rocketriter
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Yes, our 2-bedroom at the BCV was immaculate. The only "problem" was a run-down battery in a TV remote (but we didn't fly to WDW to watch TV). Paint, fabrics and carpets, cupboard stock and mousecleaning all were excellent. Suite 306-8 had a sideways view of the quiet pool that we enjoyed while sitting on the lanai, and it was far enough off-center to spare us from late-evening pool noise.
Crowds were light but the days were hot. Near the end of our trip the Brazilian school kids started arriving in flocks. They were well-behaved and, of course, welcome, but whenever they would swarm a ride, its wait time would instantly bump up 45 minutes.
Many aspects of our trip would be familiar to DIS readers, so I'll only hit the highlights that were new for our family (myself, DW, DS18--just graduated from high school, DD15).
LA NOUBA: Yes, we've never done it before. We loved the zany surrealism and spectacular acrobatics (although, grump grump, I suspect that the astonishing trio of Asian girls twirling spools on strings learned their craft in a place without child labor laws). Wonderful show.
DINING WITH AN IMAGINEER: Nine guests joined WDW's librarian for a 3-hour lunch at the Brown Derby. While the restaurant's service was surprisingly inept--the waitress apologized for being late with our checks, then disappeared for another 30 minutes--the food was good (we always love the original Cobb salad, much different from the junk Cobb served in other restaurants). The Imagineer was a charming host who regaled us with stories about the parks, the films and Disney history. At first we were disappointed, as we were hoping for an artist or ride designer, but the librarian was connected to everything going on in the company and he had a lot to share. The event was expensive but, because our host was both genial and generous, it was worth every penny.
THE NEW STAR TOURS: We rode it twice, getting a look at alternate combinations of story lines. The original ride was excellent and the revised version maintains that quality.
TOY STORY MANIA: Silly fun. This, along with attractions like Monsters Inc and Turtle Talk with Crush, continues the current trend of inviting guests to interact rather than passively observe. Nicely done.
Many other attractions that had been frozen for years now sported improvements and revisions (and, of course, Fantasyland in MK is undergoing a significant expansion), suggesting that the "suits" have let Imagineering spiff up things that were obsolete or below quality standards. Hooray!
Crowds were light but the days were hot. Near the end of our trip the Brazilian school kids started arriving in flocks. They were well-behaved and, of course, welcome, but whenever they would swarm a ride, its wait time would instantly bump up 45 minutes.
Many aspects of our trip would be familiar to DIS readers, so I'll only hit the highlights that were new for our family (myself, DW, DS18--just graduated from high school, DD15).
LA NOUBA: Yes, we've never done it before. We loved the zany surrealism and spectacular acrobatics (although, grump grump, I suspect that the astonishing trio of Asian girls twirling spools on strings learned their craft in a place without child labor laws). Wonderful show.
DINING WITH AN IMAGINEER: Nine guests joined WDW's librarian for a 3-hour lunch at the Brown Derby. While the restaurant's service was surprisingly inept--the waitress apologized for being late with our checks, then disappeared for another 30 minutes--the food was good (we always love the original Cobb salad, much different from the junk Cobb served in other restaurants). The Imagineer was a charming host who regaled us with stories about the parks, the films and Disney history. At first we were disappointed, as we were hoping for an artist or ride designer, but the librarian was connected to everything going on in the company and he had a lot to share. The event was expensive but, because our host was both genial and generous, it was worth every penny.
THE NEW STAR TOURS: We rode it twice, getting a look at alternate combinations of story lines. The original ride was excellent and the revised version maintains that quality.
TOY STORY MANIA: Silly fun. This, along with attractions like Monsters Inc and Turtle Talk with Crush, continues the current trend of inviting guests to interact rather than passively observe. Nicely done.
Many other attractions that had been frozen for years now sported improvements and revisions (and, of course, Fantasyland in MK is undergoing a significant expansion), suggesting that the "suits" have let Imagineering spiff up things that were obsolete or below quality standards. Hooray!
