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The following are some observations made during our recent trip to WDW and the BWV's. They are sprinkled with sarcasm, so read on at your own risk (and mine).
1. We always request a room at the end of the hall, far from the elevators at the BWV. This time we had 4129 and 4131 overlooking the tennis courts and pond. Great rooms with no problems. They provided us with quick access to the "quiet" pool, the bus stop and MGM. Once you learn to use the stairways, the end of the hallway rooms are the best IMHO.
2. Pool temperatures are still all over the place. We went to the "quiet" pool often (Congratulations to the CM who actually came out to tell two young boys to stop running around the outside of the pool. First time I ever saw this at the "quiet" pool). The pool water was cool every day. We went to the BCV to visit relatives and were able to swim at SAB one day and it had to be 10 degrees warmer. All I ask for is consistency (as long as it means warmer temperatures like SAB and not colder like it was at the BWV's).
3. The Osborne Spectacle of Dancing Lights was the most amazing ever this year. It was even better than the 3D lights of a few years ago. The music of the Trans Siberian Orchestra was a great addition to the lights and really got everyone into the whole experience.
4. The crowds were the most we have ever experienced. We have been at WDW for 4 of the past 5 Christmas/New Year's periods and this is the most people we have ever seen. It was manageable if you planned far ahead, had all of your reservations in order and left the parks in the middle of the day for a rest.
5. There was a rumor going around about WDW hotels soon beginning the practice of charging guests to park their car at the hotel. This is something I'm surprised that they haven't already started doing. Seems like a huge source of untapped revenue. No one I spoke to would say that this is going to happen but no one would say absolutely no either. The rumor was among guests, not CM's.
6. As I've gotten older, Tonga Toast doesn't taste (or even look) as good as it did years ago but Kona Coffee tastes better.
7. The Candlelight Processional is as good as ever. I'm still amazed that Disney hasn't found a way to ruin this somehow. We saw Gary Sinese and he was very good.
8. Word is that Tony Kornheiser (Monday Night Football, Washington Post, PTI) was staying and sighted a couple of times at the Beach Club. A frequent lurker to this sight spotted him twice. I guess he must have received a pretty good employee discount.
9. We placed a bag of trash in the hallway. Yes we did and believe it or not, they told us too. We called to ask where the room was to drop it off (We have never had to do this in all of our trips to the BWV). Housekeeping told us to place it into the hall since we were were a long way from the garbage room. MY DW begged them for the location but they wouldn't give in and as a result we defiled the hallway.; Go ahead and vilify me now but they proimised that they would send someone right away to pick it up and it was gone within a 1/2 hour. (We made them promise to come right away).
10. We love the BWV's but they need another breakfast option similar to what the BCV did by adding the cafe to the gift shop. The line at the Boardwalk Bakery in the morning twisted around Crescent Lake. Okay, maybe not that far but it was long.
11. The Merry Member Mixer Sales Event on December 28 was interesting. It was a nice chance to buy lots of DVC things and get free cookies.
12. There are more and more "aisle holes" at WDW than ever before. "Aisle Holes" are people who stop in the middle of the theatre aisle to sit down even though they are told not to. I've started to enjoy either choosing aisles that "aisle holes" are sitting in and say excuse me as I step on all of their toes and bang into their kness as I go by them or try to sit myself and my fellow 6'4" son right in front of them. This is harder to accomplish but is more satisfying since it makes them move. Stepping on their toes, just makes an "aisle hole" angry (which can be fun too).
13. Who ever the genius was who decided to shut down Splash Mountain for maintenacne on January 2 should be forced to scrape gum off the underside of all of the tables at Pecos Bills. It was still as crowded as ever on January 2 and there were a lot of disappointed people. I know that it has to be done at some time but why not wait a few more days until the crowds lighten up?
14. Granny is as much of a gentleman in person as he is on the Dis-Boards. It was a pleasure meerting him and his family following the CP on 12/26. Meeting Granny was practically the highlight of my trip (or at least in the top 17)
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15. I was able to talk to another Diser, Cinderella Pug. (Who is really two people posting under one name). They are frequent lurkers here on the Dis Boards and are fellow owners at the BWV. They know more useless information about WDW than anyone I know. Useless information is a lot of fun though. They should really post more.
16. The Millenia Mall in Orlando is amazing. My 12 year old DD commented that it's like shopping in New York City but with all the stores under one roof. If you want high end stores and have a high credit limit, you've got to visit this mall.
17. The HBC Family is very thankful to have spent another holiday together at WDW with friends and family. It was truly a magical vaction and we are truly fortunate to for all that we have together.
Now it's 10 months until we renew the AP's.
