Calling all Kentucky Bluegrass DVCers

[AirGoofy]

not until October (sigh)...you?

We will be at BLT in October. I think there are some other KY Disers on this thread who will be there then.

 

[Rest&Relax]

The KY thread has been quiet? Has everyone been to WDW? Anyone have summer trip planned?

Leaving in 19 days!!

First trip back in 3 years with our 2 sons and a friend who has never been. DS are 23 & 25 now. Definitely will be a faster pace than what DH & I have been doing the past couple of years. Hopefully I won't be too exhausted when I get home. Work is keeping us that way now so looking forward to getting away.

 

[loveswdw]

Not going back until October. Today, my vacation countdown on my desktop says 130 days to go.

 

[AirGoofy]

Leaving in 19 days!!

First trip back in 3 years with our 2 sons and a friend who has never been. DS are 23 & 25 now. Definitely will be a faster pace than what DH & I have been doing the past couple of years. Hopefully I won't be too exhausted when I get home. Work is keeping us that way now so looking forward to getting away.

Have a great trip. If it gets too fast, then you can let them roam free. < 30 day countdowns are great. Where are u staying?

 

[Rest&Relax]

Decided to stay at BLT for the 3 bathrooms and dedicated 2BR. The boys have never stayed there so we will see how they like it. They have always stayed at OKW and think it is there home. They love the layed back feeling at OKW.

We have several breakfast ADR's but that's it, so if they start doing commando they're on their own. Surprising my oldest DS still loves to do things as a family. DH has been so busy at work hopefully he will be able to get away and relax. He needs it!

 

[KY*Figment]

October is way too far off. I have the itch to go now!

 

[AirGoofy]

Decided to stay at BLT for the 3 bathrooms and dedicated 2BR. The boys have never stayed there so we will see how they like it. They have always stayed at OKW and think it is there home. They love the layed back feeling at OKW.

We have several breakfast ADR's but that's it, so if they start doing commando they're on their own. Surprising my oldest DS still loves to do things as a family. DH has been so busy at work hopefully he will be able to get away and relax. He needs it!

This will be our first trip to BLT and love the idea of the monorail resort. I loved Wilderness lodge and its proximity to Bay Lake and MK. I like how BLT & AKV (Kidani) added the extra bathroom to 1 BR and above. I think that makes a difference. Have a great trip.

 

[Rest&Relax]

This will be our first trip to BLT and love the idea of the monorail resort. I loved Wilderness lodge and its proximity to Bay Lake and MK. I like how BLT & AKV (Kidani) added the extra bathroom to 1 BR and above. I think that makes a difference. Have a great trip.

This will will be our second stay at BLT. To me the best part about BLT is the easy of transportation to any resort. (We rarely drive or rent a car.) They have a boat that goes directly to WL. You can hop on the monorail for ADR's to the Poly & GF. (We love Kona!) You can easily walk to MK and catch a bus and go directly to any resort for ADR's. One other thing you can do is when you are at Epcot, exit from the International gateway walk to Boardwalk and visit then catch a bus back to MK. This way you don't have to fight the crowds on the monorail and you can enjoy all the Broadwalk entertainment before heading back to your room. BLT is great at Christmas time, but I have always liked OKW during the summer.

The extra bathroom is a plus. Looking forward to getting away from work and relaxing. The only down side is we don't have another trip plan until December. That seems so far away.

 

[AirGoofy]

One other thing you can do is when you are at Epcot, exit from the International gateway walk to Boardwalk and visit then catch a bus back to MK. This way you don't have to fight the crowds on the monorail and you can enjoy all the Broadwalk entertainment before heading back to your room.

I had not thought of that, so thanks for the tip. We stayed at BWV this Spring Break and really enjoyed the convenience of the Boardwalk to Epcot. And, I really enjoyed watching Illuminations (not as good as wishes) over in the countries. We were able to sit on the outdoor benches in Canada, see the whole show, then a short walk out the gateway to the Boardwalk. I thought taking the monorail into Epcot would be cool, but was dreading the return trip to BLT. I like this option much better.

 

[disney212]

This will will be our second stay at BLT. To me the best part about BLT is the easy of transportation to any resort. (We rarely drive or rent a car.) They have a boat that goes directly to WL. You can hop on the monorail for ADR's to the Poly & GF. (We love Kona!) You can easily walk to MK and catch a bus and go directly to any resort for ADR's. One other thing you can do is when you are at Epcot, exit from the International gateway walk to Boardwalk and visit then catch a bus back to MK. This way you don't have to fight the crowds on the monorail and you can enjoy all the Broadwalk entertainment before heading back to your room. BLT is great at Christmas time, but I have always liked OKW during the summer.

