On the 1st Day of Christmas Walt Disney Gave to Me.....Final Chapter 5/14/10! - The DIS Discussion Forums

karajeboo · 12-16-2009, 01:15 PM

On the 1st day of Christmas, Walt Disney gave to me....

A room at the Wilderness Lodge!

Yes, the McSparklesons are back and we brought Daddy this trip! I will countdown all 12 days of Christmas at WDW (even though we only stayed 3 days!) with tons of pics and dining reviews too!

Here we are in all our glory....

Me and Ally, 8 year old daughter....

Daddy (Jeff) and Ally

So stay tuned for MY 12 days of Christmas version...... (first I need to go finish my last TR from September!!!).

So back to the song....

On the 1st day of Christmas, Walt Disney gave to me....

A room at the Wilderness Lodge.

We booked a room in the villas and if you've read any of my other TRs, you'll know that I tend to get, um, FREE upgrades quite a bit. Might be my charming personality, or just plain dumb luck (I like to think it's the personality thing!), but I always book the el cheapo room, and end up with something other than a parking lot view.

This time was no exception.

I was expecting a lovely view of the bus stop, but instead got this!

Hey, it's not fireworks view at Magic Kingdom, but it beats looking out at the minivans from Nebraska!!!!

Plenty of room in our studio, and I was so mad I forgot we were in a villa or I could have packed some breakfast items, since we had a fridge and microwave.

I have always liked Wilderness Lodge and really wanted to stay here during Christmas. I got my wish! It was very warm and welcoming.

I loved the proximity to MK by boat, but otherwise, we had some issues with transportation. I'll go into that a bit later. Stay tuned!

askelton · 12-16-2009, 05:06 PM

We have stayed at WL and normally it wouldn't be my style, but I really liked it.

Somehow we too got upgraded to the concierge level. Figures we only stayed one night.

I like that you are stretching 3 days into 12.

mom2shayleeandlogan · 12-16-2009, 05:11 PM

Another TR already! I hope you don't run into any bachlorette parties!

MAGICFOR2 · 12-16-2009, 06:06 PM

Reporting in your Sparkleness!

I'm looking forward to seeing your Christmasy pics!

My favorite evening on our last trip was at WL! I really want to stay there sometime.

englishrose47 · 12-17-2009, 12:09 AM

Nutso reporting in

praisehisname · 12-17-2009, 06:14 AM

I'm in!

nettii · 12-17-2009, 07:06 AM

Very cute way to start your tr looking forward to th rest!
Nettii

OhioDisneyLover · 12-17-2009, 07:08 AM

I'm in.

Can't wait to hear more.

karajeboo · 12-17-2009, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by askelton

We have stayed at WL and normally it wouldn't be my style, but I really liked it.

Somehow we too got upgraded to the concierge level. Figures we only stayed one night.

I like that you are stretching 3 days into 12.

I think the reason we always get the upgrades is that we stay 2 or 3 nights. So it's cheaper to upgrade us than someone who is there for the week. Remember when we were upgraded from ASMo to CSR??? That was a whole resort upgrade!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mom2shayleeandlogan

Another TR already! I hope you don't run into any bachlorette parties!

No bachelorette parties, but wait for it........ mean people on buses!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAGICFOR2

Reporting in your Sparkleness!

I'm looking forward to seeing your Christmasy pics!

My favorite evening on our last trip was at WL! I really want to stay there sometime.

Not only Christmas pics, but Jeff got me an early Christmas present, a new video camera that takes short little bursts of video. So I may try to show some of those too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by englishrose47

Nutso reporting in

I knew my nutty bud would be here!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by praisehisname

I'm in!

Hang on, it could be a bumpy ride!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by nettii

Very cute way to start your tr looking forward to th rest!
Nettii

Thank you! Does this mean I can only do 12 installments????

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhioDisneyLover

I'm in.

Can't wait to hear more.

You just like it cause you saw my OSU shirt!!!

O-H...........?????

