DVC Mike Live from BWV/SSR (3/7-3/15/09)

[Tara]

Here's a comparison of my Standard View at BWV versus my typical Boardwalk View.

Standard View

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On the bright side, looks like you're close to the lobby/bus stop/restaurants and not down a long hallway!

Is that fire pit at the YC/BC new? I don't recall seeing it last June...

Enjoy your trip!

 

[SunnieRN]

Happy Birthday!!! Wonderful pictures, thank you for sharing them! You're giving me the addonitis itch!! Looking forward to more!

 

[bobbiwoz]

I love your beautiful pictures, Mike! Thanks for posting them and I hope you continue to have a great time!

I'll be at BCV, standard view in just a bit over two weeks!!!!

Bobbi

 

[Disney_Mama]

Thanks for the great pictures.

 

[DVC Mike]

We had a nice dinner at the Flying Fish Cafe. I had the crab cake appetizer and the potato-wrapped red snapper. It was great!

We then walked tover the Yacht Club Resort and spent some time at the Crew's Cup Lounge.

My wife is relaxing at the resort all day. She has a 2-hour in-room massage scheduled. I have a couple of work-related calls to make, and then I'm off to... I don't know yet.

I may head over to Hollywood Studios, or go visit BLT, AKV and THV, or not. It's nice not having to do anything.

We'll pickup our neighbors this afternoon and bring them to BWV, show them around the Epcot Resort area, and then walk into Epcot for dinner at Coral Reef.

 

[IggyLans]

OK, I am soooo jealous!!! Only 8 months to go for us!

Have fun day, DVC Mike!

 

[dianeschlicht]

Thanks for posting, Mike! Sounds like a PERFECT birthday trip! It also makes me wish even more that we were back for it this year! We have to wait until next year for another March trip.

Keep the reports coming!

 

[BEASLYBOO]

I dream of 12 day trips and trips not in the middle of summer(kid's)! Lucky you!!! and by the way, I can't take pictures of my food either. Happy Birthday!

 

[DVC Mike]

I spent the morning at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Since it's an Extra Magic Hours evening, it was crowded. When I got there, there wasn't a cloud in the sky! Sunny and warm. A few clouds drifted in later, but by then it was a welcome relief from the sun.

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[DVC Mike]

I must admit that DHS is not my favorite park. The way the park is laid out is strange.

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[DVC Mike]

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[DVC Mike]

Hey, when you get to the Studios, can you give a look out for my son Pat? He's a guide at the Great Movie Ride (part of the CP program), he's the one from Ma. (there are 2 Pats), would LOVE it if you snapped a pic for me, I haven't seen him since Jan. 4th .

Would this by chance be your son? He said he has a lot of laundry for you do take care of for him. And oh yes, send money!

I showed up before he started his shift, and when they told him he was disappointed he had missed me. He clearly misses you greatly. I was a bit surprised when he asked me "Are you Mike?".

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[WoodysRoundup]

Would this by chance be your son? He said he has a lot of laundry for you do take care of for him. And oh yes, send money!

I showed up before he started his shift, and when they told him he was disappointed he had missed me. He clearly misses you greatly. I was a bit surprised when he asked me "Are you Mike?".

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Mike, that is SO nice that you did that for Jillpie. I am so emotional for them. It will be so nice for them to see this pic of their adorable son.

On another note, I'm really enjoying your live trip report. It's spectacular. Love all the pics. Thanks a bunch!!!!!

 

[disney1474]

Hey Mike!!
It's always great to read your TR's I hope your having a great time and don't forget to take lots of pictures of Kidani Village for us!! Maybe you can sneak a few pictures of the new pool area

 

[Bob Price]

They gave me a birthday pin, since we noted my birthday in the celebration link on the DVC member web site.

Happy Birthday.

 

[Jillpie]

Would this by chance be your son? He said he has a lot of laundry for you do take care of for him. And oh yes, send money!

I showed up before he started his shift, and when they told him he was disappointed he had missed me. He clearly misses you greatly. I was a bit surprised when he asked me "Are you Mike?".

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Mike, are you KIDDING ME??!! YOU FOUND MY SON!!!! OMG, I am tearing up here. We haven't seen him since Jan. 4th when he started the college program, we miss him SO much!! Hi Pat (I'll send this to him tonight)!! This is the NICEST thing you could have ever done for me, I can't thank you enough. It is so great to see him. I'm taking my middle son down for a week in April, so we can see his "Great Movie Ride show". I cannot wait. He texted me and said you were "very cool"! Thanks again Mike, YOU ROCK for finding him for me.

 

[jekjones1558]

Mike,
First you post great pictures of my wonderful BWV, then you do this nice thing for Jillpie. So are you the latest Superhero or what? Have a great trip.

 

[WALTSAGOD]

Thanks for the pictures. The crowds look very doable!

 

[dr&momto2boys]

The weather looks beautiful!

I love your live TR!

Making my list of what to do on our next trip...
1. Eat at Le Cellier
2. Eat at Coral Reef
3. Eat at Brown Derby
4. Buy 600 more DVC pts so I can be like Mike!

 

[photobob]

What an incredibly nice gesture Mike!

Obviously the amount of time and $$ you spend at WDW, you really love the place. We do too or we wouldn't spend so much time on this board. Going as often as you do, how much planning do you do for your trips? Obviously you plan enough to get ADR's for dining, but do you pretty much wing it from there? I was just looking for a perspective from such a frequent traveler.

Thanks for the frequent updates. It looks like a great time to be there.