h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Well I guess its time to start my TR. We had quite a summer and several trips. We started the summer off with a two week trip to Disney. One week at Wyndham Bonnet Creek, and one week at AKL. Where we met up and visited with several fellow Fiends, and yes I have pix to prove it. We then had to go to the lake and entertain family and friends for a week.And then a few weeks after that we flew to England. Took the train to Paris, Munich Germany, and then finally to Mannheim Germany. The place were I was born and spent the first seven years of my life. And I still have family living there. Now I'm not a person that takes notes but I do take a lot of pictures so there will be a lot of pictures that I hope you'll enjoy. This won't be a minute by minute TR. It's more of what I remember TR. But if you know me there will be Pood Forn, cute pix of my DD, and pix of some interesting places and things. So let's get started. We flew from Oklahoma City and it was a pretty uneventful flight but it started with a nice surprise for my DD and nephew. DD and our nephew got a tour of the cockpit. They thought it was really cool.We made it to Orlando and waited to ride our first ride. The airport monorail. DW, DD, and NephewWe flew out the night before our rezzie at Wyndham, and stayed at the Embassy Suites Orlando Airport. We let the kids swim while we enjoyed the managers reception. Here's a few pix from the hotel. The next morning I picked up our rental car and got a free upgrade to the 4runner.We loaded up and headed out. And in no time at all we saw the sign that always makes me Happy! Happy! Happy!For the first week of our trip we stayed at the Wyndham Bonnet Creek. It's not a Disney property but it is as close to being on property as you can be. It's across the street from the Caribbean Beach Club and you can see the fireworks at Epcot from your balcony. The resort has 5 pools, two lazy rivers, 5 restaraunts and a whole lot more including a pirate ship. Aargh!Here's a few pictures of the resort and some of our condo. DW's cousin and her sonDon't know who the guys are but that's DD getting ready to go down the pirate ship water slide. Another pools water slide. DD on one of the lazy rivers. The kids loved all the pools. The ducks kept coming inside. One of the kids area. Pix of the main building, with its kid pool area, swimming pool, and lazy river. Three of the six buildings. Night shot. Sorry it's a little blurry. The fountain lights are beautiful. It changes colors. They showed nightly movies on a grassy area by building one. We had a two bed two bath condo. I loved sitting out on our balcony. Getting close to photo limit so good bye for now. Next we enjoy DTD and some parks with our nephew. It was his first trip. I love bringing kids to Disney for their first trip. Deb 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 First!!!!!! Take that DIT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Bonnet Creek looks fabulous! It looks like that would be a great place to stay on non park days so you can enjoy all the pools. Adam would love having so many water options. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'm in. Great start! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 In! :) Before we purchased our camper, when we didn't tent it at the Fort, we always stayed off property at a condo... considered Bonnet Creek for a visit. Looks like a nice place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'm in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Forgot to say, that resort looks nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 And I can't wait to hear about Europe! Judy in Texas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dvccamper 32 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I've heard great things about Bonnet Creek, your pictures confirm this! What a great summer you've had, can't wait to read more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Wow that resort is HUGE! How often do they do housekeeping? Just curious how that works. Those pools look nice. Are there nice pool bars? Looking forward to this report! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 In!The kids got a cockpit tour! I didn't know anyone got to do that anymore. I still remember doing that as a kid. Very cool.BC looks nice. I am really looking forward to the Eurotrip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Yes! I've been waiting for this one. It looks like your trip got off to a great start. I've never been to any of the Bonnet Creek resorts, and know next to nothing about them. It looks really nice, though. You're doing great so far. Keep up the good work. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'm in! Had your nephew been to Disney before? I can't remember if you had said in your planning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millermouseketeers MaryAnn 150 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Bonnet Creek looks really nice! Sounds like a dream summer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Why did I think it was Sleeping Beauty's castle you saw? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jjbescher 17 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I am in. Resort looks real nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deb 3 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Great pix, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcjmom 8 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'm in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Count me in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lklasing 16 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'm totally in. Can't wait for more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I waited patiently for someone to make post #20, and now that Leslie has done that I can post some more. I didn't want to hog page 1. See....I'm a reformed Bumble. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I waited patiently for someone to make post #20, and now that Leslie has done that I can post some more. I didn't want to hog page 1. See....I'm a reformed Bumble. Who are you, and what have you done with DIT? And when did DIT become DIT's official name? I think DIT got hacked. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Who are you, and what have you done with DIT?And when did DIT become DIT's official name?I think DIT got hacked.TCD Correct one thinks you are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Дэйв в штате Теннесси ? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsey......Todd 134 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 In!Bonnet Creek looks like a nice place for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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