2013/2014 Beach and Yacht FAQ, Fun & Friends ~ Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec & Jan ~

[nannette]

Umm...... Buzzy is restricted from that area during the Osborne lights after he had one too many Glow-tinis at the Tune In Lounge and accidentally flew up Santa's nostril. Santa almost got fired after he uttered some not so choice words during the incident and Buzzy almost got smashed twice if you know what I mean....

I will take you there however as I and everybody else that is going would never want to miss it!

~NM

Lol! Awesome!

 

[Couchy]

The most exciting day of them all has arrived!! Friday Morning!! The day DH will have speed in his life for the morning! We woke up early for his 8 o'clock reservation at the Richard Petty Driving Experience! He was a little nervous signing his life away the night before, but I quickly explained to him that he wanted to do this and that it was after all Disney World... and well they wouldn't let it be there if people crashed and died, and that he was the one who would be pressing the gas , so IF he was nervous just don't go so fast and all would be fine We arrived about 30 mins early and were greeted by the person who opens the place up. We went in signed a few more papers he suited up and then we waited.... At about 8:15 he went to a little class about how to drive the car... how to bank, how to break, when to speed up, when to slow down and so on and so on. 9 o'clock was race time After a few group pictures and individual pictures it was time to put on the helmet, climb through the window and get strapped in! All of this is documented by photos taken by me and them!! He was first in the car and that meant first on the track. He had 8 laps... the first lap was a get used to the car and track lap... then it was no bars hold he was off
They actually put a flash drive in the car and it tracks the laps, speeds and what not very interesting to say the least! My husband LOVED this whole experience and was proud to say he went up to 120 mph!!! To much speed for me!!!

We headed back to BCV's dropped off the memory stick and the framed photos that were purchased and headed over to EPCOT (which seems to be his favorite park). We rode our DD's favorite ride The Lands and then walked over to the Golf Ball to ride that because in his words "How can I come to Disney World and not go in there"! After a quick service lunch at the Electric Umbrella it was time to head back for his afternoon nap.. I had another nice walk over to the boardwalk for some shopping

Afternoon activities were at Magic Kingdom We drove over to Contemporary... valeted and took the monorail to the MK. First stop was Main Street Jewelers to have my watch sized.. I LOVE this watch!! It's made by the company who designed the 1930's Mickey watches, so it's really old school.. no date and you have to wind it LOVE IT!! Ok with the watch sized and on my wrist time to get some fun in! Since it was a party night and I didn't think taking him to the party was a good idea the crowds were LOW and we walked on, Buzz, Philharmagic and Pirates.... Space wasn't a good option for him and he didn't want to go on Splash, but it was really not crowded at all! Time to leave the Magic Kingdom (My favorite park) and have some Disney Adult FUN!!

We headed to the Monorail for a Monorail Crawl!!! First stop... Poly for a adult beverage! second stop... Grand Floridian second adult beverage! Then it was off to the Contemporary for the third stop and our dinner at California Grill!! After embarrassing him at the check in desk and getting his FIRST TRIP to Disney button we were escorted up the the restaurant. I made sure to tell the ladies downstairs that I was in the process of convincing him that Disney was for adults as well as children, and I would need a window seat so he could see halloWishes perfectly we were granted that wish !! Although the new refurb is amazing and really any seat would be perfect, the window seat was amazing and he loved it! The food was really really good as well as the drinks! He has already said it is his favorite restaurant and he wants to eat there when he comes back! We finished the night with the trio of desserts that was soooo good, then back to BCV's to get a good nights rest for......

Saturday's plans which promises to be WILD!!!

~N

Sounds fun! what did you guys eat at CA Grill.... can't wait until DH and I eat there

 

[Wood Nymph]

The most exciting day of them all has arrived!! Friday Morning!! The day DH will have speed in his life for the morning! We woke up early for his 8 o'clock reservation at the Richard Petty Driving Experience! ....

My husband LOVED this whole experience and was proud to say he went up to 120 mph!!! To much speed for me!!!
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Then it was off to the Contemporary for the third stop and our dinner at California Grill!! After embarrassing him at the check in desk and getting his FIRST TRIP to Disney button we were escorted up the the restaurant. I made sure to tell the ladies downstairs that I was in the process of convincing him that Disney was for adults as well as children, and I would need a window seat so he could see halloWishes perfectly we were granted that wish !! Although the new refurb is amazing and really any seat would be perfect, the window seat was amazing and he loved it! The food was really really good as well as the drinks! He has already said it is his favorite restaurant and he wants to eat there when he comes back! We finished the night with the trio of desserts that was soooo good, then back to BCV's to get a good nights rest for......

Saturday's plans which promises to be WILD!!!

~N

What a fun day! You did a great job of planning the activities that your DH would enjoy.

I love your trip reports.

 

[nannette]

Sounds fun! what did you guys eat at CA Grill.... can't wait until DH and I eat there

We had a flat bread, sushi for apps... I had the scallops with gnocchi, he had the chicken all very very good and we shared the (i think its called the sundae sampler) Mini coke float, candy corn something (he said it was good) and then there was something else on there. I only eat chocolate so I just had a bite and then I ate the coke float! YUM!!!

What a fun day! You did a great job of planning the activities that your DH would enjoy.

I love your trip reports.

