Biff's Enchanted Birthday Trip...Twas' the week before Christmas

[scottny]

Whoa, there was ALOT of people at the Pop!

there were a lot of people everywhere all week. A CM told me it was the first time he saw it so crowded between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

 

[scottny]

So we could not get into the room and Biff wanted to relax so we decided to walk around the resort.

Outside of the entrance to the food court are these guys.

Looking across the lake

Looking at El Centro

He looks happy and fine with his root beer.

The buildings as we walked by

This was one way to our room

Looks so relaxing

Biff was fascinated with these trees.

The pool area.

Follow the rules people.

Then we proceeded to walk over by the Cabanas section This is there quiet pool.

Biff testing the water.

Ok it is cold.

View from Cabanas section

Cabanas building.

Pretty

This is La Marina. Rent boats here but it was closed for the season.

Big place but easy to walk.

I will stop here. up next is when will we get out room?

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

I just have to say that every time you mention Biff I think of Death of a Salesman. Great name.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

yep we loved the resort as well, you had a rancho room first, you might had our room after we checked out.

i wish i would have taken more pics around the resort, we loved just looking around while walking and did not take a ton of pictures

 

[kaysmommie]

Great pics of CSR! I have to ask, did you like it and how did it compare to POR and other resorts you have stayed at?

 

[troobabiee7]

The Coronado Springs Resort is so gorgeous Great pictures! The CS mugs are so cute. I know it's harder to cheat that way () but I kind of wish all the resorts had their own themed mugs. It just makes using them so much more fun, especially at home. Disney's all about the theming too, so I'm surprised most of the mugs are still one design.

Looking forward to more! I hope Biff gets well soon. Is he feeling better now?

 

[kaysmommie]

The Caribbean Beach Resort is so gorgeous It'll always hold a special place in my heart since that's where we stayed on our very first trip, way back in 1992. I was only 5 so I don't remember much, but I love watching the video of that trip and know that's where it all began Great pictures! The CBR mugs are so cute. I know it's harder to cheat that way () but I kind of wish all the resorts had their own themed mugs. It just makes using them so much more fun, especially at home. Disney's all about the theming too, so I'm surprised most of the mugs are still one design.

Looking forward to more! I hope Biff gets well soon. Is he feeling better now?

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[troobabiee7]

Scott stayed at Coronado Springs resort not Caribbean beach resort . But I do have to agree with you on CBR, since we just stayed there. It's a pretty resort too.

Whoops! I knew he was staying at CS and I JUST looked at his picture of the map, so I have no idea where I got CBR from. Today were my last 2 finals for the semester and I've been up since 6:00AM so it's been a long day! Thanks!

 

[kaysmommie]

Whoops! I knew he was staying at CS and I JUST looked at his picture of the map, so I have no idea where I got CBR from. Today were my last 2 finals for the semester and I've been up since 6:00AM so it's been a long day! Thanks!

I feel your pain with doing all this holiday baking, cooking and shopping and wrapping presents. Hope you did well on your finals .

 

[Charleston Princess]

Ooh, tell Biff that but we will come back to this topic on the last day. I enjoyed the food but I prefer Riverside Mill.

Can't wait to find out about the last day now!

Beautiful resort shots -- how warm was it -- it looks nice and warm, but sunny pictures can be deceiving.

 

[Diamondintheruff]

Your pics of the resort look great.

Great pics of CSR! I have to ask, did you like it and how did it compare to POR and other resorts you have stayed at?

Love to hear the answer to this as well.

 

[MeMom]

Nice pictures, Scott. Coronado Springs is very pretty with the lake, landscaping, and architecture.

I sure wish they would return to resort-specific mugs instead of generic for all, but I figure they'll do the new Celebrations themed ones the same way they did the Year of a Million Dreams. Hopefully, with the new ones, they'll at least put some color in them. I never came to love the blue and white ones so much.

 

[Sarilas]

Riverside Mill is better, huh? I hope that's so since we'll be trying a lot of it next month!

 

[pamouselover]

CSR looks so so pretty. Wish I could have booked there, always next time right? Those trees are called spanish moss trees! My Mom liked them also.

 

[scottny]

I just have to say that every time you mention Biff I think of Death of a Salesman. Great name.

it is his childhood nickname

yep we loved the resort as well, you had a rancho room first, you might had our room after we checked out.

i wish i would have taken more pics around the resort, we loved just looking around while walking and did not take a ton of pictures

well it had it share of problems.

