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

[that's nice]

Thanks guys. DW must be really excited abouthings trip as she came home during lunch yesterday and the bed was covered in clothes. So, I ended up packing last night. Not sure what I am going to do today as we probably won't leave until around 7 tonite.

I'm sure you'll find something to do.... Next season of The Walking Dead perhaps? LOL

 

[AirGoofy]

We made it.



As a reminder, don't text and drive, but taking pictures with your cell phone while driving must be a great idea.

I didn't do it. More to follow.

 

[AirGoofy]

Normally, we would check in at BWV. However, with some traffic and a late arrival, we didn't have much time to spare before our breakfast ADR. So, we parked and walked over to Cape May at BCV.




I tried to get them to move the bus for a picture, but they refused.

 

[AirGoofy]

We have started out most trips with a character meal, but I'm thinking it may be better to try it on another day. That way, we can take advantage of early check-in/ room readiness.

Minnie and the dds


Goofy and the dds



DisDad Character Meet-up



Philip, thanks for letting me crash breakfast with your family.

 

[AirGoofy]

After breakfast, we head back over to BWV to check in. The room is not ready, and wouldn't be ready until almost 3:00 PM. That wasn't a surprise. Stupid me left the TiW Card at home, so yes, a $50 replacement charge was going to happen. Thankfully, it was on three trips this year.

So, after checking in, we went to DTD to get the TiW card. Guess who's on the bus - Philip and his crew. We chat and exit at DTD. We split to go our separate ways - me for TiW and the girls and DW for shopping.

Some pictures.

The characters.



The cousins.



The ducks.

 

[AirGoofy]

With the new TiW card, 2 hoodies for dds, we grab some waters and slushies for the long bus ride back to BWV. To make it worse, we are packed and are the last bus stop. I see one man has occupied a seat and occupied another seat with his backpack so that others could not sit. In par for the DisDad way, I stood while my DW and dds sit.

Back to the room, we grab our swim gear and head to the Luna Pool. Yeah, there's a there.



We finally get the text to check into the room. Well .....

Magic Bands 2 vs. FAMILY 0

Just like last year at the Beach Club, we can't open our room door. Now, I was smart enough this time to not drag all the luggage to the room until I knew it worked. The CM and Manager were nice enough, explaining that we should have brought our old MBs instead of the new MBs we were mailed. Huh?

Why Disney can't fix this issue is just so silly. Finally, we had the MBs adjusted, got in the room, unloaded the car, swam some more, i had a Yuengling draft, DW had a Mai Tai, the dds played pool games, and won some sunglasses. Now, it is time for a shower and dinner at Captain's Grill.

 

[AirGoofy]

Dinner at Captain Grille. The dds are bringing out their inner, true KY hillbilly. They have blown their straw wrappers, squished people, changes the chef menu, tried to order potato with a side of potato as a vegetable. Thruston and Lovie sitting next to us had a good laugh. It is their first time in a restaurant, wearing shoes, after a dental appointment.

Some pictures.

The boat ride.



The entrance.



The Schoffenhoffer Grapefruit beer. I made it a double.



Oldest dd had crab legs and managed to fling a few shells against the wall and some crab in her hair. Youngest dd used her finger to lick the steak sauce marinade off the plate. I enjoyed the clam chowder and DW had a steak. Anyone want to babysit my kids?

 

[declansdad]

Sounds like they are fitting right in.


Great pics!

 

[AirGoofy]

Back over To the Boardwalk for the night entertainment. Coney Island Chris.



Not sure how much more light I will have for pictures, but will add as possible. We enjoyed a Mickey ice cream sandwich for dessert while watching the show.

 

[AirGoofy]

Guess who gets picked from the crowd to volunteer. Youngest dd juggle bouncing one ball up to three balls.



Then, one helmet on the head and a one holder in each hand. Get ready to spin.



The grand finale was spinning all 3.



Two more shows tonite.

 

[AirGoofy]

Carlo the golf club, plate, bottle balancer, sword swallower.



Getting ready for movie on Village Green.



