No zombies here, 13 years of trip reports!!!

[AirGoofy]

I had the Lava Roll. Sorry, forgot the picture. It was spicey yum. Youngest dd had the steak. I ate some as well and it was great.

Kona press pot and chocolate torte for dessert. An awesome meal.

 

[AirGoofy]

A great meal at Kona. We started at 7:30 PM and were finished at 9:00 PM. All of the flavors are so good.

Heading over to BLT TOTWL for Wishes. I managed to catch the EWP from the monorail, but couldn't get a picture as it was too dark.

 

[that's nice]

Looks like a great day Norm!

I've wanted to eat dinner at Kona for a while but can never fit it in. Nice pressed pot!

 

[AirGoofy]

Looks like a great day Norm!

I've wanted to eat dinner at Kona for a while but can never fit it in. Nice pressed pot!

Thanks. We last ate dinner there in 2006 or 2007. It's difficult to fit everything in at WDW.

 

[AirGoofy]

Enjoyed Wishes, and even found time to meet up with some Disdads at TOTWL.



Thanks to my family, Adam, & Mike for the time. Thanks Adam for the beer.

Goodnight from the Magic Kingdom.

 

[theduck619]

We stopped at the IG and picked up the pictures we had shipped there this morning from Akershus. It was close to firework time, so we just went back to the Beach Club to soak in the hot tub and watch fireworks. Unfortunately, you can't see the fireworks all to well from the hot tub, but it was a different way to end the day. I also had another first this trip - Minnie hugged me and gave me a kiss in our earlier photo opp with her and Pluto. It happened so fast that there is no photo evidence. Just don't tell my wife. Another great day at Epcot closes. Since we left early, I can only claim 12+ hours in the park today as opposed to the 13 it was open. I hope I don't lose my commando card for that. We threw in a change of plans tomorrow. The weather may be cool, so we may go to DTD for some shopping, still to WHW, but we added a Kona dinner ADR, and plan to end the day at TOTWL watching Wishes. I might be able to add a DisDad meet up with this trip if the plan comes together.

I can never get enough of Epcot!

Pin traders in DTD had been stripped to make room for Magic Band sales. Disney plans to make more money on MB and accessories over pins. The pin wall in World of Disney is gone in favor of vinylmation. I guess the metal in pins is too expensive. I did get a cool 2014 Dopey and Winter Soldier Captain America.

Sweet Capt. America pin

Sitting on the bus to Boardwalk/BCYC/S&D from DTD. Even had a driver change. This has to be the longest route. We will probably miss WHW. And, a stop at Typhoon Lagoon as well. The time is 1:33 PM. The temp is 69 degrees.

Tell me more about these WHH events?

 

[AirGoofy]

Tell me more about these WHH events?

It's "information" as opposed to a "sales presentation" about DVC. I think that is the legalese that goes into it. It is free to members at the Atlantic City Music Hall and an hour long game show type format. I have seen them to the jeopardy and minute to win it games. I like this minute to win it better. You get free pins for participating or answering questions, name draws for prizes, and a free snack, lemonade, and hat for everyone. I'm not sure if non-members can get in with a member, but am happy to ask.

 

[AirGoofy]

It is almost 9:00 AM and 61 degrees here, but supposed to get to the mid 70s this afternoon. Everyone finally woke-up. The plans today are to enjoy SAB and have dinner tonite at Cape May. I have a few beers left to drink today as well.

 

[budamacdvcr]

Good morning Norm! Thanks the report, helping get through a lousy week. Enjoy SAB and have a couple of cold ones for me too.

 

[declansdad]

Enjoyed Wishes, and even found time to meet up with some Disdads at TOTWL.

Thanks to my family, Adam, & Mike for the time. Thanks Adam for the beer.

Goodnight from the Magic Kingdom.

You guys meet in an abandoned part of the park?

 

[AirGoofy]

The time is 11:00 AM. The temp is 74. We've been at SAB for an hour now, and the temp increased 5 degrees.



I went up to get a beer and the dds started playing in the sand. SAB really is the best overall pool, when you add up the slide, sand, and lazy river.

 

[AirGoofy]

Good morning Norm! Thanks the report, helping get through a lousy week. Enjoy SAB and have a couple of cold ones for me too.

Already started drinking. Yup, I'm a pirate. Team Sparrow rules.

You guys meet in an abandoned part of the park?

TOTWL terrace after Wishes. It was not too crowded initially, and then empties afterward. We went in the lounge afterwards for a beer.

 

[AirGoofy]

Beer #2.

Youngest dd finished the sandcastle and wanted me to take a picture of it. I don't know how much to worry about her architectural skills. She did show me the bridge she built, which may work for our DOT.



Then, tired from all the work, they rested on the sand bottom pool.



Disney may want to think about a new reality show called 'Chair Wars'. They are in action again today, dragging and re-positioning chairs. I didn't see any personal belongings thrown onto the ground today, but this is the most chair wars activity at any resort. And, it isn't that crowded. Maybe it is just a Spring Break thing, since we usually go in October.

 

[that's nice]

I went up to get a beer and the dds started playing in the sand. SAB really is the best overall pool, when you add up the slide, sand, and lazy river.

We are hoping to stay at BCV next August for a week. I just might have to walk the reservation to get it.

 

[AirGoofy]

We are hoping to stay at BCV next August for a week. I just might have to walk the reservation to get it.

You should be ok for August. It seems like April to Sept is easier to get for DVC resorts, which is why we were able to get BCV. October to March is more difficult, with the start of F&W, lower points, cold weather, and holidays.

The only DVC resort at WDW left for me to stay is VGF, and the April time frame is the 2nd highest points time.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Youngest dd finished the sandcastle and wanted me to take a picture of it. I don't know how much to worry about her architectural skills. She did show me the bridge she built, which may work for our DOT.

Sand does make for good structural material.

Disney may want to think about a new reality show called 'Chair Wars'. They are in action again today, dragging and re-positioning chairs. I didn't see any personal belongings thrown onto the ground today, but this is the most chair wars activity at any resort. And, it isn't that crowded. Maybe it is just a Spring Break thing, since we usually go in October.

I think we'd all watch that.

 

[AirGoofy]

Burgers, beers, & Mai tai pool side. Time for pool games.



On the 'Chair Wars' show, just had a major move. One lady has been patrolling a cluster of chairs in the sun, as well as a table & chairs in the shade. She had been moving most of the chairs in the sun. A new family has appeared, took one chair, threw the towel on the stairs, moved two chairs into the next row, and went to get in the pool. The first lady is eating lunch at the table & chairs in the shade, and her teen granddaughter has joined her to share the news of 'Chair Wars'. What can possibly go wrong trying to hold 10 chairs for 5 people in two different locations?

 

[AirGoofy]

Time for some shade.

The view laying down.



The view forward.



What a beautiful day.

 

[AirGoofy]

Pool games are over. Both dds won beads without having to go Mardi Gras style.



Youngest dd has some balloon animal she won on her head.

 

[theduck619]

Time for some shade. The view laying down. The view forward. What a beautiful day.

Awesome first pic!

The second one blinded me with whatever those white reflective things are, lol