DeToma family SSR TR 11/2010 Pics added (finally) - The DVC Boards at MouseOwners.com - the place to talk DVC and Walt Disney World

rdetoma · 11-11-2010, 02:17 AM

The cast:
Me (Rick 53)
DW (Debbie 50)
DD (Michaela 8)

Saratoga Springs 1BR (we asked for either Congress Park or The Springs locations)

6 days

My wife has been hard at work on a killer project. I had toyed with the idea of getting away over veterans day weekend because not only do we get Thursday off but Friday as well. With a few days added on the following week we could have a nice quick trip. DW kept saying NO. "I won't be able to get the time away." Well low and behold things went well on the project and NO became "well look into it." The rest is history. We head down early in the AM Thursday.

As I posted in another thread these are our ADRs:
Wolfgang Puck cafe (dinner)
50's Prime Time (lunch)
Tusker House (lunch)
Citrico's (dinner)
Crystal Palace (lunch)
California Grill (dinner)
Cape May Cafe (breakfast)
Via Napoli (lunch)
Narcoosee's (dinner)

All to be accomplished with the TIW card for the first time!

And a BBB appointment for DD8. No princess dress this time, we are bringing some beautiful holiday dresses for her to wear to our signature dining.

We also bought tickets for MVMCP. We have only done this once so we thought this would be a chance to see it again. We also plan to see the Osborne lights. We have also seen those once.

Our plan is to head to DTD after we arrive so we can pick up the TIW card and our party tickets.

We are rope drop people and we plan to do each park at least once. We also have to get in pool time our DD will never let me forget it!

I tend to post a daily update at the end of our day, but sometimes I do it in the morning if I am too tired. I'll include pics where I can, but they will be from my iPhone since we don't have a laptop. When I get home I'll update the report with pics from my DSLR.

That's all for now until I get to Orlando!

tomandrobin · 11-11-2010, 02:25 AM

Looks like a nice plan of attack. I really like your dining choices for this trip.

Can't wait to see the BBB pics of the little princess.

Brian5581 · 11-11-2010, 02:27 AM

Enjoy your trip! Looking forward to the updates...

kzrooster · 11-11-2010, 02:47 AM

Rick, I've eaten in all but 2 of those and they are all winners in our book! Sounds like you have a great plan of attack. Looking forward to it with you!

disneyfreak89 · 11-11-2010, 02:52 AM

Have a wonderful trip! Can't wait to read all about it!

SSRFred · 11-11-2010, 03:22 AM

Have a great trip! Can't wait for the details.

DVC-Paul · 11-11-2010, 04:42 AM

Sounds like a great trip! I look forward to your thoughts on Via Napoli, Citricos and Narcoossee's. Have fun!

KJ and Crew · 11-11-2010, 05:54 AM

Awesome start, Rick! Looking forward to hearing more!

BWV Dreamin · 11-11-2010, 12:23 PM

Can't wait to read more! I am curious as to how this week will fare crowd and weather wise. I too get Veteran's Day off and have been wondering how a trip at this time of year would be. Great start!

Smitty · 11-11-2010, 12:24 PM

Have a wonderful trip, looking forward to reading more.

