The Tale of the Grow Walk .Hunh?

[jenseib]

I do love the Yacht and Beach Clubs location and any time I can walk this way is a plus for me.








We were headed to Beaches and Cream, but we were talking too much and didn’t pay attention that we passed the Beach Club.





Once we got to the YC we realized our mistake and had to backtrack.



Squirrel!





We checked in and got our buzzer and literally only had like a 2 minute wait. We ordered waters to start with as it was super-hot.



Now we were here for one main thing….the No Way Jose. This is about the best tasting thing in the world to us. I asked Claire if she wanted any food or just some fries and she said no. I would’ve helped her eat them, but I knew I wouldn’t be able to eat a whole order plus attack Mr. Jose as well, so we just went with him.







After a bit of waiting, our “dinner” arrived. The waitress offered to take our picture….Claire looks so enthused!



I then took this picture and posted it to facebook for the “where are we” game…I did this periodically throughout the trip.



And a couple of pictures of Mr. Jose before we dig in.





And then a few minutes later…..



It was darn good! We really pushed the last of it down though. We had eaten a lot this day, but who could refuse a No Way Jose!

While eating we discussed our options for the evening. We were really hot and getting tired of the crowds. We started to think that perhaps we would just leave and go to the Marriott now. After some more talking we decided that since we had park hoppers, we should make good use of them, so we would go over to Hollywood Studios and ride Star Tours and then head back to POFQ to pick up our car from there and then off to the Marriott.

We paid our bill at B & C and headed out and I believe we stopped off at the rocking chairs where I texted my parents to get the info of where our room was and to let them know our plans.



And after a few minutes we decided to walk to DHS. This would help work off that ice-cream.







And we were chatting away and again, not paying attention and got about halfway to the Swolphin before we realized we made a wrong turn. LOL

 

[mickeystoontown]

I see that I missed the latest update so I'll just comment on the one before and come back and read the other.

It's been quite some time since our kids did the communicator missions. Jen, Jen, Jen, girl, what are we going to do about you? I can't believe that you haven't gone deep into some of the World Showcase countries. Japan has some very pretty water features and sitting areas. When the kids were little, we'd give them X amount of dollars and told them to find something unique in the various countries that they'd like for a souvenir or snack. It made them more interested in venturing deeper into the countries. Just a thought that might help make you and Claire in the future.

Speaking of Claire, the picture of her in the third picture of that update was so cute to me. You can tell that she was really concentrating on what they were telling her to do.

 

[dolphingirl47]

That sundae looks amazing. I keep saying every trip that I will make time to visit Beaches and Cream and try this sundae, but it has yet to happen.

Corinna

 

[mickeystoontown]

I'm a fast walker too and absolutely hate it when others walk soooooo slowly or, like you said, grow to twice the width they were.

The walk from International Gateway to the Yacht & Beach Club is so nice that I could see why you passed Beach Club right up. The No Way Jose looks really good! I so wish that I could eat more dairy products without getting nosebleeds and headaches. I love ice cream!

You two must have been doing some chatting that evening. It's good to spend one-on-one time with the kids like that even in a busy place like Disney World.

 

[Dizzy4DL]

Just a quick note. On twitter today someone showed a picture of the new communicators for the Perry quest. They are smartphones.

Love your trip reports as always!

 

[DWGal210]

Big thumbs down to that loud group on the ride. I HATE when people do that - you're not the only one there, be considerate of others!!

About 15 years ago, my brother and I were at Magic Kingdom, riding the bus back after fireworks. There was a VERY loud group of Mexican or Spanish tourists who were just, oh my goodness - so loud and rude. This one group of teenagers kept saying things, looking at us, and then talking animatedly again. What really shut them up was my brother responding in Spanish TO them. They didn't think he understand what they were saying. Priceless.

That No Was Jose is the bomb!! I got one for the first time in March and really had NO idea how huge that thing is!! Next time, I'll share it or just get it for my meal. But that chocolate / peanut butter combo is incredible.

