We're Here! - Live trip report

SuiteDisney · 12-02-2007

We arrived at the Contemporary yesterday afternoon. It was a surprise for Gene and Rachel, they thought we were going to be at the CBR. I had even scanned my reservation and changed the information to look like it would be at CBR, but then I drove up here. Our room is on the 7th floor, almost exactly in the middle of the tower, facing the MK. We have an outstanding view!

First thing we did was rent the little speed boats. This is the first time Rachel has ridden alone and she was very intimidated. I hope she liked it enough to try it again. Gene and I had a great time.

SuiteDisney · 12-02-2007

We took it easy for our first day, since Gene is still recovering from surgery to repair his ruptured achilles tendon. I think it's going to be a slow, easy vacation. We rode the boat over to the WL to check out the Christmas decorations and sat in the lounge for a drink. Then we brought the boat back and took the monorail over to the Poly to check out their decorations.

We also had dinner at Kona Cafe. The food was as wonderful as always, but the service was bad. My drink was gone halfway through my meal and she never asked if we wanted refills until after we had finished eating. Rachel asked for chopsticks for her meal - 4 times before she got them.

The highlight of our night was coming back to the room and watching Wishes from our balcony. The view was perfect and I'll have pictures for you soon. The room is gorgeous, we all loved the decor.

Today, we're off to check into Beach Club Villas for the rest of our stay and then we're heading for Epcot!

Oh, yeah, I'm posting from the computer set up in our room and internet is free while they're trying it out. They have a nice size monitor set up with a snall keyboard and there's lots of information about the resort and WDW and also an option to go on the internet. Cool beans!

**Dana** · 12-02-2007

It sounds pefect so far. Free internet and a computer in the room? That is cool beans. Can't wait to hear more about this trip.

**DisneyTeacher** · 12-02-2007

Yea, another live trip report! It sounds like a great start to your stay, I hope the rest of your trip is as good. Have fun and enjoy.

Little Pooh Fan · 12-02-2007

I can't wait to read more!! Take lots of pictures and have fun.

SuiteDisney · 12-02-2007

We're all checked into our room at BCV. I asked if we could have a room that was close to the Beach Club and our room is perfect! It wasn't ready when we got here, so we went over to Epcot and they called me around 11:00 to tell me it was ready. We got fastpasses for Soarin' and rode Living with the Land and Journey into your Imagination and got a quick snack. By then it was time for Soarin'. We also did some shopping in Japan and then had lunch at Beaches and Cream. We decided to get settled into our room and Gene discovered that the Eagles football game is on tv, so I get some time to play on the internet while he watches the game. Then we're going swimming for a bit.

Our plans for tonight are to see Osborne Lights and have dinner at Cape May Cafe. Our touring this trip is going to be very leisurely due to Gene's leg, but that's okay with us.

SuiteDisney · 12-02-2007

Here's a link to pictures I took on our first day. The castle pics were taken from our balcony at the Contemporary.

SuiteDisney/Day 1 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

SuiteDisney · 12-02-2007

Here's a link to pictures I've taken so far on our second day...

SuiteDisney/Day 2 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

**MissDisney** · 12-02-2007

What an amazing view from your balcony!!! Great pics all around!

LynnA · 12-02-2007

Wow, good for you! Enjoy, especially because it's sleeting here.

**DisneyTeacher** · 12-02-2007

Great pictures!!

Princessbaby · 12-02-2007

Wow! What a nice surprise- to log on a find a live TR with beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing!! Have a lot of fun!!!!

timkelmom · 12-02-2007

Great pics! Good to hear you are having a good time. Relaxing a bit sounds nice, we are always go, go, go. Enjoy every minute of it.

Experiment6-2-6 · 12-02-2007

Cool!

Hope you are enjoying your stay!

Sorry to hear about bad service at Kona's..

Bad service at breakfast can ruin the mood for the entire day..

Daisee · 12-02-2007

WOW.. live TR! Thanks for sharing so far. Great pics!

12-02-2007	#1 (permalink)
SuiteDisney Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: S.E PA Posts: 464	We're Here! - Live trip report We arrived at the Contemporary yesterday afternoon. It was a surprise for Gene and Rachel, they thought we were going to be at the CBR. I had even scanned my reservation and changed the information to look like it would be at CBR, but then I drove up here. Our room is on the 7th floor, almost exactly in the middle of the tower, facing the MK. We have an outstanding view! First thing we did was rent the little speed boats. This is the first time Rachel has ridden alone and she was very intimidated. I hope she liked it enough to try it again. Gene and I had a great time. __________________ Laura www.suitedisney.com

