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

[AirGoofy]

I really loved BWV too (2008), did that walk to DHS many times...was quicker than walking to get the buses or even boat to get to other parks. I still think that clown slide is creepy! Glad you had a good time. oh one of the best thing when we stayed there was the Broadwalk bakery makes ALL the gingerbread for all of WDW, and it smelled of gingerbread everywhere around our hotel room, halls, everywhere( needless to say gingerbread always now reminds me of BWV)

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We rotate back and forth and the Luna pool and quiet pool. Not so much for the clown, but just for the quiet. I'm guessing you stayed close to Christmas time? I didn't smell any gingerbread this trip. But, DW said she did smell it but couldn't figure out where. She likes gingerbread.

 

[AirGoofy]

We had a great evening relaxing at the pool, in the hot tub, some pizza and a few more beers. I really liked this one from Mousekeeping.



I get my wife a Disney vacation for her birthday every year. It"s a coincidence school fall break happens that week.

Good night all.

 

[that's nice]

Great pictures Norm!

You posted a picture of Yuengling but all I saw was a picture of a sign.

Do they have any tennis courts there?

Great pics of the DDs on the beach.

Sweet dreams!

 

[dvc at last !]

Thanks. We ate at Kona on our honeymoon or one early trip for dinner. Then, we never went back until last year, in order to try new ones. This one may be a consistent repeat.



Not yet. We have never had trips overlap or been in close proximity. Maybe one trip. We have 28 years left on this contract.



We've been to those as well. Sanaa was my least favorite of those, but that I because that type of cuisine is not my favorite. The food was hot & fresh. You have four restaurants ending in vowels - intentional or coincidence?

Funny !

 

[dvc at last !]

Please tell and show more VB. We have been thinking VB-WDW or
WDW-VB next year !

I love the sound of the waves, too !

 

[AirGoofy]

Great pictures Norm!

You posted a picture of Yuengling but all I saw was a picture of a sign.

Do they have any tennis courts there?

Great pics of the DDs on the beach.

Sweet dreams!

Yes, I posted the picture of the name of the lounge in case I drank too much, I could use it as a reference to find my way back there.

They do have tennis courts but my family doesn't play. You walk thru a tunnel under Road to get to basketball court and tennis court.

Please tell and show more VB. We have been thinking VB-WDW or
WDW-VB next year !

I love the sound of the waves, too !

I'll get some more pictures today. This is our 2nd trip, and it is a great resort. It has all the amenities of a DVC resort, right on the beach, and in a small, non-commercial town. I think there is a barrier island as well, so not much boat traffic.

 

[AirGoofy]

I managed to sleep in to 7:30 AM. After some coffee and a banana, the family finally woke. After breakfast, DW surprised me and suggested we go play tennis. The rental place opens at nine, and we were there. Here is a list of rentals - some cost and some are free.



Here is a list of activities for the day. You also get a weekly list at check in.



There is this terrific green space where you can check out stuff and play. It is in front of the barrier. We checked out a soccer ball (free) yesterday and played there awhile. I'm not used to my bare feet with the ball. I need to rethink that.

 

[AirGoofy]

We checked out some tennis rackets, tennis balls, and went played tennis about an hour. Played is word really open to interpretation. To get to the tennis courts and basketball court. It is a short walk under the tunnel under A1A.



Don't know if this guy was invading or escaping, but his fate ended either way.



At the tennis Courts.



Normally, one doesn't play thru or hit the ball over the fence in tennis.



Still, I enjoyed the hour with DW while the dds terrorized the resort. Younger dd even showed me how to gain roof top access. I don't think the door was supposed to be open, as there were a lot of mechanicals.

 

[AirGoofy]

On the way back from tennis, I returned the rackets and took some more pictures. There is a lot of cool stuff at this resort. On the green space, there is home plate - Lasorda Field - in tribute to the Dodgers and Spring Training Camp more than 50 years ago in this area.



A news article.



A pirate boat with DCL behind it.



The cannon in front of the spa.



Outdoor green space between hotel and beach barrier.



Palm tree.



Older dd found me taking pictures. Time to go swimming.

 

[AirGoofy]

Younger dd likes the pool. They have the water slide, sauna community hall, Eb & Flo, shuffleboard, ping pong, pool games, hot tub, pool side bar & food, spray park, and mini golf.

Water slide. I had to test it as well.



Sauna.



Even decorated for Halloween.



I hope.

 

[AirGoofy]

Beach time.



She made a Mickey sea shell head.



I brought lunch (boiled shrimp), kids meals, and beer for lunch. My view. My foot



Sea turtles mate.



Crab claws? Those's don't look very filling.

 

[declansdad]

Water slide. I had to test it as well.

The slide looks closed; did your test break it?

 

[AirGoofy]

The slide looks closed; did your test break it?

After I went on it, they had to close it for my awesomeness for awhile. It was a nice gesture, but I had them re-open it.

 

[AirGoofy]

Here is the view of the resort from the beach. Some of the beach umbrella hanging in the picture. The VBR thread on here used to do a DVC Member pass the chair thing. Not sure if they still do. Younger dd made a sand castle. Older dd made a sand turtle. She did a really good job.

 

[AirGoofy]

 

[AirGoofy]

Dinner tonite at Green Cabin Room again. We sat inside this time.



Pizza



Tidal wave. Not quite as big as kitchen sink.



A little disappointed in the menus at Shutters and Sonyas. There was not much seafood on the menu. I think the plan is to try Ocean Grill tomorrow. But, the food at the Green Cabin Room has been excellent and service even better.

Next up - campfire.

 

[AirGoofy]

A beautiful night. The moonlite is reflecting off the ocean. The picture does not show how awesome this really is. So, they do campfire singalongs a few nights a week, followed by s'mores. Once the fire is going, it is time for campfire songs. Brandon & Brandon were the CMs and did a great jobEveryone lines up for two marshmallows and a skewer. DW roasting her marshmallows.



Then, back in line to return the skewer and get graham crackers & chocolate. A great end to an awesome day. And, we get to do it again tomorrow.

 

[psac]

Tidal wave. Not quite as big as kitchen sink.

A little disappointed in the menus at Shutters and Sonyas. There was not much seafood on the menu. I think the plan is to try Ocean Grill tomorrow. But, the food at the Green Cabin Room has been excellent and service even better.

Next up - campfire.

For some reason the colors are making my mind think there is cold slaw and pickles in that ice cream?!?

Thanks for taking us along, haven't seen too many trip reviews of VB. Your oldest DD did a great job with the Mickey head and the sand turtle. Youngest DD has to start upping her game.

 

[AirGoofy]

For some reason the colors are making my mind think there is cold slaw and pickles in that ice cream?!?

Thanks for taking us along, haven't seen too many trip reviews of VB. Your oldest DD did a great job with the Mickey head and the sand turtle. Youngest DD has to start upping her game.

No pickles or slaw. Scoops of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry ice cream, bananas, whip cream, cookies, brownie, cherries. It was real good. As for the beach, younger dd has started to warm up to the beach, but still prefers the pool. Older dd is a stronger swimmer, and not as intimidated by the ocean waves.

It is more difficult to do review of the ocean resorts because sand and water don't play well with the phone. I've enjoyed VBR this trip, but I have to admit that I'm just as tired as a WDW trip. The sun, sand, and swim take the energy as well.

 

[AirGoofy]

Good morning all. The whole family was wiped out and slept in late this AM.



We have a garden view inn room, so there are two queen beds.