Don't let our opinion alone sway you, as I suspect it depends on one's expectations and view of Stephen Sondheim. My underlying issue with the movie is that I apparently don't care for the source material, i.e., the Broadway musical from whence it sprang. Except for a couple of tunes, no songs stood out as memorable, and in true Sondheim fashion, much of the emphasis of the lyrics appeared to be on turning a catchy phrase as opposed to a catchy tune. The performances themselves were adequate to good, but we felt the cinematography was muddled (some darker scenes were tough to follow) and the story line didn't track very well (they left out some elements from the play that would have explained things better). Overall, it was mildly entertaining but not the boffo show we'd hoped to see. Still, that's just our opinion.
Still, if that purchase brings him and his family a treasure trove of great memories, then who am I to question it? Perhaps DVC's greatest strength is that there is such a variety of resorts from which to choose, and what is fish roe to one person is caviar to the next. VWL speaks to me like no other resort (I've seen them all and stayed in most), but to others it's dark and foreboding. Still, it's "home" to me.
GO PATS!!!! No hating please!
Welcome to the grouipes!Love your pictures, Julie! Thanks for posting. Enjoyed them so much, I made our reservations for next December this afternoon
I hope we can arrange a meet later this month. So exciting for you! Same for you Maria. Sent you both a pm.
11 days and counting.....
I'm all about having a room for sure, even if it means borrowing points, at least if that happens to mean staying at VWL as a guarantee.It really is getting to be almost a joke at this point! I'll text you & hope for the best! Any other plans to be in the World this year? May, Oct, Dec.? There must be at least one other date we can miss each other by a few hours!
That was the first things out of our mouths when we saw the tree! Way too small for the space. It could handle a tree maybe not quite as big as WL but far bigger than what they had.
Have a great time in Hawaii! It's been far too long since I've been there.
Nice!
Thanks Jimmy! It should be a good game. We're excited!!!
So question for the experts. Our Dec. window is about to open. These are the time I wish I had all my VWL in one contract. These Dec. trips are a killer on our points.
So due to the way Christmas falls this year & school vacation (we won't pull the boys for more than 2 days) we'll likely want to arrive either early evening on 12/21 or morning of 12/22 & stay until the 29th or 30th. I don't have enough points in my Feb. UY to book the 21-30 so my plan is to book 22-30 in a 1 BR. We'll figure out later if we'll come home on the 29th or 30th once airfare is released but at least I know I'll have a room through the 30th. The problem lies with the 21st. Given we won't get there until late my preference is stay that night in a studio to save the 15 points then move the next day to a 1 BR. DH hates moving & would prefer to stay the entire time in the same room. Makes sense in theory but since I'm the keeper of the points & planner of the trips I'm not sure I agree. So here's the dilemma. I could book the 21st in a studio (or 1 BR) at the 11 mo. window using my April UY. However, that would mean borrowing those precious VWL points, but at least I'd know I had the studio booked. The other option is to wait until the 7 mo. mark & book either a studio or 1 BR using my SSR points. I'm pretty confident I could get the 1 BR at the 7 mo. mark but not so confident about getting the studio. It's not a category we ever book in Dec. & I know the studios & 2 BRs go first. So WWYD? Book now & borrow the VWL points or wait for the 7 mo. window? I'd still need to borrow SSR points but I'm not so concerned about that.
I'm all about having a room for sure, even if it means borrowing points, at least if that happens to mean staying at VWL as a guarantee.
We cook 98% of our meals and just love the experience of making new dishes or revisiting favorites. However, we've not tried either of these two. Still, I had to come put a plug in for the Nueske's Applewood-smoked bacon--it is the best bacon around. Usually very meaty which means less fat and grease, and the taste is divine, perfect for seasoning any dish. We have to drive over an hour to get it (also a Fresh Market), but it is so worth it.So, like all of you, we get to missing WDW and our DVC resorts, so what to do, what to do...
Last night we made Le Cellier cheese soup, its been awhile, but it was really good. We made it several times years ago, and got it to a point where we kept experimenting with the ingredients to try and get it spot on. 2 things we that really got us close, Nueskes Applewood smoked bacon(we buy this at our local Fresh Market from their deli)and Boddingtons Pub Ale.
Also, last week, we made Ohana Banana Bread Pudding. Taste wise, it seemed to be really close, but the bread could use a little help. Someone suggested using the sweet Hawaiian bread that you see in the grocery store. We did and it was good, but I think the bread Ohana uses is same as waht they give you as you are being seated, which has some coconut and pineapple in it. May try using same bread again, and throw in little bits of those 2 to enhance the flavor. Anyone ever make this dessert and have any suggestions?
It really is getting to be almost a joke at this point! I'll text you & hope for the best! Any other plans to be in the World this year? May, Oct, Dec.? There must be at least one other date we can miss each other by a few hours!
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Ohhh my goodness Jimmy.....that Ohana bread pudding! I have not ever made it but would love your recipe??So, like all of you, we get to missing WDW and our DVC resorts, so what to do, what to do...
Last night we made Le Cellier cheese soup, its been awhile, but it was really good. We made it several times years ago, and got it to a point where we kept experimenting with the ingredients to try and get it spot on. 2 things we that really got us close, Nueskes Applewood smoked bacon(we buy this at our local Fresh Market from their deli)and Boddingtons Pub Ale.
Also, last week, we made Ohana Banana Bread Pudding. Taste wise, it seemed to be really close, but the bread could use a little help. Someone suggested using the sweet Hawaiian bread that you see in the grocery store. We did and it was good, but I think the bread Ohana uses is same as waht they give you as you are being seated, which has some coconut and pineapple in it. May try using same bread again, and throw in little bits of those 2 to enhance the flavor. Anyone ever make this dessert and have any suggestions?
Isn't this the cutest thing??!! I admit I wanted to sneak it away but I resisted!
Ohhh my goodness Jimmy.....that Ohana bread pudding! I have not ever made it but would love your recipe??
I found this coconut bread mix at Target over the summer....haven't seen it since so maybe it's a seasonal item? But I bet this would work well??
Thanks for sharing, as I will be hitting Target soon. And I will be glad to share the recipe. If you want, I can send over by PM
Holy cow that is "unbearably" cute!!!! They REALLY need to sell these before they do magically disappear!!!
I'm sitting here doing this.....
While my insides do this.....
This waiting is killing me. I waited for ROFR, waited for estoppel, waited to close...now WAITING for a member ID and points. I WANNA GOOOOOO...to my lodge!!!!! I'm not getting anything done ...just reading forums and wondering how soon we can get our points and book a room.
We have a special trip with friends from out of town already booked at WL with cash for April 26th - 30th. I'd like an extra day to settle in so as soon as I get points I'm going to see if there is ANY way to get a 2br or two studios (or even 1 BRs) for a trip April 25th - 30th instead....I was pessimistic but I'm hoping that the opening of the Poly might free up something, somewhere (even if it's someplace other than the Lodge). Fingers crossed.
but it will be so worth it!!
That bread looks spot on
That bread looks spot on
