The photos are gorgeous. Love seeing the aerial shots of SSR. Michael really likes SSR so I'm going to show him your pics. It seems like the time to go is early morning, first in line too.
Going right at 8:30 am really worked for us. We loved it. And SSR is SO pretty. We are staying there two nights in March. We have a quick 4 day trip over to the Tampa Bay area, but we are going to fly home for Orlando so we decided to stay two nights at SSR. I'm really looking forward to it.
Fulton's reminds me of a place we'd go eat in high school before dances. The name escapes me but it was a big docked boat in Newport Beach I believe. If any So Cal peeps are reading this, let me know if you know the name. It's driving me nuts.
There a place that looks like Fultons in Lancaster PA. Completely lame though because its not in any body of water.
Some of those *off* property resorts seem very close to *on* property.
Our really was. We had no trouble getting to and from the parks. I really did like the location because it was quiet, yet close to everything.
Woohoo on the new VGF points and
home. Send whatever spell Denny was under over this way because that's exactly what I'd like at the GCV; a 50 point contract that would allow us a week every other year at
Disneyland.
Denny was TOTALLY under a spell. I really didn't expect that. And I sure as heck was going to say NO. I'm very excited to stay there in the fall. I wanted to stay sooner but I decided not to borrow points. That March use year killed us.
I'll keep my fingers crossed that the GCV contract becomes yours. It sound perfect. Christmas present perhaps?
What's the construction like in DTD?
We did not go there at all in October, so I have no idea. Well, actually I heard its pretty bad. There was some construction in June that really impacted parking more than anything else.
The balloon ride looks really awesome! In the past decade or so I've developed this insane fear of heights. It's really weird because I didn't have it through college and medical school but now I just can't look down from very high places. So I may not be going on this balloon ride anytime soon but I'm sure the kids will begin asking for it once they get a little older.
Isn't it strange how stuff like that happens as you get older. Yup - I don't think Flights of Wonder is in your future although I really did not find the height unnerving, If you focus on taking pix you will be fine.
Medical school? What type of practice are you in? I'm an NP in a busy cardiac surgery program. I love it most of the time, but there are days when I wish I was in primary care or a walk in clinic. It gets stressful sometimes.
Great views! It's amazing how much unused land exists in the World! And it's funny how certain structures in the park are more noticeable than others. I wouldn't have thought that ToT and Everest would have stuck out that high compared to other structures around it.
Everest is 195 feet tall. I learned that on the KTTK tour. There is a low in Florida that everything 200ft or higher has to have a beacon, so that's why it comes in 5 feet below that. The balloon goes over 200 feet but since its not a stationary object it does not have to abide by that law. I think ToT might be 190 feet.
I forget. I'd have to look it up.
We haven't visited any water parks yet but Typhoon Lagoon looks like fun! My brother's family is going with us in January and they will be arriving a couple of days earlier than we will so they were looking into going to Typhoon Lagoon. I had to warn them that in January the temps are so unpredictable that it may be too cold to go.
I've only been once in January and I know it can be very hit or miss. I got 80 degree amazing weather, but this one cardiologist I know went one year when they had a deep freeze. I had to listen to him complain for several days after he returned. He still talks about it 5 years later.
TL is really pretty. I hope they get great weather.
I hate it when I get sales people who act like I am a waste of their time.
It's distracting, that's for sure. I guess the guy knows he has a great product and it practically sells itself. I don't think he even needs to work for a sale. Maybe I made him sound a little worse than he was, but he definitely seemed like he had a million other things going on.
II am trying to talk Jeremy into taking a "flight" in the balloon. It looks so peaceful up there.
It really was. You guys should definitely try it. It was pretty amazing. Remember - early morning!
ICongrats on the VGF purchase! I am sure it will be lovely to stay there.
I am SO excited to stay there. I know its going to be wonderful. I can't wait until I see pictures start showing up in other people's TRs. pinkocto (pam) is there right now. I'm SO jealous.
Wow - what a beautiful view from the balloon! You really can see quite far!
It was really amazing and it was so fun to look through my long lens and try to pick out landmarks. I loved that!
Sorry about the burning skin at TL. It did help me feel a little warmer as I sit here with temps barely going to crack zero today!!! Yeah, it's winter in Minnesota.
Fortunately that did NOT happen again when we visited BB in October. It was a little unnerving at first because I couldn't tell what was going on down there.
At first I thought I literally had a chemical burn.
Zero degrees?
It's pretty cold here today, but definitely NOT zero! BRRRRRRR!
Shiny! I love that description. Hate the attitude. I would have been tempted to say no and buy from someone else! Congrats!! At which resorts do you own?
My GF came up with that. It's stuck every since.
You know with another product I may have wanted another salesperson, but with this product I don't think it really matters. The funny thing is I have never met my guide because are other contracts were all resale.
Our first contract is at SSR and our second is at VWL. I specifically wanted 100 points for the second contract and it was REALLY hard to find through resale. We (well I) looked for quite awhile. I knew if we bought anything else it would have to come from Disney. The 50 point resale contracts disappear fast.
So the picture with the kitchen sink, toaster and coffee pot was in the studio yes?
Yes
I'm thinking about trying for a couple days there on our next trip. It wouldn't be for a while - late 2014 or 2015. You never know, right?
Go for it. What not? If it's not available you can always wait list.
I am doing a standard view the first time, then a lake view. I have a feeling once I do the lake view I won't want to go back.
I can certainly relate to that. Very cool though. Tough job. I bet you see all kinds of stuff and all sorts of family dynamics. 
Oh, that stinks! Or stings, I guess. 
