TimandLesley's When the Boat's a Rockin' Don't .... Trip of a Lifetime TR 2/4/1 pg.33

[ArielSRL]

Can't believe I missed this!! Joining in now!

 

[IluvXU]

Sorry you had to move rooms and had a less than great location. Glad though you were not waiting forever on your room, we had a long day our check in day at the BCV, but the location we had for the villa made up for it!

The Boardwalk pool did have fun pool games! Did you mind the lack of cs that took the dining plan, or did you not notice on your short trip? We lunched and swam there and it made it hard for me to get lunch especially for the kids... and I know what you mean about the mugs, thankfully the BC pool had a self serve refill for mugs spot!

Great report... can't wait for the cruise part,
I am itching for a cruise, you and Anita really have me hoping we do one someday!

 

[luvfigment]

Another great update! Looks like a great view from your room although you can tell how far of a walk you had! That lady was rude at Epcot about the cigarette, good for Tim to say something! Looking forward to the cruise!

 

[charming23]

Yay!!! Another Tim and Lesley, and Luke and Lauren TR. Can't wait to hear more.

Seeing the picture of the Flipper's pizza box made me miss them so much. I need to get back to FL for that pizza soon.

 

[Blessed_wth_Triplets]

Wow...Boardwalk looks really beautiful!!! So excited for your next morning!! I noticed you did the CS plan...what are your thoughts on the price increase for the dining plan for next year....especially the TS one/regular one?? I just don't see how we'll save any money with it!?

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Subbing in! I was so excited to see that you working on another TR, I always LOVE following along on your Disney Journeys! Would also love to hear more about your newest TA career.

 

[ProudMommyof2]

Great update! I love the laid back way of touring that going every year gives you. Strolling through World Showcase is my favorite nighttime activity as well!

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

Oh wow your room location does seem like a hike! That's one of the reasons I've been hesitant about staying at the Boardwalk, some of the rooms are practically located at the Dolphin!

 

[Sooze]

Makes you think, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm are you HONESTLY telling me that room wouldn’t have been available for us yesterday?

Ugh, you KNOW that room sat empty all night long. I just don't GET those things!!

It was a beautiful morning to walk to the parks.

LOVE being able to walk to two parks!!

for some reason the cast member led us past other people and into the fast pass line even though we didn’t have fast passes and we literally walked RIGHT on the ride

Sweet! Maybe they are starting to recognize you guys and rewarding you for your Disney awesomeness!

Lauren is SO brave!!!

He WORKED it didn’t he !?!

He sure did! But I couldn't get past how long his legs are! That boy is just growing like a weed (as my grandma would say!)

We made it about ½ way into it and just had to leave, the heat was getting to all of us.

Wow... it must've been brutal out there!

As we came out Tim and Luke were complaining that their guns didn’t work so the cast member let them ride again.

Nice strategy guys!

 

[Sooze]

The kids were THRILLED because they were doing pool games, so they participated in those for over an hour

Those pool games are the best. So glad Luke and Lauren were able to enjoy them!

It frustrates me to no end that at the Boardwalk they won’t refill your mugs but give you Styrofoam cups at the pool with your drinks, it seems SOOOOOO wasteful.

Disney spends so much time talking about all its conservation efforts...then they continue to be wasteful like this. It makes no sense!

My goodness, you really WERE far away from the elevators, weren't you! But pretty spectacular view!!

Tim can’t hold his tongue in situations like this so he told her to pick it up. It got kind of heated but suffice it to way she was an idiot. She actually defended her actions and said she was saving a custodian a job by throwing her trash on the ground because they get paid to do that, LOVELY LADY right!?!

OMG... first of all... YAY TIM!!!! I'm so glad some people have the guts to say things to rude, trashy people! Second of all... WHY do people like this exist?! Who teaches them such a complete lack of etiquette and respect? It scares me how the world is filling up with trash like this! ugh!

I “had” to get Tim and I two Grey Goose Slushies

Of COURSE you did!

I am SO excited to hear all about the ship!!! And I'm SO glad you guys did the cruise before we do... because I know I'm going to learn so much about the ship and will feel so prepared! (You already taught me about the alcohol.. so thanks!!)

Thanks again for your great reports, Lesley!

 

[Dallas_Lady]

Great update! I'm excited to see you guys head to the Dream

 

[DisneyDreamerMN]

I love that Tim said something to the lady with cigarette! Too bad she just doesn't get it.

 

[PittypatBR]

A fun day, but so much walking! I don't blame Lauren for wearing down! I can't wait to experience the new Star Tours. That is one of my grandson's and my favorite rides, and we will never forget riding it first thing in the morning and having a storm trooper come in and look us over! The changes will make each experience a little different, so we will have to spend some time getting them all! I won't be at WDW for a while, but the one in DL is supposed to be the same so I will get to try it in October.
I can't wait to hear about the cruise. I REALLY want to do that.

 

[lindseynleah]

I am so excited for you Disney Dream update!!!! Can't wait!!!!!

 

[Native NYer]

Wow! DHS was crowded!
Yay for not having to wait long to ride Star Tours. I can't wait to ride it next month.
It stinks that your room was so far away from everything. On the bright side, you were only there one night and it is Disney.
The BWI/BWV are so beautiful. The whole Epcot area is amazing.
I think I need to try Flippers...
Can't wait for the cruise portion to start!

 

[DWGal210]

Another great update, Lesley!

Epcot has got to be my favorite park. There's just so much to see and do!

I'm glad Tim said something to that lady! That kind of attitude (on her part) irritates me to no end.

I can't wait to read about your posts on the Dream! We are in Orlando this week and as we drove to Cocoa Beach on Tuesday, we saw the Dream docked at Port Canaveral. I SO wanted to just take that exit and get on board!!!

Thanks again for writing such entertaining and interesting trip reports. It's been fun seeing your family grow up in your reports. Cheers to you for a fabulous job!!

 

[Sweetpeamd]

I'm subbing!!! Yea!!! I just LOVE your trip reports, Lesley. I was so excited to find your new one this morning. I always get emotional reading your reports because your family shares our enthusiasm for the world so completely! I enjoy seeing how much you all love everything about your vacations. I can't wait to see your next update! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your memories with us!

 

[ddstratton]

Wonderful update! Sounds like a wonderful start to your trip. Well, except for having a room three miles away

 

[macheath]

Love your BW pics! I've always wanted to stay there and now I want to even more

Also, cant wait to ride Star Tours! Your TR is making me more excited about our upcoming trip! TFS

 

[heaven2dc]

How did I miss seeing your TR?!! Love reading all about your adventures and can't wait to read about your cruise aboard the Dream

BWV is our favorite resort (as you can see by our siggie) and last trip we rented DVC points for a 2-bedroom villa right next door to you (to your left as you are standing on the balcony). It was a long trek to the elevator - many times we just ran down the stairs and walked to Swan/Dolphin to catch the boat to HS or just walked. For some silly reason, we felt it was quicker to walk down the hallway to the stairs that come out behind Screen Door to catch the boat to Epcot. This was the second trip that I requested close to the elevator and got rooms way down at Crest O' Wave (in Dec 2008 I had a foot brace on and got room #2001 but luckily I got moved between Thimbles and Threads & Screen Door on the third floor).

You have such a beautiful family - so fun watching your videos, looking at pics and feeling like we are right along on your journey!