The Boardwalk just has so much fun going on.

 

[AirGoofy]

We have a standard view,i.e., parking lot view at the end of the hall. I know some dread this location, but it was convenient to get to the car to get teddy bears for the night. We met these fellas along the way.



And this guy.



Good night from the Boardwalk.

 

[brettcw23]

Looked like a good day aside from the MBs. I'm enjoying living at Da World vicariously through you. LOVE the commentary about your girls. Too funny. Hope you all are having fun!

 

[that's nice]

Great updates Norm! Sorry about the MB issue. I wish they would get their info straightened out with these MBs.

Sorry you left your TIW card home. That stinks.

 

[AirGoofy]

Good morning or afternoon. We got in late last night and the slept to 8:30 AM. Had a quick cup of coffee and then on to Mass.

Sorry for the mess, but here is a picture of the room #11__. We are on the 1st floor. Normally, I wouldn't like first floor rooms. But, since my knee is still hurting, this makes it easy.

I think of all the DVC studio rooms at WDW, OKW has the largest. BWV feels like it is big as well. We haven't tried VGF yet. As my dds continue to get older, having that bit of extra space is really nice. This picture is standing between the bathroom sink and kitchenette.



Here is. Better morning picture at the Boardwalk. This is at the bridge over the entrance. An easy short walk from the room to the car. We saw some lizards and ducks this morning. The temperature is wonderful.



As Catholics, we are still supposed to go to church every Sunday, even on vacation. We went to Mary, Queen of the Universe for Mass.



Usually, we go on Saturday nights. I think I liked this better - not having to rush to shower and change on Saturday nights, and drive thru the crazy Sat traffic. But, we have an 11:30 ADR at Beaches n Cream, so now we are rushing over there. I think that maybe next time, we can go to Mass on Sunday but without the lunch ADR.

 

[dvc at last !]

Love your reports - I am in !

 

[AirGoofy]

Looked like a good day aside from the MBs. I'm enjoying living at Da World vicariously through you. LOVE the commentary about your girls. Too funny. Hope you all are having fun!

Normally, I am used to the shenanigans, and probably taught them most of them. I also think they were putting on a show for a young married couple with no kids. However, even when it's a good thing like pizza or beer, the is only so much you can take at one time without taking a break.

Great updates Norm! Sorry about the MB issue. I wish they would get their info straightened out with these MBs.

Sorry you left your TIW card home. That stinks.

Thanks. On the cool side of MB, one of the CMs told me that in one of their testing modes, they can scan the band and see the person's info about AP, DVC status, and adding pictures as well. When I'm tired, I just want the door to open.

Love your reports - I am in !

Glad to have you along.

 

[AirGoofy]

Another snafu of the driving all night, checking in, staying up late, early morning go is when to charge the phone. So, I've tried to keep up with it yesterday as best I could, but a late night and early morning meant no phone. So, only a few more pictures while it is charging.

We caught a boat over to BC/YC with no wait. It is so cool to time it like that.



Then, a nice lunch at Beaches n Cream. They took my sandwich off the menu, so I settled for a burger.



Both dds had ice cream sundaes, and I had a few bites from DW's No Way Jose. I like ice cream, but it really doesn't like me. After a little window shopping, we are back to the room to rest a bit more, change into Halloween costumes, and head to the MNSSHP tonight. More pictures later.

 

[AirGoofy]

Here is the view from our room. Nice shade tree in front, fountain on right, bridge in middle, guest parking across the bridge. Short, convenient walk.



Funny to watch out here was the traffic. Since it was game day, cars were lined up trying to get in. A CM was out with a stop sign directing traffic, cars lined up to entrance, and valets yelling/ running back and forth. Then, I finally realize what's going on when an upfront valet yells "ESPN's FULL!". Before I could get the phone and picture, the CM directing all the other cars and ALL the other cars are GONE. All were re-directed that quickly. Those behind the scene Disney action plans are amazing.

 

[AirGoofy]

On the way to MNSSHP.



The costumes cover their real horns.