A Halloween Adventure in Autism (11/12) New Thread Begun on TR Board!

[KathyRN137]

Go Billy.

Hedy, you are the master of posting brevity!! Thanks for the little cheer!


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

Billy is so smart! Now you did stop and watch the video on Kidani with him, right?

Of course! What's nice is that its a free on-demand spot, so we can watch it whenever, for as long as they are showing it!

Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

Billy's a great watcher; you should let him pick all the family programming! Seems like he had great taste!

Well, the funny thing is... he really would love to control the TV in our house!! He has learned, however, that if he doesn't like what someone else is watching in the living room, he'll just into the kitchen and turn on "his" program!

Multiple TVs prevent an awful lot of squabbles in our family!

I hope that you are able to stay at one of the DVC resorts someday. We really are fortunate to have invested in DVC when we did... I don't think we could do it now. Still, if I had my wish, I would add on more points so we could "afford" larger accommodations and be able to invite more family.

You see! The only problem with the DVC resorts is that they spoil you terribly!

I understand that there are a lot of DVC folks who are deferring their Disney vacations this year and renting their points (for cheap!) If you are interested in trying out a DVC resort, especially OKW...it requires the fewest points...you may want to look into renting the points and save a bunch on "rack rate." (Check out the rent/trade board.) You may be surprised!


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

The floor plan looks lovely! The layout is really nice and that bathroom off the bedroom looks heavenly! So is that a king size bed?? My dream WDW vacation includes a lovely King size bed and a separate room for the kids.

Yes, it is a king-size bed in the master bedroom, plus a queen-size pull-out sofa and a twin pull-out chair in the living room! Oh.... and did I mention the two bathrooms?!

It is very nice to have your own separate bedroom... you can turn out the lights and let the kids go to sleep, then stay up a little later in the next room. (Well, if you can manage to keep your eyes open, anyway!)


Kathy

 

[DisMomAmy]

DH doesn't know it yet, but I'm very interested in renting DVC points. I've got to sell him on staying on-site first. I'm hoping once we do it, he won't want to go back. DVC could solve our "space" problem.

I've gotta check out those On Demand programs - I didn't know they existed until a week or two ago - DH actually discovered them.

Alex has ordered "On Demand" pay programs before... and I think he now knows how to watch free shows under the "Kids" category, but I don't think he could have found what Billy found - amazing!

 

[KathyRN137]

DH doesn't know it yet, but I'm very interested in renting DVC points. I've got to sell him on staying on-site first. I'm hoping once we do it, he won't want to go back. DVC could solve our "space" problem.

I've gotta check out those On Demand programs - I didn't know they existed until a week or two ago - DH actually discovered them.

Alex has ordered "On Demand" pay programs before... and I think he now knows how to watch free shows under the "Kids" category, but I don't think he could have found what Billy found - amazing!

This was a free program...it had to be...Billy has racked up a pretty penny in the past ordering from On Demand!! We had to put a child lock on it, otherwise we wouldn't have money left to take a vacation!!

I think if you could just get DH to stay at a DVC resort, he will never want to go back!!

Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

Just a few more pix that I found of the VAKL accommodations...

*These are the model villas... don't you just love the "fake" savanna scenery outside the windows??

Click below:

http://www.intercot.com/resorts/dvc/animalkingdomvillas/default.asp


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

Oooh... here's another neat thing I'd like to share!! ... A map from the MNSSHP!! Awesome!!

Click below:

http://www.intercot.com/infocentral/holidays/halloween/images/06map.jpg

Kathy

 

[Hedy]

Hedy, you are the master of posting brevity!! Thanks for the little cheer!


Kathy

I was going to make a comment in the "Billy once again proves he is autistic, not stupid" vein, but I was worry I'd offend someone. And thanks for the MNSSHP links.

 

[carissanboys]

How awesome that you guys are going to stay at the AKV!

And so cool about seeing The Little Mermaid on Broadway - you deserve it Mom!

 

[jcc0621]

Jimmy and I love to watch Disney on Travel and Leisure

 

[KathyRN137]

I was going to make a comment in the "Billy once again proves he is autistic, not stupid" vein, but I was worry I'd offend someone. And thanks for the MNSSHP links.

Ha! (Insert snorting sound here.) I say that all the time!!

Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

How awesome that you guys are going to stay at the AKV!

And so cool about seeing The Little Mermaid on Broadway - you deserve it Mom!

Hey, you! Welcome back! Can't wait to hear all about it... hurry up and finish that laundry so you can work on your report!!


Kathy

 

[carissanboys]

Hey, you! Welcome back! Can't wait to hear all about it... hurry up and finish that laundry so you can work on your report!!


Kathy

I've had to keep myself from posting my first installment tonight! I'm working on uploading photos to photobucket. I'll post the start of the TR tomorrow morning.

 

[mrsksomeday]

Is that cable or satelitte? I want Travel and Leisure!!

 

[KathyRN137]

Jimmy and I love to watch Disney on Travel and Leisure

Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

Is that cable or satelitte? I want Travel and Leisure!!

It's on Comcast cable - on demand - all free.

They are little snippits, not actual shows (like on Travel Channel.) Some stuff is lifted right off of the planning DVD, but other stuff is unique. They change things all the time.

Last year I recall a "behind the scenes" series about the Pirate & Princess Party that was really cool. They followed a young CM as he learned the dance routines and prepared to perform in the parade... really neat! Also saw an excellent "the making of" bit about Expedition Everest before it opened.

I never would have thought to click on the "DVC" section like Billy did... I figured it would just be an advertisement!

Right now, they're showing sneek peeks (4min long) of the American Idol and Toy Story Mania attractions.


Kathy

 

[mrsksomeday]

So not fair!! We have Direct TV, I search every week for stuff on Disney.

Bill is watching the Dodgers right now, I am in the bedroom on Enchanted, the DIS, and FB. I need someone to do a computer intervention don't I?

 

[tiggerbell]

I am so ashamed... page 27 before I find your pre-trip report!!!

Can you ever forgive me???

 

[KathyRN137]

I am so ashamed... page 27 before I find your pre-trip report!!!

Can you ever forgive me???

...But of course, dahling!!

Kathy

Edited to add: Page 27?? I can't believe it!