*Chocolate and Pixie Dust* - An August 2008 TR- 8/29 pg 6: Sort of an update

[jordanyosh]

I THINK this is in the Beach Club Lobby:

 

[Native NYer]

I am glad he picked Ambre -- she was way better than Daisy. Now, I will have to watch the reunion show.

I can't wait for the reunion show. Daisy gets into a fight, should be funny.

I THINK this is in the Beach Club Lobby:

Very pretty decorations!

 

[VandyFan10]

Has been rock stars

I have to find some WL xmas pics on here.

I'm going to try to go earlier.

Do you have pics of BCV from Dec? Casual is nice, but I like over the top xmas

Here's a link for some WL pics....also GF and Poly
WL pics post # 152

Here's a pic of the Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel

They do have very pretty deco's also

 

[Native NYer]

Here's a link for some WL pics....also GF and Poly
WL pics post # 152

Here's a pic of the Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel

They do have very pretty deco's also

Oh I love this pic!!! I love how Disney makes huge gingerbread things. I imagine the resorts smell really good.

 

[jordanyosh]

the picture of Wendy and Derek must be in the Boardwalk Lobby

 

[Native NYer]

the picture of Wendy and Derek must be in the Boardwalk Lobby

I've never been to the Boardwalk. What's the easiest way to get there? Walk over from Epcot?

 

[jordanyosh]

I've never been to the Boardwalk. What's the easiest way to get there? Walk over from Epcot?

Yup--if you're at the World Showcase.

OR

You can take the boat from DHS.

 

[Native NYer]

Yup--if you're at the World Showcase.

OR

You can take the boat from DHS.

I think I'm a bit slow here. I didn't realize that there was a boat from DHS.

Is there a lot to do at the Boardwalk resort?

 

[swwake]

I am glad he picked Ambre -- she was way better than Daisy. Now, I will have to watch the reunion show.

Oh my goodness, I can't believe I just tuned into this thread for a spoiler! I haven't watched it yet. Oh no! That's ok, one of the downfalls of Tivo. I will still watch to see how it all went down.

Here's a pic of the Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel

I can't believe that! It is beautiful!

I have so much catching up to do on this PTR.

 

[Native NYer]

Oh my goodness, I can't believe I just tuned into this thread for a spoiler! I haven't watched it yet. Oh no! That's ok, one of the downfalls of Tivo. I will still watch to see how it all went down.

I can't believe that! It is beautiful!

I have so much catching up to do on this PTR.

You have to watch it so you can see the dress up bandana.

We need a cocktail party

 

[swwake]

You have to watch it so you can see the dress up bandana.

We need a cocktail party

I will let you know when I've seen it.

Check this out. I found out they have pop rocks martinis at boatwrights. Isn't that at POR?

 

[Native NYer]

I will let you know when I've seen it.

Check this out. I found out they have pop rocks martinis at boatwrights. Isn't that at POR?

I remember pop rocks. No clue they still made them. I want to try one of those!

Is that a baby blanket in the background?

 

[stagemomx3]

Pop Rocks are still around. My kids got some in their Easter baskets.

 

[Native NYer]

Pop Rocks are still around. My kids got some in their Easter baskets.

I have to check out Dylan's Candy Bar and get some. I think I could manage to make a pop rocks martini.

 

[Native NYer]

I have another trip planning conundrum. Arrival day is causing major stress! Our flight is scheduled to land at 12:00 p.m. on August 9th. I figured by the time we get to the ME counter, check in, and head to our bus, we should be at the CR no later than 2:00 p.m. As of right now, we do not have park tickets for 8/9. Our package with 7 day hoppers and deluxe dining starts on 8/10 when we check into the Poly. Here is what I've been thinking:

1. Buy 1 day base tickets and head over to the MK. Have a CS lunch at the MK. Head back to the CR for dinner ADRs at Chef Mickey's. Return to the room to watch Wishes from our balcony.

2. Do not buy 1 day base tickets and spend the afternoon at DTD. Pick up CS lunch at DTD. Head back to CR for dinner ADRs and to watch Wishes.

3. Hang out at the CR all day. Have CS lunch or room service (if our room is ready), rest, dinner ADRs, & Wishes.

Not sure which makes more sense.

Also, not sure which CS at the MK or DTD. We did Cosmic Ray's in January, but only tried the burger station. We found the cheeseburgers cold and horrible. Plus, Cosmic Ray's was so crowded that we had to sit outside and it was chilly. I can't imagine wanting to sit outside in the August heat.

Which option do you think we should do on arrival day?

Which CS do you recommend at MK and DTD?

