DVC Mike Live from VWL (Jan 9-17, 2010)

[LoveKermit]

Phew! I can't see the photos at work, so finally got to it at home!

I don't know if you went, but I saw Kouzzina was at least in the plans. That's a repeat from last trip, right? We're still nervous because reviews have been so meh....

Have you been/Did you go to Raglan Road? That's on our list too.

 

[J&JAKV08]

Just got caught up with your trip report!! Always love the pictures! Glad your wife is feeling better. We are arriving Friday at your favorite resort BLT. We can not wait!! I am also very happy that the weather is going to warm up. We are coming from IL and I need warmth and sun!!!

Enjoy the rest of your trip!!!

 

[lsutigger2]

More thanks from a grateful diser

I've been loving your pictures so much so, that I was inspired to make a reservation at Hoop Dee Doo Revue for our trip in May. I have never been and DH has been once. I'm pretty excited about it

And the lack of crowds has been wondering how you get all the people to move for you - I don't know that I have ever seen so few people. Maybe the cold snap is keeping folks indoors at their resorts.

Staying tuned for more -

 

[stopher1]

Since this is where we spent our honeymoon, it's a special place to us.

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Us too, Mike!

 

[DVC Mike]

I just have a question for Mike... I see that you have 4 trips for this year... 2 are at WLV and 1 at BLT and AKL.

Do you bank and borrow points each year to rotate your trips. I noticed that you have zero stays at BWV or BCV this year. How do you keep all this straight?

Yes, we bank and borrow our points. We do VGC, BCV and BWV every other year. We do BLT every year. AKV and VWL are in between.

 

[DVC Mike]

We went back to the Magic Kingdom tonight.

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[DVC Mike]

We watched Wishes from in front of the MK. I tried to take some shots holding the camera by hand, but I think they would have come out better using the tripod.

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[DVC Mike]

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[DVC Mike]

Have you been/Did you go to Raglan Road? That's on our list too.

We love Raglun Road! We'll be there Friday night.

 

[DVC Mike]

I've been loving your pictures so much so, that I was inspired to make a reservation at Hoop Dee Doo Revue for our trip in May. I have never been and DH has been once. I'm pretty excited about it

My wife can't get the HDDR song out of her head; she keeps humming it.

I think you'll enjoy the show. We thought it was worth it.

 

[podsnel]

Wow, Mike!! I love the pics where the castle is dark- you must have the most steady hands ever!!

 

[Jillpie]

Just catching up on your report, great job Mike! Hey remember when you so kindly found my son working at the Great Movie Ride last spring and took a picture of him for me? Well he was down again working on your dates (he wAs on his winter college break) and I wonder if you caught Pat's "show"? He's home now, still loves working there! Lovin your pics can't wait for more!

 

[kikiq]

Beautiful pictures, thank you for the wonderful tour through the resorts.
I showed my DH your pictures. He said that he changed his mind, he doesn't want to go to Hawaii this year, he wants to return to WDW. OK by me.

Looking forward to the rest of your report.

 

[DVC Mike]

Wow, Mike!! I love the pics where the castle is dark- you must have the most steady hands ever!!

I leaned up against the Dumbo statue in front of the Castle.

I've become used to being packed in like sardines for the fireworks show, so I was glad that the crowd was surprisingly thin.

 

[dr&momto2boys]

Thanks for another great live TR! I love all the pictures! I just noticed that your trip planned for December 2010 overlaps with our trip too. Maybe we'll see you there. I'll definately be looking for your TR when we get back.

 

[Disney Spaz]

Add me to the list of those awed by your beautiful pictures. I have always wished we bought DVC when WLV was added I just love the idea of sitting in a rustic lodge relaxing by the fireplace and your amazing pictures take me there.

 

[nickspace]

These pictures make me homesick for sure.

 

[DisMomme]

Thanks for all the great pics Mike. Never been to HDDR. Looking forward to going sometime in the future.

I ran into my cousin at a family gathering last month in Canada. She's an artist and has been living in FL for years. She said she worked on the backdrops for the HDDR. She also did some art work in AK at the Yak & Yeti and the arch into Dino Land. Can't wait to go explore. Your pics have me excited for our trip next month!

 

[DVC Mike]

The weather is perfect outside! It's 69 degrees and great!

I drove over to the Beach Club. Here are some shots of Stormalong Bay.

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[DVC Mike]

The beach at the Beach Club

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The view from the top of the slide at SAB

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Looking towards the Dolphin

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The beach and the Yacht Club resort

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A Friendship boat

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