I think I will try it for MK and Studios, possibly Epcot. The fact that we haven’t been able to ride ToT in a very long time is unacceptable! Side note: a few years ago, I decided I was going to try ToT again, and just “go with it”, and discovered I really LOVE it! At that time, the wait time was always “13” minutes, and typically a walk on! As you all know, those days are over.
We last stayed at BLT over NYE in a studio had two ECV’s and we got them both into the studio. Sometimes if you are at the end of the hallway it seems acceptable to leave the ECV out in the hallway. However, I am concerned with theft, so we bring the scooters in and deal with the space.
Morning, Groupies! Spring is here, though I know that means little this early. Still, at least we know warmer weather is on the way some day.I think I will try it for MK and Studios, possibly Epcot. The fact that we haven’t been able to ride ToT in a very long time is unacceptable! Side note: a few years ago, I decided I was going to try ToT again, and just “go with it”, and discovered I really LOVE it! At that time, the wait time was always “13” minutes, and typically a walk on! As you all know, those days are over.
Ditto…. honestly, I cannot believe I have joined the “if you can’t beat ‘em join ’em camp”, but after our visit last year when we virtually rode **nothing**, I made the decision to try this. Disheartened does not even begin to describe how I feel.
I wasn't going to but 1st trip with them family had bought tickets with it so either pay or watch them go and that wasn't going to happen. Since then I also realized I was just too used to FP's having used them since way way way back. Sigh.
That location and shape is very much the minority of the 2BR's. Take a look at posts on the 1st page here to see what room types are where. I'd think the xx35 rooms also would view the pool though not as direct. There's a diagram showing every floor. Here's the link. Just scroll down to the room map. VWL Room maps
There are many other dedicated 2BR's that aren't those. That location and shape is very much the minority of the 2BR's. Take a look at posts on the 1st page here to see what room types are where. There's a diagram showing every floor. Here's the link. Just scroll down to the room map. VWL Room maps
A few here have had them though. They'll have to post about it and about getting a pool/lakeside since I've never had it.
My daughter did the first week of March and it was spectacular! With all the windows the living room certainly feels much larger. There is only one balcony however, and it’s off the living room. The kitchen configuration is a walk through and larger if you can tell from these photos.
Yeah I totally get that. I think it is to the point where maybe you go just for the ambience and just get on whatever rides you can. The cost of Genie+ is crazy. Last time we went to WDW we didn't even buy it every day. I don't think you need it for Epcot or Animal Kingdom.For me, the cost is too steep to go to Disney AND have to then pay for rides one once rode for free. Everyone has his/her breaking point, and these fees are mine. Disney is literally holding people hostage for money, and I just can't do it. I understand if you go and want to ride/watch anything other than the ones that have always been easy to get into, e.g., Tiki Room, that the new reality involves fees. I just can't make myself do it. Thus, I have no trips on the horizon, am not planning to have any, in fact. I'll just have to live vicariously through each of you and your trips.
I might debate you need it at Epcot to skip walking the normal queue for Nemo.
We stayed in 2159 , the corner room on 2nd floor facing pool once, and our only time in a 2 bedroom at VWL. And we fell in love with it! Spoiled us from that point on to always stay in 2 bedrooms if points allow. We will be returning in Oct to stay once again in a 2 bed and really hope for that room. We didnt ask for anything specific other than higher floor(that's a waste of 1 request since all 2 beds are 2nd floor and higher)and lake view, though pool view might get you closer. One another thing to ask for might be close to elevator
OMG we hate that queue because of the projections on the floor lol.I might debate you need it at Epcot to skip walking the normal queue for Nemo.
That's interesting, back around the end of Feb. I had read 5,000, 1,000 of which were to come from open job reqs. (meaning hiring freeze.)
Granny - unfortunately, our experience last June caused me to NOT renew our AP’s and with things as they are, I now realize I should have renewed. I am so disappointed in Disney. I feel they have basically decided the “old” DVC members are not worthy, and that DVC members and pass holders do not spend as much as the once in a life timers. I don’t see it getting better either, they’re still turning a profit and people (like me grrrr) keep going back.Sleepy and Corinne….I have to agree completely with your sentiments. Our last trip (last October) we rode so few attractions that I felt like I was cheating myself for paying admission. It made me want to bite the bullet for our upcoming trip and at least experiment with Genie+.
In a weird way, it also made me want to renew my annual pass. I just got to the point where I knew if I had day tickets, I’d feel compelled to use them and feel like I didn’t get my money’s worth out of them unless we visited several attractions. With AP’s, we never feel pressure for short park visits or those park visits where we mostly stroll around.
So I guess Disney’s reverse psychology is working on me.
