Here we go again, with live updates, Photopass pics added post #735

[2Tiggies]

What I don't like about SSR is that it feels really impersonal with its outside corridors and the distances between the rooms and the facilities, and the dirve to the parks.

I think I have just been spoiled by the Beach Club -I love being able to walk to Epcot and MGM and having the pools and restaurants so close to the rooms.

I went to check out SSR too and it just didnt grab me .... at all! I must stress though that this was due to peronal taste and preferences, some of which may be related to the age and stage of my child at the moment - not because there is anything wrong with the resort itself.

 

[wayneg]

Thanks for the updates

We are trying teppan edo this trip with our 4 year old - looks great.

How is okw? Did you get a renovated studio room?

Yes we are in a studio, no idea if its renovated or not, how do you tell? its exactly same as last years, not much sign of wear and tear, unlike RPR, a bit disappointed with interior of their rooms for the money, chipped wood paint peeling ect. Nigel (DISwolves wasn't 100% happy with their room there either)
Just remembered I think they are putting flat screens in so no its not a renovated room.

Just a bit of defines for SSR, its our first onsite stay and I'm loving it! We have a view of downtown disney which is amazing, will post it when I get back

We're eating at cheesecake factory today too Wayne, in fact I'm standing right outside it!!

How bout that weather yesterday too! Although MK was pretty empty because of it

Weather was poor yesterday, downpour again today but in in the 90's. damp playing havoc with my camera and lenses. Compacts no problem, can't see me bringing the DSLR much more.
So far Islands/HP packed, Universal not too bad(quiet at times) yesterday Epcot very quiet, today in AK, quiet until lunchtime but still only showing 40 mins for Everest(its always been 1hr+ in August) we just about walked on single rider.
Even eating in AK today was so quiet, no line and loads of spare tables, every other August trip has been lines and no tables spare. Also Flame tree BBQ is closed so other places whould be busier but they are not.
Maybe it will busy up with US free DDP starting in a few days but I have never seen it so quiet early August.

 

[wayneg]

Youtube clip Matt took at Teppan Edo http://www.youtube.com/user/StitchMatt#p/a/u/0/_y71HRdqWPc

 

[PoppyAnna]

As Beth says there is a hot plate right infront of you but you have to reach over to it. There should be no problem with that. The chefs will play to the age group, they all have their own little tricks, ours tossed the shrimp tails down a small waste hole from about 2 feet away, another tossed his in the air and caught them in his hat. They make the volcano from onions, make a Mickey head from oil on the hotplate. Its fun with food and most kids should love it.
Matt took some vodeo, he will try upload to youtube today.

Thanks Wayne To be honest my girls are very restaurant friendly and the hot plate wouldn't be a concern to me, they are pretty well behaved. I think I'm more concerned how other fellow diners would react to young children being there, thinking that most would be expecting a more adult dining experience.

 

[PoppyAnna]

Youtube clip Matt took at Teppan Edo http://www.youtube.com/user/StitchMatt#p/a/u/0/_y71HRdqWPc

off to watch....

 

[wayneg]

Thanks Wayne To be honest my girls are very restaurant friendly and the hot plate wouldn't be a concern to me, they are pretty well behaved. I think I'm more concerned how other fellow diners would react to young children being there, thinking that most would be expecting a more adult dining experience.

Almost every table had children, definitely not an adult place.

 

[luke]

Yeah weather is better today. We're giving our little green Beetle a good drive round to all the malls, stuck in a make up shop now tho

Agree about it being quiet, hoping it doesn't get TOO much busier with the US free dining soon like you say. Will try and pop in to see you guys at OLW party on Friday too

 

[2Tiggies]

Almost every table had children, definitely not an adult place.

I think most restaurants at Disney are not 'adult' envronments. Some may not appeal as much to the kids, but they are certainly not doing anything to discourage people from bringing their children in.

Yeah weather is better today. We're giving our little green Beetle a good drive round to all the malls, stuck in a make up shop now tho

Love beetles! Having fun driving it? I had a black one (the OLD OLD OLD ones with the engine in the back in the early 90s). It was called Rory because when idling it would rev itself furiously of its own accord. I don't need to describe some of the countless gestures made at me by angry pedestrians who thought I was revving at them to make them hurry up and cross

 

[luke]

Yeah the Beetle is great, lots of fun

 

[2Tiggies]

Yeah the Beetle is great, lots of fun

So post some more news Luke. You may as well entertain us while you pass the time in the make up shop.

 

[luke]

am in a different make up store now!!
First Disney restaurants - Sci Fi on Saturday, lots of fun. Crystal Palace yesterday, more fun, Piglet was great!

Oh we're leaving now, will get back on when in wifi again

 

[wayneg]

Oh we're leaving now, will get back on when in wifi again

Just have image of you being dragged off your internet time to move on.

 

[Tinks1984]

Loved the video from Matt Looks great there, maybe one to try next time!

 

[cazzie]

Great video Matt, looks really good.

Are you far from HH Wayne? Just wondering how big this resort is.

 

[tashasdad]

Weather was poor yesterday, downpour again today but in in the 90's. damp playing havoc with my camera and lenses. Compacts no problem, can't see me bringing the DSLR much more.

What DSLR do you have Wayneg, took these on my Olympus E3 DSLR, it is weatherproof as are the lenses, stood out in the rain taking these.

 

[cannp123165]

Teppan Edo looks great!

 

[Cyrano]

Especially enjoyed the Tepan Edo update and Matt's video. This is the one ADR cancellation from last year that I regretted

Yeah weather is better today. We're giving our little green Beetle a good drive round to all the malls, stuck in a make up shop now tho

Agree about it being quiet, hoping it doesn't get TOO much busier with the US free dining soon like you say. Will try and pop in to see you guys at OLW party on Friday too

Loving your live, live updates Luke. I can see you stalking out wi-fi

 

[dixonsontour]

Great video Matt, thanks for posting.

 

[disneyholic family]

Thanks Wayne To be honest my girls are very restaurant friendly and the hot plate wouldn't be a concern to me, they are pretty well behaved. I think I'm more concerned how other fellow diners would react to young children being there, thinking that most would be expecting a more adult dining experience.

there were tons of little kids when i ate there..

What DSLR do you have Wayneg, took these on my Olympus E3 DSLR, it is weatherproof as are the lenses, stood out in the rain taking these.

very cool rain pictures!!

 

[disneyholic family]

Youtube clip Matt took at Teppan Edo http://www.youtube.com/user/StitchMatt#p/a/u/0/_y71HRdqWPc

nice video Matt!!
i'm hungry!