Originally posted by lovethatcruise
Just got back from 1 BR suite at BC. Very roomy and comfortable for 4. Walk-in closet big enough for hanging clothes (altho short on hangers but could have asked for more) with still plenty of room to stash the suitcases out of sight.
Kids are getting older (6 & 9) and we tend to go where the wind takes us. Only pre-scheduled meal was at Chef Mickey's which we think has the best food selection and atmosphere for families. Several times we ended up back at the resort hungry but not wanting another disney burger or chicken tender. Concierge did great making last minute arrangements (for 8!) finding us good food within walking distance. They even managed to get us a fireworks cruise! Thumbs up to Kimberly and Josh.
Soft drinks are available in the concierge lounge but you have to ask. Forget that overpriced minibar back in the room because they will give you a few extra drinks to take back to the room. Breakfast included cereals, fruits, juice, milk, coffee and pastries (including Crispy Creme donuts). We never saw the lunch set-up but dinner had finger foods (bacon wrapped scallops were tasty) and peanut butter & jelly for kids in addition to wine (and I think beer too). This was the perfect late afternoon snack and held us until parks closed and we found a place to eat a sit down meal. Saw late-night set-up once with cookies and after-dinner drinks. Coffee, milk, soft drinks are available all day.
Weather was beautiful in that it was warm during the day but cooled off in the evening. Tentatively planned afternoon breaks but many days we decided to stay at the parks which means we bought several souvenier sweatshirts! My smart co-traveler saved money by buying a blanket at the Mexico pavillion.
Crowds were light at all parks thru our stay (Wed thru Monday the 25th) (except MK on Sat and Sun). I am certain that the Thanksgiving rush is already moving in.
I'm sure we will choose this resort again because of the proximity to EPCOT. But other perks included the awesome pool, the ability to boat to MGM, the option of using the monorail system to return from MK - it's as if we take a "short cut" thru EPCOT to get back to the BC. Another perk is the dining along the boardwalk and of course seeing Illuminations everynight. An extra perk this time was being able to see the shuttle launch. I had the benefit of a "local" who provided a play by play commentary (outside the ESPN club - how appropriate). It was neat seeing the flame color change and watching the boosters separate. It went up for a while and then stayed about 45 degrees on the horizon as it headed across the Atlantic. Now easy to see why they needed good weather in Spain.
I don't know how to do that fancy sign-off that other people do. Suffice it to say we've been twice a year for 5 years (always staying on site) and we are going on our 4th cruise this summer.
We will keep coming until our kids get sick of it and then we will come without them!
Hola AppleSister1...
Couldn't pass up the great AP rate of $169 that starts Jan 1st! I'm even more excited since I will be celebrating my 30th B-Day on Jan 2nd and will now be at the BC for that!!! 
