Something About Nothing..........# 10

[kohlby]

Hi again

I was looking at menus and breakfast seems awfully pricey at the hotels. Is there a better option. We don't need a huge meal, just something quick.

We bring food with us for breakfast and eat in our room. If you don't have a car with you, then there are some places that deliver, like Garden Grocer. Cereal and juice boxes and fresh fruit and we'll be set. We find it more relaxing to eat in our room - especially since we have three kids! It saves us both time and money.

 

[TaylorsDad]

It's a nice perk and onsite is so easy for getting back and forth from the parks. However, I wouldn't say express is a necessity this time of year - just a really nice perk! We're doing it more of the ease and relaxation of an easy commute from the park to hotel than anything else. However, if you need to save money, then you'll still be able to get a lot done without it this time of year. (Also keep in mind single rider lines. We've done over Christmas break a few times pre-kids and single rider lines is what made it work).

I agree onsite is really great, and ideally the way to go. I never had a bad stay at one of the onsite hotels. I just really need to watch spending this time if possible

 

[kohlby]

do you have any questions about staying onsite?
many of us here can give you tips or answer your questions if you need help.

i was there for 11 days at rph in october and ran out of time to do things at the hotel i planned to.

What was on your list for things to do? We are leaving in 1.5 weeks, but are starting off-site for 3 nights and then to RPR for 5 nights. We've stayed at RPR I think 4 times in the past, but only for 2-3 nights, with doing Disney parks as well. This is our first trip with zero Disney parks. We have one day at LEGOLAND and the other 6 days for US/IOA. (7 day pass but we HAVE to do LEGOLAND on the Monday due to an amazing rate). I do have three kids, so that will factor into what we do. They're 4, 7, 10.

 

[macraven]

i missed out on the conch ceremony that is near the pool at rph.
missed the sushi time period in the lobby.
missed out on the pool games.
missed the character breakfast in the hotel.
missed checking out the shops on ground floor.
missed the meal and movie deal in city walk.
missed the volcano erupting at margaritaville.
missed bmg.
missed the dive in movies.


but i did hit 4 nights of hhn and meet and greets with homies from this board.

your family will love the pool, your kids are the perfect ages for the games they have during the day.
hopefully the weather will stay good and you can hit the pools in the afternoon.
do the parks in the morning and after your pool time.
breaking up the day like that will keep you busy during your stay.

i know of families that have gone to LegoLand and they had fun there.
i think you will too.

i did do 7 days at disney before i transfered to rph for the rest of the stay.
(11 days there)
my first day i was pooped out from doing a lot at the motherland.
(and then did hhn the first night)
my next trip in january i hope to explore city walk a bit more.

 

[Bluer101]

i missed out on the conch ceremony that is near the pool at rph. Missed the sushi time period in the lobby. Missed out on the pool games. Missed the character breakfast in the hotel. Missed checking out the shops on ground floor. Missed the meal and movie deal in city walk. Missed the volcano erupting at margaritaville. Missed bmg. Missed the dive in movies. But i did hit 4 nights of hhn and meet and greets with homies from this board.

priceless !!!!!!!

 

[keishashadow]

Quick drive by..........

We love photo bombing too........so much fun!

Where's Janet these days..........haven't seen her post for a while.......hope she's doing ok

alive and starting to kick the camel & I thank yinz guys for thinking of us. Had to extract a deer tick from mr keisha last weekend that was devouring him, now he's on antibiotics too...appears we do 'do' everything together.

bleur returned to the scene of 'the crime' any pics?

mac I distinctly remember the volcano speaking to me @ buffet's joint

welcome purple (rain?)

 

[goofyfigment]

Ok I think I've officially lost my mind. Some reason I decided I was going to start Jillian Michaels 30 day shred well I just finished day 2 and my legs feel like Jello. These things sound so much better in my head. At least in 8 days I'll be back at the motherland and ms Michaels will not be with me! hope everyone has a great day

 

[tink1957]

back Janet.....you were missed Glad you're on the mend.

If the volcano spoke to you it must have been a good night

 

[schumigirl]

Hope you have a great time in Scotland Carole...eat some shortbread for me. We head off on Tuesday

Might as well I've eaten everything else this week the Doritos are winning

alive and starting to kick the camel & I thank yinz guys for thinking of us. Had to extract a deer tick from mr keisha last weekend that was devouring him, now he's on antibiotics too...appears we do 'do' everything together.

Yay.........you're back...........glad you are alive and kicking.....and ticking........oh my...........poor mr Keisha.

Glad you're on the up

Ok I think I've officially lost my mind. Some reason I decided I was going to start Jillian Michaels 30 day shred well I just finished day 2 and my legs feel like Jello. These things sound so much better in my head. At least in 8 days I'll be back at the motherland and ms Michaels will not be with me! hope everyone has a great day

Wow that's rough..........I've heard about that.......it's exhausting........yep leave her behind and have lots of fun



Had a lovely day with one of my best friends today........made a lovely lunch and we chatted the whole day putting the world to rights and catching up..........best kind of day!

 

[macraven]

mac I distinctly remember the volcano speaking to me @ buffet's joint

i was facing you and Mr K, you were facing the volcano.
next time, we switch places.

it is great to see youse here.
type slow so you don't get tired out.
it takes weeks to recover from what you have/had.

speaking of deer, have you seen the youtube of the gal that believed the deer crossing signs should be moved?
it is a radio broadcast and a hoot.

