Calling all Kentucky Bluegrass DVCers

[cpcat]

Thanks so much. I tried to PM you back but the rules apparently are that I have to have a post count of at least 10 to do it. I think all I need is a full name (which you provided). Thanks again.

Getting excited and hopeful for Fall Break at BLT and AKV!

 

[AirGoofy]

Hi, I'm in Corbin and a UK alum. I've been to WDW several times now and am considering buying points at BLT for myself, wife and 2 daughters (7,9). It will probably happen next week.

Welcome. We bought a new contract at BLT last year and have yet to stay there, but looking forward to it in October. I am in Owensboro with 2 daughters (6,9).

 

[MrDVC]

Howdy from Prospect. I've been in the Louisville area for about 2 years now. Just came across this thread. Thought I'd say "Howdy!"

 

[KyCruisinSusan]

Howdy from Prospect. I've been in the Louisville area for about 2 years now. Just came across this thread. Thought I'd say "Howdy!"

Welcome aboard MrDVC! I am a graduate of OCHS, the original I love that this thread is bringing so many Kentuckians together on the Dis.

 

[cpcat]

Welcome. We bought a new contract at BLT last year and have yet to stay there, but looking forward to it in October. I am in Owensboro with 2 daughters (6,9).

Thanks. I purchased at BLT yesterday. WOOOHOOO!

Still working on the reservation details. I'm also going in October (8-15). Imagine that! Maybe we could meet if we're there at the same time.

 

[mic_KY_mouses]

Welcome to the newbies!!!! It is nice to see all the other Ky Disney fans. We all need to stick together so the rest of the ownership doesn't think that we all run around barefoot and have corn cob pipes sticking out of our mouths. We Kentuckians do have some good taste if we picked DVC!

 

[AirGoofy]

Thanks. I purchased at BLT yesterday. WOOOHOOO!

Still working on the reservation details. I'm also going in October (8-15). Imagine that! Maybe we could meet if we're there at the same time.

Yup, that is the week. Let me know when you get your confirmation. We have a lake view studio. We 'll add a picture to this KY thread. I think BLT is getting some CR overflow, which is why there is a difficulty.

Welcome to the newbies!!!! It is nice to see all the other Ky Disney fans. We all need to stick together so the rest of the ownership doesn't think that we all run around barefoot and have corn cob pipes sticking out of our mouths. We Kentuckians do have some good taste if we picked DVC!

But can I still run around barefoot? I gave up tobacco products 10 years ago. DW made me.

 

[cpcat]

Yup, that is the week. Let me know when you get your confirmation. We have a lake view studio. We 'll add a picture to this KY thread. I think BLT is getting some CR overflow, which is why there is a difficulty.

I'm confirmed now for a 2BR lake view from the 9th-15th. I'm wait-listed for the 8th and also a MK view for the same. Our ultimate plan will be to stay the 8th-12th at BLT and then AKV for the 12th-15th. I won't be able to book at AKV until Mar 12th.

 

[AirGoofy]

I'm confirmed now for a 2BR lake view from the 9th-15th. I'm wait-listed for the 8th and also a MK view for the same. Our ultimate plan will be to stay the 8th-12th at BLT and then AKV for the 12th-15th. I won't be able to book at AKV until Mar 12th.

We can get have a KY DVC DIS meet and greet photo opp to post on the thread. I really don't like split stays. We tried them a couple of times, and I just do not like the packing, unpacking, etc. But that's me. Have a great trip and I hope you get the AKV you want.

 

[MrDVC]

Welcome aboard MrDVC! I am a graduate of OCHS, the original I love that this thread is bringing so many Kentuckians together on the Dis.

Not familiar with the schools around here, but I'm assuming that's Oldham County. lol

 

[cpcat]

We can get have a KY DVC DIS meet and greet photo opp to post on the thread. I really don't like split stays. We tried them a couple of times, and I just do not like the packing, unpacking, etc. But that's me. Have a great trip and I hope you get the AKV you want.

Sounds great. I've gone back and forth on the split stay. Hopefully, the waitlist for the extra day at BLT will come through before the 7 mos window opens for AKV. Then, I'll have a full week at BLT to fall back on and will have the option of splitting with AKV at the end of the week. I might just decide to do the full week at BLT. My DD's both are already pretty pumped about AKV though.

 

[loveswdw]

I am a graduate of OCHS, the original I love that this thread is bringing so many Kentuckians together on the Dis.

Me too! Class of 1990. Go Colonels!

 

[AirGoofy]

Sounds great. I've gone back and forth on the split stay. Hopefully, the waitlist for the extra day at BLT will come through before the 7 mos window opens for AKV. Then, I'll have a full week at BLT to fall back on and will have the option of splitting with AKV at the end of the week. I might just decide to do the full week at BLT. My DD's both are already pretty pumped about AKV though.

Thats the great thing about DVC. You will have 40+ years to visit over and over. When we first took our children, I wanted to go RD to park close every day. I'd be dragging the children and DW around because I had to do EVERYTHING. Since being DVC members now a couple years, I have slowed down and everyone is enjoying the trip a little more. Now, we do theme parks a few days when we are down there and hang at the resort a few days. One trip, we took time to visit all the DVC resorts throughout the week just to check them out. We have not yet been to all the (WDW) DVC resorts - which is a goal - but will get there eventually. We did split stays twice before accepting that we did not want to do them (and 1 was split stay in same resort - from a studio to a 1BR). You may love them. Part of the fun is planning them. I am working on several versions for a Fall Break 2012 trip.

