The Good, The Bad and The Buggy - Nov 2011 TR - Page 17 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Awesome trip report! I really enjoyed it. Sorry about your keys and your window. Oh, and the bugs! Yuck!!
I loved all of the food pictures!!
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Great wrap up! so much for sharing your thoughts and adventures with us!
Thanks Cam.
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Originally Posted by disneyfreeeak
We were on the side facing MK, but we had a pool view. Now that I think about it we did notice the bugs on the balcony the first day, but they werent as bad as the trip progressed.
We were on the side facing the Contemporary/Bay Lake.
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Originally Posted by MikeL
Coop and Chuck thanks so much for taking us along on your trip and for the great ideas you've given me for our next ??? trip
Thanks for reading along. Glad to help with ideas.
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Great finish!
Sorry about the key, and the bugs! Thanks so much for taking us along for the ride!
Thanks for joining us Marnie!
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Originally Posted by OneLittleSpark
Great TR Coop! I have enjoyed it immensly! Partially, bc we are friends and I like to know what you were up to when I was missing you!
40 snacks??!!! That is crazy! I read on here somewhere in the last few days that Disney is cracking down on meal trade ins starting next year. Gone will be the days of being able to do that. From what I read, as of now, it depends who you ask and where (like you found out) but next year it will be NO trades across the board. Ugh.
Sorry you had a not so magical time at BLT, but it seems like a magical trip overall. I have to say that I think that it would be hard to have a non magical time with Chuck! You two are so cute!
Can't wait to hear from Chuck what happened with the DVC rep.
Thanks for sharing your adventures and loving relationship with all of us!
Thanks for taking an active role in our TR, Sparks! Glad to share with my friend!
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Originally Posted by Dlandmom2
Thanks for sharing! It sure did sound like you had a wonderful trip. Bummer about the bugs and the key, but otherwise it seemed to be just what you both needed, especially with your busy lives leading right up to the trip!
I'm glad Contempo Cafe was able to exchange your credits for snacks. I had heard sometimes no one would do that, and you'd be left with wasted credits. I would've loved to have so many snacks to enjoy after a trip!
I'm curious to hear how Chuck made out with the DVC folks! I'm hoping that they were sincerely sorry that your first DVC wasn't the most magical.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Mystic6
Thanks Coop & Chuck for your TR! I really enjoyed it. My wife and I are thinking about an adults only trip next November, and I got a lot of dining ideas from your report. It's going to take some convincing, but I'm also going to try talking her into doing the 4-in-1 day too!
Thanks for reading. The 4 in 1 is very doable. There are so many great places for couples here!
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Originally Posted by mushu22
about the key and windshield. Glad you could trade in the TS credits for snack credits. your TR, for taking us along.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by lazanya
Great wrap up! Thanks for sharing your TR with us!
Thanks for reading.
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Originally Posted by missminniedreams
Excellent TR! I got a lot of great ideas for my upcoming adults only trip in January!
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Cam22
When we had problems last June, DVC went above and beyond to make it right for us, too. Reminded me yet again why I really love being a member. Glad it worked out for you all, too!
I remember you posting that.
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Glad to hear about your great DVC experience after your trip!
I figure we are crazy nuts about the mouse when you plan what meals you want to do before you even really leave WDW.
We were doing the same thing! I have a list going of all the places we want to do again, as well as new ones we want to try. Yes, we started the discussion...at the airport on the way home. No, I'll be honest some were talked about while sitting at the table waiting to pay for the meal.
Thanks for your thoughts Chuck. It's been such a fun report getting feelings and point of view from you both. Plus, you know how much I love Coop, so it's been nice to get to know you as well.
Can't wait for the next PTR!
Oh yeah. DVC really went beyond and Travis was great. We were planning things for "next time" while we were there - like Yachtsman is another must do! Shucks Sparks - you. Maybe one of these trips, we will actually meet?
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Glad Travis was able to listen to your concerns and respond! It's always great being "heard". Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us!
It was very nice. DVC really took care of us after the fact. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by KMB733
Great wrap up to your trip! Thank for sharing it with us. I enjoyed reading about your adventures!!!
