The Murphy's are LIVE from the Beach Club!! August 4-11 Come join us!!! :) - The DIS Discussion Forums

TigrLvsPooh · 08-01-2012, 03:24 PM

The Murphy's are LIVE from
Disney's Beach Club Resort
August 4 - 11, 2012

Welcome to another fun filled Murphy Family LIVE trip report!

Those of you who haven’t vacationed with us LIVE before, WELCOME!!!

Basically what I do is try to update you throughout the trip on any interesting things that happen, as well as provide lots of photos and info about the parks and our resort. Also I love to answer questions, so feel free to ask anything along the journey!

DH and I have two boys (Connor age 11 and Nic turning age 13, BIRTHDAY trip for him) and we are all major WDW fanatics. This trip my Mom is also coming along with us and she is in need of a vacation in the worst way. Sadly her husband, my step-dad, passed away from ALS in April, after a very difficult 2 year battle.

He was only 59. So this trip will be bittersweet and emotional. I’m sure we will all be picturing him on his last trip to WDW, he loved taking tons of pictures, was always ready to ride anything and everything, I will never forget him screaming like a girl on Expedition Everest, and he loved ice cream from Main Street… so we will have to have some in his honor. I’m hoping Mom can have fun and really enjoy her trip with us. She deserves it more than anyone I know.

This trip we will be staying at the Beach Club in a standard view room on the club level. This will be our 7th time staying at the YC/BC resort since our first stay in 2002. We love Stormalong Bay and the entire Boardwalk/Epcot area, so we are very excited to arrive this Saturday.

We have ADRs for dinner each night: Raglan Road, Sci-Fi, Ohana, Nine Dragons, Via Napoli, Cape May, and Crystal Palace. I always try to choose a mixture of different things so it should keep things interesting!

If you would like to see any of our other trip reports I have saved links to them:

March 2012/Yacht Club: http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2900883

January 2012/Grand Floridian: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2851806

October 2011/Poly: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2821830

March 2011/Beach Club: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2685779

January 2011/Kidani: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2620587

March 2010/Yacht Club: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2420655

As you can tell we don’t usually travel to WDW in the summer. In fact the last time we did was in 2008 for our 10th wedding anniversary trip without the kids. I’m hoping it isn’t too hot for them.

Also hoping we don’t have too much rain! That way we can cool off at SAB in the afternoons!

I’ve done all the preliminary packing in my mind! Not the actual packing yet since everyone is using their summer wardrobe this week. I like to make lists of what we need and then just wait and pack everything the day before. We fly Southwest which allows us plenty of bags, which is good for me because I tend to pack TOO MUCH!

Of course I’m not thinking we will need anything besides shorts, t-shirts, and bathing suits. I think it’s safe to skip long pants and sweatshirts this time of year. I bought some clear spraying sunscreen for everyone, hoping it works well, and I’ve got our ponchos out to pack just in case! Digital camera is charged and ready to go, our itinerary binder is printed and color coded like the true geek I am. LOL

Everything is ready to go, now we just have to wait a couple more days!

The boys start school two days after we get home so I’ve already registered them, got their school supplies, and backpacks out and ready. I’m trying to eliminate as much work as possible because I know we will be exhausted and in full PDD (post Disney depression) when we get back!

I hope you guys are all ready for some fun!!!!
Let me know if you have any questions!!!

I'm so glad you are coming along with us VIRTUALLY!!!

So.....HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~

TigrLvsPooh · 08-01-2012, 03:25 PM

OH MY GOSH! I just realized that was post #7,000 for me exactly!!!

How cool!!!!!!!!!!!

natebenma · 08-01-2012, 03:39 PM

I'm in! And I'm first!!!

Congrats on your milestone post.

Can't wait for your reports!!!

On a more serious note, I am sorry about your step-dad. This trip sounds like it will be an excellent way to honor his memory, reliving some of the experiences that were special to him.

I either didn't know, or forgot how close in age your boys are to mine. Nate just turned 14 and Ben is 11.

DT83097 · 08-01-2012, 03:41 PM

I'm in too

Love live reports - especially when we are leaving in just 16 days!!!!
Let us know how the HH refurb is affecting the delivery of adult beverages to the pool!!

