New York Dreams DVC exclusive trip report

[calypso726]

I am going to attempt another day by day play by play trip report. We are sitting now in the American Airlines club lounge waiting for our flight to JFK. Our official ABD starts tomorrow. The rest of the pre-trip, trip and post trip will be updated as we go.

 

[friends with mickey]

You and Wally have a wonderful time in the Big Apple. The breakfast looks yummy, did they have enough for Wally?

 

[Mantle1509]

OMG where r u

 

[calypso726]

You and Wally have a wonderful time in the Big Apple. The breakfast looks yummy, did they have enough for Wally?

Thanks! I am sure we will! They did but he still didn't leave me any yogurt covered pretzels

OMG where r u

We are going to be checking in at The Manhattan Club this afternoon

 

[sayhello]

Cool, calypso726! Looking forward to your report, even more so now that this trip is available for the rest of us to book!

Safe travels, and have a wonderful time!

Sayhello

 

[DizDragonfly]

I can't wait to hear more!

 

[Mantle1509]

My Grandmother just left last week. I know the owner of the bar/restaurant downstairs it's called Rosie O'Gradys it's pretty good check it out.
How long are you here for?

 

[calypso726]

We were picked up by our ABD driver in a sleek black Mercedes Benz and driven to the hotel. Holy traffic Batman! I thought Miami was bad. We checked into the Manhattan Club once we arrived. There is a kitchenette, a living room area, 2 bathrooms and a bedroom. Everything is clean and the staff was very friendly.

We met up briefly with our ABD guides Stefan and Zoe. I am absolutely thrilled she is our guide since she and Hanni were our guides for ABD Scotland last year. Afterwards we walked to the Nederlander theater to go see Newsies. Fantastic show! Our post dinner was at Sardi's.

Photobucket is undergoing maintenance so I am unable to post pics right now. I will update with pics tomorrowafter our first day with ABD.

 

[calypso726]

Cool, calypso726! Looking forward to your report, even more so now that this trip is available for the rest of us to book!

Safe travels, and have a wonderful time!

Sayhello

Thanks Sayhello! Will do!

My Grandmother just left last week. I know the owner of the bar/restaurant downstairs it's called Rosie O'Gradys it's pretty good check it out.
How long are you here for?

We are here until Memorial Day. Are you guys far from here?

I can't wait to hear more!

I will try to update each day.

 

[alice99]

I can't wait to hear your experiences and reviews.

Looking forward to this!

 

[nunzia]

OH! Mixed feelings about readings your TR..Really want to read it and then, since I'm taking the trip in September wondering if I'd rather be surprised..argh How was the walk from the Manhattan Club to see Newsies?

 

[calypso726]

OH! Mixed feelings about readings your TR..Really want to read it and then, since I'm taking the trip in September wondering if I'd rather be surprised..argh How was the walk from the Manhattan Club to see Newsies?

Not a bad walk at all. It would have taken 15 minutes if I didn;t stop and take pics along the way.



Arriving in New York

Welcome gift in the room

Bedroom

Living area

Kitchenette

On the way to Newsies

Outside the theater

The stage

Sardi's

 

[Cousin Orville]

Looks like a lot of fun! I'm sure Newsies was awesome. I'd love to see it someday.

 

[sayhello]

I've always wanted to have dinner at Sardi's after seeing a Broadway play!

The room looks really nice.

Sayhello

 

[SingingMom]

I've always wanted to have dinner at Sardi's after seeing a Broadway play! The room looks really nice. Sayhello

Our tradition is a pre- theatre drink at Sardi's every time we see a show!!! Love it!

 

[sayhello]

Our tradition is a pre- theatre drink at Sardi's every time we see a show!!! Love it!

Well, that sounds fun, too!

Sayhello

 

[Calfan]

We were picked up by our ABD driver in a sleek black Mercedes Benz and driven to the hotel. Holy traffic Batman! I thought Miami was bad. We checked into the Manhattan Club once we arrived. There is a kitchenette, a living room area, 2 bathrooms and a bedroom. Everything is clean and the staff was very friendly.

We met up briefly with our ABD guides Stefan and Zoe. I am absolutely thrilled she is our guide since she and Hanni were our guides for ABD Scotland last year. Afterwards we walked to the Nederlander theater to go see Newsies. Fantastic show! Our post dinner was at Sardi's.

Photobucket is undergoing maintenance so I am unable to post pics right now. I will update with pics tomorrowafter our first day with ABD.

Say "hi" to Zoe! Have a great time.

 

[calypso726]

This morning we met in the club lounge for breakfast. Our welcome gift was a nice duffle bag from ABD. Afterwards we went on our city tour. We boarded The Ride.

Our hosts on the tour were very entertaining! Spent half the time laughing Lots of fun surprises throughout which I won't spoil.

Lunch was at John's Pizza. Mmmmmmm

After lunch we headed to the 9/11 Memorial Museum which just opened yesterday. Spending time in the area and walking throughout the museum was incredibly emotional and permeated by an air of solemnity. It brought memories of 9/11 back like it was yesterday. I don't think any of us will every forget. I am certain is was much more devastating and tragic to the people of New York. I really had a hard time keeping it together.

Freedom Tower which is 1776 feet tall

Survivor Tree

9/11 Memorial

Afterwards we headed towards the Robert E. Wagner Jr. Park at Battery Park

Although it was foggy we could still see the Statue of Liberty

Dinner this evening was at The Tribeca Grill which is owned by Robert De Niro

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

Was that a real rose at the memorial? Trip report is great. Thanks for sharing.

 

[nunzia]

Loving it.NICE! I was able to get my 2 pre nights at Manhattan Club..whoppee! Looks lovely.