Trip Reports
Nov. 11th, 2010 09:20 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
walkitoutThe next few blog posts will (hopefully) be about our recent visit to Florida, November 5-10. If you're thinking, gosh, you didn't so much as mention it, then you probably are not reading these as logged-in friends on LJ. There will be some trip reports that are locked friends-only, but most of them will be visible. I'll put something in each subject line to indicate that it is a trip report, and which part of the trip it is reporting on, so readers don't inadvertently drown in the inevitable verbiage.
We had a good time and we'll be going again next year. The executive summary is as follows:
(1) Rent (or bring) a stroller for the big kid. Especially in Epcot.
(2) The big kid probably will separate him or herself from you at some point. Keep a death grip on them during parades and similar; otherwise, just try to think like your kid and you'll probably find your kid. If you don't find your kid, given the density of cast members, someone else will.
(3) Yes, the theming on the Contemporary is not nearly as awesome as everywhere else, but staying in a DVC building (with your own kitchen and laundry) more than makes up for that lack. Also, the zero entry pool and the two story water slide don't hurt, either.
(4) Think long and hard about paying for the MK view at BLT. Yes, it is the big bucks, but if your kids won't keep their eyes open past sundown, this is the only way you're going to get to see the fireworks. If you're staying at BLT, you'll be hearing the fireworks regardless; might as well get the fun of watching them. Every single night.
We had a good time and we'll be going again next year. The executive summary is as follows:
(1) Rent (or bring) a stroller for the big kid. Especially in Epcot.
(2) The big kid probably will separate him or herself from you at some point. Keep a death grip on them during parades and similar; otherwise, just try to think like your kid and you'll probably find your kid. If you don't find your kid, given the density of cast members, someone else will.
(3) Yes, the theming on the Contemporary is not nearly as awesome as everywhere else, but staying in a DVC building (with your own kitchen and laundry) more than makes up for that lack. Also, the zero entry pool and the two story water slide don't hurt, either.
(4) Think long and hard about paying for the MK view at BLT. Yes, it is the big bucks, but if your kids won't keep their eyes open past sundown, this is the only way you're going to get to see the fireworks. If you're staying at BLT, you'll be hearing the fireworks regardless; might as well get the fun of watching them. Every single night.