CRdisMom · 12-17-2009, 08:52 AM

McSparklesons are back - yeehaw!!! Love the reports. It keep me going.

katierae81 · 12-17-2009, 11:37 AM

......I O!!! Hang on sloopy, sloopy hang on!

emser · 12-17-2009, 02:54 PM

Of course I'm in!!!
I figure since I am now hooked and live on the boards (thanks to you) I will follow along!!!
Now I don't want to be a nag still being kinda new and all, but it's been almost 2 days since you last posted!!
Oh wait...I'm your little sister...nagging is what I do!!!
Let's go...11 more before Christmas!!!

buzz for boys · 12-17-2009, 04:54 PM

Cant wait to read more x

Wicket's Mom · 12-17-2009, 07:18 PM

I gotta ride along with the Sparkleson's! How lucky you are to be able to go so often!

englishrose47 · 12-17-2009, 07:44 PM

I'm going NUTS waiting for an update

12-16-2009, 01:15 PM	#1
karajeboo DISmom by land and by sea! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 6,567	On the 1st Day of Christmas Walt Disney Gave to Me.....Final Chapter 5/14/10! On the 1st day of Christmas, Walt Disney gave to me.... A room at the Wilderness Lodge! Yes, the McSparklesons are back and we brought Daddy this trip! I will countdown all 12 days of Christmas at WDW (even though we only stayed 3 days!) with tons of pics and dining reviews too! Here we are in all our glory.... Me and Ally, 8 year old daughter.... Daddy (Jeff) and Ally So stay tuned for MY 12 days of Christmas version...... (first I need to go finish my last TR from September!!!). So back to the song.... On the 1st day of Christmas, Walt Disney gave to me.... A room at the Wilderness Lodge. We booked a room in the villas and if you've read any of my other TRs, you'll know that I tend to get, um, FREE upgrades quite a bit. Might be my charming personality, or just plain dumb luck (I like to think it's the personality thing!), but I always book the el cheapo room, and end up with something other than a parking lot view. This time was no exception. I was expecting a lovely view of the bus stop, but instead got this! Hey, it's not fireworks view at Magic Kingdom, but it beats looking out at the minivans from Nebraska!!!! Plenty of room in our studio, and I was so mad I forgot we were in a villa or I could have packed some breakfast items, since we had a fridge and microwave. I have always liked Wilderness Lodge and really wanted to stay here during Christmas. I got my wish! It was very warm and welcoming. I loved the proximity to MK by boat, but otherwise, we had some issues with transportation. I'll go into that a bit later. Stay tuned! __________________ Read along with my most recent TRs...The McSparklesons Sail the Magic.... Again!, April, 2012 Magic, Memories and.... MCSPARKLESONS! A Christmas Grand Gathering December, 2011 Check out my TRs: DISmoms 3! If the Tiara Fits..... May, 2011 The McSparklesons are BACK! And they are CRUISIN! March, 2011 DISmoms Round Two: Don't Axe, Don't Tell May 2010 - A joint TR with my fellow DISmoms! On the 1st Day of Christmas, Walt Disney Gave to Me...... December 2009; Belly Up at the Dolphin September, 2009 , Yes, I AM the Upgrade Queen May, 2009, DISmoms Gone WILD!!!! , May, 2009 A Joint TR with "podsnel" and "Camster0307" Upgrades, Underwear, and Upside Down Fun - a TR full of "new" adventures! , March, 2009 5/2012 DCL Dream (DISmoms 4) 3/2012 DCL Magic Western Caribbean 12/2011 BWV (Mom/Dad's 50th Anniversary) 5/2011 BWV (DISmoms Gone Wild III) DCL Magic Eastern Caribbean (First family cruise!) 5/2010 BCV (DISmoms Gone Wild Part II) 4/2010 CSR (Mother/Daughter Trip12/2009 VWL (Family Christmas Trip) 9/2009 Dolphin (Mother/Daughter Trip) 8/2009 ASSP (Mothers/Daughters Trip with Neighbors) 5/2009 AKL (DISmoms Gone Wild Trip), 5/2009 AKL (Family Trip), 3/2009 CSR (Mother/Daughter Weekend), 11/2008 CSR (Mother/Daugter Trip), 9/2008 Yacht Club (Anniversary Trip), 5/2008 POP (Grand Gathering),3/2008 POR (P&PP), 5/2006 POP (Family Trip), 5/2000 CSR (Business), 5/1998 BWI (Honeymoon), Multiple offsite adventures! Last edited by karajeboo; 05-14-2010 at 11:05 AM.