TigrLvsPooh · 08-01-2012, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natebenma

I'm in! And I'm first!!!

Congrats on your milestone post.

Can't wait for your reports!!!

TigrLvsPooh · 08-01-2012, 03:44 PM

More info for you guys!

I also LIVE tweet from the parks: @Erika_Murphy

And I will update my Pinterest boards as well: pinterest.com/erikamurphy12

TigrLvsPooh · 08-01-2012, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DT83097

I'm in too

Love live reports - especially when we are leaving in just 16 days!!!!
Let us know how the HH refurb is affecting the delivery of adult beverages to the pool!!

Oh goodie, now I can say my drinking is WORK related!

DT83097 · 08-01-2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigrLvsPooh

Oh goodie, now I can say my drinking is WORK related!

Tell yourself whatever you need to

JoshMom5 · 08-01-2012, 04:00 PM

Never subbed to a LIVE report before. Looking forward to it.

MinnieTink · 08-01-2012, 04:02 PM

I'm in! I've read your other Live reports and have seen you on the Ultimate Fan show (saw it "back in the day" and now show my kids on YouTube

). Too bad we will miss you at the BC by a couple weeks, as we check in on 8/25!

Couchy · 08-01-2012, 04:03 PM

can't wait for your updates

janinev7 · 08-01-2012, 04:07 PM

I can't wait to see pics and hear about your trip!

wishinon3stars · 08-01-2012, 04:10 PM

I'm over from the BC/YC thread. Looking forward to your live trip report. Sounds like a fun way to pass the time until my trip in September!

babyberger · 08-01-2012, 04:23 PM

Yay! Can't wait to follow along! I love the last few days right before a big trip and all the excitement that goes with it

How do you find to update here, tweet, and pin during your trip? I think DH would kill me if I did! But I am happy you are, I heading to Twitter and Pinterest now to add you

TigrLvsPooh · 08-01-2012, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyberger

Yay! Can't wait to follow along! I love the last few days right before a big trip and all the excitement that goes with it

How do you find to update here, tweet, and pin during your trip? I think DH would kill me if I did! But I am happy you are, I heading to Twitter and Pinterest now to add you

Surprisingly it's pretty easy to update when we are riding the bus or boat, or waiting in line for a ride. Now that the kids are older and don't require so much of my attention that is!