 

[scottny]

This trip began on my birthday. Would have been better if I went. LOL.
I could not imagine 28 hours on a bus. Glad he was talked out of it.
Peanuts are very important. LOL.
I would not like them saying something had to be fixed. Get e a new plane. LOl.
Nice pics form the air.
I found the Tom Tom we had did not get a signal when under the garage. Once outside we did but it took a bit.
Sorry but I see why they did not let it go. The correct spelling is needed when looking things up. Didn’t they have a printed confirmation or something?
Last few trips we have done online check in and never waited long. We are usually in and out fast except for the incompetent cm’s that don’t know what they are doing.
The room is pretty.
I never rent from Hertz as I find them the most expensive. I do Alamo so I can return the car to the Dolphin.
I love those gators walking to the pool.
Good that you got to meet them even if it was a short time.
Nice pics around POFQ.
Good thing she could get your ticket and you didn’t have to go back to FQ.
Bummer on the fp’s.
Love the Cars topiaries,
Nice pics around nemo.
Naveens shoes are nice. Maybe I should get them for Europe trip. LOL. Nice pics with them.
Nice aquarium pics.
We need to try Via Napoli. I keep canceling the reservation every time.
Nice PP pics.
I am all caught up.

 

[FancyNancy]

OH my gosh I don't understand why Spaceship Earth wipes out parts of peoples faces sometimes. It's never happened to me but I've seen in on other TR's too.

That No Way Jose looks delish!

What an annoying ride on The Gran Fiesta Tour. That would have really bothered me too. Good for you speaking up to them.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Gosh Jen, didn't you realize that the other family's vacation is more important than yours? Seriously - how could you ruin their fun? No flash pictures? You're just mean!

Since the FP+ came out, I've seen and heard about long lines for Spaceship Earth. I hope it moves quickly since it's continuous loading. I like that ride.

Ah, Beaches & cream!! I love your dinner!!
Isn't it such a nice walk from the IG out that way? That's a good enough reason alone to stay at one of those Epcot resorts!

 

[jenseib]

I see that I missed the latest update so I'll just comment on the one before and come back and read the other.

It's been quite some time since our kids did the communicator missions. Jen, Jen, Jen, girl, what are we going to do about you? I can't believe that you haven't gone deep into some of the World Showcase countries. Japan has some very pretty water features and sitting areas. When the kids were little, we'd give them X amount of dollars and told them to find something unique in the various countries that they'd like for a souvenir or snack. It made them more interested in venturing deeper into the countries. Just a thought that might help make you and Claire in the future.

Speaking of Claire, the picture of her in the third picture of that update was so cute to me. You can tell that she was really concentrating on what they were telling her to do.

We just never seem to take in a lot of World Showcase...and I say every time we will explore more of it and we don't really so much, but this year we did take in a little more than usual.
She took this mission very seriously!

That sundae looks amazing. I keep saying every trip that I will make time to visit Beaches and Cream and try this sundae, but it has yet to happen.

Corinna

I love Beaches and Cream. It took me years to get there and now every trip I try to get back there.

I'm a fast walker too and absolutely hate it when others walk soooooo slowly or, like you said, grow to twice the width they were.

The walk from International Gateway to the Yacht & Beach Club is so nice that I could see why you passed Beach Club right up. The No Way Jose looks really good! I so wish that I could eat more dairy products without getting nosebleeds and headaches. I love ice cream!

You two must have been doing some chatting that evening. It's good to spend one-on-one time with the kids like that even in a busy place like Disney World.

They do! They grow and it's so annoying....(which Claire later terms the "grow walk" )
I am so glad I can have icecream. My youngest sister Amanda has had health issues most of her life and she finally did an elimination diet and found dairy as one of her allergies. Life had improved for her so much now and she has lost a lot of weight as well with finding out how many foods she can't tolerate....but it sucks that she is now eating twigs and berries.
She says she missed dairy most, but she has found some decent replacements.

Just a quick note. On twitter today someone showed a picture of the new communicators for the Perry quest. They are smartphones.

Love your trip reports as always!

So are they actually giving out smart phones to use or are they downloading the mission to their own smart phone?

Big thumbs down to that loud group on the ride. I HATE when people do that - you're not the only one there, be considerate of others!!

About 15 years ago, my brother and I were at Magic Kingdom, riding the bus back after fireworks. There was a VERY loud group of Mexican or Spanish tourists who were just, oh my goodness - so loud and rude. This one group of teenagers kept saying things, looking at us, and then talking animatedly again. What really shut them up was my brother responding in Spanish TO them. They didn't think he understand what they were saying. Priceless.

That No Was Jose is the bomb!! I got one for the first time in March and really had NO idea how huge that thing is!! Next time, I'll share it or just get it for my meal. But that chocolate / peanut butter combo is incredible.

They were probably Brazillians! I love it when people don't think you can understand them...I don't speak spanish, but took it for like 3 years and worked on our farm with a lot of Mexicans, so I can understand some basics....they usually talk too fast though. But I try to give them the impression I know what they are saying. And I do know most of the naughty words.

