Last update 3-31 Culli live lots of pics 2 posts worth...sadly going home today

[SLM]

Thank you for posting the beautiful pictures-the ones of the lodge are amazing-your family is adorable! I miss the days of traveling with a little person-meltdowns included! Have a wonderful time and looking forward to more of your trip report!

 

[dairyqueenmom]

I have two 7 year old twins, so either one is available in about 15 years. But can we split the wedding costs?

 

[lisareniff]

Yup that is BLT in the background

Thanks for that pic. It's too bad you can see BLT from WL. That was one think I loved about WL was it perceived remoteness, the trees would jut block off CR. Oh well, 'that's progress for ya'. (...goes away singing 'It's a great big beautiful tomorrow...")

 

[SunnieRN]

Beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing them!!
Your children are so cute!! I love the beach picture of your family, it's priceless!
You seem to be having a wonderful and relaxing vacation! Do they have community centers at all the DVC's? My grandson got to paint a small wooden car at one on our first trip in Sept. and he loved it!!
Looking forward to reading more!!

 

[SCDizneyDawn]

Thank you for all the great pics and the great report! Your family is beautiful!

 

[bookwormde]

Thanks,

looking those pictures it is hard to believe it will take another 4+ months until it is ready to occupy

bookwormde

 

[culli]

I have two 7 year old twins, so either one is available in about 15 years. But can we split the wedding costs?

I think that might work

By then maybe we can split a grand villa at the GR or Poly

 

[Greyhound22]

Thanks for the pics of WL. I will be there next year, it looks so relaxing! Enjoy the rest of your vacation.

 

[culli]

Ok moved to BCV and online check in went smooth. At least 12 people in line, I asked if there is a place for online check in "Brian" said right over here and I was 2nd in line. He didn't hessitate asked for my name grabbed a folder and said here you go Mr. Cullison your room is ready, and that was it we were done.

OK DWL was awesome but when we got the BW area it really did "feel like home".......love this area.

Only "snag" was when bell services came Joey Deuce thought we were going home (in WI not DVC HOME) and had a melt down. We called bell services at DWL they picked up our stuff, took a bus to HS and walked to BCV. Then did the onlline check in mentioned above and everything went smooth. Ate at beaches and cream......awesome burgers. But for those who don't like to cook......it was a tad over $60 and that is with the TIW card!!! The DVC is expensive but I think eating in alone might recoup the fees for our family.

Just went to pool, unpacked and took a snooze as MK is open until 3am

Here are some misc pics from the last two days ok lots of pics! Not sure if I will get anything up tomorrow. Ok off to EPCOT for Nemo ride then bar time at the MK.

I think this the BCV lobby

 

[El&Asmom]

Your kids are adorable. I'm so happy reading this TR as we will be going to both VWL and BCV in April. We couldn't decide where we wanted to stay, so are doing a split stay. All your pics are getting me even more excited for the trip. I think we may need to pick up some of those Nemo buckets.

As to getting your dd hitched at Disney, I can't help you there. We have 3 dds, so maybe one of your boys would be interested in one of our little ones. Ours are 5.5, 3 and 4 months. We'd have to split the tab though!

Have fun. You guys look like you're having a great time.

 

[culli]

No new pics but the kids lasted until 2:40am at the MK. Youngest was mad we left, he wanted to do more rides Today hung out at EPCOT nothing too exciting, the flower festival is on and of course is very nice. Did the camp fire and made smores then came back to room.

However, did have a pleasent surprise.........thought we had a bad view as we overlook a road (I think it is the one that comes into the resort) and can have some traffic noise which is not a big deal to us. Tonight we happen to be inside and look out the patio doors and what a view of the fireworks

So now I can do yoga, drink beer, and watch fireworks from the balcony

 

[podsnel]

No new pics but the kids lasted until 2:40am at the MK. Youngest was mad we left, he wanted to do more rides Today hung out at EPCOT nothing too exciting, the flower festival is on and of course is very nice. Did the camp fire and made smores then came back to room.

