englishrose47
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 31, 2007
Good Morning !!I too am waiting for the pix of DLP!!!
Hi Kleese, great to have you along!
It's great to hear that someone goes back and reads the old stuff! Thank you!
The book I was referring to was published in 1993 and talked about how bad the food at DL and WDW was then. I remember that in 1992 Katharina and I were not impressed at all with the fast food sold at DL. And I have been reading WDW online discussions for a very long time and it seems that counter service food only improved at WDW after 2000. I think places like the renovated Sunshine Seasons which opened in 2005 and Flame Tree BBQ which opened in 1998 were examples of improving variety and quality in WDW food.
In 2009 WDW was offering a lot of manages money if they would leave the company voluntarily before they then started to lay off many people on the manager level. One person who took the money before he possibly could have been laid off was the guy responsible for all food services. The story about it was in the Orlando Sentinel here.
I have no idea who is in charge now, so who knows which direction WDW will go in the future...
The quote Kleese had from above was about WDW food being so bad and DLP food being supposedly so good. But things have changed since 1993 quite a lot. I can tell you, QS did not impress us this time in DLP either...
Interestingly, the guy I mentioned above, started his career at DLP before going to WDW. So maybe the food was really great when the parks opened but due to underperforming from the beginning they just had to up their profit margin on the food. I think now people just expect food to be bad at DLP. We had some very nice TS meals however.
You have such great information! My first trip to DW was in 2009 and I've only been two times in total so I've missed a lot and still have so much to discover! I'm always in awe about your knowledge of what's going on By the way BACK! Very excited to hear you had such a great trip and you took so many pictures
Bellevue Lounge: I am sure we will make a point of visiting that beautiful space
Oh, you will love the Boardwalk! Our only time staying a full week was in a 2BR villa, and we just loved the ability to walk to the two parks, and the crazy clown slide!
I'm glad that your waitlist came through and you can stay at your home resort for the whole trip. Being your home resort, you should get to stay there on your first DVC trip!
I love that big chair.
for staying at the Boardwalk! It looks so lovely (besides the creepy clown). You will adore the location. I am a little confused though, do you still have 2 sets of dates booked?
Oh it was a big chair I thought I was gonna meet liitle people in October
Hmmmm.... Bellevue I can think of another Bellevue that is equally beautiful.
I love the picture of Katharina on the sofa!! That's so cute, you should make that an annual picture!
Who wouldn't love staying at BWV during Food & Wine? Good choice, I must say! There is also so many things to do around the Boardwalk, you'll never be without activity.
I love all the pictures, brings back memories of your TR. Also, I think that the picture of Katharina on the huge couch is my favorite. It makes her look so tiny!
We are really looking forward to staying at the Boardwalk. We did
explore it a bit before our dinner at Flying Fish and just loved the
atmosphere. My highlights about the Boardwalk are:
- the whimsical lobby with so many things to explore
- Bellevue Lounge: I am sure we will make a point
of visiting that beautiful space- Flying Fish: I am even tempted to eat there twice
during our trip, it is my favourite restaurant on property- walking to Epcot and DHS
And to keep you entertained, here are some impressions from our the
visit last year which caused me to spend an awful lot of money on DVC...
I'm so excited but so jealous ! You have to get pics of you on the waterslide so I can pretend it's me Maybe one day here's hoping but until then I'll be happy to live through you
How's the weather by you? I see you have a spring smiley in your sig. Did you already do your marathon yet?
BWV - awesome! What style room, studio, 1-bd, standard, preferred, boardwalk? Inquiring minds want to know.
I see you have a long and detailed update there, but I am sitting here waiting for class to start and sadly will have to read it later tonight. Can't wait though!
By the way!! THANKS for the lovely postcard I got in the mail today! WHAT FUN to get something from such a beautiful looking castle! Loved it!
I really am so glad that worked out for you and you were able to keep your BWV reservation.... I can't wait to stay there, either, this May! Although I have stayed there once before- but that was only for one night, and after a cruise....so, not the happiest stay. I'm looking forward to really enjoying the BW for many years to come!
Ok, I'm back after reading it all. Like Cynthia, I'm confuzled... do you still technically have a split stay? In the end, it probably doesn't matter, except, if so, would you have to change rooms possibly??
I do love the Boardwalk area. Maybe not quite as much as the Poly or even AKL, but very close. I"m sure if i ever did do the walk to EPCOT"s backdoor, I'd love it even more.
I'd say all your reasons are very lovely ones. I'm so glad you ended up choosing this resort for your maiden voyage.
Welcome back ladies! Been away for a few days, just catching up. I'm glad things are working out for a stay at the Boardwalk!