We just returned from another magical vacation to WDW-10/21/06 to 10/27/06.
Highlights:
Magical Express--This was the first time we used ME as we usually rent a car. We got off our plane at 3:10 p.m., stopped at the restroom, went to Side B and pretty much got right on our ME bus. Our bus stopped at CBR and BW before going on to BC. We were checking in at 4:10 p.m. and in our room at 4:25 p.m.
Garden Grocer--We called Brian at GG when we arrived at BCV and they delivered our groceries within 30 minutes. They did forget a cooler with our perishables but that was delivered about 30 minutes later to bell services while we were at dinner at the Yacht Club Galley. That was such a convenience to have groceries delivered and not have to spend precious vacation time at the grocery store. We will definitely use Garden Grocer again!!!!!
MNSSHP--This was the third time DH and I have been to MNSSHP and our DD's first time. We had a great time riding the rides, watching the fireworks and parade, and trick or treating! We brought home 2 gallon size ziplock bags of candy. Unfortunately, it was too cool to wear our Lifeguard costumes so we wore matching long sleeve MNSSHP t-shirts which I made the day before we left home.
Food & Wine Festival--We had a wonderful time sampling different foods and wine from around the world. DD is 21 so she really enjoyed this too. We each brought home two bottles of wine. I was afraid about packing them in our checked bags but the SWA skycap put Fragile stickers on them and they made it home safely.
Segway Tour--FANTASTIC! DH and I did the one hour Simply Segway Experience last year and loved it so I booked the 2 hour Around the World on a Segway Tour this time so DD could enjoy it too! I don't think she quit smiling for hours after it was over! And, we were lucky to get to ride the newer version which they had just received 3 days prior to our tour on 10/26. These are so much more user friendly because you just lean the handlebar/column toward the direction you want to turn instead of turning the grip on the handlebar.
Overall, it was a wonderful trip. The weather was hot and sunny on Sunday which was perfect for our SAB day but then started to cool off. It was a little too cool for me and DD on Tuesday but we still got in our pool time everyday. DH liked the cooler weather!
Our room at BCV was great! We had room #438, a 1 BR, which overlooked the pool. It had a long, narrow balcony that spanned the width of both the living room and bedroom. Delilah checked us in and said it was a non smoking room but it was actually smoking optional. Thankfully, we didn't smell any smoke at all in the room and since it had such a wonderful balcony we stayed put. I just wish the front desk staff at BC were better informed. She also told us they would deliver new keys to our room Sunday morning since our first night was a cash discount booked through MS. No keys on Sunday though and since ours still worked I didn't worry about it. Also, she told us we were not eligible for express checkout since we were in the villas. When I signed the charge slip I marked the box for express checkout just like I have always done before but we didn't get our bill on our door on checkout day. Is express checkout not an option for DVCers any longer???? I had to go to the front desk to get it. Also we didn't get our ME info on the day before we left either. No problem with that though as I just called ME and they told me our pickup time. Don't know if Delilah failed to do something with that too or not.
Probably the best news is that DH wants me to check about adding on some points so I plan to call our guide first thing Monday morning!!!! He really liked the one bedroom!
Any questions, just ask!
Donna
P.S. Simba's Mom, I thought of you as I ate my gelato!!!!!!
Highlights:
Magical Express--This was the first time we used ME as we usually rent a car. We got off our plane at 3:10 p.m., stopped at the restroom, went to Side B and pretty much got right on our ME bus. Our bus stopped at CBR and BW before going on to BC. We were checking in at 4:10 p.m. and in our room at 4:25 p.m.
Garden Grocer--We called Brian at GG when we arrived at BCV and they delivered our groceries within 30 minutes. They did forget a cooler with our perishables but that was delivered about 30 minutes later to bell services while we were at dinner at the Yacht Club Galley. That was such a convenience to have groceries delivered and not have to spend precious vacation time at the grocery store. We will definitely use Garden Grocer again!!!!!
MNSSHP--This was the third time DH and I have been to MNSSHP and our DD's first time. We had a great time riding the rides, watching the fireworks and parade, and trick or treating! We brought home 2 gallon size ziplock bags of candy. Unfortunately, it was too cool to wear our Lifeguard costumes so we wore matching long sleeve MNSSHP t-shirts which I made the day before we left home.
Food & Wine Festival--We had a wonderful time sampling different foods and wine from around the world. DD is 21 so she really enjoyed this too. We each brought home two bottles of wine. I was afraid about packing them in our checked bags but the SWA skycap put Fragile stickers on them and they made it home safely.
Segway Tour--FANTASTIC! DH and I did the one hour Simply Segway Experience last year and loved it so I booked the 2 hour Around the World on a Segway Tour this time so DD could enjoy it too! I don't think she quit smiling for hours after it was over! And, we were lucky to get to ride the newer version which they had just received 3 days prior to our tour on 10/26. These are so much more user friendly because you just lean the handlebar/column toward the direction you want to turn instead of turning the grip on the handlebar.
Overall, it was a wonderful trip. The weather was hot and sunny on Sunday which was perfect for our SAB day but then started to cool off. It was a little too cool for me and DD on Tuesday but we still got in our pool time everyday. DH liked the cooler weather!
Our room at BCV was great! We had room #438, a 1 BR, which overlooked the pool. It had a long, narrow balcony that spanned the width of both the living room and bedroom. Delilah checked us in and said it was a non smoking room but it was actually smoking optional. Thankfully, we didn't smell any smoke at all in the room and since it had such a wonderful balcony we stayed put. I just wish the front desk staff at BC were better informed. She also told us they would deliver new keys to our room Sunday morning since our first night was a cash discount booked through MS. No keys on Sunday though and since ours still worked I didn't worry about it. Also, she told us we were not eligible for express checkout since we were in the villas. When I signed the charge slip I marked the box for express checkout just like I have always done before but we didn't get our bill on our door on checkout day. Is express checkout not an option for DVCers any longer???? I had to go to the front desk to get it. Also we didn't get our ME info on the day before we left either. No problem with that though as I just called ME and they told me our pickup time. Don't know if Delilah failed to do something with that too or not.
Probably the best news is that DH wants me to check about adding on some points so I plan to call our guide first thing Monday morning!!!! He really liked the one bedroom!
Any questions, just ask!
Donna
P.S. Simba's Mom, I thought of you as I ate my gelato!!!!!!
Glad you enjoyed the Segway! My DH and I have done it almost every trip for the last 2 years! Lots of fun. Funny about the express checkout! We were at SSR 4 weeks ago and got ours. Did you have a CC on the room? I know that can cause you to have to manually check out.