 

[MadiMouse]

I have another trip planning conundrum. Arrival day is causing major stress! Our flight is scheduled to land at 12:00 p.m. on August 9th. I figured by the time we get to the ME counter, check in, and head to our bus, we should be at the CR no later than 2:00 p.m. As of right now, we do not have park tickets for 8/9. Our package with 7 day hoppers and deluxe dining starts on 8/10 when we check into the Poly. Here is what I've been thinking:

1. Buy 1 day base tickets and head over to the MK. Have a CS lunch at the MK. Head back to the CR for dinner ADRs at Chef Mickey's. Return to the room to watch Wishes from our balcony.

2. Do not buy 1 day base tickets and spend the afternoon at DTD. Pick up CS lunch at DTD. Head back to CR for dinner ADRs and to watch Wishes.

3. Hang out at the CR all day. Have CS lunch or room service (if our room is ready), rest, dinner ADRs, & Wishes.

Not sure which makes more sense.

Also, not sure which CS at the MK or DTD. We did Cosmic Ray's in January, but only tried the burger station. We found the cheeseburgers cold and horrible. Plus, Cosmic Ray's was so crowded that we had to sit outside and it was chilly. I can't imagine wanting to sit outside in the August heat.

Which option do you think we should do on arrival day?

Which CS do you recommend at MK and DTD?

I love Earl of Sandwich in DTD. Yummy!!!! I am a true CS kinda girl and I love just about all of the CS in MK.

 

[MRYPPNS]

My reply is in the quote

I have another trip planning conundrum. Arrival day is causing major stress! Our flight is scheduled to land at 12:00 p.m. on August 9th. I figured by the time we get to the ME counter, check in, and head to our bus, we should be at the CR no later than 2:00 p.m. I think 2pm is the earliest you will be at the resort. As of right now, we do not have park tickets for 8/9. Our package with 7 day hoppers and deluxe dining starts on 8/10 when we check into the Poly. Here is what I've been thinking:

1. Buy 1 day base tickets and head over to the MK. Have a CS lunch at the MK. Head back to the CR for dinner ADRs at Chef Mickey's. Return to the room to watch Wishes from our balcony.

Do you really want to spend $70 per adult to have lunch in the MK when the park will be it's busiest?

2. Do not buy 1 day base tickets and spend the afternoon at DTD. Pick up CS lunch at DTD. Head back to CR for dinner ADRs and to watch Wishes.

I don't remember what time your ADR for Chef Mickeys is but that seems like a lot of traveling right off the bat.

3. Hang out at the CR all day. Have CS lunch or room service (if our room is ready), rest, dinner ADRs, & Wishes.

Bingo! This is the one I would do...I like to get settled in and rest, then go out for dinner. That way you are all well rested for your first full day in the parks
Not sure which makes more sense.

Also, not sure which CS at the MK or DTD. We did Cosmic Ray's in January, but only tried the burger station. We found the cheeseburgers cold and horrible. Plus, Cosmic Ray's was so crowded that we had to sit outside and it was chilly. I can't imagine wanting to sit outside in the August heat.

Which option do you think we should do on arrival day? #3
Which CS do you recommend at MK Pecos Bills and CHH and DTD Earl of Sanwich and Woflgang Puck Express (either location)?

My advise is always to have a relaxing arrival day with very little plans. You never know what is in store for you before you actually get into your room.

Have you posted your Itinerary yet for the week??

 

[scottny]

I have another trip planning conundrum. Arrival day is causing major stress! Our flight is scheduled to land at 12:00 p.m. on August 9th. I figured by the time we get to the ME counter, check in, and head to our bus, we should be at the CR no later than 2:00 p.m. As of right now, we do not have park tickets for 8/9. Our package with 7 day hoppers and deluxe dining starts on 8/10 when we check into the Poly. Here is what I've been thinking:

1. Buy 1 day base tickets and head over to the MK. Have a CS lunch at the MK. Head back to the CR for dinner ADRs at Chef Mickey's. Return to the room to watch Wishes from our balcony.

2. Do not buy 1 day base tickets and spend the afternoon at DTD. Pick up CS lunch at DTD. Head back to CR for dinner ADRs and to watch Wishes.

3. Hang out at the CR all day. Have CS lunch or room service (if our room is ready), rest, dinner ADRs, & Wishes.

Not sure which makes more sense.

Also, not sure which CS at the MK or DTD. We did Cosmic Ray's in January, but only tried the burger station. We found the cheeseburgers cold and horrible. Plus, Cosmic Ray's was so crowded that we had to sit outside and it was chilly. I can't imagine wanting to sit outside in the August heat.

Which option do you think we should do on arrival day?

Which CS do you recommend at MK and DTD?

# 2

 

[winkers]

where have I been? I can't believe I didn't know you had a ptr!

 

[stagemomx3]

Option 3 is my vote.

If you go to DTD I second the vote for Earl of Sandwich.

We really liked Pinnochio's in Fantasyland at MK.