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TW1 · 08-27-2007, 05:39 PM

I have two words for my recent trip…

Zebra Domes!

OK, so I’ll share more than these 2 words, but honestly, these delightful little darlings were a highlight, along with the whole Boma experience, a first for the TW1’s.

Week one started off with a Welcome Home at the Boardwalk immediately followed by a YOMD room upgrade to a fifth floor pool view down a very short corridor. Our first trip to BWV instantly became a very memorable trip.

Rest of the week was virtually flawless. Our only other YOMD experience was a day of FastPasses at MGM.

OK, so we haven't been since Aug '05 so there were several firsts (and lasts) this trip:
1) Figment and Drew Carey’s Sounds Dangerous, which I’d been avoiding all these years, and will permanently avoid in the future
2) Boma which we all loved followed by a swim in the AK Lodge pool – ho-hum
3) BWV a first and will most definitely not be the last
4) new POTC was fab
5) Monsters Inc Laugh Factory – another ho-hum
6) Ellen Degeneres(sp?) in the Land still has a broken video segment going on 7+ years (why?)
8) Expedition Everest was a first and scored big with us
9) Crush & Gusher at Typhoon Lagoon also a big hit
10) two Members Parties (at the Boardwalk Dance Hall and ‘Savannah’ near BCV) were worth the 20 minutes we gave each and for the free gifts
11) Nemo’s ride was fun
12) finally will Test Track ever work properly?

Week two was in our home resort - Hilton Head - and was just about as perfect as ever. CMs there are the best I’ve ever encountered (long rant about a CM at MK guest services will wait for another post.) Resort is in great shape, lots of continuing improvements and upgrades. New towel policy was a plus for us, though not sure how others view it. I’m sure on the DIS management of HH is being vilified though I applaud their efforts.

Finally, two words about recycling. Why Not? Why does Disney not promote, even attempt to recycle anything? What the heck! No where at WDW or HH is there even a mention of recycling. This trip was the first time I’ve ever seen overflowing trash cans at WDW and all were overflowing with plastic water bottles, truly overflowing, bottles rolling all over the ground...and all mixed in with regular trash. So my though is all those dining plans are giving people a 20 oz water every day and they gladly take them, but there is no place to recycle all those bottles. Why not?

CptJacksPrincess · 08-27-2007, 07:32 PM

Hi,

Thanks for sharing!

athenna · 08-27-2007, 08:34 PM

Great report...Glad you enjoyed your first trip to BWV

And congrats on the upgrade!

DVC Mike · 08-27-2007, 09:42 PM

Wow, sounds like you had a grand time! I wish I could pull myself away from work for more than one week at a time. However, I need to keep them thinking that I am "irreplaceable". If I take two weeks off, the jig is up.

jiggerj · 08-28-2007, 10:10 AM

Very nice TW1! So glad to hear you enjoyed the BWV's too-

Heres a little Welcome back treat!

Ginger · 08-28-2007, 01:16 PM

Welcome back TW!

kathyseb · 08-28-2007, 08:18 PM

Welcome back. Loved the report.

A free upgrade huh? Oh, now you'll hve me wishing for one in 32 days..........

kathleena · 09-20-2007, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TW1

Zebra Domes!

3) BWV a first and will most definitely not be the last
8) Expedition Everest was a first and scored big with us
9) Crush & Gusher at Typhoon Lagoon also a big hit

Just four more reasons why I like your family! We see eye to eye! Congrats on the room upgrade and glad you had such a great trip!

Colorado Belle · 09-20-2007, 02:44 AM

Welcome Back!!!!
I guess with that upgrade and the zebra domes and all, you're gonna keep your guide, huh?

I did n't mind not 'taking part ' in the yOMD stuff last two trips, and jiggerji and family kept me happy by sharing theirs, but I think I'd really like to get a little something, if only a fast pass or a cupcake, this trip. I think it's cuz I never get to the parks very early in the morning...at least that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

But yep, a little thing like a night in the castle or a couple hundred point contract would be a welcome addition to my visit! Of course, I really liked the hat I rec'd at the Welcome Home meet and I have $50 for showing up at a DVC 'tour' that wasn't even a tour...(yep I think we were the only people I ever heard of to get money for visiting my guide!)

Well, didnt mean to ruminate on your thread TW...glad you're back and that you had a great trip!

Daitcher · 09-20-2007, 01:23 PM

I thought pool hoping wasn't alowed at AK? Has that changed with the new DVC section at AK?

I'm glad you had a great trip and thanks for the report.