 

[AirGoofy]

Is everyone in KY Dis land ok or under water? Or, did you escape to WDW this week?

 

[vaughan100]

Just found this thread and thought it was a great idea! We are Lexingtonians here. Both UK and UofL fans/alumni. Planning my summer Disney trip right now. It will be our first visit to BCV. We are BLT owners and love it, but want to try all the places out too.

Right now trying to decide if we want to drive straight through or not. We have split the drive into 2 days since we had kids. They are all in school now so may be able to handle the drive without driving us nuts. What do you guys do?

 

[KyCruisinSusan]

Me too! Class of 1990. Go Colonels!

Woohoo Class of 1987! It's almost time for the big 25 yr reunion.

Just found this thread and thought it was a great idea! We are Lexingtonians here. Both UK and UofL fans/alumni. Planning my summer Disney trip right now. It will be our first visit to BCV. We are BLT owners and love it, but want to try all the places out too.

Right now trying to decide if we want to drive straight through or not. We have split the drive into 2 days since we had kids. They are all in school now so may be able to handle the drive without driving us nuts. What do you guys do?

We usually drive straight through with or without the kids. If the kids are with us they can pass out in the backseat if they get tired of watching movies or playing with DS's or PSP's or whatever. Last trip DH drove the entire way home (he's a truck driver). I usually drive the first leg down, depending on what time we leave.

On our 08' trip we took both cars, since there were 5 of us and it was cheaper than renting a minivan, and we stopped on the way down and the way back at whatever motel we could find to crash in for a few hours, but if we're both in the same car it's a straight shot.

mic_KY_mouses we both gave up the corn cob pipe almost 6 yrs ago but we love to play some corn hole (i don't think that game could have a worse name)

 

[loveswdw]

Right now trying to decide if we want to drive straight through or not. We have split the drive into 2 days since we had kids. They are all in school now so may be able to handle the drive without driving us nuts. What do you guys do?

Welcome to the KY thread Vaughan100! Glad to see you!
We have always flown to FL. We've been going to WDW since 1998 about every 15-18 months. We try to fly out of Lville as often as we can since it's closest to home but we've flown out of Cinci twice and our last trip out of LEX. Probably will fly out of LEX again in October if i can get the tix cheap enough to suit me. Since AirTran flies out of LEX directly into MCO, we flew in June '10 for just under $700 for the 4 of us RT. That's including baggage fees (2 suitcases & a set of golf clubs) plus seat assignments. Granted AirTran is limited service--just one flight out/one flight in several days a week, but we luckily had no issues and the flight times work much better for us than the sole nonstop offered by Southwest out of Lville. And our boys (7 & 3) are seasoned fliers (DS7 has been to WDW 7 times & DS3 has been 3 times) and they love to fly.

We have considered driving this upcoming trip. We took the boys to HHI last October and drove. It took 12 hours with stops and they did fantastically! So if the airfare doesn't drop to the level I want, then we may drive. DH & I really don't want to...16 hours one way in the car vs. 5 hrs total travel time for flying (an hour at the airport, 2 hrs in the air, another hr to deplane, pick up luggage & get the rental car).

Good luck with your decision!

 

[ramsfootball92]

Greeting from another Louisvillian (we are a house divided as I am an alumni of U of L but traditionally the family bleeds blue)

I'm originally from Owensboro as well and it's nice to see it represented! Alas, I moved when I was 9 but have family still there. My DH and 2 of our boys just returned from ESPN the Weekend on Monday and we are heading back 4/3 for spring break! We drive straight through the night and figure we can sleep when we're old...no comments from the peanut gallery please!

Hmmm, that reminds me that I need to update my signature!

 

[mic_KY_mouses]

Woohoo Class of 1987! It's almost time for the big 25 yr reunion.



We usually drive straight through with or without the kids. If the kids are with us they can pass out in the backseat if they get tired of watching movies or playing with DS's or PSP's or whatever. Last trip DH drove the entire way home (he's a truck driver). I usually drive the first leg down, depending on what time we leave.

On our 08' trip we took both cars, since there were 5 of us and it was cheaper than renting a minivan, and we stopped on the way down and the way back at whatever motel we could find to crash in for a few hours, but if we're both in the same car it's a straight shot.

mic_KY_mouses we both gave up the corn cob pipe almost 6 yrs ago but we love to play some corn hole (i don't think that game could have a worse name)

Susan, Corn cob pipe (smokes) gone 4 years ago for me and 9 years ago for hubby. It's nice not to have to look for smoking areas at WDW anymore. I agree with the corn hole comment. I have never played though so I mean not to offend any dedicated players.

We are a little soggy here in E'town but the Rolling Fork is nearby and was out of it's banks. Compared to what is going on in Japan I am becoming more thankful every minute for what I thought was a stinky winter and too-rainy beginning to spring.

Welcome to the newbies!! It's great to see other Kentuckians here.

 

[AirGoofy]

Just found this thread and thought it was a great idea! We are Lexingtonians here. Both UK and UofL fans/alumni. Planning my summer Disney trip right now. It will be our first visit to BCV. We are BLT owners and love it, but want to try all the places out too.

Right now trying to decide if we want to drive straight through or not. We have split the drive into 2 days since we had kids. They are all in school now so may be able to handle the drive without driving us nuts. What do you guys do?

Welcome. Our girls are 9,6 now. For last 5 years, we leave KY around 6 pm, drive straight through, and get to WDW for breakfast. I drive most of the trip & DW will give a few hours relief to sleep. I am tired all day, but we stay at resort and I try to nap by pool. My children get to sleep, not fight in car, & not ask, "how much longer is it?".