That's the first time we had to wear a poncho in Disney! A Mar./April '11 TR DONE 9/5
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wdwgirl03
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No, we didn't get any type of sauce. I'm not too big on dipping-yes, I am boring. haha
She just kind of creeped me out turning around like that!
The "Welcome Home" balloons are too cute! I'm glad checkin went smoothly and you were pleased with the room!
Looking forward to more
Yeah, it was nice to check in so quickly AND get a room close to the main building which is what we requested.
I'm hungry now thanksI've not really checked out the airport before, ( I guess I'm just too excited to be going onto Disney)but now it's my new mission.
Your room and DVC are beautiful.
LOL! It's just so weird to me because the Orlando airport and Mitchell are SO different. But I guess when you have all those "world class attractions" and people need souvenirs you get lots of shops and lots of places to eat!
Yeah, if we could pick I would prefer to have the sink outside the bathroom because it is nice to be able to get ready at the same time.
I'm reading along
Woo hoo, thanks for reading!
Hey! Hope you got to see the pictures. There weren't too many but there are plenty more to come!
I am so bummed we don't have any CFA's around here anymore.
LOL, that rain was something else, wasn't it?
I just hope I never have to deal with that again.Ahh, the nuggets are SO good! Definitely the best out of all the fast food places.
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I wouldn't say there were people carrying the balloons all around. The thing about OKW is that it's SO big and it just didn't seem all that crowded to us. Very peaceful. There was one time when we were in the main building and a father brought his 2 kids up to get those balloons. So some people do have them.
Wah..........OKW! Can you tell I'm missing it?!
Aren't those WELCOME HOME balloons so cute?!
Yay for a 2nd floor room! It is nice to have a balcony. And yay for being so close to the Hospitality House! While we've never really been that close, we don't mind. We actually like being back in the Resort because it's more quiet.
Good thing you weren't too close to the golf course...or your sis might yell out "FORE!" while you're taking a picture!
I hear ya! I did think of you though when we were there since you always stay there.
I really liked it and am glad we finally got to try it out!See, I felt the whole resort was quiet! I don't know if it was just a slow week there or what but every time we were on the buses there was nobody on them! Unless people drive...
I agree!
OKW looks really nice! I've never been there, but maybe someday. I think I'd take the sink being in the bathroom to get two real beds and not have to sleep on a pullout.
Since my goal is to stay at all the DVC resorts I jumped at the opportunity to stay at OKW. I'd definitely stay there again.
Wow, 6:30! That is really early!
DVC is so worth it if you can do it. I'm just glad my dad owns.
I think MCO is my only chance of ever getting to try Chick-Fil-A. Problem is as soon as we get off the flight I'm always zooming through the airport anxious to get to ME
Haha that lady kept sorta looking behind her shoulder throughout your video.
Aww I miss OKW! I agree, their room was so spacious and comfy!
haha, well next time try to make it to Chick-Fil-A! It's fun to eat while you're waiting for and/or on the bus.
I kind of wished I could just live there it was such a nice room.
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It seemed we had a lot of rain at Epcot too which was kind of a bummer because I was looking forward to seeing all the flowers for the F&GF. We did end up going back on Friday when it was beautiful. You could tell the park was much busier because the weather was so nice! Hoping to have another update tomorrow! Glad you are enjoying it.
Mmmm I've only been to Chick Fil A once in my whole life, but it was SO good!I always forget there is one at MCO!
OKW looks really pretty, the beds seem really comfy!
Ahh, how do you forget?!
Keep reading my TRs and you won't forget anymore. Is the tag fairy still around? I should get a tag about always eating at Chick-Fil-A...everyone knows we do it too!One more reason to love DVC. Nice resorts and nice rooms.
nice update!! I stayed in building 63 when I stayed there which is next to where yours was! We had a pretty good view of the golf course and our side view was of the main building and the one that you stayed in! The new rooms look pretty nice. I have to admit the old ones just looked worn down
Ooh, really? I vaguely remember seeing something about the rooms being redone. Are they all redone? Or are some still old?
OKW! I can't wait to be hearing "Welcome Home!" when we're there in June! Ahhh you just got me even more excited! The room looks so nice...I think I'll request a 2nd floor room because I want a balcony!
Can't wait to hear what you guys did for the rest of the evening!
Your trip will be here soon! I'm sure you guys will love OKW.
Stay tuned for more!
I live in Georgia... I can't imagine not having access to Chickfila! I love it! Looking forward to the rest of your TR
Yes, it does suck not having any Chick-Fil-As here. We used to have one at a mall around here but that mall closed years ago. It is very very sad. That's why whenever we go somewhere with CFA we have to eat there.
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Hi Sarah,
Welcome back. Just read your first few posts, sounds like a great day to leave WI. We came back from our spring training trip that day, can't say I loved seeing snow again. I know just how your Dad feels, never enough trips to WDW.