HBC
1. We always request a room at the end of the hall, far from the elevators at the BWV. This time we had 4129 and 4131 overlooking the tennis courts and pond. Great rooms with no problems. They provided us with quick access to the "quiet" pool, the bus stop and MGM. Once you learn to use the stairways, the end of the hallway rooms are the best IMHO.
2. Pool temperatures are still all over the place. We went to the "quiet" pool often (Congratulations to the CM who actually came out to tell two young boys to stop running around the outside of the pool. First time I ever saw this at the "quiet" pool). The pool water was cool every day. We went to the BCV to visit relatives and were able to swim at SAB one day and it had to be 10 degrees warmer. All I ask for is consistency (as long as it means warmer temperatures like SAB and not colder like it was at the BWV's).
3. The Osborne Spectacle of Dancing Lights was the most amazing ever this year. It was even better than the 3D lights of a few years ago. The music of the Trans Siberian Orchestra was a great addition to the lights and really got everyone into the whole experience.
4. The crowds were the most we have ever experienced. We have been at WDW for 4 of the past 5 Christmas/New Year's periods and this is the most people we have ever seen. It was manageable if you planned far ahead, had all of your reservations in order and left the parks in the middle of the day for a rest.
5. There was a rumor going around about WDW hotels soon beginning the practice of charging guests to park their car at the hotel. This is something I'm surprised that they haven't already started doing. Seems like a huge source of untapped revenue. No one I spoke to would say that this is going to happen but no one would say absolutely no either. The rumor was among guests, not CM's.
6. As I've gotten older, Tonga Toast doesn't taste (or even look) as good as it did years ago but Kona Coffee tastes better.
7. The Candlelight Processional is as good as ever. I'm still amazed that Disney hasn't found a way to ruin this somehow. We saw Gary Sinese and he was very good.
8. Word is that Tony Kornheiser (Monday Night Football, Washington Post, PTI) was staying and sighted a couple of times at the Beach Club. A frequent lurker to this sight spotted him twice. I guess he must have received a pretty good employee discount.
9. We placed a bag of trash in the hallway. Yes we did and believe it or not, they told us too. We called to ask where the room was to drop it off (We have never had to do this in all of our trips to the BWV). Housekeeping told us to place it into the hall since we were were a long way from the garbage room. MY DW begged them for the location but they wouldn't give in and as a result we defiled the hallway.; Go ahead and vilify me now but they proimised that they would send someone right away to pick it up and it was gone within a 1/2 hour. (We made them promise to come right away).
10. We love the BWV's but they need another breakfast option similar to what the BCV did by adding the cafe to the gift shop. The line at the Boardwalk Bakery in the morning twisted around Crescent Lake. Okay, maybe not that far but it was long.
11. The Merry Member Mixer Sales Event on December 28 was interesting. It was a nice chance to buy lots of DVC things and get free cookies.
12. There are more and more "aisle holes" at WDW than ever before. "Aisle Holes" are people who stop in the middle of the theatre aisle to sit down even though they are told not to. I've started to enjoy either choosing aisles that "aisle holes" are sitting in and say excuse me as I step on all of their toes and bang into their kness as I go by them or try to sit myself and my fellow 6'4" son right in front of them. This is harder to accomplish but is more satisfying since it makes them move. Stepping on their toes, just makes an "aisle hole" angry (which can be fun too).
13. Who ever the genius was who decided to shut down Splash Mountain for maintenacne on January 2 should be forced to scrape gum off the underside of all of the tables at Pecos Bills. It was still as crowded as ever on January 2 and there were a lot of disappointed people. I know that it has to be done at some time but why not wait a few more days until the crowds lighten up?
14. Granny is as much of a gentleman in person as he is on the Dis-Boards. It was a pleasure meerting him and his family following the CP on 12/26. Meeting Granny was practically the highlight of my trip (or at least in the top 17)
.15. I was able to talk to another Diser, Cinderella Pug. (Who is really two people posting under one name). They are frequent lurkers here on the Dis Boards and are fellow owners at the BWV. They know more useless information about WDW than anyone I know. Useless information is a lot of fun though. They should really post more.
16. The Millenia Mall in Orlando is amazing. My 12 year old DD commented that it's like shopping in New York City but with all the stores under one roof. If you want high end stores and have a high credit limit, you've got to visit this mall.
17. The HBC Family is very thankful to have spent another holiday together at WDW with friends and family. It was truly a magical vaction and we are truly fortunate to for all that we have together.
Now it's 10 months until we renew the AP's.
HBC
Now you've got to get over to Boma and have a press pot of Kenyan coffee. That is even better!
