DVC Mike Live from BLT (Dec 4-12)

[DVC Mike]

I thought I heard that they were filming the Christmas parade last weekend, so maybe it's not back up yet?

Yep, the garlands were placed up after the taping of the Christmas parade.

 

[DVC Mike]

This afternoon, my wife and I both got in-room massages.

I had a 90-minute massage and my wife had a 2-hour massage!

Can you say R-E-L-A-X-E-D ?

 

[DVC Mike]

Does DVCMike ever answer?

Nope, he never does. He just keeps posting more darn pictures.

 

[Harlemgirl720]

I am loving your TR as usual. I will be staying at BLT for the first time in March with my son and grandson. Bought points at BLT recently.

Then my son and I will be going back in December (26-29) again staying at BLT. Then onto the Dream New Years Cruise for his Birthday. He will be turning 12 on Jan 1, 2012.

 

[edk35]

this afternoon, my wife and i both got in-room massages.

I had a 90-minute massage and my wife had a 2-hour massage!

Can you say r-e-l-a-x-e-d ?

jealous!!!!!

 

[dgaston]

My goodness the photos are yet again wonderful. Enjoy your stay. We don't arrive until the 18th, and I know the crowd levels will be much higher.

 

[JasonDVC]

If I have ever seen a more heart warming pic of the castle, I don't remember it. I am going to save this pic.

Mike, nice job!

 

[LoveKermit]

Then my son and I will be going back in December (26-29) again staying at BLT. Then onto the Dream New Years Cruise for his Birthday. He will be turning 12 on Jan 1, 2012.

Some simple math tells me this is really cool.....

Have fun!

 

[DVC Mike]

Here's a shot of the sun setting this evening behind the Grand Floridian as viewed from our room at Bay Lake Tower (Magic Kingdom view).

SunsetBehindGF by DVC Mike, on Flickr

 

[RSHEALAND]

Mike, another great trip report. What floor are you staying on?

 

[briangib]

Wow, that's some view.

 

[jodifla]

Thanks for the GREAT pictures!

 

[KyCruisinSusan]

We leave in 2 more days and we will also be at the Mixer. It will be our very first DVC function .

Mike your pics are incredible, very nice job. Looking forward to reading more and possibly meeting you and the other Disers on Friday afternoon.

 

[dclfun]

We leave in 2 more days and we will also be at the Mixer. It will be our very first DVC function .

Mike your pics are incredible, very nice job. Looking forward to reading more and possibly meeting you and the other Disers on Friday afternoon.

I'll be at the Merry Mixer also- hope to see you there! You can't miss me and my service dog, Skye. Thanks for the great photos and continuing the updates. With that view, I might never leave the room!---Kathy

 

[Mom B]

Thanks for the TR and the pictures. Sure wish we were right there with you! Maybe we'll have to do a December trip some year instead of the traditional January. Enjoy!

 

[podsnel]

I used a Nikon 10-24mm wide-angle lens.

If you click through to Flickr, you should be able to view the actual camera settings (including the lens used) for each shot.

Thank-you! I did look at the Flicker photos, but didn't see the info- I was a little distracted yesterday, I guess- we had an offer accepted on a BWV resale. Because, you know, it's my goal in life to have as many points as you, DVC Mike. Unfortunately, it is not my husband's goal, so your position as point king is safe!

Ellen

 

[DVC Mike]

Although it was quite cold again, we shivered our way back to the Magic Kingdom.

I tried to take some dark ride shots, but I still have quite a way to go. The shots below were taken with the Nikon 35mm f1.8 lens, My biggest difficulty was focusing.


Pirates1 by DVC Mike, on Flickr


Pirates2 by DVC Mike, on Flickr


Pirates3 by DVC Mike, on Flickr


Pirates4 by DVC Mike, on Flickr


Pirates5 by DVC Mike, on Flickr

 

[DVC Mike]

Spash Mountain - my wife's favorite ride. We usually do MVMCP and my wife rides Splash Mountain over and over again. We decided to skip MVMCP this year, and with the cold weather, I'm glad we did.

SpashMountain by DVC Mike, on Flickr

The Rivers of America.


River by DVC Mike, on Flickr


Ship by DVC Mike, on Flickr

Tonight, we'll have dinner at Flying Fish Cafe on the boardwalk - one of our favorites!

 

[dizkneedreamers]

what floor are you on with those views?

 

[Disneypirate85]

Mike, AGAIN just some wonderfull Pictures! Heres to hoping it gets a little warmer for you guys. ESPECIALLY 12-17 when we are at BCV...Shawn