BuzzLightyear - Day 1

BuzzLightyear · 06-02-2003

Disney Trip Report – Day 1 – May 25th, 2003

The usual long travel day. I could write a separate book on toddlers traveling on a plane. We arrived in Orlando about 9:45 am and our Tiffany Towncar driver was there right on schedule. We headed out, stopped at the grocery store and arrived at The Beach Club at about 11:30.

We stayed in the Villas section of the resort. They didn’t have many rooms available and we didn’t feel like waiting till 3 or 4, plus the baby needed a nap so we took what was available.

We received a first floor room, wayyyyyyy down at the end of the Villas section. The room was awesome. It was our first time staying in a one-bedroom “vacation home”. We had a kitchen, living room, master bedroom with king bed, and a huge bathroom with a shower and a separate room with a whirlpool bath. I hope we aren’t to spoiled because this room was so nice and roomy. There are 5 of us and we usually stay in standard rooms.

We were a bit disappointed in being so far from everything and having no view so we opted to move to another location. They were very accommodating and moved us up to the 4th floor, same type room, a bit closer to the action, with a slight view of the Tower of Terror.

We didn’t do too much today. The Beach Club was very busy; it looked to be a long week of waiting in lines. We had a quick lunch at Hurricane Hannah’s, walked over to check out the Boardwalk, the Swan and Dolphin Hotels. Had dinner at Spoodles, very, very good food but expensive. The one thing I did on this trip was book way to many of the more expensive restaurants.

That’s about it for day one. Tomorrow was Memorial Day so we planned on heading out to Epcot and just taking our time, since we expected big crowds.

Side Note – for the entire trip the weather was great, sunny and warm every single day. I think I may have seen a cloud when I was there, but I’m not sure. LOL

mattomouseman · 06-02-2003

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Originally posted by BuzzLightyear

Side Note – for the entire trip the weather was great, sunny and warm every single day. I think I may have seen a cloud when I was there, but I’m not sure. LOL

Probably not. ALL the clouds were in New York for the Memorial day weekend! LOL:cry:

BuzzLightyear · 06-02-2003

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Originally posted by mattomouseman
Probably not. ALL the clouds were in New York for the Memorial day weekend! LOL:cry:

I herd about all that rain in the northeast. Came home to a flooded yard and all the stories of rain, rain and more rain and when it wasn't raining it was cloudy.
Can't say that I didn't feel just a little bad for everyone that wasn't in Disney;)

DisneyAnne · 06-02-2003

I am curious about the Swan and Dolphin...what did you think?

BuzzLightyear · 06-02-2003

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Originally posted by DisneyAnne
I am curious about the Swan and Dolphin...what did you think?

My first thought was that I would surley stay at either one of these resorts. They are in a great location. They both look great and have tons of dining options.
I didn't think they were as "Disney" as the other resorts in the area, but very nice none the less.
Hope this helps:)

mickaholic4077 · 06-02-2003

Sounds good so far! I had dinner at Cape May that same day you checked in. Wouldn't it have been too funny if I had been wearing my blue ribbons as I passed through the lobby and you had been there???

neen626 · 06-02-2003

Welcome back BuzzLightyear!! We missed you!
Can't wait to read the rest of your report.
We are going in a couple of weeks, and will brining our toddler, so we look forward to hearing about your experience.

:)

BuzzLightyear · 06-02-2003

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Originally posted by mickaholic4077
Sounds good so far! I had dinner at Cape May that same day you checked in. Wouldn't it have been too funny if I had been wearing my blue ribbons as I passed through the lobby and you had been there???

Cool! Maybe we did pass each other. What time did you have dinner?
Trying to remember where I was at what time but I am already starting to buurrrrrr......

BuzzLightyear · 06-02-2003

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Originally posted by neen626
Welcome back BuzzLightyear!! We missed you!
Can't wait to read the rest of your report.
We are going in a couple of weeks, and will brining our toddler, so we look forward to hearing about your experience.