Great pics of CSR! I have to ask, did you like it and how did it compare to POR and other resorts you have stayed at?

thank you.
I will answer next post

The Coronado Springs Resort is so gorgeous Great pictures! The CS mugs are so cute. I know it's harder to cheat that way () but I kind of wish all the resorts had their own themed mugs. It just makes using them so much more fun, especially at home. Disney's all about the theming too, so I'm surprised most of the mugs are still one design.

Looking forward to more! I hope Biff gets well soon. Is he feeling better now?

it was pretty
thank you
it would be nice if they all had there own mugs.
he is getting there, slowly. thanks for asking.

Can't wait to find out about the last day now!

Beautiful resort shots -- how warm was it -- it looks nice and warm, but sunny pictures can be deceiving.

actually my title is changing, the surprise fell through. I knew I was too excited but I thought it would happen. I will discuss it now. We went on the DVC tour and were going to buy into Bay Lake Tower. Until we got home and Biff decided it wasn't for us. so now I am going to save up the deposit and place it next time I go. I was just excited because they match your points right now and it would have allowed me 2 extra trips next year. so I am a little bummed over it.

Your pics of the resort look great.
Love to hear the answer to this as well.

thanks you

Nice pictures, Scott. Coronado Springs is very pretty with the lake, landscaping, and architecture.

I sure wish they would return to resort-specific mugs instead of generic for all, but I figure they'll do the new Celebrations themed ones the same way they did the Year of a Million Dreams. Hopefully, with the new ones, they'll at least put some color in them. I never came to love the blue and white ones so much.

thank you
it was pretty
me too

Riverside Mill is better, huh? I hope that's so since we'll be trying a lot of it next month!

I definitely think so. I love the smell when you walk into Riverside Mill and the food tasted better.

CSR looks so so pretty. Wish I could have booked there, always next time right? Those trees are called spanish moss trees! My Mom liked them also.

it was pretty
there is always next time

 

[scottny]

I can tell this now.

Room: gorgeous. we asked for the refurbished area and the room was perfect, sort of.
A.c.: I hated the digital ac unit. I knew how to bypass the system but it was really annoying
Refrigerator: the first one never got cold. 10:30 at night they brought up a new one and it worked but it was missing a leg and every time you opened it the thing would wobble.

Housekeeping: it was terrible. we left tips everyday and the garbage can remained full of paper for 4 days. one of my sheets had blood on it.
the sink was never dried off.
Biff made coffee every morning and used the regular coffee, so they him 5 packets of decaf. He was MAD. He called and complained.

Food court:
Cafe Rix we used for refilling the mugs. also for milk and snacks. this was a great little place. they make flatbreads here and I regret not getting one.

Pepper Market is by far the worst counter service. first of all 10% tip for taking you to the table, putting down a napkin with a fork and knife and getting a drink is not worth 10% tip.
I had the omelets most mornings and they were decent.
I will hold off on Biff's final morning there.

Staff: They were friendly and nice except for the lady in the gift shop.

Buses:
these were hit or miss. we were in casitas 3 so the bus stop was behind our building and very easy to get to. bus stop 2.
there were times we waited nearly 45 minutes at MK for a bus. 3 times this happened.
We also waited 30 minutes at the resort for a couple of buses.

So there you have it.

 

[scottny]

So I call at 1:30 to see about the room and it was not ready. Biff is really wanting to get into a room so at 1:50 I told him to call and it was now ready.
We had room 3481

Here is what the room looked like

queen size bed (there were 2)

dresser with flat screen tv and refrigerator in door section on left.

Instead of curtains like in other mods this one has sliding doors to separate the living area and bathroom area.

the closet area.

sink area. Only 1 sink

Biff napped for 45 minutes and around 3 we were on a bus to DTD.

Coming up... DTD

 

[KatGarcia]

Those rooms look beautiful!!!! I wanna stay there again!!!

Hope you and Biff have a wonderful holiday!!

 

[scottny]

We started in Marketplace and walked to West Side. No words just pics to follow.

Biff wanted his pic taken here

This place had a line that was HUGE to get in.

MeMom has taught me to take pics of displays.

Lovely ladies singing

We went in here. Biff saw a jacket he liked but they did not have his size.

I love the sign on the back

I then thought I would go in here and get 3 pretzels for a snack credit. Sweet Jesus this place is SLOW...

I will never go in and order there again if anyone else is in the store. half an hour we were there.
The pretzels were good though.

I will stop here. I will not post an update till Thursday the earliest. I am going to my brothers tomorrow for Christmas Eve

Up next... Kona and a dis meeting.

Have a Happy Holiday everyone....

 

[scottny]

Those rooms look beautiful!!!! I wanna stay there again!!!

Hope you and Biff have a wonderful holiday!!

They were very nice room

hope you both have a Happy Holiday also.