I've fallen in love with the VGF - TR (pics from Jan. trip, 2/23, p.22)

[lisaviolet]

It felt huge too, it was a fabulous room. I think the second shower is what made it feel really big. For longer trips I'll get a 1BR, the lack of storage was a problem for me.

This.

I can't even remember if I said this already. This age thing is getting REALLY annoying.

But it seemed so large in your pictures. I'm very happy to hear that it felt that way too.

Oh now I remember - I think I said it's probably the clean lines as well.

I need some money. NOW.

Day 2:

We found the roasted chestnuts on the way, they are at the front of the resort.

This would have just about killed my travelling mate. She LOVES them. The first time she did them in the oven we had our very own fireworks though.

She didn't realize one had to pierce them first. Not laughing because that's stupid or anything, not many would have known - just laughing at the explosions going on and trying to stop it.

Pam, your TR is just exquisite. Absolutely gorgeous pictures. Thank you! I feel the need to go buy a lottery ticket.

 

[MEK]

I'm glad you and your mom had a nice lazy morning to chill out and read.

Your lunch looks seriously yummy. That restaurant is still on my bucket list. I think maybe I'll try a lunch walk in when we are there for a few days in March. I love the look of all those veggies and that goat cheese. Yum! So glad you had a nice lunch and a DIS meet.

 

[twinsouvenirs]

Not yet also I felt like one on occasion this trip. On every Disney day, I was stopped at some point by people who recognized me from my trip reports. I had no idea just how many people seem to follow them. Corinna

Well now you have another fan--I hunted down your PTR and I'm hooked

Gosh, I love DISers! I can't wait to read the TR... have you started it it?

 

[dolphingirl47]

Well now you have another fan--I hunted down your PTR and I'm hooked

Gosh, I love DISers! I can't wait to read the TR... have you started it it?

Yes, today. The link is in my signature.

Corinna

 

[ngchiro]

Love it

 

[BarryS]

Thank you very much for posting. The VGF studio looks amazing!

 

[Pinkocto]

I looove Restaurant Marrakesh--it is right behind Artist Point as my fave! I had the best lamb of my life there.

But I give up--who is Corrina? I cannot figure it out!

I see she already responded

We will definitely be back to Marrakesh, it was delicious.

 

[Pinkocto]

I would have loved free roasted chestnuts. I love them, but they are best eaten hot.

I thought it was such a nice touch. They must spend quite a lot giving them out, they were happily giving everybody two.

We actually had very similar Fastpass times just that I had a character meet and great instead of Maelstrom. Until I saw that you changed one and missed the other, I wondered if we were actually in the same place at the same time before we met up.

I think we would have been at Soarin at the same time if we hadn't changed it. We just couldn't get ourselves going that morning, it was so nice just relaxing in the room.

It was so great to meet you and your mom and spend the afternoon together. I am also glad that this gave me the opportunity to eat at Restaurant Marrakesh again.

We had such a nice time chatting and enjoying the CP with you, I'm so glad that worked out and thank you again for arranging the ADR.

It would not have made me uncomfortable at all if you had taken a photo of my food. I do it myself if I remember. Graham always teases me that other people say grace before eating and I take photos of the food.

Corinna

Hopefully we'll be able to get together again and I won't shy away from asking next time

 

[Pinkocto]

This.

I can't even remember if I said this already. This age thing is getting REALLY annoying.

But it seemed so large in your pictures. I'm very happy to hear that it felt that way too.

Oh now I remember - I think I said it's probably the clean lines as well.

I need some money. NOW.

I don't know if I'm sad or not that it's only going to be an every 2 - 3 year destination. On one hand I'm totally enamored with the place, and on the other it will be even more special this way.

I'm sure the clean lines helped a lot. And the beautiful crown molding opened up the ceiling to make it feel taller. Have I mentioned I loved everything besides the storage

This would have just about killed my travelling mate. She LOVES them. The first time she did them in the oven we had our very own fireworks though.

She didn't realize one had to pierce them first. Not laughing because that's stupid or anything, not many would have known - just laughing at the explosions going on and trying to stop it.

Oh my! I would never know you needed to pierce them. You can't help but laugh at things like that after the fact.

Pam, your TR is just exquisite. Absolutely gorgeous pictures. Thank you! I feel the need to go buy a lottery ticket.

Thank you so much

 

[Pinkocto]

I'm glad you and your mom had a nice lazy morning to chill out and read.

Your lunch looks seriously yummy. That restaurant is still on my bucket list. I think maybe I'll try a lunch walk in when we are there for a few days in March. I love the look of all those veggies and that goat cheese. Yum! So glad you had a nice lunch and a DIS meet.

It was a wonderfully lazy morning. Mom fell in love with that balcony.

Oh yes, please try Marrakesh one of these days, it was so tasty. I'd avoid that weird dessert though. I think I'll jump over to Japan for a snowball next time. That goat cheese appetizer was fabulous!

 

[Pinkocto]

Thank you very much for posting. The VGF studio looks amazing!

It was above and beyond our expectations, such a beautiful room.

 

[dolphingirl47]

Hopefully we'll be able to get together again and I won't shy away from asking next time

I most certainly hope that we will get to meet up again.