11-11-2010, 02:17 AM	#1
rdetoma Grand Villa Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Holliston, MA suburb of Boston Posts: 3,422	DeToma family SSR TR 11/2010 Pics added (finally) The cast: Me (Rick 53) DW (Debbie 50) DD (Michaela 8) Saratoga Springs 1BR (we asked for either Congress Park or The Springs locations) 6 days My wife has been hard at work on a killer project. I had toyed with the idea of getting away over veterans day weekend because not only do we get Thursday off but Friday as well. With a few days added on the following week we could have a nice quick trip. DW kept saying NO. "I won't be able to get the time away." Well low and behold things went well on the project and NO became "well look into it." The rest is history. We head down early in the AM Thursday. As I posted in another thread these are our ADRs: Wolfgang Puck cafe (dinner) 50's Prime Time (lunch) Tusker House (lunch) Citrico's (dinner) Crystal Palace (lunch) California Grill (dinner) Cape May Cafe (breakfast) Via Napoli (lunch) Narcoosee's (dinner) All to be accomplished with the TIW card for the first time! And a BBB appointment for DD8. No princess dress this time, we are bringing some beautiful holiday dresses for her to wear to our signature dining. We also bought tickets for MVMCP. We have only done this once so we thought this would be a chance to see it again. We also plan to see the Osborne lights. We have also seen those once. Our plan is to head to DTD after we arrive so we can pick up the TIW card and our party tickets. We are rope drop people and we plan to do each park at least once. We also have to get in pool time our DD will never let me forget it! I tend to post a daily update at the end of our day, but sometimes I do it in the morning if I am too tired. I'll include pics where I can, but they will be from my iPhone since we don't have a laptop. When I get home I'll update the report with pics from my DSLR. That's all for now until I get to Orlando! __________________ Rick Proud owners at: NDD #157 My April 2010 BWV Trip Report My Nov 2010 SSR Trip Report My April 2011 Easter Split Stay BCV & BWV My Oct 2011 Kidani/MNSSHP Trip My April 2012 Cruise/Parks trip My Oct 2012 BWV/MNSSHP Trip "I've done that whole 'inator' thing before. It's just been done to death. " Last edited by rdetoma; 12-08-2010 at 07:42 PM. Reason: Adding Pics

11-11-2010, 02:25 AM	#2
tomandrobin DVC Board Guide Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 18,756	Looks like a nice plan of attack. I really like your dining choices for this trip. Can't wait to see the BBB pics of the little princess. __________________ "We are all connected in the great circle of life"

11-11-2010, 02:47 AM	#4
kzrooster Grand Villa Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kalamazoo Mi Posts: 4,346	Rick, I've eaten in all but 2 of those and they are all winners in our book! Sounds like you have a great plan of attack. Looking forward to it with you! __________________ MOD 104

11-11-2010, 02:52 AM	#5
disneyfreak89 Grand Villa Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southernmost Town in Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,888	Have a wonderful trip! Can't wait to read all about it! __________________ Vero Beach 2010 TR Eating Around the World 2011 TR Hilton Head 2012 TR Honeymoon '89 - OFFSITE 1990 - FW; 1992 - Dixie Landings; 1996 - FW; 1999 - FW/CSR; 2001 - Dixie Landings; 2003 - FW; 2005 - POFQ/ POR; 2006 - Pop; 2007 - Pop/CBR; 2008 - SSR/OKW; 2009 - Pop/CSR; 2010 - VBR/WL/Pop; 2011 - SSR/BWV/AKV; 2012 - SSR/BWV/VBR/HHI; 2013 - POR/SSR; 2014 - SSR/BCV NOTC #9 "You could drop a grand in Disney World like that!" -Frank Costanza

11-11-2010, 03:22 AM	#6
SSRFred Grand Villa Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,320	Have a great trip! Can't wait for the details. __________________ -Fred MOD 28 - proud dad of my two DSs

11-11-2010, 02:27 AM	#3
Brian5581 Add-on Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 15,532	Enjoy your trip! Looking forward to the updates...

11-11-2010, 04:42 AM	#7
DVC-Paul Grand Villa Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,601	Sounds like a great trip! I look forward to your thoughts on Via Napoli, Citricos and Narcoossee's. Have fun!

11-11-2010, 05:54 AM	#8
KJ and Crew Grand Villa Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,584	Awesome start, Rick! Looking forward to hearing more!

11-11-2010, 12:23 PM	#9
BWV Dreamin Add-on Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,335	Can't wait to read more! I am curious as to how this week will fare crowd and weather wise. I too get Veteran's Day off and have been wondering how a trip at this time of year would be. Great start! __________________

11-11-2010, 12:24 PM	#10
Smitty One Bedroom Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 308	Have a wonderful trip, looking forward to reading more.

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