It is huge....and oh so good. I try to reproduce it at home, but never can do it justice!

This trip began on my birthday. Would have been better if I went. LOL.
I could not imagine 28 hours on a bus. Glad he was talked out of it.
Peanuts are very important. LOL.
I would not like them saying something had to be fixed. Get e a new plane. LOl.
Nice pics form the air.
I found the Tom Tom we had did not get a signal when under the garage. Once outside we did but it took a bit.
Sorry but I see why they did not let it go. The correct spelling is needed when looking things up. Didn’t they have a printed confirmation or something?
Last few trips we have done online check in and never waited long. We are usually in and out fast except for the incompetent cm’s that don’t know what they are doing.
The room is pretty.
I never rent from Hertz as I find them the most expensive. I do Alamo so I can return the car to the Dolphin.
I love those gators walking to the pool.
Good that you got to meet them even if it was a short time.
Nice pics around POFQ.
Good thing she could get your ticket and you didn’t have to go back to FQ.
Bummer on the fp’s.
Love the Cars topiaries,
Nice pics around nemo.
Naveens shoes are nice. Maybe I should get them for Europe trip. LOL. Nice pics with them.
Nice aquarium pics.
We need to try Via Napoli. I keep canceling the reservation every time.
Nice PP pics.
I am all caught up.

The thing with hertz is that it's just a family and friends code we used. No one has ever asked for verification before....because how would you get the code without knowing someone who works there. They should be able to look her up with her last name....which is the same as mine!!! I think they were full of crap. We will never use them again.

I bet Naveens shoes might be a little uncomfortable for Europe!

 

[coneygoil]

Love Claire's face after eating the ice cream! It's been forever since we went to B&C. Dontcha just love the yacht and beach club? It's so peaceful but lively at the same time. Definitely one of my dream resorts. One day!

Can't wait for more TR!

 

[jenseib]

OH my gosh I don't understand why Spaceship Earth wipes out parts of peoples faces sometimes. It's never happened to me but I've seen in on other TR's too.

That No Way Jose looks delish!

What an annoying ride on The Gran Fiesta Tour. That would have really bothered me too. Good for you speaking up to them.

I swear I always have a cut off head on spaceship eart...or at least one of us does!

Gosh Jen, didn't you realize that the other family's vacation is more important than yours? Seriously - how could you ruin their fun? No flash pictures? You're just mean!

Since the FP+ came out, I've seen and heard about long lines for Spaceship Earth. I hope it moves quickly since it's continuous loading. I like that ride.

Ah, Beaches & cream!! I love your dinner!!
Isn't it such a nice walk from the IG out that way? That's a good enough reason alone to stay at one of those Epcot resorts!

I forgot their trip was more important than mine! What was I thinking!!!! I do want everyone to have a good time but some people just don't think about others....I can see that happening in a bigger group too, but seriously I would never invite that many people to join me in line!

I do love that walk...I wish the bus service was better at those resorts though. My dream is to stay on the monorail some day!

Love Claire's face after eating the ice cream! It's been forever since we went to B&C. Dontcha just love the yacht and beach club? It's so peaceful but lively at the same time. Definitely one of my dream resorts. One day!

Can't wait for more TR!

The only bad thing about those resorts is the bus service to the other parks...I have always had such a long wait to get to MK...and that is why I think twice before staying there now. But I think the YC was one of my favorites so far.

 

[jenseib]

We got ourselves back on track to DHS and Claire had a burst of energy.









As you can see it was starting to get a little dark now too.



We went in and saw a photopass photographer, so we stopped for a couple.



Hoochie mama in full force here!





And then we made our way back towards Star Tours.





One of these days I will eat here!!! I can never just work it in.





Jedi Training was in full swing, but Claire had no desire to watch.



Evidently this would’ve been the park to visit today and the crowds were a lot less and the line for Star Tours was very fast.
I think we also had a sequence we hadn’t seen before…or at least part of it. We always enjoy this ride and it was a lot of fun once again.
Once we finished that we made our way out and towards the front again.



We made our way to our bus stop and waited for the POFQ bus. We had quite a wait, but we had an entertaining CM in the area, so it wasn’t too bad.
I think we were the only ones on the bus to head back, which was fine by us.
I sat there and listened to the music and I swear it was Harry Potter music. I asked the bus driver …he was a nice guy as well…and he said no, but he couldn’t place it. The more I listened to it, I am positive it was Harry Potter music…..which I guess would make sense since ABC Family is the channel that always plays Harry Potter on TV. I posted that I thought I heard it on the bus to facebook….and I had a few people tell me they were sure they have heard it before on a bus as well.
After a short ride, we were back at POFQ .







