DVC Mike live from BCV (10/23-11/1/09)

[DVC Mike]

We arrived at Disney's Beach Club Villas (BCV) Friday, October 23 to spend 9 nights in a 1-BR.

I've been working 12-hour days for the past few months and I really needed this vacation. I have absolutely nothing planned except dinner ADRs. We've haven't been to a park and probably won't until day 4.

I got a free 7-day 2-park pass for Universal Studios (Super Bowl promotion), so I'll probably wander over there sometime during the work week.

The weather is hotter than we usually experience this type of year, but not too bad.

We're in a room on the 5th floor of BCV, facing Epcot.

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This is actually our second room. We originally were given a room on the 5th floor facing the "quiet" pool. However, last night at 11pm, it wasn't that quiet, with kids screaming and jumping into the pool.

We asked the front desk if there was any possibility we could move, and they quickly found us the room we're in. Even though we spent a night in the other room, they waived the room change fee!

When we got back to the new room this afternoon, there was a fruit and cheese basket waiting on the table for us!

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Our dinner plans are:

• Fri Captain’s Grille (YC)
• Sat bluezoo (Dolphin)
• Sun Artist Point (WL)
• Mon Jiko (AKL)
• Tue Kouzzina (BW)
• Wed Le Cellier (Epcot)
• Thu Flying Fish Café (BW)
• Fri Boma (AKL)
• Sat Yachtsman Steakhouse (YC)

I'm loking forward to a very relaxing vacation at Walt Disney World!

 

[famgel]

Any chance you could give us a Room Number, just curious going there for first time in Jan. Views are great and I wish you a great vacation!

 

[JasonDVC]

Looking forward to following your TR. Hope everything goes well on your much needed vacation!

 

[LisaS]

I always enjoy your trip reports and beautiful photos! I'm looking forward to hearing what your DW thinks of Kouzzina. I haven't even looked at their menu yet so I have no idea what the food is like there but I know that if your DW likes it, I probably will too.

I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing stay.

 

[RSHEALAND]

Enjoy your stay. Looking forward to more pics. I know how you fell about those 12 hr day, before our Oct trip I was coming off of 3 months of 80 hr weeks.

 

[jade1]

Nice pics, looking forward to more. Can you see the road below from that room? I know some can and some have plenty of trees blocking it.

 

[photobob]

I always look forward to DVCMike trips!

 

[jekjones1558]

Hooray! It's a Mike report!
How did you manage to snag ADRs at all of those great places? Did you call at opening on your 90 + 10 day?

 

[DVC Mike]

We spent the whole day at Stormalong Bay. Had lunch at Beaches and Cream.

We had dinner for the first time at Todd English's bluezoo at the Dolphin hotel.

My DW absolutely loved it! It was expensive but worth it. It felt very much like a restaurant you'd find in San Francisco.

 

[DVC Mike]

Nice pics, looking forward to more. Can you see the road below from that room? I know some can and some have plenty of trees blocking it.

No, the trees are blocking any view of the road.

 

[dizney4us]

Beautiful view! Looking forward to your trip report, it will almost take me through till we leave for our own trip at BWV with out very first BW view!
Enjoy your vacation!

 

[Disney Princess]

I hope you continue to enjoy your stay. Have a wonderful time recuperating.

 

[sznk]

hi Mike - I'm another fan of your great trip reports.
we were at BCV yesterday & remarked on the screaming at the 'quiet' pool as we walked by. glad you got switched without hassle.
we always request 'woods view' there.
we ate at Captain's Grille last nite, too. we'll be at AKV (concierge!) starting Monday for my b'day - perhaps at Jiko Monday nite also. maybe we'll c u there.
congrats on getting Le Cellier.
we're disappointed that Kouzzina doesn't accept TiW, but not surprised. UPDATEDisney Dining says Kouzzina doesn't accept TiW, but I called the restaturant directly and the hostess said they DO!
hope that u & Mrs DVC Mike have a great vaca. looking forward to your comments & photos.

 

[Disney Spaz]

I too am subscribing as I love the trip reports and amazing pictures you post.

 

[Brave teacher]

I love your live trip reports. I look forward to hearing about this trip!

 

[cjs123123]

Thanks mike for the report sure wish I was there......Although I was happy enough today when I met a member at our store he arrives at animal kingdom tomorrow. LUCKY DUCKS!!!! keep the pics coming!!!

 

[stopher1]

Yay! It's time to once again live vicariously through Mike! I love your TR's Mike. I hope you and your wife enjoy your nice, long stay. Thanks for the pics so far... I can't wait for some more.

 

[disney67]

hope you have a magical trip and i always like seeing your pictures they are amazing . Thanks for sharing .

 

[J&JAKV08]

Always look forward to your trip reports!! Great pictures as always!! Enjoy your stay!!

 

[Sammie]

Did you like the other room other than the pool noise? I hate moving after I get settled in. Interested in your Kouzzina review, it was not liked by the Podcast crew.