Corinna

 

[Pinkocto]

I most certainly hope that we will get to meet up again.

Corinna

Excellent!

 

[Leshaface]

Aw man, I was hoping the Jingle Cruise was going to be really cool. That's too bad it wasn't as good as you were hoping.

Lol I love your mom! She's so adorable on the flying carpets

Is there a website that you could leave a review for about the delivery service? Especially since no apology or effort was made to fix the problem, i'd let others know about my experience.

I miss Chefs. Dinner looks yummy!

Are you saying the woman actually turned her car alarm on??

How cool are those roasted chestnuts! Did you ever end up trying them?

Haven't made it to Restaurant Marrakesh yet, but would love to one day!

 

[Ron from Michigan]

Count me in. Looking forward to the next chapter.

 

[Pinkocto]

Aw man, I was hoping the Jingle Cruise was going to be really cool. That's too bad it wasn't as good as you were hoping.

Our guide made the most out of it but it just wasn't what I was expecting. I don't really know what I was expecting but it wasn't it

Lol I love your mom! She's so adorable on the flying carpets

She's too funny. As we're walking to the exit she says with enthusiasm 'I just love that ride!' That's what Disney is all about

Is there a website that you could leave a review for about the delivery service? Especially since no apology or effort was made to fix the problem, i'd let others know about my experience.

I didn't even think about it. The whole situation was so frustrating. I know it was just groceries, and in the grand scheme of things is not life shattering, but I wanted my diet dew!

I miss Chefs. Dinner looks yummy!

It was scrumptious! I need to ask her if she wants to go back next trip come to think of it.

Are you saying the woman actually turned her car alarm on??

I couldn't believe she actually did that, it was so childish.

How cool are those roasted chestnuts! Did you ever end up trying them?

I did and sadly didn't care for them. I still love that they give them out.

Haven't made it to Restaurant Marrakesh yet, but would love to one day!

Oh yes, you must. We'll definitely be back for that goat cheese appetizer!

 

[Pinkocto]

Count me in. Looking forward to the next chapter.

Welcome an update will definitely be posted this weekend.

 

[hstrickland]

Hi there, Pam!!!

I've been MIA for quite some time but knew I had to find one of your TRs to keep me occupied until June Can't wait to read about the villas!!!! We actually just got back last Sunday from a very short 3 night trip to the MK....very last minute. Super crowded but we had a ball!! When we went over to the GF, I immediately thought of you (I remembered you were planning a GF stay) Now that I'm done with grad school, I can be a "normal" person again and keep up with the Dis!!

Now back to reading your report

Heather

 

[Pinkocto]

Hi there, Pam!!!

I've been MIA for quite some time but knew I had to find one of your TRs to keep me occupied until June Can't wait to read about the villas!!!! We actually just got back last Sunday from a very short 3 night trip to the MK....very last minute. Super crowded but we had a ball!! When we went over to the GF, I immediately thought of you (I remembered you were planning a GF stay) Now that I'm done with grad school, I can be a "normal" person again and keep up with the Dis!!

Now back to reading your report

Heather

Heather!!! So glad to see you again Congrats on grad school, that's a huge accomplishment!!!

Where did you stay? How are the kids? How's DH?

 

[hstrickland]

Heather!!! So glad to see you again Congrats on grad school, that's a huge accomplishment!!!

Thanks!! Never again, though....we're done with schooling!

Where did you stay? How are the kids? How's DH?

We're all good. Running around like crazy people most of the time but that's life Well....our last minute trip didn't give us many options. Originally we were booked at AoA. When we tried to add another room (my parents and my sister's family went, too) no availability. Because we were only going to be there a few nights, we decided to go the Value route We ended up at ASMu. It was super clean, grounds were very nice, and definitely a great place to stay if you don't plan on being at the resort for any length of time. The first thing the kids asked...."where are the balconies???" My reply..."non-existent".... We did the HDDR the day we arrived and ventured around FW campgrounds (love that place!!) Went to MK the next day - got there when it opened at 7am and stayed until midnight...no lie. We had a ball despite the huge crowds!!! Next day we went to the MK resorts to eat and look at the Christmas decorations.

Anyway....that's the lowdown on our mini trip. Totally thinking about doing it again next year....with a bit more planning though. Two weeks prior just isn't enough!!



Ok....so now to your TR. I've read ALL! And oh my gosh!!!! The villas are absolutely beautiful!!! I can't get over the studio (if that's what you want to call it ) Two showers and sleeps 5!!!! It's already added to my list. My kids would totally love that Murphy bed for sure. And I'm with your mom....love a good view. My husband is like you - he says it doesn't matter. I could spend hours on that very large balcony. Glad it exceeded your expectations! That's always a plus for the trip.


The crowds look fairly low thus far in your TR. My parents went last December during the week and there was no one!! Empty parks.


We've also wanted to try Marrakesh but just never seem to book it. And of course, we didn't book it for our June trip either


Ok...the crazy lady with the car alarm cracks me up!!! Did she really set off the alarm??!!! How ridiculous is that?! There are better ways to get things done. Ya never know what you're going to encounter at Disney! Always an adventure.


Hope y'all are staying warm up MD!!! Looking forward to more!!!
Heather