No Trips in 2015 turns into 3 Trips in 2015--Update 4/24/15 -- Page 31

[emmysmommy]

Let's see... shopping, DTD, bowling, pool time... yep sounds like vacation. But MK park time and BoG dinner - THAT'S A Disney Vacation!! I'm still waiting to have a fabulous dinner at BoG but I adore their lunch menu. Sounds like you've had better luck than me.

Are you going to miss having a Turtle Crawl this trip?? (random thought there.)

 

[Tracy161]

Awww, Kathy, thanks for sharing that story! It's so amazing to hear of all the wonderful friendships that have materialized right here on the boards. This is a really special community of people that I'm honored and happy to be a part of.

 

[KatMark]

Sounds like a fun somewhat laid back kind of day.

I'm loving the idea...especially "girl time".

Sounds like a great day. Girl time during morning EMH sounds fun, along with the afternoon at DTD! BOG for dinner, yum! I hope it's a great meal for you all!

Alexis, thanks. I love my Todd, but I love my alone time when Nicki and I can just be our silly selves.

Well, you certainly don't have to sell me on the special relationships that are formed here. I can't even imagine life without the people I've been blessed to meet (and some I've yet to meet). I love these kinds of stories above all else.

Rob, I love that so many of us have developed special relationships here on the DIS. Besides Nicki, I've met so many wonderful DISer's in person, and 'm hoping to add you to that list in October.

I had some serious thoughts of trying out Splitsville on my last trip, but it just didn't happen. Really looking forward to hearing about that.

I'm really looking forward to it. Mark and I bowled in a league until a few years ago and I actually miss it.

Just subscribed to this PTR. Looking forward to hearing as you plan! We rented points at the Boardwalk a couple of years ago and loved it! The location is great and we just enjoyed the whole vibe of the resort.

Thanks for joining, Jon. Isn't it a great resort? We always said we wouldn't want to stay there, and now I'm on my third stay (and fourth coming up in October). The location is the best.

Let's see... shopping, DTD, bowling, pool time... yep sounds like vacation. But MK park time and BoG dinner - THAT'S A Disney Vacation!! I'm still waiting to have a fabulous dinner at BoG but I adore their lunch menu. Sounds like you've had better luck than me.

you are my kind of gal. Both great vacations, don't you think? I know you've had bad luck at Be Our Guest, but we've always had good meals. I'm hoping it continues. We are going to try to get an ADR for our July girls' trip for our first time at lunch.

Are you going to miss having a Turtle Crawl this trip?? (random thought there.)

I wonder if I can convince Nicki into going over for one. If not, I'll make up for it when we stay there in July.

Awww, Kathy, thanks for sharing that story! It's so amazing to hear of all the wonderful friendships that have materialized right here on the boards. This is a really special community of people that I'm honored and happy to be a part of.

You are welcome Tracy. It really is a great community and I am happy and honored to be a part of it as well, and I am delighted to meet another wonderful DISer...you.

 

[MnNsmom]

Crystal, what about a mid-day break one of your MK days to split it up? I think the little guys would LOVE Pooh and friends.

That's a good idea! We will probably need the break. Last trip we met Pooh in the UK and he was the first character Nolan hugged. Here's a picture since my profile pic doesn't quite do it justice.

 

[MnNsmom]

If I recall correctly, that was his special band he had to wear for Kali River Rapids the day before. He refused to take it off, lol.


It's amazing how online relationships form. I've met some great friends through a parenting forum and I'm always impressed by how many of these trip reports involve Dismeets. It's even more impressive when they travel together. Now that is cool!

 

[MissMaryQC]

OOO! New stuff, I like it!

Can't wait for the pictures of Trattoria al Forno.

Shopping! My favorite. We have to plan at least half a day at DTD to cover our shopping needs, and that doesn't include stuff from the parks.

I hope BoG is great again!

Day three plans looking good! And even if Todd needs some extra beauty rest you ladies will have such fun together.

 

[afwdwfan]

We have an 8:30 ADR for breakfast at the new Trattoria al Forno. As of now, all three of us are going, but Todd may decide to sleep in (Todd LOVES to sleep in). After breakfast, we will hop in Nicki's car and head to DTD.

We will, of course, do what all women do...shop.