And we got in our POC car and I programmed Siri to find the Marriott…in which she gave me every other Marriott but the one I wanted.
Finally after fighting with her for a little bit I was able to pull up the right Marriott and the directions were soon spitting out at us.

Let me say once again…..I hate driving in Disney. I love staying onsite and letting the buses do the work for me. Though it’s not always the most convenient…I do prefer it most days.

I am not familiar with the area at all because of this and I always get lost. Luckily I managed OK going to the Marriott….in the dark…but it took quite some time and it seemed like an odd way to go. As the week went on, I got better at it once I got to a certain point, but I would never find my way on my own without Siri there to guide me…at least from the start.
As we got near the Marriott…all of a sudden Siri said we were there. Um… no we are not. She is famous for doing this to me. We drove up and down the road and I found a side entrance and went in, but still couldn’t find there resort. I called my parents and they told me to come back further, so I did and found the guards gate. I pulled in and gave the room number and told him my parking pass was supposed to be waiting for me, so he handed me that and gave me not so great directions to the building. Luckily it wasn’t too far back and Dad was standing outside on the 3rd floor waving to us.
The next issue was parking. The lot was crammed packed, but I did manage to find a spot and we unloaded a few suitcases and took those up and then I ran down for the rest of the bags.

I took some quick pictures before settling in. We had a 2 bedroom room, with Claire and me in a room with our own door as well and set up like a studio.

 

[jenseib]

Our room connected to the living room/kitchen area, which also was the door my parents used to enter.



Behind those double doors next to the fridge is a stackable washer and dryer!





I guess that’s all the pictures I took…but I think I took more later. But I am sure one reason was because I had a little someone begging to go to the pool. So we fished out her bathing suit and she quickly got ready to head to the pool. The main one was right across the street, which was nice.



Actually there are several smaller pools over here and 1 big one. It’s really a very pretty pool complex. It had a kiddie pool, hot tub, and I think one was a lap pool.





And tonight they were having a movie at the pool. I believe it was Monsters U. I found us some towels and a seat and Claire got in the pool. Most of the kids in the pool basically were watching the movie, which is pretty much what Claire did too, but she was having a good time.
It was getting chilly now, so I covered up with the towel and checked emails on my phone while she watched the movie.









After the movie was over….we got there late and it was closer to over when we arrived….I gave Claire the final warning and then it was time to get out. We did walk around a little bit to check the area out somewhat before heading back to the room though.

















We headed back to the room and Claire got ready for bed. I asked my parents if they picked up something at check in for me. My friend Deb had been on a Disney cruise recently and had a voucher for a free photo that she never used. She said she would send it to the resort for me to pick up and I could use it on the ship.
Mom said “oh yeah, they told us we had something waiting, but I told them we didn’t so I wouldn’t take it”. UGH! I had even told her the day before about it…I guess she forgot. So I headed back to the check in area and asked the person at the desk. She had to call someone and then she told me security would bring it to the room. I wandered a bit on my way back and as I was walking up, so was security, and I signed for it and got my package with the voucher. That was so nice of Deb and we did use it!

We settled down then and I turned the TV on. The current news at the time was the missing Malaysian airplane. I would watch the updates on this each night. This TV had a timer….which I love and I would set it to go off after a certain amount of time and I could watch TV till I drifted off without worry of the TV left on all night.
Soon I drifted off to dreamland. We would have another full day in store for us tomorrow.

 

[ddstratton]

Sounds like a lovely evening. Very nice rooms, too.

 

[DWGal210]

That's a very nice room and pool area! Looks like Claire had a nice time.

I'm glad you were able to get the photo from Deb!

 

[Dizzy4DL]

They are giving out smartphones to use.

 

[dolphingirl47]

How nice that the crowds at Hollywood Studios were more manageable and that you did not have to wait long for Startours. The hotel looks really nice, but what a shame that you struggled with getting backwards and forwards.

Corinna

 

[BellaBaby]

That Marriott looks very nice! I really like your room(s) and the pool area. How fun that they show Disney movies at the pool!!

 

[Woth2982]

So funny the difference in the parks! One is packed to the gills the other much emptier! The Marriott looks really nice! They really have some great hotels. Claire just loves to swim doesn't she! I feel like her wanting to swim has been a theme of all your TRs! I can't believe how tall she is too. She is gonna be taller than you pretty soon!