Love the picture of Chick fil A, yummy stuff. What is your favorite sauce for dipping? (oops just read a more recent post, you should try the Chick fil A sauce it really is good. Now you know I just read your TR posts, not all the comments.....). Your room looks nice, I have not stayed there since the remodel. I really like the large size of the rooms at OKW. I am sure you and your sister enjoyed the extra space. And how lucky to get a room right next to the HH.
Take care,
Judy
Welcome back. Just read your first few posts, sounds like a great day to leave WI. We came back from our spring training trip that day, can't say I loved seeing snow again.
I know just how your Dad feels, never enough trips to WDW.Love the picture of Chick fil A, yummy stuff. What is your favorite sauce for dipping? (oops just read a more recent post, you should try the Chick fil A sauce it really is good. Now you know I just read your TR posts, not all the comments.....). Your room looks nice, I have not stayed there since the remodel. I really like the large size of the rooms at OKW. I am sure you and your sister enjoyed the extra space. And how lucky to get a room right next to the HH.
Take care,
Judy
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wdwgirl03
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I do think I heard that from someone I work with. We were jokingly saying we were going to drive there to get it. But now there needs to be one in Milwaukee!
It was adorable.
Hi Sarah,
Welcome back. Just read your first few posts, sounds like a great day to leave WI. We came back from our spring training trip that day, can't say I loved seeing snow again.
Love the picture of Chick fil A, yummy stuff. What is your favorite sauce for dipping? (oops just read a more recent post, you should try the Chick fil A sauce it really is good. Now you know I just read your TR posts, not all the comments.....). Your room looks nice, I have not stayed there since the remodel. I really like the large size of the rooms at OKW. I am sure you and your sister enjoyed the extra space. And how lucky to get a room right next to the HH.
Take care,
Judy
Hi Judy! So how was your spring training trip? I'm sure it was fun. Been to any Brewer games yet? We're going Sunday (though I hate going to games against the Cubs...).
OKW was nice. The room was great and we definitely enjoyed having those big beds all to ourselves!
I like the Polynesian sauce
Ooh, what is Polynesian sauce?
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Sweet and sour is the closest thing I can think of to describe it. I love it... it's what I always get, unless I'm trying to be healthy... it's not the healthiest
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TGIF everyone!!! Time for another update!
Saturday, March 26, 2011 cont'd (part 2)
Once we had had enough of just sitting around (we did watch a little Stacy...always gotta turn that on right away...love resort TV!) we decided to go explore the resort a little. Originally I thought about going to Downtown Disney or Port Orleans but it was later than I expected so we ended up not doing that.
As we left the room, I had to take my first picture of the resort. The buildings are just so pretty with the pastel colors and "gingerbread architecture" as they say on the bus spiels.
So nice to have this right across the road!
The first thing we did was go back to the Hospitality House because Claire noticed there was no name on her park ticket. It just said "unknown unknown." It might not have been a problem but I didn't want to get to the parks and have them say she couldn't use it, so just to be on the safe side, she ended up having her ticket transferred to her room key. Took just a couple minutes. Then we went out back to check out some of Old Key West! We saw where the boat dock was to take the ferry to DTD and then walked over toward the pool area (which sadly, we never got to use).
As we continued walking, we passed a little playground, the tennis courts, and a sand volleyball court. But up ahead we noticed some people gathered round a campfire.
We went to check it out and turns out they were making smores!!! MMMMMM. Of course we had to stop for a treat! There were a couple recreation CMs handing out marshmallows and sticks. We each got one and started roasting our marshmallows. It was also neat because the waterway was right there so we could see the boats passing and got a nice look at some of the other buildings.
(I took this one on the way back toward the HH but since I mentioned seeing the boats...haha)
As we were roasting our marshmallows, we got some good advice from a boy who told us not to put it right in the fire otherwise it might burn. It might not look like it in the picture but I don't think Claire listened. haha Or maybe it was me who burned it...
The smores were so good we really wanted to make another one but didn't want to seem TOO greedy. But we did end up roasting another marshmallow and just split it before thanking the CMs. So that was a fun way to start the trip!
As we walked back I took a picture of the pool area.
Then we quickly stopped in the Community Hall where some kids were playing games. We might've made another visit there later in the week when the weather was less-than-ideal but that night we had to leave our mark and let everyone know we had arrived!
Before heading back to the room we also went to pick up our groceries (really just our breakfast) for the week. The nice thing about DVC is having the mini refrigerator to keep stuff in so we got a box of cereal, some milk and orange juice, and a box of mini muffins. When we checked out I also made a small donation so I could get one of the Conservation Fund buttons. I have the one from Animal Kingdom and wanted this one too.
When we got back to the room we called home and waited for our luggage to arrive. I did get a little nervous when it was almost 10:00 and it still hadn't been delivered so I called bell services. Luckily they said it was on its way. We had it within 10 minutes of that so I guess I was just impatient. Oh well.
