Lou... 3,118 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 now Lou, you know I don't drink, well not publiclyNon-alcohol Margaritas of course. You guys are bad enough sober. Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mommy rainbo.....Bo 41 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 AoA and margaritas. Can't wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 It was going to be AoA for us last summer, but hubby bought a trailer instead. I'm thinking even though the pictures look cool and the outside theme is amazing, I still got the better deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fugarwe(MN John(Juanito)) 23 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 The Port Orleans resort, PO, is made up of two resorts, the Port Orleans Riverside resort, PORS, and the Port Orleans French Quarter resort, POFQ.Old Key West is OKW. Saratoga Springs is SS.Some add the letter R afterward which stands for RESORT, so Old Key West resort would be OKWR. I usually omit it, not always, for simplicity.Coming up next is CB, PC, and AOA, which stands for Caribbean Beach, Pop Century, and the Art of Animation resorts.As the closest boat dock to the Fort is the one at the Fort, I'm not clear on what you're asking.I'm sorry, I meant a ride from the fort over the closest boat dock that will take me over to DTD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 I'm sorry, I meant a ride from the fort over the closest boat dock that will take me over to DTD.That would be a bus from the Fort to PO and there is no such bus. Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 CBR insane amount of bus stops is why we don't stay there. Oh yeah and I'm cheap :-) I love the buses but that many stops would cause me to lose my mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 CBR insane amount of bus stops is why we don't stay there. Oh yeah and I'm cheap :-) I love the buses but that many stops would cause me to lose my mind.But if you have a vehicle, the bus stops are not an issue. Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 But if you have a vehicle, the bus stops are not an issue.Too cheap to rent a car. I'm all about Magical Express and Disney transportation :) My husband drives for a living so not driving for a week is a perk for him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YENSIDCAMPER 66 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Loving the tour Lou, can't wait for the next verse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Loving the tour Lou, can't wait for the next verse.Thanks Eric. No next verse today though as I have a long shift driving a real Magic bus in an hour. Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Enjoy the real magic bus tour today Lou! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Go spread the magic, Lou. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Lou is Magic Bus today!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TnBob 311 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 So when does work come before us??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted January 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 We leave the WWOS Resort Area. Up next, the Epcot Resort Area, the Swan, Dolphin, Yacht Club, Beach Club, and the Boardwalk Inn.Except for the CBR, all of the Epcot resorts are on Epcot Resorts Blvd which enters and exits onto the same road.We'll hit the Swan and then the Dolphin. As we do we'll pass one of the two mini golf courses, Fantasia Gardens on the left. The S&D are generally overlooked by the Disney purists because they are non-Disney resorts., but IMO, they are every bit as good as the Disney resorts except at a lower price. Lots of very good restaurants, lounges, and great ambience. While it's devoid of Disney theming, I don't think that's necessarily a negative.If you haven't been there, check them out. Night time is best in order to get the full visual impact when approaching from the Boardwalk side.As my work history at WDW began at the Dolphin's front desk about 16 years ago, I have a good feeling about it.The Dolphin has one of the largest convention centers in the country and having worked a ton of conferences there, I know it very well.We leave the Dolphin but we need to pull back into the Dolphin's auxiliary entrance in order to get to the Yacht Club's bus stop.The Yacht & Beach Club resorts are classified as deluxe resorts and you get what you pay for. The Beach Club also has DVC villas.If you're into pool areas, the Y&B pool area is considered by a lot of people to be the best on property.In between the two resorts is the Yachtsman Steakhouse, which is my favorite place for steak anywhere. And of course we're going to stop at Beaches & Cream.I also was a CM at the Yacht Club. Nice place, but not my favorite place to work.Next, the Boardwalk and Boardwalk InnThe Boardwalk is both a resort and an attraction. The attraction part replicates the turn-of-the-century boardwalks at Coney Island and Atlantic City and is a must do, at least once. The Boardwalk Inn resort is typical Disney deluxe.At the Boardwalk you'll find the ESPN Club, the Flying Fish Cafe, Kouzinna, Jellyrolls, the Atlantic Dance Hall, a brewery, pizza window, evening street performers, games, food kiosks, and more. Most Epcot Resort Area resorts have minimal Disney theming, so if you want luxury without a lot of Mickey and Minnie, these might be for you.A nice perk if you stay any of the Epcot resorts is that you can walk to Epcot and enter through the International Gateway. There is also boat service to Epcot and DHS. Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 I've heard good things about the Swan and Dolphin, but it seems most of the people I know who have stayed there travel a lot with Starwood Hotels and have points to use. I wish Marriott had a presence onsite like that, with access to Disney transportation and the ability to walk to Epcot. A nice perk if you stay any of the Epcot resorts is that you can walk to Epcot and enter through the International Gateway. There is also boat service to Epcot and DHS.I would LOVE to stay at the Beach club someday, and walk into the WS for drinks and/or dinner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Boardwalk!DW and I love the boardwalk. We still havent been inside many of the places but we love Kouzzina. We love just walking and people watching there. Its also nice to be able to walk to the International gateway after dinner and have drinks around the world!Thanks for taking us Sir Lou! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 We have called the Swan and Dolphin "the dead fish hotel" for as long as I can remember. Being little kids we only thought dolphins were Flipper so that caused confusion and then my brother or I decided it looked like a dead fish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Well, as any Navy Submariner will tell you (I used to be married to one), the "fish" on the Dolphin are the only true Dolphins!! Flipper and his brothers and sisters are PORPOISES!!!(Although, those that work with them, have found scientific reason to call some of them dolphins) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Well, as any Navy Submariner will tell you (I used to be married to one), the "fish" on the Dolphin are the only true Dolphins!! Flipper and his brothers and sisters are PORPOISES!!!(Although, those that work with them, have found scientific reason to call some of them dolphins)Do you think that confusion is accidental or on porpoise? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 CorrectomundoI now understand why I like Lou so much. He reminds me of Fonzie! They are both sooo cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Most Epcot Resort Area resorts have minimal Disney theming, so if you want luxury without a lot of Mickey and Minnie, these might be for you.A nice perk if you stay any of the Epcot resorts is that you can walk to Epcot and enter through the International Gateway. There is also boat service to Epcot and DHS.You can also walk to the Studios!!! Why wait for a slooooooow boat when walking is faster :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 This tour would be even better if it had audio. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted January 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 We have called the Swan and Dolphin "the dead fish hotel" for as long as I can remember. Being little kids we only thought dolphins were Flipper so that caused confusion and then my brother or I decided it looked like a dead fish.That's what most people say, those don't look like a Dolphins.Having worked there, we were given the real story behind the fish statues Obviously they are not the Dolphins that we're most familiar with. They are representations of the fish shown on old nautical maps, the "Nautical Dolphin". The actual images were copied from the fish statues in the very famous Triton Fountain in Rome.There is also a Dolphinfish, better known as the Mahi-mahi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Cool ride Lou.....thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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