Just some final thoughts.
Now that we are home I am so SAD!!! I want to go back NOW!!
Ok tantrum over!!
I will say a live report is not easy - only because WDWs internet service leaves a lot to be desired. I could not type a post without it timing me out and everything was lost. I got smart on about day 3 - I know it took a while
- and typed the written part in word then added the pictures after. But I did enjoy doing it....so will again in the future!!!
I have read other threads about the decorations and this is our 2nd trip to WDW in Dec (2006 was my 1st ever to WDW) we were at BCV and BC was nicely decorated and of course the gingerbread caurosel added to the sprirt. We felt very much "in the holiday" and possibly was our state of mind but I think the decor was very nice.
We also rented a stroller for MagicStrollers (OL partner). We have always brought our own but will NEVER again - this stroller is superb!
Also renting allows for having a stroller to and from the parks where we have the most trouble. It is amazing how our girls can RUN through the parks all day but as soon as it is time to go back to the room - they NEED carried!!!
We also had quite a few first time experiences on this trip:
Food:
Giordanos (pizza delivery) - AWESOME - and a nice way to relax and save a little money.
Rainforest Cafe - the food was good - nothing spectatular and the atmosphere was just OK - I expected more - I guess like Disney more. DH pointed out RC is a chain (I knew that but still thought within WDW it would be MORE).
50s Prime Time - AWESOME!! Actually I have been thinking about that Fried chicken since we returned!!
Beaches and Cream - the hype was right!!! Burgers were awesome and that No Way Jose - was possibly the BEST thing I have ever eaten!!! I didn't realize how small it was inside and we were really happy there was an open table when we arrived - but in the future I would wait!!!
The Plaza - Again I was shocked at how small it was but again great sandwiches and fries!! A nice place to grab a lighter meal to allow for a Mickey bar later!!!
Tony's - This was a nice surprise!! I had heard mised reviews from others who had been there. Let me preface this by saying - I am Italian and was raised on HOMEMADE sauce - every Sunday and am quite the snob with Italian - hence the reason it took so long for us to try it. While the sauce does not out do my or my mom's homemade
it was good, and the chicken parm was fabulous!! Definately will return!! DDs are also pasta fans so they ate well!!
Rides - if you followed my TR you know I did not ride anything prior to this summer. I was pleasantly surprised that Dumbo, Magic Carpets, Triceratops Spin and Goofy's Barnstormer were enjoyable!!
AP issues - apparently we aren't the only ones with this problem - but we could not use our APs in the FP machines - they worked fine going into the parks but for every FP machine at least one of the three did not work - the CMs were GREAT helping me and said this happens often with APs. Is it a product of them being paper and easily bent?? It was frustrating especially at TSM when there is a line behind you.
CMs I have also seen a number of threads about some not so Merry CMs but I have to say we did not encounter ANY during our stay. There were those who were definately MORE engaging than others - but no one who we felt was rude.
BCV - this was our first stay at this resort and we LOVED walking to EPCOT and also the dining options within the reosrt - Cape May Cafe, Beaches and Cream and the Marketplace. We both agreed that our room location took away from the excitement. We were on the furthest end of the building away from the main area of the resort. We were just a staircase away from our rental car - which was great BUT we were quite a walk from anywhere else. One of our fav things to do is put DDs to bed and DH goes to get us a treat (Mickey bars!!!) while we play cards. The walk to the Marketplace was longer than our walk at OKW & VWL. We both assumed because this was the smallest resort that would not be the case. But we will return and that was the ONLY con!!!
Merry Mixer -
what fun was this!!! Our girls had such an awesome time.
As ususal our trips to WDW are ones that we all love and enjoy. We had a great time and many wonderful memories, that feeling that buying into DVC was the BEST thing we could do!!! We will be returning April 11-17 to celebrate my youngest DSis' grad from HS and with us will be my WHOLE family - Dad, Stepmom, DSis (21), DSis(18) and her DBF, Mom, Stepdad, DSis (31), DBIL, DNephew (8), DGM and the four of us!!! This will be a first trip for almost all of them!!! DSis (18) went 2 yrs ago for the band!!! We will be at OKW - with 1 - 2BDR and 4 studios!!!!
I am so excited to share all of this with them!!!
Thanks for following along!!!
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I hope you all have as much fun as we are!!!
for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
. Six trips to WDW and this is the FIRST with constant rain!! We made it for rope drop at EPCOT and were about 4th in line at the character spot. 
. We had planned to have lunch at Beaches N Cream - how could we stay at the BCV and NOT?!?!? So we braved the rain. Even with ponchos by the time we made it back I was soaked and the girls were a little wet – all our coats and wet clothes into the dryer and 20 mins later we were out the door with sweatshirts on to lunch
! I had the cheeseburger, DH had the double, DD5 had a hotdog with fruit and DD2 had fries (she eats NOTHING). After dinner – we had the No Way Jose! OH MY!!! We were all in love
!! DD2 had the mouse sundae that came with DD5s dinner and she ate the whole thing!! (Did I say she eats nothing – oh I forgot chocolate ice cream is something!)
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