Hi all!
After sitting on the runway for 2 hours last night, I am finally awake enough to check in on the Disboards!
First let me say, that we could not be happier being DVC owners. This is my second DVC stay in 3 weeks, and I am looking forward to vacationing in style for many years to come!
Myself, Dh, and 2 Ds's (7 and 5)
June 4, 2004 Friday
You know WDW is going to be packed when AA airlines is completely sold out on your day of departure. We wanted to fly out earlier then scheduled, as DH got the day off from work. We finally made it out on the 2:40 flight to MCO.
Another positive experience with National Rental Car. Booked a midsize, but found a full size red Chevy Impala (lots of trunk space) on the Emerald Isle. Loaded up and off to WDW! $178 for 10 days and $28 for a tank of gas.
All that waiting at DFW was well worth it! We arrived at Shades of Green, just in time to checkin and drive over to the Poly to catch the fireworks, EWP and a hastily made PS at Ohana's.
The staff at Ohana's was WONDERFUL!! (Thanks wdwstar!! for the tip!)
SOG was very nice. It definitely has a lodge feel to it. Our balcony overlooked the pool. The rooms are huge! Definitely needed valet though, but they were a great group of young men and they always had our car waiting with very little notice. We stayed at SOG for 2 nights.
June 6, 2004 Sunday
2 bdrm. dedicated (2 queens) Rm#533
Checked in early at BCV while Dh and the boys swam at SOG. Received keys and parking pass. Picked up Dh and the boys and headed back to SAB to swim while we waited for the room.
It was after 4 pm when our room was ready. The 2 bdrm was very nice and CLEAN! There were some minor abrasions noted, but nothing I felt compelled to call about. I did call for a broom, as the unit was missing one.
I must say this, I saw alot of touch up work and cleanings going on at BCV during our 8 night stay. Our hallway was painted, the hall carpeting shampooed, The back elevator was painted, Patio furniture being scrubbed down, and 2 Cm's in the Dunes Pool scrubbing the tiles. There wasnt a day we didnt see some kind of maintenance being done.
We loved the BCV's, but I'd rather be looking at a dumpster than an obstructed view of Illuminations. How frustrating is that! What a waste of a great view opportunity. Needless to say, we didnt sit on our balcony at all after we figured out that the roofline blocks our view of the fireworks. Although we were told 533 was a wetlands view at checkin, it could have been so much better.
Loved the location of the BCV's. Dh watched all the NBA final games at ESPN. Ds's and I swam or went back to the parks in the evenings to catch the fireworks or parades or Fantasmic. SAB was great and the recreation staff worked hard to have activities for the kids each day.
Lifeguards were top notch and very attentive. Beaches and Cream was great as always and several of the CM's recognized us from last year. Cape May Cafe character Breakfast was alot of fun, the characters were great and the food was very fresh.
We did 2 WDW park days, 1 day at Typhoon Lagoon and 2 days at US/IOA. Dh and the boys have DQ AP's so they visited there several times also. Lots of swimming and sunscreen. It stormed every afternoon but by that time we were ready for a break. We picked out DVD's from Atlantic Wear to watch in the villa. The boys really liked having their own room and living room.
I did cook one night as my 5 year old requested (of all things) Hamburger Helper! I guess it didnt feel like home to him until he had some HH LOL!! 533 still has the coil electric stove. The glass cooktops will be nice. Is BCV scheduled to receive new stoves?
We did see Allie, fed the many fish in the canal, and swam with the ducks in SAB.
The highlight of our trip was DS 5 was tall enough to ride Space Mountain! We were able to ride as a family with no child swap. He was too excited! LOL
The 2 bedroom was very nice and much more than what we needed, but it was fun to have it for a week and a special treat for our first DVC stay as a family. We will most likely be staying in the 1 bdrm for future trips. As soon as our 11 month window opens, I will call and book our 2005 trip to BCV.
Any questions, ask away!!