The extra bathroom is a plus. Looking forward to getting away from work and relaxing. The only down side is we don't have another trip plan until December. That seems so far away.

Our first stay is coming up, thanks for the tip!

 

[Rest&Relax]

Monorail back to BLT after the fireworks at Epcot can be a pain. Actually the Monorail can be very busy getting around during peak times. Last December we waited for 3 trams before getting on to go to the Poly. Still like staying at the BLT but rather walk to MK then ride the monrail all the way around with all the stops.

 

[KY*Figment]

Monorail back to BLT after the fireworks at Epcot can be a pain. Actually the Monorail can be very busy getting around during peak times. Last December we waited for 3 trams before getting on to go to the Poly. Still like staying at the BLT but rather walk to MK then ride the monrail all the way around with all the stops.

Just got back from Holiday World. Is the monorail back to BLT easier than a 30 min trip back to the Bluegrass State?

 

[Rest&Relax]

Just got back from Holiday World. Is the monorail back to BLT easier than a 30 min trip back to the Bluegrass State?

Even a hour wait for a monorail ride in Disney is better a 30 minute drive from Holiday World. (I even like Holiday world but much rather be in WDW no matter how long the wait.) I really can't remember how long we waited for the monorail at Epcot or at BLT. It couldn't have been more than 30 minutes.

At BLT in 13 days and don't care if I am waiting for the monorail as long as I'm in WDW!

 

[KY*Figment]

Even a hour wait for a monorail ride in Disney is better a 30 minute drive from Holiday World. (I even like Holiday world but much rather be in WDW no matter how long the wait.) I really can't remember how long we waited for the monorail at Epcot or at BLT. It couldn't have been more than 30 minutes.

At BLT in 13 days and don't care if I am waiting for the monorail as long as I'm in WDW!

Heading to Holiday World today. It is my summertime fun bc WDW is too far away. If Iclose my eyes I can pretend the Tram is the Monorail.

 

[Rest&Relax]

Heading to Holiday World today. It is my summertime fun bc WDW is too far away. If Iclose my eyes I can pretend the Tram is the Monorail.

Keep pretending and the Raven & the Legend could be Expedition Everest and Big Thunder Mt Railroad or Frightful falls & Raging Rapids could be Splash Mt or Kali River Rapids. Hey at least your soft drinks are free.

Have a great time! We are lucky to have Holiday World close enough to enjoy when we can't make it to Disney.

Leaving in 8 days for WDW!

 

[loveswdw]

Called Thursday to drop a day and add a day to our October reservation. So now we are in a 1BR at BCV for 5 nights and SSR for 1 night. Waitlisted for VWL for that one night since we are doing HDDR for the first time. We'd like to stay close to the Fort since we are going to the 9:30 show. Thought it'd be nice just to boat back to the VWL. Not holding my breath the waitlist will come through. Only other time the waitlist didn't work for us was for VWL too. But we at least got a DVC room and don't have to pay OOP for a room for last night!

 

[AirGoofy]

Called Thursday to drop a day and add a day to our October reservation. So now we are in a 1BR at BCV for 5 nights and SSR for 1 night. Waitlisted for VWL for that one night since we are doing HDDR for the first time. We'd like to stay close to the Fort since we are going to the 9:30 show. Thought it'd be nice just to boat back to the VWL. Not holding my breath the waitlist will come through. Only other time the waitlist didn't work for us was for VWL too. But we at least got a DVC room and don't have to pay OOP for a room for last night!

Great plan. You could second wait list BLT for that last night as well. You might have another chance. I've had better luck calling repeatedly than the wait list come thru. HDDR is a fun show.

 

[disney212]

Great plan. You could second wait list BLT for that last night as well. You might have another chance. I've had better luck calling repeatedly than the wait list come thru. HDDR is a fun show.

Is HDDR worth going to if you do not have children with you?

 

[AirGoofy]

Is HDDR worth going to if you do not have children with you?

Absolutely. It has that adult humor that the children don't quite get, and it also has some slapstick for all. The price also includes draft beer and sangria, which wasn't the finest quality, but all you can drink. The food was average.

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

Hello everyone. I've been so busy with 2 deaths in the family, local flooding and even a tornado chase in Louisville Ky.


Here is the link to the video on The Weather Channel. Click here

Here is a link for it on WLKY 32 in Louisville. Click here


And Click HERE to watch the HD video on YouTube.

I tell ya, it was a bit scary.

Thanks,

John