However, did have a pleasent surprise.........thought we had a bad view as we overlook a road (I think it is the one that comes into the resort) and can have some traffic noise which is not a big deal to us. Tonight we happen to be inside and look out the patio doors and what a view of the fireworks

So now I can do yoga, drink beer, and watch fireworks from the balcony

Aahhhhh...a perfect life!

 

[kmermaid]

Thanks for the pics Gosh I miss my "home" and by 2bdroom heaven. July can't come soon enough!

 

[emmababy]

How are the crowds? We will be at BWV in 2 days and were curious what to expect? I totally agree about staying at BWV and BCV and being able to walk to 2 parks, it is unbeatable for us stroller aged kids!

 

[culli]

How are the crowds? We will be at BWV in 2 days and were curious what to expect? I totally agree about staying at BWV and BCV and being able to walk to 2 parks, it is unbeatable for us stroller aged kids!

We went to EPCOT yesterday and HS today and thought they were ok, I thought it would be more packed. We stayed away from MK until late at night and was wasn't bad. One day we got there about 4-5pm and it seemed packed. I JUST LOVE BWV and BCV, BWV for adults but with the kids I think BCV is probably the best bet. We have BLT booked for Oct and I'm really thinking I would rather be over here........but might not be able to ever stay at BLT again

 

[dairyqueenmom]

We went to EPCOT yesterday and HS today and thought they were ok, I thought it would be more packed. We stayed away from MK until late at night and was wasn't bad. One day we got there about 4-5pm and it seemed packed. I JUST LOVE BWV and BCV, BWV for adults but with the kids I think BCV is probably the best bet. We have BLT booked for Oct and I'm really thinking I would rather be over here........but might not be able to ever stay at BLT again

I would really love to see you doing yoga, drinking beer, while watching the fireworks. That picture would be priceless. We thought about BLT for our Oct. trip, but we want to be close to Epcot. I would love to try BLT, but it will have to wait for another trip. I like the idea about the GV at the Poly, we could just draw up the marriage contract now....

 

[culli]

Spent the day at HS......awesome weather and great day. Go to love those DVC FP's, we didn't get them when we first bought in so I held my guide to them and HE DELIVERED. They are immediate so no wait at all they are instant FP and only way to do Toy Story Mania which is awesome....my high score so far is about 177k. The boys love the ride and want to go again and again and again. I really think HS is very underated, playhouse disney area is a big hit...the stunt show is AMAZING and the block party and the etc, etc. The kids love the beach club tons to do here.......for kids this is probably my #1 place, this would be a great place to own for 11 month window. Mom you will love it here if I get ressies back here again.

These pics are mainly for Nana Culli and March as they are of the kids.

The morning after the 2:40am MK experience!

A Marine in the making?

 

[emmababy]

Ok, I feel like a total dummy, but what are dvc fp's? We have never got them...

 

[Starr W.]

Ok, I feel like a total dummy, but what are dvc fp's? We have never got them...

We got them when we did the tour, right before we bought DVC. They were VIP Fast Passes, only could be used for 4 rides. You put the ticket in the FP machine and out came the FP with the current time on it. So you could just go get in the FP line.

Pretty cool, we did the tour on Thanksgiving morning and got the ride to AK, used them 2x on EE once on the safari and once on Dinosaur. Ate lunch and then left.

 

[emmababy]

We got them when we did the tour, right before we bought DVC. They were VIP Fast Passes, only could be used for 4 rides. You put the ticket in the FP machine and out came the FP with the current time on it. So you could just go get in the FP line.

Pretty cool, we did the tour on Thanksgiving morning and got the ride to AK, used them 2x on EE once on the safari and once on Dinosaur. Ate lunch and then left.

I have bought into dvc twice and never received them...Do you only get them if you buy onsite?