Thanks Coop! I always seem to go in Sept, not that We can't go any other time, I guess we just never considered it. Also, we like going during the value season...less money. But...maybe sometime magical will happen and we will. That would be so cool.
Thanks Coop! I always seem to go in Sept, not that We can't go any other time, I guess we just never considered it. Also, we like going during the value season...less money. But...maybe sometime magical will happen and we will. That would be so cool.
Well, Sparks, our next trip will be Sept 9-20. So maybe????
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That is SO bad! Your next trip does fall right in the time frame we usually go. Wth is that?
It will be done someday!
We have AP's that will expire the beginning of Nov. So we wanted to get our trip in before that. Also Chuck wanted to go during a less busy season and we wanted to avoid F&WF. One day Sparks, one day.
We have AP's that will expire the beginning of Nov. So we wanted to get our trip in before that. Also Chuck wanted to go during a less busy season and we wanted to avoid F&WF. One day Sparks, one day.
September is a lovely time to visit. Less crowds for sure. It can still be hot though, so be warned. It was over 90, and closer to 95 everyday we were there this year 9/13-9/20. The one day it was closer to 90 we were like "Oh, it's so much cooler today....though it wasn't"
Let me ech Sparky's concerns It was way too hot for us in Sept. By the time I got back to the dock most mournings it was well into 90's and humidity matched
See now I like September just fine, but it is H.O.T. When we go in 2013 or 2014 we decided to try to do it more towards the end of Sept./early Oct. Generally by then, from what I can see it tends to be a few degrees cooler. Closer to the 85-90 mark, which is fine by me.
When I went last year it was about 85 everyday we were there and it was gorgeous! I didn't even bring out the fan mister....not even out of the room.
With the crowd level what it is, I wouldn't not recommend Sept, but have to warn of the heat and potential OMG HOT. I would never go smack in the middle of summer though. NO THANKS! No with that temp or more and MORE crowds.
Glad DVC listened and responded to your complaints. I think it is great that they refunded some of your points. It is nice to know that they are working on getting things right at BLT.
Sorry you never found your key, those things are ridiculously expensive to replace, but glad the insurance covered your cracked window.
I am happy that they let you trade your TS meals for snacks so that you got something for the money you paid.
I hope you enjoy OKW in Sept. That is what month we stayed there as well. It was pretty hot, but the crowds were very low.
Let me ech Sparky's concerns It was way too hot for us in Sept. By the time I got back to the dock most mournings it was well into 90's and humidity matched
We get some hot/humid days here in Michigan too. Hopefully - it should be fine.
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Originally Posted by OneLittleSpark
See now I like September just fine, but it is H.O.T. When we go in 2013 or 2014 we decided to try to do it more towards the end of Sept./early Oct. Generally by then, from what I can see it tends to be a few degrees cooler. Closer to the 85-90 mark, which is fine by me.
When I went last year it was about 85 everyday we were there and it was gorgeous! I didn't even bring out the fan mister....not even out of the room.
With the crowd level what it is, I wouldn't not recommend Sept, but have to warn of the heat and potential OMG HOT. I would never go smack in the middle of summer though. NO THANKS! No with that temp or more and MORE crowds.
Yeah - we are trying to avoid anytime that schools are out. (after having been there at spring break and "Jersey week"). We also get hot and humid here in Michigan so hopefully it won't be too much worse than that.
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Originally Posted by disneydreamer33
Glad DVC listened and responded to your complaints. I think it is great that they refunded some of your points. It is nice to know that they are working on getting things right at BLT.
Sorry you never found your key, those things are ridiculously expensive to replace, but glad the insurance covered your cracked window.
I am happy that they let you trade your TS meals for snacks so that you got something for the money you paid.
I hope you enjoy OKW in Sept. That is what month we stayed there as well. It was pretty hot, but the crowds were very low.
That's what I'm counting on. Low crowds. DVC was very good at taking care of us.
Somehow I lost track of your TR (I see I posted all the way back on page 1). But because I did, I was able to read your entire TR in one go, which I always enjoy. Sorry BLT was a disappointment for you, especially as it's your home resort, but I think most of your complaints are things that they can fix, so that's good! Reading about all those great meals made me want a snack. Do you still have any of your snacks left over that you could give me? Thanks for sharing your TR with us and I'll be watching for your do over.
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