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I think all of us PassPorter Planners realize that 40 days before a trip with the Halloween festivities plus the Food and Wine Festival means slim pickings on resorts.
Luke called DVC as we are going to borrow points from our SSR contract for this trip. He first asked about Wilderness Lodge as we'd discover in our discussion at the hospital that we both wanted to stay there. The CM at DVC nixed that idea rather quickly. Luke then asked if would be easier for her to just plug in our dates to see what was available. We were looking for a studio. Her answer a moment later was "Nothing." At least not for all our nights. We could hop from one resort to another every day, but that does not sound relaxing.
Another option was to stay at a regular resort, but that means more points than staying in a studio at a DVC resort. The only two resorts still available this way were Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach. We had stayed at CBR in October of 2009 with Stefanie, so that interested us some, but in the end, Luke had us put on the waitlist for WL and also for SSR (our first home resort, but not my favorite, not even in my top 5).
When he got off, I began to get anxious that we'd have nowhere to stay. I had thought we could book a resort and be on the wait list, too. He did not. So I called Ann (luvsun) as I thought she had done this before. She said she thought we could, and even added that she would be there some of the same time we were, staying at CBR. When I got off the phone with her, I told Luke I thought I rather spend the extra 35 points and book CBR and keep our wait list choices in case.
Soon he was back on the phone with DVC where he discovered we couldn't keep our waitlist choices if we booked CBR on points. To keep his wife from stressing, he booked CBR anyway. And somehow I think Stefanie might have had a hand in all this. We've picked a room with a king size bed. We enjoyed this resort when we stayed there in 2009, though we were only there 2 nights before moving to Gaylord Palms for Luke's conference. Maybe this time we'll actually get some pool time there. There is also the bonus that Ann and Carly will be here.
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Well this is great news! Also great news that Luke is OK, but I'm really happy for you both to get this last minute trip in, those are always such fun. I feel like I hear a little giddiness in your voice too............I'm excited for you both
Ann told me the same thing after hearing me on the phone. In fact, at one point today, I thought to myself, "I'm feeling more like Cam." Grief takes some of your self away and then you watch your self be pieced back together anew. It's at least a start to finding joy in spite of pain.
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I'm hoping to post at least some preliminary plans this weekend. We did the F&WF in 2009 on Saturday and we'll not do that again as Sheri let us know that is when all the locals come out and there are a lot of locals. It was so crowded that day that we could barely move from booth to booth.
hahah yes as I local I know that weekends are very hectic! Mike has off of work on Tuesdays and Saturdays, so we like to go on Tuesdays. If you happen to make plans for a Tuesday at EPCOT, maybe we could finally meet up!
I may have some good news for you in tomorrow night's update.
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I think CBR is a great choice, something off the regular list but a resort filled with great memories where you can have even more. Can't wait to hear about your plans.
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Glad that you have lodging taken care of - CBR has been at the top of the list for both our vacations, but we never ended up staying there. Now that Cullen is 3 it looks like we won't get a chance (unless we travel with a set of parents and have them list a kiddo on their reservation) for a while.
Can't wait to read more!
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I'm like you-- waitlisting is very stressful and I'd much rather go with a sure thing. CBR will be great, and it's a big bonus that Ann will be there, too!
We used to stay at CBR all the time when I was younger, but like you, now that we're DVC owners it's been a very long time. I think this will be a great choice for you, but goodness does it sound like it's going to be crowded down there! And I'm with you on SSR. It's our home resort, but it's one of my least favorite places to stay.
Glad you were able to sort out a place to stay. I'm thinking of trying CBR on our next trip so I'll be waiting to see how you like it this trip. I'm like you better to have the details (like lodging) taken care of than rely on a wait list. Wait lists drive me crazy. I'm too much of a planner.
I've only done one short stay at CBR but really liked it. It's probably my second favorite moderate after CSR. My guess is that you will enjoy Disney no matter where you are.
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I'm glad I haven't missed too much! Glad to hear Luke's procedure went well. It's good to hear the two of you will be taking this trip, and so soon! Good to have the lodgings squared away. October sounds like a great time for WDW!
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