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Whether you call me stubborn or a stick in the mud or whatever name you want to give it (call me cheap too if you want - I've been called it before), it all comes down to this. We're really, really comfortable at the AS Sports resort. It's the only resort where I felt I could actually be myself. If I wanted to avoid people I could. If I wanted to wear my ugly yellow croc knock offs, I didn't feel stupid like I would at the other resorts. I feel at home there and did the very first time I walked into the main building back in 2006. I don't get that feeling at any other resort. And truthfully, even if our finances extended to the other resorts (which especially nowadays, it just doesn't), I doubt I'd ever stay at them. For me at least, nothing beats the feeling of being home - and that's how I feel at AS Sports. The rest of the resorts really put me on edge for some reason and it really was like a breath of fresh air when I left them.
Well said. The main thing is that YOU feel at home there and YOU feel most comfortable at AS Sports. While I personally enjoyed CSR when DD and I stayed there, I can also understand that it is not for everyone. I think that is one of the great things about Disney resorts, they have one to fit just about anyone's personality.
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I don't think you should ever feel bad about how you feel about the other resorts. If the AS Sports is where you feel comfortable then that is where you should be. I really don't think that anyone thinks you are cheap because that is where you want to stay.
I hope that you, Lenny and Abby will soon be able to plan another trip to WDW and share your all your adventures with us. I really enjoyed following you through all the parks and look forward to the next time.
Thanks for sharing!
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I liked hearing your thoughts on the Resorts and I can even agree to some of the things. I do have several favorites and have enjoyed trying out different ones. I agree though to the its where I sleep and keep my stuff while I am in the Park. I don't use the Hotel amenities as often as I would like. I am trying to teach myself to slow down and relax a bit at the Resort. I love the Values, though Pop is my favorite becasue I love nostalgic things. I have enjoyed reading about your time at Disney and hope you all get to return again soon.
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Thanks for sharing your trip- look forward to reading your next one!
Glad you love AS Sports so much! We stayed Pop last year and loved it and we are looking forward to AS Movies in a few months- Hope it's as great as Sports sounds!.
You are correct in that not everyone is comfortable in all of the resorts on WDW property. My wife and I have stayed at ASMo, Poly & OKW. We found that we spent most of our time while at Disney in the parks and did not use hardly any of the perks at the resorts. It was nice to have a pool and a spa at the Poly and OKW after a long day in the parks. We missed that at ASMo. I can truthfully say that was all that we missed. The transportation system was more convenient at the Poly since it is on the monorail line; but, we did not have any problems with any of the resorts. I have thought that I would like to stay at the Wilderness Lodge or at Animal Kingdom Lodge at some time; but, that takes a lot of money that can be used for tickets and meals. Recently we have been staying off property since we have had problems trading our time share into the Disney resorts. This has its advantages but also presents has disadvantages when compared to the perks at the Disney resorts. I hope that you guys can make it back to WDW sooner than you indicate. Your TR was a pleasure to read.
Thanks for your reviews Darlene. I think that with so many options at Disney everyone can find the one that makes them happy. So if ASS is the one for you then enjoy...
I agree with everyone else, stay where you feel most comfortable. I always feel underdressed and out of place when I visit GF. I'm glad I'm not the only person that has felt that way!
When we're at AK, we buy meals from different locations, but 99% of the time, we eat at Flame Tree too! I the location -- watching the boat with band (when it's there) and now Expedition Everest. I remember sitting through the time it was being built.
Another thing you did, which I , is the parade! It really is a fun one! Some of the costumes remind me of Epcot's Tapestry of Dreams.
You sure did make a lot of stops for pennies today! I cracked up, picturing you speeding through CSR on Lenny's scooter!
Abby looks so happy here!
I agree with Lenny - it's beautiful looking out over Bay Lake! I going on a boat there! And it must have been a very relaxing end of your day!
It sounds like Abby really enjoyed everything -- and isn't that what counts! And doesn't it make Mom happy?
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THanks for the resort reviews Darlene. This was our first stay at AKV and as much as I like the resort, it is very beautiful, the inside hallways made me uncomfortable. I prefer the resorts that the doors open to the outside.
all the Princess and Abby photos!
Does she have a favorite?
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After lunch, we headed to Mexico. This was another ride that had no line and when we were done, I couldn’t resist dressing up Abby.
You better dress Abby up now while you can. I suggest it to my Dgang and they just roll their eyes!
I the hat show Abby! You looked great!
But you sure look like you're up to something sneaky in this one!
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Abby wanted to ride Living with the Land. Surprisingly, she wasn’t upset when I told her the ride was closed. Instead her comment was "I know, we can ride Soarin again."
Abby is being so patient today! !!
Another full day! And it sounds like a really fun one despite the rain! I'll have to admit, I try to tell DH the same thing you told Abby about the parks not closing because of the rain. He won't listen to me! He hates rain! Maybe Abby can have a talk with him!
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