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We arrived early yesterday morning on our own private ME bus. We had received a text that our room wasn't quite ready while on the bus, but I still stopped by the desk let them know we were there. We went to the BCV quiet pool to take a nap. For those interested BCV has it's own concierge desk and between yesterday and today it has been staffed more than it hasn't. I don't know if you can check in there as it says concierge, and any time it has been staffed the person has been busy helping other guests, so I haven't had a chance to ask. The villas also had their own water dispenser today right by the elevators.
After our nap we went to Epcot. We went directly to the Festival center where we got our AP magnets (no line at ~10am) then my husband grabbed a beer (triple chocolate milk stout) while I stood in line for mimosas (key lime and blood orange) and an almond croissant. The croissant was just OK as were the mimosas, I prefer mimosas with a larger wine to juice ratio so these were not something I would go back for. The beer was good, but if you didn't tell me it was supposed to be chocolate I would not have known. We hit up a few booths before we left around noon. The only negative was that a lot of the frozen beverages were either not ready that early (shake from Ireland) or not even close to frozen yet (frozen caipirinha). We cooled off in The Solarium while I moved around our AK FPs since we were done with Epcot earlier than anticipated. I love the bus times in the app we walked over to the bus stop and waited less than 2 min for an AK bus. We hit Kali, did Everest single rider then used our Everest FP+ then went to Nomad lounge to cool down and I got an awesome lotus glow cube (I may be obsessed with glow cubes)! Around 1:10 or so we received our room ready text.
Then we rode Navi and went back to the buses. We waited 10-15 min for a bus to arrive and then we were off to our room.
I like the view from our room, but this is NOT a location that I would choose, although it has been better than I anticipated, once we leave the room I will post the number and my concerns with it. The room was very clean and I am in love with the Murphy bed, it is so cute and I would find it comfortable as an adult female if I needed to sleep on it. I love the newer BCV rooms, we have not stayed since the renovation and the room seems so much bigger than previously. Let me know if you have questions about studio amenities I have pics, to note we had real mugs and glasses as well as disposable cups.
We did Yachtsman for dinner, which was delicious, and we both agreed was our favorite Yachtsman meal to date. We then went to Jellyrolls which was so much fun, we have been meaning to get there but have never made it, and now we are hooked, will definitely be back!
My husband did the Beignet Dash at POFQ this morning, he said it was fun and about 5 runners and 7 walkers, I anticipate the Regatta run being similar, so I wouldn't worry about participating if you aren't a fast runner, the only time this ratio would likely change is around RunDisney events. We had brunch at CA grill (delicious) and now I am back at SAB while my husband naps (no issue finding a shaded lounger, it is quite quiet here). Tonight is the Halloween party so if anyone is there and sees a guy in a figment shirt and ears and a woman in a Spaceship Earth dress, say hi!!!
View from our table:
Random thoughts: CMs at BC and BCV have been so friendly, awesome experiences thus far. The Marketplace is very loud and chaotic, although they have a cold brew coffee dispenser that I have never seen before (pic below). I personally prefer the new CS at Yacht club, it is less chaotic and I think they have better food.
I have not seen the October activities calendar yet, hopefully I can post that tomorrow if no one gets to it first. No Halloween mugs at BC or YC or Contemporary.
Only downside of this trip thus far is the heat, it is really hot! Have not seen any swarms of lovebugs, a couple here and there but nothing that has been annoying or concerning, if I wasn't specifically looking for them due to another thread here I would not have noticed at all.
Let me know if anyone has any specific questions, we are here until Wednesday.
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