Yeah... I'm not big on sleeping in at Disney World, but I'd approve in this situation. I mean missing breakfast would be a bit of a loss, but sleeping through shopping sounds like a win in my book.

This will be my fourth time eating here. I've had two really great meals and one good meal, and hoping for another great meal. And can't wait for the chocolate cupcake.

Chocolate cupcake with the grey stuff on top... amazing.

 

[MaryAz]

Your morning sounds fun. Can't wait to hear what you think of Spilitsville.

 

[BebopAngel88]

Awww... I love the story on how you met Nicki and Todd!!

Can it be May already!? I can't wait to see all the pics!!

 

[micandminforever]

Joining the fun.

 

[mickeystoontown]

The friendships that I have made on the Dis are like no other so I completely understand that instant bond that you felt with Nicki when you finally met. We had reservations at Splitsville this past trip and ended up canceling. Now, I wish that I had kept it.

 

[that's nice]

How nice of Mary to hook you up with a 1BR! SWEET!

I don't know all that much about BWV... Out of all the DVC resorts, BWV is the one I know the least about.

We have my favorite ADR...early entry into the Magic Kingdom here:

Hey! I know those kids!

Nope, unfortunately those cute kids won't be joining us (unless Tim wants me to take them off his hands for a week )

Why stop there?????? You should take all three!

Look at the goon in the back right corner.

We have a dining reservation here:

We really enjoy Sci Fi as long as we stick with the basics -- burgers, reubens and awesome onion rings (no more pasta for me).

I was so disappointed in the reuben there... oh well, I hope it is better.

Hey Tim!!!! Kathy is offering free child care!!! You'd better jump at the opportunity before she changes her mind!

Oh, I'm working on it.. she is more than welcome to take them.

 

[teekathepony]

I love the Dis friendship stories. Amazing how we all bond over Disney without even knowing each other, and especially awesome when it can develop into a friendship like what you and Mark have with Nicki and Todd!

Great plans! Getting some shopping in sounds really nice.
Ohhh I've never checked out the breakfast menu at Trattoria al Forno! Must have a look.
Bowling!! Fun!

 

[KatMark]

I'll be back for replies after I cook and we eat dinner with our oldest son who turned 29 today. Still haven't figured out the math on that one since I was sure I was only 39. Happy Birthday, Andy...we love you to the moon and back.

 

[MissMaryQC]

Happy Birthday Andy!! I hope you guys have a great dinner together!!

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Those are such cute pictures of Andy and I hope his birthday is a very happy one! (Although I have to say he looks a bit put out in the baseball picture where he's catching Awww the Boardwalk - I absolutely adore the Boardwalk... and those views- lucky you; - I always want to just hang out for a bit on those rockers/chairs on the boards/balcony there and take it in...

I'm liking the restaurant choices... I think that Starring Rolls and the Boardwalk Bakery have the best cupcakes on the whole property (the ones at BOG are very good too

My favorite part of RnR Coaster is that I do it and survive -lol...

 

[RGirl]

Hi Kathy!



Loving your BWV upgrade. Our first on-property stay was a one-bedroom BW-view villa - HEAVENLY!!!!!

That 6AM flight - I saw Shannon mentioning how it gets you there in time to enjoy the day. Not so much for us - that is the only option for us, and it gets us to WDW in time for dinner if we're lucky.



What an awesome relationship you have developed with Nicki and Todd -isn't that amazing???? BTW, I'm pretty sure that it was Nicki’s Dining Reviews that introduced me to the love of Disney dining.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Nice to hear again the story of how KatMark met NickiTodd - always so amazing when you meet someone and it is like you have known them your whole life.

Plans sound nice - a slower morning getting food and wandering around EPCOT , then DTD , and BOG for dinner. We've never been able to get a dinner ADR for there but have enjoyed lunch - especially that chocolate cupcake

 

[amazingact21]

The DISboards seem like so much more than a message boards. You get to meet some of the nicest people. Some of who you instantly click with and become dear friends with. I loving hearing stories like yours with Nicki and Todd. I think it's awesome when friendship and fellowship extend beyond the internet and into real life.


Your plans sound like a good mix of slow and fast paced. Who can resist some shopping at DTD? I've heard BoG has been improving over time, so hopefully you will end up with another great meal!

 

[vettegirl]

Dying to hear about Splitsville!!