:)

Thanks!! Are you flying down ? My new book entitled "Flying with an active Toddler" will be out any day now.:laugh

Kidding, its not that bad. Hope my reports help.
I know your getting excited , only 17-days to go !!!

neen626 · 06-02-2003

We are very excited about our upcoming trip :)

We live on the West Coast of Florida :) so we only have a 2 hr drive with toddler (this should be interesting), which will prepare us for our drive to Myrtle Beach with him this summer :) Maybe you and I can collaborate on a book together..."Driving me crazy, the true tales of an 8 hour car ride with a 18 month old..."
LOL

I'll see you at the book signing :)

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,911	BuzzLightyear - Day 1 Disney Trip Report – Day 1 – May 25th, 2003 The usual long travel day. I could write a separate book on toddlers traveling on a plane. We arrived in Orlando about 9:45 am and our Tiffany Towncar driver was there right on schedule. We headed out, stopped at the grocery store and arrived at The Beach Club at about 11:30. We stayed in the Villas section of the resort. They didn’t have many rooms available and we didn’t feel like waiting till 3 or 4, plus the baby needed a nap so we took what was available. We received a first floor room, wayyyyyyy down at the end of the Villas section. The room was awesome. It was our first time staying in a one-bedroom “vacation home”. We had a kitchen, living room, master bedroom with king bed, and a huge bathroom with a shower and a separate room with a whirlpool bath. I hope we aren’t to spoiled because this room was so nice and roomy. There are 5 of us and we usually stay in standard rooms. We were a bit disappointed in being so far from everything and having no view so we opted to move to another location. They were very accommodating and moved us up to the 4th floor, same type room, a bit closer to the action, with a slight view of the Tower of Terror. We didn’t do too much today. The Beach Club was very busy; it looked to be a long week of waiting in lines. We had a quick lunch at Hurricane Hannah’s, walked over to check out the Boardwalk, the Swan and Dolphin Hotels. Had dinner at Spoodles, very, very good food but expensive. The one thing I did on this trip was book way to many of the more expensive restaurants. That’s about it for day one. Tomorrow was Memorial Day so we planned on heading out to Epcot and just taking our time, since we expected big crowds. Side Note – for the entire trip the weather was great, sunny and warm every single day. I think I may have seen a cloud when I was there, but I’m not sure. LOL __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disney World!! Just back 8/30. Next trip unsure...........

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neen626 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seminole, FL Posts: 800	Welcome back BuzzLightyear!! We missed you! Can't wait to read the rest of your report. We are going in a couple of weeks, and will brining our toddler, so we look forward to hearing about your experience. :) __________________ Prepare to be awed. Inspired. Thrilled and enchanted. You're about to enter a world where anything can happen, and often does! A world where imagination and adventure come alive all around you! x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxxx Nina *´¨) Port Orleans Riverside Grand Floridian~ 2006 Polynesian ~ 2006 Grand Floridian Pop Century Coronado Springs ~ 2005 Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2004 Coronado Springs ~ 2003

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neen626 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seminole, FL Posts: 800	We are very excited about our upcoming trip :) We live on the West Coast of Florida :) so we only have a 2 hr drive with toddler (this should be interesting), which will prepare us for our drive to Myrtle Beach with him this summer :) Maybe you and I can collaborate on a book together..."Driving me crazy, the true tales of an 8 hour car ride with a 18 month old..." LOL I'll see you at the book signing :) __________________ Prepare to be awed. Inspired. Thrilled and enchanted. You're about to enter a world where anything can happen, and often does! A world where imagination and adventure come alive all around you! x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxxx Nina *´¨) Port Orleans Riverside Grand Floridian~ 2006 Polynesian ~ 2006 Grand Floridian Pop Century Coronado Springs ~ 2005 Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2004 Coronado Springs ~ 2003

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DisneyAnne Palmetto Pixie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,148	I am curious about the Swan and Dolphin...what did you think?

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,193	Sounds good so far! I had dinner at Cape May that same day you checked in. Wouldn't it have been too funny if I had been wearing my blue ribbons as I passed through the lobby and you had been there???

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