Thank you

~N

 

[Couchy]

We had a flat bread, sushi for apps... I had the scallops with gnocchi, he had the chicken all very very good and we shared the (i think its called the sundae sampler) Mini coke float, candy corn something (he said it was good) and then there was something else on there. I only eat chocolate so I just had a bite and then I ate the coke float! YUM!!!

~N

Sounds delicious.... I am so excited for this meal

 

[nannette]

Sounds delicious.... I am so excited for this meal

It really was very nice! Cali grill has always been a favorite of mine, but the rehab really enhances that restaurant! I can't wait to have dinner there again very very soon!!!

~N

 

[buckeev]

That is absolutely one if the best things at Disney!!! Not to relocate that would be a shame!

Very few attractions you can enjoy at a fairly leisurely pace, and this one takes my breath away every time!

Com on Disney...gotta be a place for the lights!!!

 

[mbtohill]

DW and I are arriving on 10/1 for F&W!! Staying in a BCV Studio for 3 nights!!!! CANNOT WAIT!!!!

 

[javail]

Finally booked today. April 29 - May 8, 2014. Staying BC garden view. Our daughter will turn 3 during this trip, so it will be extra special! Looking forward to 10 fun days at BC.

 

[Wood Nymph]

Finally booked today. April 29 - May 8, 2014. Staying BC garden view. Our daughter will turn 3 during this trip, so it will be extra special! Looking forward to 10 fun days at BC.

We'll be at the BC during your stay. Have you ever been to the Flower and Garden Show? We were there in 2011 and enjoyed it so much we decided to go again.

 

[bridgetmck]

We'll be at the BC during your stay. Have you ever been to the Flower and Garden Show? We were there in 2011 and enjoyed it so much we decided to go again.

We were there in 2011 as well! That trip we stayed at the Poly and loved it! This trip we are trying BC. In 2011 we were there celebrating my DS birthday and DH birthday (2 days apart). I remember my boys loved the Lightening McQueen and Mater cars, as well as the Winnie the Pooh characters. It is definitely a beautiful event.

 

[Wood Nymph]

We were there in 2011 as well! That trip we stayed at the Poly and loved it! This trip we are trying BC. In 2011 we were there celebrating my DS birthday and DH birthday (2 days apart). I remember my boys loved the Lightening McQueen and Mater cars, as well as the Winnie the Pooh characters. It is definitely a beautiful event.

I loved the section that had the fairies. We are looking forward to the food kiosks that they are planning to have at F & G show this spring. It is really easy to walk to the World Showcase from the BC, so we plan to eat a lot of meals there.

 

[HBGdancermom]

Live your trip reports Nanette!!!!

 

[Sue M]

Everyone is saying they are tearing down that whole section for the latest project ... I've heard Cars Land, I've heard Star Wars Land ... who knows? But I've been hearing left and right that this is the last year for the lights. Bummer!

Aww, I've never seen the lights just can't get time off work then, and won't brave the crowds at Christmas break! I don't even know what section they're in.
But I heard the Carsland rumour too, by Muppet theatre area. I'd love Cars Land in DHS

I hope they find a place for the lights. I figure when I retire I can see them!

 

[natebenma]

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DW and I are arriving on 10/1 for F&W!! Staying in a BCV Studio for 3 nights!!!! CANNOT WAIT!!!!

Hope you have a great trip.

I'll add you to the Be Our Guest list we keep on Page 1.

Finally booked today. April 29 - May 8, 2014. Staying BC garden view. Our daughter will turn 3 during this trip, so it will be extra special! Looking forward to 10 fun days at BC.

I'll add you to the Be Our Guest list.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

 

[javail]

We'll be at the BC during your stay. Have you ever been to the Flower and Garden Show? We were there in 2011 and enjoyed it so much we decided to go again.

This will be our first trip to Epcot ever, and the Flower and Garden Show is a big reason we are staying 10 days, so we will have time to enjoy as much as possible!

 

[PNO4TE]

Thanks. Antibiotics haven't kicked in yet. My neck is soooo swollen. Darn glands.

How awful for you. I hope another 24 hours has helped.

 

[PNO4TE]

They are starting to put up the Osborne Lights at Hollywood Studios. So sad this is the last year for them. I will sure miss them!

It makes me sad too, Teena, since this is one of my favorite Holiday events that WDW offers. Our family "did" WDW for 16 Christmases and this was a must-do for us every year since it was given by the Osborne family. Since Bob's stroke in 2011 we haven't been back for Christmas and I feel so fortunate that our last night at BC in November is the first night for The Lights. Both daughters will be with us and this is how we will spend that last night (with a stop in at the Crew's Cup for a drink and something to eat after!).

 

[mousegear]

It makes me sad too, Teena, since this is one of my favorite Holiday events that WDW offers. Our family "did" WDW for 16 Christmases and this was a must-do for us every year since it was given by the Osborne family. Since Bob's stroke in 2011 we haven't been back for Christmas and I feel so fortunate that our last night at BC in November is the first night for The Lights. Both daughters will be with us and this is how we will spend that last night (with a stop in at the Crew's Cup for a drink and something to eat after!).

That's how we are spending our last night also. Since our last night is the first night of the Osborne Lights, we plan on watching the lights. So sad that it's last year for the lights.

 

[PNO4TE]

That's how we are spending our last night also. Since our last night is the first night of the Osborne Lights, we plan on watching the lights. So sad that it's last year for the lights.

Looks like we have the same dates booked at BC!!