bobbiwoz
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Any trip that begins at the airport without DW's (me) drivers license, and so we two miss the plane had better have some good parts coming because the start wasn't so great. Actually the night before I found out that I had to be on medication with instructions "to avoid sunlight, natural or artificial" so that did away with the Blizzard Beach plans for Friday. Then, on the day we're leaving, yesterday, we packed, used Disney's airport check in at the BWV, and returned to the room for just a small break before we go to AK, only to realize that I packed our AP's!
That was it for the bad stuff, well, there wasn't any coffee in our studio, that's OK I pack some.
There were 9 of us. On points we had 1 studio for 3 nights and 1 studio and a 2 bedroom for the 2 nights of the official party for my DAunt Eleanor! All rooms were excellent and we were together, all on the 2nd floor. We used valet parking all of the time, it's great.
Two of the rooms had the new type of sofa bed, and only my DSis tried it and loved it. She told me to mention on the Dis that it was great and she had 3 great nights sleep.
DH and I had a studio and I used the "public" laundry and of course, I cleaned the lint filter in the drier before using it, and guess what! Someone left a tip of about 23 cents, stuck in with the lint, Thanks!
There were so many highlights. DH and I were off site for Friday and Saturday, so we did get to see Three Dog Night's concert on Friday night and it was great. We walked to Epcot after a delicious meal, the clambake, in Cape May Cafe. DH didn't used to like this, but his tastes have changed and it's something we try to do each visit.
Saturday morning we met at Epcot to do Soarin. DAunt (80) was the Birthday Girl. Saturday was the date, and she wore her button all weekend. CM's in all parks and special greeters gave us lots of attention, "Citizens of the World" buttons, and some of us were on Soarin when they gave away the passes that were good for all of the fastpass rides in Epcot.
On Sunday we had lunch in Italy, delicious meal and DCuz had ordered a birthday cake. The cake was chocolatey, soft mousse and cake, with gonodlas as decorations and it was absolutely wonderful. Afterwards we went to get the family picture at Epcot with the Disney Visa card. 2 of us were able to get the picture free, a promotion for the Disney Visa Card, and together we bought about 5 other ones. While we were in Innoventions I, DSis and DCuz did the Segway demonstration. This is a great way to try the Segway, and yes, we are now looking forward to signing up for a Segway tour of the World Showcase someday.
Monday morning, DH took DUnk (86) to the Magic Behind the Steam Train Tour which was fabulous. DUnk loved it, and said of all his vacations this was the single best thing he's ever done. It's great for train buffs and ordinary people alike. The Birthday meal that I had planned was before MNSSHP on Monday at Liberty Tree Tavern. What a blast, and delicious food. Then we all had a surprise, a birthday cake compliments of Disney with a great Mickey Birthday Christmas ornament on it.
This morning I sent off 3 letters to Disney Relations. I got a card at Guest Relations with the address, specifically to thank 3 CM who went out of their way to make our vacation wonderful.
One was the person at the BWV who gave DH and I complimentary passes for yesterday so we could enjoy the AK before our trip home. This was because of those AP's that I had packed and were in our suitcases.
I cannot end without mentioning The Four Tops' concert on Sunday. It was absolutely the best! I thought Three Dog Night's was good, but this one had me clapping and smiling for hours!! Oh, the Good ole' days!!!!...and the ones still to come. As an extended family we are blessed.
If people read this and want to, please say a prayer for my DMom(86). She had a great great time, and today she's getting a knee replacement operation in Phila. We had a wheelchair for her, but most of the time my DSis was pushing an empty wheelchair, mom wants to walk, and is determined to come through this operation with the same results as when the other knee was replaced 2 years ago. I think she really wanted the wheelchair to sit in to watch Hallowishes!!!
Bobbi
PS. Really, I was so surprised, but I don't know why, that I, we all, just loved the BWV stay. People here know that VWL is my soul match when it comes to themeing. I did get hurt walking down the steps at BWV last year when I tried to avoid a long walk to the bus. But there's no getting around the fact that the Boardwalk is a fun place to be and sooo convenient to Epcot, either by walking or boatride. 7 of us, including mom, enjoyed Jellyrolls, our first visit there!
That was it for the bad stuff, well, there wasn't any coffee in our studio, that's OK I pack some.