After sitting on the runway for 2 hours last night, I am finally awake enough to check in on the Disboards!
First let me say, that we could not be happier being DVC owners. This is my second DVC stay in 3 weeks, and I am looking forward to vacationing in style for many years to come!
Myself, Dh, and 2 Ds's (7 and 5)
June 4, 2004 Friday
You know WDW is going to be packed when AA airlines is completely sold out on your day of departure. We wanted to fly out earlier then scheduled, as DH got the day off from work. We finally made it out on the 2:40 flight to MCO.
Another positive experience with National Rental Car. Booked a midsize, but found a full size red Chevy Impala (lots of trunk space) on the Emerald Isle. Loaded up and off to WDW! $178 for 10 days and $28 for a tank of gas.
All that waiting at DFW was well worth it! We arrived at Shades of Green, just in time to checkin and drive over to the Poly to catch the fireworks, EWP and a hastily made PS at Ohana's.
The staff at Ohana's was WONDERFUL!! (Thanks wdwstar!! for the tip!)
SOG was very nice. It definitely has a lodge feel to it. Our balcony overlooked the pool. The rooms are huge! Definitely needed valet though, but they were a great group of young men and they always had our car waiting with very little notice. We stayed at SOG for 2 nights.
June 6, 2004 Sunday
2 bdrm. dedicated (2 queens) Rm#533
Checked in early at BCV while Dh and the boys swam at SOG. Received keys and parking pass. Picked up Dh and the boys and headed back to SAB to swim while we waited for the room.
It was after 4 pm when our room was ready. The 2 bdrm was very nice and CLEAN! There were some minor abrasions noted, but nothing I felt compelled to call about. I did call for a broom, as the unit was missing one.
I must say this, I saw alot of touch up work and cleanings going on at BCV during our 8 night stay. Our hallway was painted, the hall carpeting shampooed, The back elevator was painted, Patio furniture being scrubbed down, and 2 Cm's in the Dunes Pool scrubbing the tiles. There wasnt a day we didnt see some kind of maintenance being done.
We loved the BCV's, but I'd rather be looking at a dumpster than an obstructed view of Illuminations. How frustrating is that! What a waste of a great view opportunity. Needless to say, we didnt sit on our balcony at all after we figured out that the roofline blocks our view of the fireworks. Although we were told 533 was a wetlands view at checkin, it could have been so much better.
Loved the location of the BCV's. Dh watched all the NBA final games at ESPN. Ds's and I swam or went back to the parks in the evenings to catch the fireworks or parades or Fantasmic. SAB was great and the recreation staff worked hard to have activities for the kids each day.
Lifeguards were top notch and very attentive. Beaches and Cream was great as always and several of the CM's recognized us from last year. Cape May Cafe character Breakfast was alot of fun, the characters were great and the food was very fresh.
We did 2 WDW park days, 1 day at Typhoon Lagoon and 2 days at US/IOA. Dh and the boys have DQ AP's so they visited there several times also. Lots of swimming and sunscreen. It stormed every afternoon but by that time we were ready for a break. We picked out DVD's from Atlantic Wear to watch in the villa. The boys really liked having their own room and living room.
I did cook one night as my 5 year old requested (of all things) Hamburger Helper! I guess it didnt feel like home to him until he had some HH LOL!! 533 still has the coil electric stove. The glass cooktops will be nice. Is BCV scheduled to receive new stoves?
We did see Allie, fed the many fish in the canal, and swam with the ducks in SAB.
The highlight of our trip was DS 5 was tall enough to ride Space Mountain! We were able to ride as a family with no child swap. He was too excited! LOL
The 2 bedroom was very nice and much more than what we needed, but it was fun to have it for a week and a special treat for our first DVC stay as a family. We will most likely be staying in the 1 bdrm for future trips. As soon as our 11 month window opens, I will call and book our 2005 trip to BCV.
Any questions, ask away!!
I wonder if this is an effect of folks calling/writing MS about their complaints.
