Let The Memories Begin - Our Beach Club Adventures Feb 2011 - Page 30 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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You really are a trooper. You pushed through despite not feeling the greatest and you did a wonderful thing for your hubby. Glad that you felt better for your final day. You really got a lot of firsts done on this trip. Your wish list must be a lot shorter now. It is really sad that your trip is at the end. Glad you had a great time and THANKS for sharing.
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Catching up tonight on your TR, Susan! I am so sorry that your NASCAR experience was so lousy and cold. I'm been to Talledega twice, Charlotte, Nashville (both the old and new several times), Kentucky Speedway, and Atlanta. One day we will get to Daytona. Of course, I've been to races in much warmer weather and once at Talledega when the rain the night before had turned the parking lot into a heavy clay mush. But I can imagine it would make for a super long day if you were cold and ill.
So glad you loved your meal at Le Cellier and finally got to see Miyuki.
Wow!! I just read your whole TR--start to finish. I it. I am so sorry you got sick, but it sounds like an incredible trip!!
I totally understand your frustrations about transportation at BC--I have to admit that that is the biggest drawback there (thought the laundry facilities are a close second).
The location is awesome, though. The walk to Epcot is great.
I am so jealous of your Soarin count. That is by far my favorite ride. I always wait patiently for the first row. It is worth it to me to wait my turn for the row without "feet."
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So glad you got to see Miyuki. They have moved her since we saw her last and I thought she was no longer there. Will definitely seek her put next time.
I've been to one race, it was formula one at Indy. We went with our friends who are big race fans but once was enough for me.
Thanks for taking us along and sharing your magic moments!
What a great trip. I can't believe you rode Soarin 7 times!! That is my favorite. I'm sorry you weren't feeling well, but it seems that you made the best of it anyway. I love that you saw so many characters around WS! That is what I'm looking for on our next trip. All your pictures were so great - and I LOVE that you took pictures of the food. I also appreciate that you put in the prices you paid for the meals. We are not big eaters so I often wonder about the value of DDP for us - I always think we can eat cheaper off the plan. I will definately rethink that for next trip after seeing your review of Le Cellier! That fillet dish you had is on my to do list!! Thanks for a great trip report!
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We've seen Miyuki once, but we caught the very end of her show. Hopefully we can catch the entire thing on our next trip.
We love Soarin' but have never ridden it so many times. I remember the first time we rode, we were front row and I wasn't sure how hubby would feel since he is afraid of heights. He loved it and couldn't wait to go again. It's the one ride he talks about all the time, so maybe we should try to do it 8 times on our next trip just to beat you. LOL
I'm sad to see your trip report come to an end. I have really enjoyed reading it!
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I'm glad you waited to see Miyuki. I haven't seen her since Epcot opened in 1982!! I keep missing her. Well, I'm sure it was a different person way back then but I still remember it!!
So cool that you got to see Miyuki. I've never seen her but hope to catch it next time I'm there. I too LOVE Soarin maybe I'll get on 7 times (but I doubt it). So sad to see this all coming to an end.
The last day is always hard to do, isn't it? But you sure ended it right with that delicious lunch! That filet looks soooo good! Actually, everything from LC looked scrumptious. I'm glad you were able to fit in Miyuki - I have yet to catch her show!
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I can't believe I had missed your TR so far. I read the ENTIRE report today in 3 sessions. You definitely have me sold on the BC as a split stay option for our next trip. You had some wonderful meals! What a trooper you were for sticking it our at the Nascar race, you must have felt awful. I really enjoyed your writing style and reading about all the fun, the good, and the not so good that went into the trip. Thanks for taking the time to write!!!
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That filet looks soooo good! Actually, everything from LC looked scrumptious. I'm glad you were able to fit in Miyuki - I have yet to catch her show!
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