12-02-2007	#2 (permalink)
SuiteDisney Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: S.E PA Posts: 464	Re: We're Here! - Live trip report We took it easy for our first day, since Gene is still recovering from surgery to repair his ruptured achilles tendon. I think it's going to be a slow, easy vacation. We rode the boat over to the WL to check out the Christmas decorations and sat in the lounge for a drink. Then we brought the boat back and took the monorail over to the Poly to check out their decorations. We also had dinner at Kona Cafe. The food was as wonderful as always, but the service was bad. My drink was gone halfway through my meal and she never asked if we wanted refills until after we had finished eating. Rachel asked for chopsticks for her meal - 4 times before she got them. The highlight of our night was coming back to the room and watching Wishes from our balcony. The view was perfect and I'll have pictures for you soon. The room is gorgeous, we all loved the decor. Today, we're off to check into Beach Club Villas for the rest of our stay and then we're heading for Epcot! Oh, yeah, I'm posting from the computer set up in our room and internet is free while they're trying it out. They have a nice size monitor set up with a snall keyboard and there's lots of information about the resort and WDW and also an option to go on the internet. Cool beans! __________________ Laura www.suitedisney.com

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: We're Here! - Live trip report It sounds pefect so far. Free internet and a computer in the room? That is cool beans. Can't wait to hear more about this trip. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 10 hours 45 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: We're Here! - Live trip report Yea, another live trip report! It sounds like a great start to your stay, I hope the rest of your trip is as good. Have fun and enjoy. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 238 days 15 hours 45 minutes

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Little Pooh Fan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 139	Re: We're Here! - Live trip report I can't wait to read more!! Take lots of pictures and have fun. __________________ 2002- Offsite 2004- ASMovies & RPR 2005- ASMovies & HRH 2006- Pop, BCV, HRH 2007- BCV, HRH My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney with my friend! :) Im visiting the happiest place on earth!! :)

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SuiteDisney Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: S.E PA Posts: 464	Re: We're Here! - Live trip report We're all checked into our room at BCV. I asked if we could have a room that was close to the Beach Club and our room is perfect! It wasn't ready when we got here, so we went over to Epcot and they called me around 11:00 to tell me it was ready. We got fastpasses for Soarin' and rode Living with the Land and Journey into your Imagination and got a quick snack. By then it was time for Soarin'. We also did some shopping in Japan and then had lunch at Beaches and Cream. We decided to get settled into our room and Gene discovered that the Eagles football game is on tv, so I get some time to play on the internet while he watches the game. Then we're going swimming for a bit. Our plans for tonight are to see Osborne Lights and have dinner at Cape May Cafe. Our touring this trip is going to be very leisurely due to Gene's leg, but that's okay with us. __________________ Laura www.suitedisney.com

12-02-2007	#7 (permalink)
SuiteDisney Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: S.E PA Posts: 464	Re: We're Here! - Live trip report Here's a link to pictures I took on our first day. The castle pics were taken from our balcony at the Contemporary. SuiteDisney/Day 1 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting __________________ Laura www.suitedisney.com

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SuiteDisney Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: S.E PA Posts: 464	Re: We're Here! - Live trip report Here's a link to pictures I've taken so far on our second day... SuiteDisney/Day 2 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting __________________ Laura www.suitedisney.com Last edited by SuiteDisney; 12-02-2007 at 02:23 PM.

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,553	Re: We're Here! - Live trip report What an amazing view from your balcony!!! Great pics all around! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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LynnA Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 253	Re: We're Here! - Live trip report Wow, good for you! Enjoy, especially because it's sleeting here.

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: We're Here! - Live trip report Great pictures!! __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 238 days 15 hours 45 minutes

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Princessbaby Always a Princess Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,710	Re: We're Here! - Live trip report Wow! What a nice surprise- to log on a find a live TR with beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing!! Have a lot of fun!!!! __________________ Can't wait to get back to WDW Next trip: June 2010 ´¨) ¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)¸.•¨) (¸.•´(¸.•`Princessbaby´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Celebrating a birthday in Disney!! 204 days 19 hours 37 minutes

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,709	Re: We're Here! - Live trip report Great pics! Good to hear you are having a good time. Relaxing a bit sounds nice, we are always go, go, go. Enjoy every minute of it. __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER

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Experiment6-2-6 Ambulance Chaser Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pago Pago, American Samoa Posts: 2,213	Re: We're Here! - Live trip report Cool! Hope you are enjoying your stay! Sorry to hear about bad service at Kona's.. Bad service at breakfast can ruin the mood for the entire day.. __________________ GALACTIC HERO "Hey, I'm pretty good at this lawyering stuff!!!!" - Mater This is your badness level. It's unusually high, for someone your size.. ..No more caffeine for you. - Lilo I've stayed at the: Coast Anaheim; Hyatt Regency; Hilton Anaheim; Four Points Sheraton; Marriot -Fullerton; Anabella; Holiday Inn Express Placentia; Holiday Inn BP; Marriot Anaheim; Ctyrd Marriott BP, Holiday Inn & Suites, Crowne Plaza My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to Disneyland I'm in Disneyland for two days! Then home for Thanksgiving.

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,801	Re: We're Here! - Live trip report WOW.. live TR! Thanks for sharing so far. Great pics!