DAVE

08-27-2007, 05:39 PM	#1
TW1 Founding Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philly and/or HHI Posts: 5,037	Two Weeks of BWV and HHI I have two words for my recent trip… Zebra Domes! OK, so I’ll share more than these 2 words, but honestly, these delightful little darlings were a highlight, along with the whole Boma experience, a first for the TW1’s. Week one started off with a Welcome Home at the Boardwalk immediately followed by a YOMD room upgrade to a fifth floor pool view down a very short corridor. Our first trip to BWV instantly became a very memorable trip. Rest of the week was virtually flawless. Our only other YOMD experience was a day of FastPasses at MGM. OK, so we haven't been since Aug '05 so there were several firsts (and lasts) this trip: 1) Figment and Drew Carey’s Sounds Dangerous, which I’d been avoiding all these years, and will permanently avoid in the future 2) Boma which we all loved followed by a swim in the AK Lodge pool – ho-hum 3) BWV a first and will most definitely not be the last 4) new POTC was fab 5) Monsters Inc Laugh Factory – another ho-hum 6) Ellen Degeneres(sp?) in the Land still has a broken video segment going on 7+ years (why?) 8) Expedition Everest was a first and scored big with us 9) Crush & Gusher at Typhoon Lagoon also a big hit 10) two Members Parties (at the Boardwalk Dance Hall and ‘Savannah’ near BCV) were worth the 20 minutes we gave each and for the free gifts 11) Nemo’s ride was fun 12) finally will Test Track ever work properly? Week two was in our home resort - Hilton Head - and was just about as perfect as ever. CMs there are the best I’ve ever encountered (long rant about a CM at MK guest services will wait for another post.) Resort is in great shape, lots of continuing improvements and upgrades. New towel policy was a plus for us, though not sure how others view it. I’m sure on the DIS management of HH is being vilified though I applaud their efforts. Finally, two words about recycling. Why Not? Why does Disney not promote, even attempt to recycle anything? What the heck! No where at WDW or HH is there even a mention of recycling. This trip was the first time I’ve ever seen overflowing trash cans at WDW and all were overflowing with plastic water bottles, truly overflowing, bottles rolling all over the ground...and all mixed in with regular trash. So my though is all those dining plans are giving people a 20 oz water every day and they gladly take them, but there is no place to recycle all those bottles. Why not?

08-27-2007, 07:32 PM	#2
CptJacksPrincess Two Bedroom Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC, BCV and OKW soon Posts: 882	Hi, Thanks for sharing! __________________ Captain Jack Sparrow calls ME Princess! A Pirate's life for me, always! "Everything I've ever done that's ultimately been worthwhile has initially scared me to death." JD BCV Member since 7/03!

08-27-2007, 08:34 PM	#3
athenna Grand Villa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston, SSR, Wills ship, Balians fort Posts: 2,234	Great report...Glad you enjoyed your first trip to BWV And congrats on the upgrade! __________________ [img]http://www.********************/timers/tickers/imfhkulbctt6idti.png[/img]

08-27-2007, 09:42 PM	#4
DVC Mike Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 550 miles from WDW Posts: 3,972	Wow, sounds like you had a grand time! I wish I could pull myself away from work for more than one week at a time. However, I need to keep them thinking that I am "irreplaceable". If I take two weeks off, the jig is up. __________________ Mike My DVC Home Resorts: BLT, BWV, BCV and VGC

08-28-2007, 10:10 AM	#5
jiggerj Grand Villa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CT/BWV/Moving to St. Augustine! Posts: 3,085	Very nice TW1! So glad to hear you enjoyed the BWV's too- Heres a little Welcome back treat! __________________ Member, Robin Hood Unofficial Fan Club (Co-President - bavaria) Laura Is happiest wearing her jammies while enjoying a great BWV balcony view!

08-28-2007, 01:16 PM	#6
Ginger Grand Villa Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,658	Welcome back TW!

08-28-2007, 08:18 PM	#7
kathyseb Two Bedroom Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Home and loving every second of it! Posts: 955	Welcome back. Loved the report. A free upgrade huh? Oh, now you'll hve me wishing for one in 32 days.......... __________________ 11-12-07 The day my heart broke Jason 9-21-81 to 3-21-05 You are forever in our hearts : Nathan 2-17-80 to 6-23-02 Lost but never forgotten : Thanks to Dan Murphy for my Donor Awareness and Alzheimer Ribbons Follow me to: http://www.ownerslocker.com/ If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.

09-20-2007, 02:44 AM	#9
Colorado Belle Founding Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: kinda on the Continental Divide Posts: 3,520	Welcome Back!!!! I guess with that upgrade and the zebra domes and all, you're gonna keep your guide, huh? I did n't mind not 'taking part ' in the yOMD stuff last two trips, and jiggerji and family kept me happy by sharing theirs, but I think I'd really like to get a little something, if only a fast pass or a cupcake, this trip. I think it's cuz I never get to the parks very early in the morning...at least that's my story and I'm sticking to it! But yep, a little thing like a night in the castle or a couple hundred point contract would be a welcome addition to my visit! Of course, I really liked the hat I rec'd at the Welcome Home meet and I have $50 for showing up at a DVC 'tour' that wasn't even a tour...(yep I think we were the only people I ever heard of to get money for visiting my guide!) Well, didnt mean to ruminate on your thread TW...glad you're back and that you had a great trip!

09-20-2007, 01:23 PM	#10
Daitcher Add-on Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 6,664	I thought pool hoping wasn't alowed at AK? Has that changed with the new DVC section at AK? I'm glad you had a great trip and thanks for the report. DAVE

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