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Great update! Love your room and the wonderful view!
You can't help but smile at Morgan's pictures and see the delight in her face as she experiences everything! So wonderful to see. I think it makes us love WDW even more when we see the love of it through children's eyes. I know it is why we love bringing our son there and our enjoyment of it is just a bonus!
So glad you started your TR, Cam. Love Morgan's excitement. Your pics of your view are beautiful. Especially love the one of Sea Breeze Point. My oldest son is getting married there in September.
All caught up now...
I love the view from your room - I hope we can stay there on our next trip.
Morgan is adorable! It's so great that you were able to share this amazing experience with her, even though I know it was difficult for you and Luke.
It was definitely harder for you to write your TR than for us to read it, but I had stop stop a few times to "get it together" while reading it. You are so strong!
Holy Cannoli!! Page 12 already! That's what I get for neglecting the boards for a couple of days! So glad you started your TR, Cam. The report by itself is incredibly detailed, but it's the photos that make the report for me. Loved the look on Morgan's face as she takes in each new experience. But anyone looking at the first day pictures could believe the skies were always that blue at WDW. Too bad that wasn't true for most of that following week.
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Glad you made it to your resort safe and sound. I really do believe that some people leave their brains at home when they go on vacation! I love seeing everything for the first time through Morgan's eyes!!!
WOW...what a beautiful room and the view is fantastic!! Morgan looks so excited!
I recognized that picture from the airport and remembered Travis' first time riding it after getting off the plane. He asked, "Is this what that thing you call the "monorail" at Disney feels like??"
Someday when I can stay more than 5 nights, I may have to stay at the villas.
Can't wait to hear about the parks!!
Thanks for posting pictures of your room. I always wondered what the Boardwalk rooms looked like . That is a great view off the living room. Morgan looks so happy to be at Disney World.
Liz
What a gorgeous view! Did you book the boardwalk view? Or just get lucky? We're staying there in a couple months and I can't wait! And I want to steal that lamp - reminds me of Alice in Wonderland.
We booked a Boardwalk view as that is what Stefanie wanted, and I'm really glad we did as it made the room extra special. I thought the same thing about the lamp.
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Great update! I love all the pictures! The resort looks wonderful and Morgans reaction to it all is great!
The resort is really nice and the proximity to DHS and Epcot was fantastic.
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I'm just catching up on both updates and I'm so glad to be following along. I love Morgan's enthusiasim and I'm so happy that she was there to help you through this trip. I can't wait to hear more. I think of you, Luke and Stefanie everyday and I continue to lift you up in prayer.
so much for continuing to think of us and to pray for us.
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I love seeing Morgan's reaction to everything....she looks in awe. Glad your room was ready.
She was so in awe, which made coming into our first room without Stefanie easier.
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We love taking our pics as soon as we get on the DME, too. Very glad that you all made it to your Resort in 1 piece. I must say the room is amazing.. It looks like Morgan is super excited too!!!!!
I was glad we didn't begin our resort stay with a bus-car accident.
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I'm so glad I saw this TR while you are just a few days into it! As always, you bring tears to my eyes. Morgan is beautiful and I'm sure her presence on the trip helped tremendously. I look forward to more. Hugs and because I'm sure the healing process never ends.
for the and hugs as I with you on the healing process never being over.
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What a great view you had! Morgan's joy at being there shone through in your pictures. I had to laugh when she tried out the lint roller
She was too funny getting all the SWA goodies out and checking how they worked.
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Great room Cam. Your photos of the BWV's are great.
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I love your view! I bet you did have some entertaining nights since you were right on the Boardwalk. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on if you liked staying at the Boardwalk. Also am I reading right? Are you going to Haiwaii next year? Are you still doing Disney World in June?
No trip to Hawaii in the foreseeable future, just started working on Luke so that it might happen a some point in time. We'll definitely be back next June as my sister June, her DH John, Morgan, and John Paul are already booked to go with us.
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That looks so beautiful. We stayed at the BWV in 2008 and were less than enthusiastic. Your room looks so much nicer than the one we had. Maybe we will have to give it another try down the road and ask for room 4041!
