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Great start! Can't wait to read all about your plans.
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Wooo Hoooo!!! I'm here too! Can't wait to read along!
I guess I should go get myself a ticker now too! Tomorrow I can make FP+ reservations, and I have no clue what parks we are doing or anything! I have never booked a trip so close before. LOL.
Hey Heather! Long time no see!! I guess I didn't realize you were going to WDW this year!
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Signing in. I'm going to WDW next Aug so I'll experience the vicarious heatwave through you this year.
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Welcome!
Have you ever gone in August before? We really like it. I never thought I'd say that!! We just take it easy and make the best of the heat. It makes it much easier since it's not all that busy!
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So, when exactly are we going and where are we staying? And how are we getting there?
If you’ve looked at my Tickers you have probably been able to figure most of that out… Maybe!
As many of us do, I have changed my vacations plans a few times. We had originally planned on 9 nights at the Polynesian. But, over time things got changed a bit! We threw a quickie January 2014 trip in there. And then all the construction going on at the Polynesian.
We ended up making the trip 8 nights, Saturday to the following Sunday. And as much as I love the Poly and was willing to stay there no matter what, we eventually decided to do a split stay. Four nights at the Poly and four nights at the BWI. The best of both worlds, right?!
But, when they took the GF pool use away from the Poly guests during the Volcano pool closure, we were out. That was the last straw for us. (And for many of my clients)
So, we are now booked four nights at the Grand Floridian and four nights at the Boardwalk Inn. We have only stayed at the GF for two nights, in December 2012, before moving to the Poly for the remainder of that trip. We liked the GF, but didn’t LOVE it, like we do the Poly. But at the time the GF DVC was under construction, the GF courtyard pool was closed, and all the beach access was blocked off. So, I’m sure it will be much better this time.
Recently it has started to be rumored that the Poly pool closure may get pushed back to after Labor Day…. Nothing official on that yet. If that does happen, I am guessing we will switch back to the Poly for our first four nights! I am okay with sticking with the GF, but I know I will get outvoted!
So, we are currently booked Aug 23-27 at the GF and Aug 27-31 at BWI.
Grand Floridian (December 2012):
Polynesian (December 2012):
Boardwalk Inn (November 2010):
So, what are some of your favorite Disney Resorts?!
As for how we are getting there, we always fly! Somehow 20 hours each way in the car doesn’t sound like much of a vacation to me!! Airfare is usually a huge pain. You know the game – do I buy it now? What if it goes up? What if it goes down? What if my dates change? Etc. Well, this time we had enough SW Visa points for all 4 of our round trip flights!! I think I paid $10 in fees to book airfare this time, awesome!
We have a morning flight down on the 23rd and a morning flight back on the 31st.
Up Next: Park Plans
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Last edited by Momof2Disneyboys; 07-07-2014 at 01:38 PM..
Woohoo on that flight score! I'm like you, LOVE the Poly but "meh" on the GF. I don't hate staying there, it just doesn't quite do it for me! But I've grown to love the Boardwalk more and more as I've gotten older. Although some things about it do still irk me, the location just can't be beat
Congrats on the great flights. When we fly, it's on SW rewards. A perk of Dh traveling so much. I'm sure the hotel choices will work out and you will have a great time.
Hey Heather! Long time no see!! I guess I didn't realize you were going to WDW this year!
Yes, sorry - I posted on the other thread. It was a spur of the moment decision based on how well we were doing with everything going on here. I only feel a smidge guilty about it. Mostly excited!
I need to get your thoughts on OKW again! That's where we'll be!
Congrats on the free flights!!! Can't go wrong there!!!
I was wondering how all the construction at the Poly was making people decide on staying there.
Love all the pics of the 3 resorts. I just don't know about GF, while it is absolutely gorgeous, I just always feel totally out of place there.
Woohoo on that flight score! I'm like you, LOVE the Poly but "meh" on the GF. I don't hate staying there, it just doesn't quite do it for me! But I've grown to love the Boardwalk more and more as I've gotten older. Although some things about it do still irk me, the location just can't be beat
Thanks!
Yeah, the Poly is by far our favorite!! Just love it here. I'm not so sure we are going to feel the same way once all is said and done.
We love the BWI too! I know so many people don't like that clown slide, but we love it! It is DS12's favorite!
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Love the pictures!! Someday I will stay at those resorts, they are on our bucket list.
We were talking about flying for our Jan. trip, but we opted to drive the 18 hours instead and then possibly break it up along the way.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the pics.
We really could drive it. We have relatives in Charlotte, so we could stop and stay overnight for free!! But, I just can't stand being in the car that long! I know lots of people do it and don't mind it at all.
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Congrats on the great flights. When we fly, it's on SW rewards. A perk of Dh traveling so much. I'm sure the hotel choices will work out and you will have a great time.
Thanks! We only had the free flights because we opened a credit card with them. It sure was nice!
I'm sure we will have a great time no matter where we end up staying!
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Yes, sorry - I posted on the other thread. It was a spur of the moment decision based on how well we were doing with everything going on here. I only feel a smidge guilty about it. Mostly excited!
I need to get your thoughts on OKW again! That's where we'll be!
We liked OKW. Didn't fall in love or anything, but we enjoyed it. Our stay there was very brief, only 2 nights. It's kind of a cross between a mod and a deluxe, leaning more on the mod side. But the rooms are huge! Just make sure to get a room close to the main area. We didn't and we were VERY far from everything and right beside a noisy 4 lane highway.
Very close to DTD, so that is nice!
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Great resort choices! I don't blame you bailing on the Poly.
Thank you! I stuck it out at the Poly as long as I could. So sad!
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Congrats on the free flights!!! Can't go wrong there!!!
I was wondering how all the construction at the Poly was making people decide on staying there.
Love all the pics of the 3 resorts. I just don't know about GF, while it is absolutely gorgeous, I just always feel totally out of place there.
Thanks!
Most people bailed on the Poly when they announced the pool closure. But some stuck it out, like myself. Then when they took away use of the GF pool during the Poly pool closure and offered a pass to BB instead, almost everyone was out.
Glad you enjoyed the pics! I think most people have that perception of the GF at first. We didn't feel out of place at all and we have 2 boys!! The kids actually really enjoyed it a lot. Maybe because we had friends staying in the room next to us, but they had a great time! Things like construction and no beach access didn't bother them, like it did me.
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