Live from BWV/BCV 10/18-10/28/08

[DVC Mike]

We arrived at Walt Disney World today for a 10 night stay. Three nights in a 1-BR with a Boardwalk view at BWV, followed by 7 nights in a 1-BR at BCV.

The weather is nice - partly cloudy and in the low to mid 80's. The humidity is not bad at all.

The nice thing about this trip is that we have absolutely nothing planned except for dinner reservations. We'll be eating at some of our usual haunts (Yachtsman Steakhouse, Jiko, Flying Fish Cafe, Spoodles, Le Cellier, etc).

We spent most of this afternoon in the lounge at the Yacht club . My wife was excited since they offer gluten-free beer (no wheat or barley).

Tonight, we'll head over to DTD and have dinner at Raglun Road. I'm sure we'll do some shopping there as well.

I have no idea what we're going to do the rest of the trip, except see our guide tomorrow afternoon and take a tour of the BLT models and pickup some instant fast passes.

I guess we'll just take it slow and easy this trip; probably spent some time at Stormalong Bay later this week.

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[TheDISneyFamily]

Sounds like it's going to be a great vacation, Mike. Enjoy! Thanks for the picture. We just got back on Thursday and I miss WDW already!

Cheers!
-Michelle

 

[DisneyHumbug]

We were there Columbus Day weekend and it was hot!! I, too, miss it already.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Have a great time! We'll be there in a month, BWV( our first BW view!) then BCV, too! Enjoy F&W and everything.

Bobbi

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Yep... Have a great time. I think the best vacations are the ones without any predetermined itinerary. Take it as it comes, and be ready to change course as it seems right.

 

[LIFERBABE]

Have a great trip!!

Love your pic! I like how you captured the "Now Open" arrow and DVC sign! Makes me want to walk right in and take the tour!

 

[janni518]

Gorgeous picture! Sitting here in chilly NJ wishing I was there.

 

[itsreally4mommy]

Oh how I LOVE pics!

 

[ChelleinNC]

Sounds wonderful! Enjoy that weather down there, it's a chilly 57 back here in Charlotte

Chelle

 

[Mouse511]

Thanks for the picture Mike - DH and I will be down from the 24th - 30th - and like you, we have nothing planned either....except for two days at universal.

Other than that - we plan on 'winging' it and seeing where/why/what the days bring us !!!

Cant wait - see you down there !!!

 

[DVC Mike]

Dinner at Raglan Road was great. Chief Hunter did not flinch at my wife's dietary restrictions, but prepared a great meal for her.

It was strange seeing Pleasure Island with so much shut down.

 

[dizney4us]

Beautiful picture! Turf club has gluten free beer too in case your in that area.
Hope you have a great trip...and please share any all the gluten free details about your wife's meals...3 members of our family need gluten free diets too.
Thanks!!!

 

[mickeymorse]

Thanks for the live TR Mike. Great view by the way. Enjoy the rest of your trip and looking forward to more as us groupies always do!

 

[LisaS]

Great photo Mike! Wonderful view of the boardwalk. Have a great time!

 

[kato0627]

Great picture. Have a wonderful trip. Are the models for BLT at SS ?? I am thinking that they are where AKL models were. We are coming on 11-13 staying at BCV. Would love to see the models but I don't feel like going over to SSR. Would they come and pick us up if we wanted to visit the models?
Have a great day tomorrow, can't wait to hear more of your TR.

 

[bradisgoofy]

Hey Mike, we're over at SSR in the Springs. We are only here until the 25th and like you we have no set plans. Only one dinner ressie at Yachtsman Steakhouse for my birthday. Have fun, and ya, the weather is great.

 

[DVC Mike]

Are the models for BLT at SS ?? I am thinking that they are where AKL models were. We are coming on 11-13 staying at BCV. Would love to see the models but I don't feel like going over to SSR. Would they come and pick us up if we wanted to visit the models?

Yes, the BLT models are at SSR, along with the AKV models. My guide offered to have the DVC van pick us up, which I thought was nice, but we have our car so we declined. We're dropping by there at 1pm today.

 

[DVC Mike]

Woke up early this morning; it was still dark. I sat out on the balcony and just enjoyed the view. My wife walked down to Boardwalk Bakery and picked up some lattes and muffins, which we enjoyed as the sun rose.

 

[n2mm]

How is the parking lot at the BWV? We arrive on Wednesday and wondering if they are again imposing restrictions for BWV guest only (I'm hoping).

 

[DVC Mike]

How is the parking lot at the BWV? We arrive on Wednesday and wondering if they are again imposing restrictions for BWV guest only (I'm hoping).

They had two guards at the BWV guest lot yesterday (Saturday), so yes, they have restruictions since it's F&W festival.

The valet parking was a zoo! There was a long line to valet park, and a long wait to get your car back. When we returned from dinner at DTD last night, we just self-parked.