So, with early opening at the Magic Kingdom the next day, it was off to bed to rest up for our first park visit!
up next: our first full day in Disney!!!
Saturday, March 26, 2011 cont'd (part 2)
Once we had had enough of just sitting around (we did watch a little Stacy...always gotta turn that on right away...love resort TV!) we decided to go explore the resort a little. Originally I thought about going to Downtown Disney or Port Orleans but it was later than I expected so we ended up not doing that.
As we left the room, I had to take my first picture of the resort. The buildings are just so pretty with the pastel colors and "gingerbread architecture" as they say on the bus spiels.
So nice to have this right across the road!
The first thing we did was go back to the Hospitality House because Claire noticed there was no name on her park ticket. It just said "unknown unknown." It might not have been a problem but I didn't want to get to the parks and have them say she couldn't use it, so just to be on the safe side, she ended up having her ticket transferred to her room key. Took just a couple minutes. Then we went out back to check out some of Old Key West! We saw where the boat dock was to take the ferry to DTD and then walked over toward the pool area (which sadly, we never got to use
).As we continued walking, we passed a little playground, the tennis courts, and a sand volleyball court. But up ahead we noticed some people gathered round a campfire.
We went to check it out and turns out they were making smores!!! MMMMMM. Of course we had to stop for a treat! There were a couple recreation CMs handing out marshmallows and sticks. We each got one and started roasting our marshmallows. It was also neat because the waterway was right there so we could see the boats passing and got a nice look at some of the other buildings.
(I took this one on the way back toward the HH but since I mentioned seeing the boats...haha)
As we were roasting our marshmallows, we got some good advice from a boy who told us not to put it right in the fire otherwise it might burn.
It might not look like it in the picture but I don't think Claire listened. haha Or maybe it was me who burned it...
The smores were so good we really wanted to make another one but didn't want to seem TOO greedy. But we did end up roasting another marshmallow and just split it before thanking the CMs. So that was a fun way to start the trip!
As we walked back I took a picture of the pool area.
Then we quickly stopped in the Community Hall where some kids were playing games. We might've made another visit there later in the week when the weather was less-than-ideal but that night we had to leave our mark and let everyone know we had arrived!
Before heading back to the room we also went to pick up our groceries (really just our breakfast) for the week. The nice thing about DVC is having the mini refrigerator to keep stuff in so we got a box of cereal, some milk and orange juice, and a box of mini muffins. When we checked out I also made a small donation so I could get one of the Conservation Fund buttons. I have the one from Animal Kingdom and wanted this one too.
When we got back to the room we called home and waited for our luggage to arrive. I did get a little nervous when it was almost 10:00 and it still hadn't been delivered so I called bell services. Luckily they said it was on its way. We had it within 10 minutes of that so I guess I was just impatient. Oh well.
So, with early opening at the Magic Kingdom the next day, it was off to bed to rest up for our first park visit!
up next: our first full day in Disney!!!
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Sweet and sour is the closest thing I can think of to describe it. I love it... it's what I always get, unless I'm trying to be healthy... it's not the healthiest
Ahhh, gotcha.
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Nice pictures of the resorts....it sure is beautiful there!
S'mores...that reminds of of girl guide camp...how we loved making them! Glad your luggage arrived safe and sound and cannot wait to hear about your first park day
S'mores...that reminds of of girl guide camp...how we loved making them! Glad your luggage arrived safe and sound and cannot wait to hear about your first park day
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Old Key West looks beautiful!
Awesome making smores on the beach is tons of fun!
Can't wait to hear about MK!
Awesome making smores on the beach is tons of fun!
Can't wait to hear about MK!
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I want some smore's now! What a great way to start your first day.
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nice update!!! I think all the resorts should have a fridge in them. I don't think it would cost an arm and a leg and would be a great perk for all families! Looks like you had a good first night! I'm impatient about the luggage too, don't they know you just have to unpack like asap!!!?? lol
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Great TR so far! I was looking at OKW recently on AllEars and I don't think there pictures did it justice. It looks so nice. One of the resorts I must stay at I can't wait to hear about all your fun at the parks and Port Orleans. I've always wanted to stay at Port Orleans so it'd be nice to hear your thoughts about the place from the exterior.
Can't wait for your next update! I'm subbing this thread now.
Great TR so far! I was looking at OKW recently on AllEars and I don't think there pictures did it justice. It looks so nice. One of the resorts I must stay at
I can't wait to hear about all your fun at the parks and Port Orleans. I've always wanted to stay at Port Orleans so it'd be nice to hear your thoughts about the place from the exterior.Can't wait for your next update! I'm subbing this thread now.
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Your pictures of Old Key West are so pretty! I hope someday I get the chance to stay there, it looks so peaceful and relaxing.
The smores looked like a lot of fun too I love the Consersvation Hero pins! I have about 4 of them now, but the one you got is pretty!
The smores looked like a lot of fun too
I love the Consersvation Hero pins! I have about 4 of them now, but the one you got is pretty!-
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