There were 9 of us. On points we had 1 studio for 3 nights and 1 studio and a 2 bedroom for the 2 nights of the official party for my DAunt Eleanor! All rooms were excellent and we were together, all on the 2nd floor. We used valet parking all of the time, it's great.
Two of the rooms had the new type of sofa bed, and only my DSis tried it and loved it. She told me to mention on the Dis that it was great and she had 3 great nights sleep.
DH and I had a studio and I used the "public" laundry and of course, I cleaned the lint filter in the drier before using it, and guess what! Someone left a tip of about 23 cents, stuck in with the lint, Thanks!
There were so many highlights. DH and I were off site for Friday and Saturday, so we did get to see Three Dog Night's concert on Friday night and it was great. We walked to Epcot after a delicious meal, the clambake, in Cape May Cafe. DH didn't used to like this, but his tastes have changed and it's something we try to do each visit.
Saturday morning we met at Epcot to do Soarin. DAunt (80) was the Birthday Girl. Saturday was the date, and she wore her button all weekend. CM's in all parks and special greeters gave us lots of attention, "Citizens of the World" buttons, and some of us were on Soarin when they gave away the passes that were good for all of the fastpass rides in Epcot.
On Sunday we had lunch in Italy, delicious meal and DCuz had ordered a birthday cake. The cake was chocolatey, soft mousse and cake, with gonodlas as decorations and it was absolutely wonderful. Afterwards we went to get the family picture at Epcot with the Disney Visa card. 2 of us were able to get the picture free, a promotion for the Disney Visa Card, and together we bought about 5 other ones. While we were in Innoventions I, DSis and DCuz did the Segway demonstration. This is a great way to try the Segway, and yes, we are now looking forward to signing up for a Segway tour of the World Showcase someday.
Monday morning, DH took DUnk (86) to the Magic Behind the Steam Train Tour which was fabulous. DUnk loved it, and said of all his vacations this was the single best thing he's ever done. It's great for train buffs and ordinary people alike. The Birthday meal that I had planned was before MNSSHP on Monday at Liberty Tree Tavern. What a blast, and delicious food. Then we all had a surprise, a birthday cake compliments of Disney with a great Mickey Birthday Christmas ornament on it.
This morning I sent off 3 letters to Disney Relations. I got a card at Guest Relations with the address, specifically to thank 3 CM who went out of their way to make our vacation wonderful.
One was the person at the BWV who gave DH and I complimentary passes for yesterday so we could enjoy the AK before our trip home. This was because of those AP's that I had packed and were in our suitcases.
I cannot end without mentioning The Four Tops' concert on Sunday. It was absolutely the best! I thought Three Dog Night's was good, but this one had me clapping and smiling for hours!! Oh, the Good ole' days!!!!...and the ones still to come. As an extended family we are blessed.
If people read this and want to, please say a prayer for my DMom(86). She had a great great time, and today she's getting a knee replacement operation in Phila. We had a wheelchair for her, but most of the time my DSis was pushing an empty wheelchair, mom wants to walk, and is determined to come through this operation with the same results as when the other knee was replaced 2 years ago. I think she really wanted the wheelchair to sit in to watch Hallowishes!!!
Bobbi
PS. Really, I was so surprised, but I don't know why, that I, we all, just loved the BWV stay. People here know that VWL is my soul match when it comes to themeing. I did get hurt walking down the steps at BWV last year when I tried to avoid a long walk to the bus. But there's no getting around the fact that the Boardwalk is a fun place to be and sooo convenient to Epcot, either by walking or boatride. 7 of us, including mom, enjoyed Jellyrolls, our first visit there!
Thanks for sharing and good wishes to your mother for a speedy recovery 
even doing her favorite, Small World, six times a day!! 
My regret...not taking her more and I certainly miss having quality time with her.....sharing the "Magic". Savor EVERY moment! 
. But, she was in speech therapy for 6 months before she started speaking. As a result, she was a little "mime". My absolute FAVORITE memories of her where when we took her to DL before she was two. As we went thru IASWAA, she stood up in the boat (shhh...don't tell anyone) and began mimicking the movements of the dolls that caught her attention...it was her way of communicating...and, it was precious!! We rode IASWAA EIGHT times that day, each time we got off she would point to the ride and start to cry until we got back in line. She mimicked every doll she could see for most of the day!! The best thing...I was smart enough to video the experience!!
