB was so crowded there were no empty lounge chairs to be found. Went back to Dune’s Cove for awhile. After having dinner at Cape May’s Café that evening, we went to Hollywood Studio’s. Toy Story Mania was awesome! (about a 30 minute wait).

Saturday: We had 8:15 AM reservations at Crystal Palace and took the 7:00 bus to Magic Kingdom. We were the only people on the bus! We were able to enter about ten minutes before 8:00. We took several pictures before heading to the restaurant, we were seated promptly.

I highly recommend doing this, as we were able to have a nice breakfast and finish up as the park was opening. Space Mountain was about a 15 minute wait, as was Tomorrowland Speedway. Mad Tea Party 0 wait time!

Also rode Buzz Lightyear, Peterpan’s Flight, Haunted Mansion, BTM, The Train and Liberty Square Riverboat. Snacks for the day included frozen lemonade and cream cheese filled pretzels. Rode the monorail to Epcot, stopped for a fiesta margarita and walked back to The Boardwalk to rent a surrey bike.

Headed back to MK later that evening and waited for the bus for about 20 minutes.

Had turkey bacon wraps at Cosmic Ray’s…very good.

Rode SM and Buzz Lightyear again, watched the fireworks and went back to the villa.

Checked out about 10:50 AM, rode the boat over to The Boardwalk and ate at ESPN…nacho’s good as usual.

Took the boat to Epcot to finish out the day. Road Soarin’ (wait time 95 minutes)and then back to Beach’s & Cream for a Milky Way Sundae (they made a mistake & used peanut butter instead of caramel).

Time to catch the Magical Express for the airport.

We had a very nice time and the weather was wonderful (no rain!)

 

[alldiz]

Thanks for the report....how awesome to have a pic of the castle in the backround....and NO PEOPLE
Kerri

 

[edk35]

I loved your report. We are staying at BCV soon.....can't wait. Looks like you had a blast.

 

[Cyndibear]

Thanks for the report and pics! Sounds like you had a nice trip.

Cyndi

 

[DVC Mike]

Nice pics! We're looking forward to returning to BCV this October.

 

[LIFERBABE]

Great Report!

You did alot in 2 days!

 

[tink6137130]

Thanks for the report....how awesome to have a pic of the castle in the backround....and NO PEOPLE
Kerri

And to think I almost cancelled our reservation for Crystal Palace that morning because I was so tired! We had such a great time taking pictures before breakfast.

 

[tink6137130]

Thanks for the report and pics! Sounds like you had a nice trip.

Cyndi

This was one of the best trips we have gone on...it was a last minute getaway!

 

[tink6137130]

Nice pics! We're looking forward to returning to BCV this October.

I hope you have a great time in October...girl's only trip in October for me and staying at SSR - waitlisted for BCV or BWV

 

[tink6137130]

Great Report!

You did alot in 2 days!

Thanks! I'm still trying to catch up on my sleep!

 

[CarolAnnC]

Love your pictures! Thanks so much for sharing with us here...

 

[BEASLYBOO]

Sounds like a lovely time, W/ AP's you can just come and go at will. Sometimes you relax more on the little 2 to 3 days trips than the long planned out trips.

P.S. Made a new discovery at Epcot in Italy this June, I see you like margarita's, next time check out the Italian Margarita w/ Lemoncello and Grappa!

 

[Desnik]

Thanks for such a great report! In just a few days DH and I will be doing a 3 day trip without our kids at the BWV. We have AP's and plan to tour similar to how you did. Glad to see you got so much done at a busy time with only 2 days!! That gives me hope!LOL How was your room at BCV? We'll be there in Nov. with the kids and it will be our first time at BCV.

 

[tink6137130]

Love your pictures! Thanks so much for sharing with us here...

Thank you!

 

[tink6137130]

Sounds like a lovely time, W/ AP's you can just come and go at will. Sometimes you relax more on the little 2 to 3 days trips than the long planned out trips.

P.S. Made a new discovery at Epcot in Italy this June, I see you like margarita's, next time check out the Italian Margarita w/ Lemoncello and Grappa!

I will have to try that...it sounds very good! We will be there again July 19th

 

[tink6137130]

Thanks for such a great report! In just a few days DH and I will be doing a 3 day trip without our kids at the BWV. We have AP's and plan to tour similar to how you did. Glad to see you got so much done at a busy time with only 2 days!! That gives me hope!LOL How was your room at BCV? We'll be there in Nov. with the kids and it will be our first time at BCV.

This was our first time at BCV (we have stayed at The Beach Club before) The room was perfect for us (studio)...the location was great for walking to Epcot or catching the boats & buses. SAB was a bit of a hike but Dune's Cove was very convenient. Hope you have a great time!