12-16-2009, 05:06 PM	#2
askelton Disney Cosmo Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,336	We have stayed at WL and normally it wouldn't be my style, but I really liked it. Somehow we too got upgraded to the concierge level. Figures we only stayed one night. I like that you are stretching 3 days into 12. __________________ Angela

12-16-2009, 05:11 PM	#3
mom2shayleeandlogan Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 221	Another TR already! I hope you don't run into any bachlorette parties! __________________ Aug.'09 ASSport, Sept.'10 BLT Feb.'11 POFQ Aug. '11 BLT Dec.'12 BWV

12-16-2009, 06:06 PM	#4
MAGICFOR2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 9,052	Reporting in your Sparkleness! I'm looking forward to seeing your Christmasy pics! My favorite evening on our last trip was at WL! I really want to stay there sometime. __________________ Tammie Wahines on Tour! Hawaii and Peek at Aulani One Way Trip to Canada, Eh? WONDERful Repo On the Disney Cruise - Western RCCL 10/10

12-17-2009, 12:09 AM	#5
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12-17-2009, 06:14 AM	#6
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12-17-2009, 07:06 AM	#7
nettii DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,583	Very cute way to start your tr looking forward to th rest! Nettii __________________ 1st trip 2006 ALL Star SPORTS (fell in LOVE ) 2007 POP (Pure magic ) 2007 POFQ (A Merry Mickey Holiday adventure):3 2008 POP (My Moms 1st trip-Had a blast) 2009 ALL Star MoviesHappy Haunts in the MK 2010-(Mom & T conquire the Mts of MK) 2011- DREAM CRUISE! 2012-Thanksgiving at CBR!

12-17-2009, 07:08 AM	#8
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12-17-2009, 08:52 AM	#10
CRdisMom DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,986	McSparklesons are back - yeehaw!!! Love the reports. It keep me going. __________________ Laura

12-17-2009, 11:37 AM	#11
katierae81 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 125	......I O!!! Hang on sloopy, sloopy hang on! __________________ Me 30 DH 37 DS 6 DS 4 2003-First Trip, Honeymoon, Fort Wilderness 2006-DS1's First Trip, ASMo 2007-DS2's First Trip, Pop 2009-CBR, Delayed Anniversary Trip

12-17-2009, 02:54 PM	#12
emser Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 46	Of course I'm in!!! I figure since I am now hooked and live on the boards (thanks to you) I will follow along!!! Now I don't want to be a nag still being kinda new and all, but it's been almost 2 days since you last posted!! Oh wait...I'm your little sister...nagging is what I do!!! Let's go...11 more before Christmas!!!

12-17-2009, 04:54 PM	#13
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12-17-2009, 07:18 PM	#14
Wicket's Mom DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,674	I gotta ride along with the Sparkleson's! How lucky you are to be able to go so often! __________________ wicket's mom WDW-1975 thru 1985 offsite, stayed FW in '86 CSR '02, CB'06, CSR '09, CBR '11, AKL '12 Fast Passes, We Don't Need No Stinkin' Fast Passes (url)http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3050319 It Was the Best of Times & the Worst, But It Was the Best Trip Evah! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2811518

12-17-2009, 07:44 PM	#15
englishrose47 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Niagara Falls N.Y. Posts: 25,545	I'm going NUTS waiting for an update __________________ Self Appointed Team Focker Watch Computor Whiz Lady Dole Duchess of Whippington April/May 07 Pop Feb 08 Pop May09 POP Sept 09 POP Feb 10 Pop Oct 10 PopAug 11 Pop Oct 11 A PTR: DIS NEWS FLASH ... GRANNY TRIP POSTPONED ... MEDICARE Snafu DIScovered … Stay Tuned http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3051652Where will Rosie Roam in 2013 http://www.disboards.com/showthread....7#post48102507It's 5o'clock somewhere ? http://www.disboards.com/showthread....6#post48398326 Lucy I'm Home

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