We really enjoyed our stay and I'll have more to say as I write about other days.
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I am so glad to see that you have started your trip report. I have been waiting to do my highlights and picture report until you got yours started. Plus, I have had so much other stuff going on that I haven't had the time to even download my pics. Hopefully I can get that done soon!
I love all of the great pictures of Morgan, Luke and you! And your room was beautiful with such a magnificent view!
When Allen and I have talked about going to Hawaii, I told him that we would need to stop in CA for a day or two to break up the fight time. Of course he understood that meant a trip to DL! So, it sounds like you have the same idea!
You know that I will read every word of your trip report!! And I will probably be shedding some tears along the way.....but with every thought, with every word you share my friend, I am with you!
The day we left was so hard for me. I miss you and I just want to be there for you!
But, I know that Stefanie's spirit is always with you!!! Your strength and your smile tells me so!
Looking forward to Saving the Magic!
We definitely think alike. You were such an important part of this trip for me and Luke. I miss you as soon as you all left, but I just know we'll keep seeing and talking with each other for years to come.
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Your view was spectacular! Could you see SE from your balcony or other locations at the BW? We like to stay at the Beach Club, but might have to travel across the lake. As I watched Morgan look up in the lobby and scrolled to the next frame, I suddenly expected to see Stefanie (brought tears to my eyes.) Thank you for sharing your TR with us. Continued and
Great update Cam, Boardwalk Villas are absolutely beautiful, I am definitely putting it on my resort list to stay at someday. I just love the expression of Morgan's face when she looks at things and places for the first time, totally priceless.
We will definitely stay here again.
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looking at your pictures of morgan, she looks so much like stefanie both in the way she looks and by how happy she was
My sister jokes that her kids look more like me than her as she has dark brown hair and both her kids have light brown to blonde like me. I tell her it was her way of thanking me for being such an awesome big sister.
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Love Morgan's excitement! That just makes the trip, I think. Wow! Great view!!
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We needed one in our group to be excited to keep the rest of us going.
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I adore Morgan's face as she was checking out the lobby. The room is gorgeous!
I loved her face as she enters and sort of expected it so I had the camera ready.
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I love the one bedrooms at the Boardwalk! I'm glad check in went smoothly and I still can't believe that Morgan carried that big backpack around for almost two weeks solid!
I can't believe she carried it either. About the only times she gave it up was when you carried it for her.
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I love Morgan's reaction to both the resort and the room - her face is priceless.
You'll get to see some other really great expressions, too.
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Work is quiet right now, so I found a nice cozy wifi spot to catch up on some reading. First, I have always wanted to take a photo(s) of the clouds while up in the air, but I always end up falling asleep on takeoff and don't wake up until I hear the landing gear coming down for landing....so I have to say, I love those pics Cam. Second, I can imagine the shock of everyone on the bus when that clown made a crazy move like that. Third, I was laughing, no, CRACKING UP; when Morgan was using the lint brush. Something about that just reminds me of my daughter Charlie. I guess 'cuz I kinda picture Charlie doing the same.
Fourth, that is a very nice room; and the view is really nice and looks like a place I would want to visit and just plant my butt on the balcony and people watch while sipping down a cold Pepsi. Fifth, that poor child, that poor poor child. How dare she miss out on junk food.
Sixth, a tip of my hat to ya ma'am, for having the courage and strength to face such a challenge of making this trip without Stephanie. You ma'am are a stronger person than I will ever be. Thank you for sharing with us.
Charlie, thank you so much for all your kind words! I truly appreciate them.
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Wonderful photos of the Boardwalk-- you got a perfect view! I just love looking over Crescent Lake. You made me fall in love with my "home" even more! What a sweet child Morgan is-- her excitement and happiness jump right out of the photos. As difficult as this trip must have been for you I can't imagine if it had been just you and Luke-- unthinkable for this first venture to the World without your pixie.
Your "home" is an excellent place to stay. Without our pixie and then without Morgan, I'm pretty sure this trip would have been impossible.