 

[macraven]

hey kohlby

i was checking the list thread count on how many posts you have here.
i saw that it was three so i thought to myself, it's another time around for this homie, not a newbie.

then when awake this morning after coffee, i counted in the thread the number of posts, and figured out you are a newbie.

sorry this is late:




to our 3 timer kohlby back home!

 

[macraven]

Ok I think I've officially lost my mind. Some reason I decided I was going to start Jillian Michaels 30 day shred well I just finished day 2 and my legs feel like Jello. These things sound so much better in my head. At least in 8 days I'll be back at the motherland and ms Michaels will not be with me! hope everyone has a great day

well, i guess you will be too tired to cook for the next 8 days so i'm sure you will lose a lot of weight by only eating toast and water.

i might try that diet someday.



woot, 8 more sleeps and you will be in the big O !
hope it won't be crowded.

 

[Seeker615]

[QUOTE
i missed out on the conch ceremony that is near the pool at rph.
missed the sushi time period in the lobby.
missed out on the pool games.
missed the character breakfast in the hotel.
missed checking out the shops on ground floor.
missed the meal and movie deal in city walk.
missed the volcano erupting at margaritaville.
missed bmg.
missed the dive in movies.


When do they do the conch ceremony and the volcano erupting at Margaritiville? Those sound cool.

We are doing the mini golf and dinner package our first night there. It looks like fun!

 

[keishashadow]

back Janet.....you were missed Glad you're on the mend.

If the volcano spoke to you it must have been a good night

indeedy, it was rough trying to keep up with the big dogs.

I was editing pictures and came upon several in the plaza @ PBH that I didn't recall apparently taken on our way 'home' that night...yes, they were "G" rated - phew.

i was facing you and Mr K, you were facing the volcano.
next time, we switch places.

it is great to see youse here.
type slow so you don't get tired out.
it takes weeks to recover from what you have/had.

speaking of deer, have you seen the youtube of the gal that believed the deer crossing signs should be moved?
it is a radio broadcast and a hoot.

can't say I've seen that youtube but i'm ready to take up hunting to get rid of the herd of deer that hangs out here

let's see, view of the mr or the volcano, that's a tough call

seeker - mac probably knows exactly how often it erupts but many use it as a reminder that the next round is due.

 

[donaldduck352]

This place is in LaGrange, GA across from the movie theater. I wasn't aware that there was more than one....I highly recommend the Brickhouse Club...it was tasty.

It is a different place then.
This is the one on I-Drive:http://brickhousetavernandtap.com/locations/orlando/

 

[donaldduck352]

Welcome back Janet-from the Walking Dead that's how the flu feels to me.
Glad your feeling better.. Tell hubby hellow for me and happy hunting!!My season started pretty good...

 

[macraven]

tom?


janet, who is tom thumb?

 

[kohlby]

Thanks for the welcome macraven. I fly under the radar most of the time, so I wouldn't have noticed not getting a welcome. I know most of the abbreviations, but what is bmg??

I can't bring myself to pay that much money for the character breakfast. We're not huge breakfast eaters and my kids aren't obsessed with characters. The two younger kids like characters okay, but we only see characters when there's no lines and no extra money involved. (The story time at IOA was wonderful for that!)

I'm thinking the weather should be just fine for the pools at least some of the time, though I haven't checked the Orlando weather-guess recently. We've had 2 Nov trips in the past and the weather was always wonderful, as it was for our early Dec trip too. (We've had 3 Christmas break trips also - and that was warm enough to swim on some days. The Jan 2010 trip was not warm enough however, but that winter was brutal for most in the southeast. Yes, you northerners can laugh at my idea of brutal. I grew up in the New England area so I won't be offended by your chuckles). The weather where we live likes to spend the entire winter confused. It was mid-70's today for a high, so it will be upper 30's in the wee hours of tomorrow morning.

 

[donaldduck352]

BMG is Blue Man Group

 

[macraven]

Thanks for the welcome macraven. I fly under the radar most of the time, so I wouldn't have noticed not getting a welcome. I know most of the abbreviations, but what is bmg??

I can't bring myself to pay that much money for the character breakfast. We're not huge breakfast eaters and my kids aren't obsessed with characters. The two younger kids like characters okay, but we only see characters when there's no lines and no extra money involved. (The story time at IOA was wonderful for that!)

I'm thinking the weather should be just fine for the pools at least some of the time, though I haven't checked the Orlando weather-guess recently. We've had 2 Nov trips in the past and the weather was always wonderful, as it was for our early Dec trip too. (We've had 3 Christmas break trips also - and that was warm enough to swim on some days. The Jan 2010 trip was not warm enough however, but that winter was brutal for most in the southeast. Yes, you northerners can laugh at my idea of brutal. I grew up in the New England area so I won't be offended by your chuckles). The weather where we live likes to spend the entire winter confused. It was mid-70's today for a high, so it will be upper 30's in the wee hours of tomorrow morning.

mr duck gave you the blue man group so this is just a repeat.

you are a brave homie to do the parks during christmas breaks.
i could never bring myself to do that.
but, i did book for jan 3rd and i think it will be packed until the kids go back to school from their holiday break.

normally i stay away from cold months and crowds, especially dec and jan/feb, but son can get off work and that was the date he picked for the upcoming trip.

you are correct. it is a lot to pay for a character breakfast.
i have done the dinner hour at the hotels where the characters show up on designated days.
you order off the regular menu and get a free "look see" at the characters while there.
anyone can eat at the onsite hotels.
you don't have to be a hotel guest to do so.


so you are really a snow bunny in disguise.....

i truly hate winter weather where i am.
snow is not my thing.