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You have an AMAZING family. You have such grace, and such faith. You truly are an inspiring person. Your sister June's dedication to healthy cooking is something I truly envy. While I can say my kiddos have never eaten at BK or Wendy's, we do get McD's once every few weeks, and I feel really guilty when we do that
I LOVE Morgan's face as she checks everything out - she could be in a commercial
Thanks for the update - though the wait time to get to the park doesn't sound very promising!
It isn't very promising, but it made for some interesting conversation between Morgan and me.
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Glad you arrived safely....though it sounds like you car driver and Sharon's "runner" where cut from the same mold!
The room and view are simply gorgeous....I love that whole area! A few trips back, we stayed at BWI and Izzy unfortunately had pneumonia...(and a broken toe). There was about 48 hours we stayed in the room but it was great to have a view and look out in the afternoon and evening at the entertainment.
Hope you make it to the parks sooner rather than later....
Danielle
The view and entertainment at BWI definitely make it a wonderful resort.
Wow. . .your "digs" are amazing!! I am in love with the BC, but maybe I need to consider the other side of the lake! What a view. . .
Sounds like you have had a great start (minus the clueless driver). I can't wait to read more!
We love the BC, too, but BWI is very nice as well.
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Your room is lovely! I love how excited Morgan was--especially those pics of her looking at the Boardwalk upon arrival. Very sweet.
Sending you more hugs Cam!
Stefanie had gotten very used to deluxe accommodations (as had Luke and I), but it was refreshing to see how excited Morgan was.
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Love the pictures of the room at BWV, and of course Morgan's reaction to it. And your view was amazing! Can't wait for more pictures! We are new DVC members and after an initial stay at BLT this year, we're hoping to stay at BWV next year. So I'm very interested in how you liked your stay.
Hope you didn't have to wait too long to have some fun in the parks!
I would definitely recommend the Boardwalk. I stay there was very enjoyable.
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Morgan looks so happy and excited-and a lot like her Aunt Cam.
I think she looks a bit like me, too!
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When I logged on this morning I saw that you started your trip report and it's already on page 11 . I'm so glad that Morgan is there to give you and Luke some strength. Your room and the view at BWV is incredible. I've always thought it would be cool to have a room overlooking the boardwalk. Can't wait to hear how "entertaining" it was. Oh, I love the bus driver advice to carry our brains with us throughout our vacation. How funny...and true.
He was a very sweet and thoughtful man. As I gave him a tip, I thanked him for being so protective of us.
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Beautiful photos of the Boardwalk - and I love Morgan's reaction to the room!!! Hope you get to the parks soon!!
The wait wasn't too horrible, but it did make Morgan anxious as she wasn't accustomed to the waits as we were.
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Love the update, Cam! I love the looks on Morgan's face as she took in everything! The views y'all had are amazing and has moved BWV up on our 'must do' list! IF we can ever get in there!
Looking forward to more and sending you lots of and
(and keeping my fingers crossed you get Luke talked into Hawaii and DL. We loved it and that stop really DOES make the trip more 'doable')
BWI had been rather low on my must do list of DVC resorts, but all last June, Stefanie kept saying we had to stay there. I wish she could have been there to see that she made a wonderful choice.
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What a great room and a great location! Love the pics!
We did luck out with a great location.
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The Boardwalk looks beautiful! Love the teacup lamp. Love how Morgan is checking every little thing out, esp the lint roller .
My head was spinning from how fast she moved from one room and one thing to another.
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Wow what a room! Morgan was too cute with her reaction to the room, but I think I would have been the same way.
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The resort is really nice and the proximity to DHS and Epcot was fantastic. 
Maybe we will have to give it another try down the road and ask for room 4041!
and sort of expected it so I had the camera ready.
. I'm so glad that Morgan is there to give you and Luke some strength. Your room and the view at BWV is incredible. I've always thought it would be cool to have a room overlooking the boardwalk. Can't wait to hear how "entertaining" it was. Oh, I love the bus driver advice to carry our brains with us throughout our vacation. How funny...and true.
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