08-01-2012, 03:24 PM	#1
TigrLvsPooh Disney's Ultimate Fan, and our very own Travel Channel television star!!! Anthony's Girl Got my way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,040	The Murphy's are LIVE from the Beach Club!! August 4-11 Come join us!!! :) The Murphy's are LIVE from Disney's Beach Club Resort August 4 - 11, 2012 Welcome to another fun filled Murphy Family LIVE trip report! Those of you who haven’t vacationed with us LIVE before, WELCOME!!! Basically what I do is try to update you throughout the trip on any interesting things that happen, as well as provide lots of photos and info about the parks and our resort. Also I love to answer questions, so feel free to ask anything along the journey! DH and I have two boys (Connor age 11 and Nic turning age 13, BIRTHDAY trip for him) and we are all major WDW fanatics. This trip my Mom is also coming along with us and she is in need of a vacation in the worst way. Sadly her husband, my step-dad, passed away from ALS in April, after a very difficult 2 year battle. He was only 59. So this trip will be bittersweet and emotional. I’m sure we will all be picturing him on his last trip to WDW, he loved taking tons of pictures, was always ready to ride anything and everything, I will never forget him screaming like a girl on Expedition Everest, and he loved ice cream from Main Street… so we will have to have some in his honor. I’m hoping Mom can have fun and really enjoy her trip with us. She deserves it more than anyone I know. This trip we will be staying at the Beach Club in a standard view room on the club level. This will be our 7th time staying at the YC/BC resort since our first stay in 2002. We love Stormalong Bay and the entire Boardwalk/Epcot area, so we are very excited to arrive this Saturday. We have ADRs for dinner each night: Raglan Road, Sci-Fi, Ohana, Nine Dragons, Via Napoli, Cape May, and Crystal Palace. I always try to choose a mixture of different things so it should keep things interesting! If you would like to see any of our other trip reports I have saved links to them: March 2012/Yacht Club: http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2900883 January 2012/Grand Floridian: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2851806 October 2011/Poly: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2821830 March 2011/Beach Club: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2685779 January 2011/Kidani: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2620587 March 2010/Yacht Club: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2420655 As you can tell we don’t usually travel to WDW in the summer. In fact the last time we did was in 2008 for our 10th wedding anniversary trip without the kids. I’m hoping it isn’t too hot for them. Also hoping we don’t have too much rain! That way we can cool off at SAB in the afternoons! I’ve done all the preliminary packing in my mind! Not the actual packing yet since everyone is using their summer wardrobe this week. I like to make lists of what we need and then just wait and pack everything the day before. We fly Southwest which allows us plenty of bags, which is good for me because I tend to pack TOO MUCH! Of course I’m not thinking we will need anything besides shorts, t-shirts, and bathing suits. I think it’s safe to skip long pants and sweatshirts this time of year. I bought some clear spraying sunscreen for everyone, hoping it works well, and I’ve got our ponchos out to pack just in case! Digital camera is charged and ready to go, our itinerary binder is printed and color coded like the true geek I am. LOL Everything is ready to go, now we just have to wait a couple more days! The boys start school two days after we get home so I’ve already registered them, got their school supplies, and backpacks out and ready. I’m trying to eliminate as much work as possible because I know we will be exhausted and in full PDD (post Disney depression) when we get back! I hope you guys are all ready for some fun!!!! Let me know if you have any questions!!! I'm so glad you are coming along with us VIRTUALLY!!! So.....HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~~~~~~~ __________________ Erika Murphy - DISney Obsessed Mom of 2 Mouseketeers Annual Passholder & D23 Member Follow me: www.twitter.com/Erika_Murphy also on: www.pinterest.com/erikamurphy12 Grand Floridian 2012, 2003, 2001, 1994(CL) * Polynesian 2013, 2011(CL), 2008 again, 2008(CL), 2005, 2003 * Contemporary 2008, Bay Lake Tower 2013 * Boardwalk Inn 2013(CL), 2006(CL), 1998 * Boardwalk Villas 2006, 2004 * Wilderness Cabin 1998 * Dixie Landings 1999 * All Star Music 2001 * Caribbean Beach Resort 2012, 2002 * Animal Kingdom Villas 2012, 2011 (Kidani), 2008 (Jambo CL) * Animal Kingdom Lodge 2006(CL), 2005 * Old Key West 2009, 2008, 2004, 2003, 2002 * Yacht Club 2013 (CL), 2012 (CL), 2010(CL), 2002 * Beach Club 2012(CL), 2011(CL), 2008 * Beach Club Villas 2014, 2003 * Swan 2006, 2005, 2003 * Pop Century 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 * Wilderness Lodge 2004(CL) * Port Orleans French Quarter 2004 * Villas at Wilderness Lodge 2011, 2004 * Saratoga Springs 2007 * Royal Pacific 2009 * Portofino Bay 2010, 2001 LIVE from the YC 5/25-6/1 ---> http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3115813

08-01-2012, 03:25 PM	#2
TigrLvsPooh Disney's Ultimate Fan, and our very own Travel Channel television star!!! Anthony's Girl Got my way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,040	OH MY GOSH! I just realized that was post #7,000 for me exactly!!! How cool!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Erika Murphy - DISney Obsessed Mom of 2 Mouseketeers Annual Passholder & D23 Member Follow me: www.twitter.com/Erika_Murphy also on: www.pinterest.com/erikamurphy12 Grand Floridian 2012, 2003, 2001, 1994(CL) * Polynesian 2013, 2011(CL), 2008 again, 2008(CL), 2005, 2003 * Contemporary 2008, Bay Lake Tower 2013 * Boardwalk Inn 2013(CL), 2006(CL), 1998 * Boardwalk Villas 2006, 2004 * Wilderness Cabin 1998 * Dixie Landings 1999 * All Star Music 2001 * Caribbean Beach Resort 2012, 2002 * Animal Kingdom Villas 2012, 2011 (Kidani), 2008 (Jambo CL) * Animal Kingdom Lodge 2006(CL), 2005 * Old Key West 2009, 2008, 2004, 2003, 2002 * Yacht Club 2013 (CL), 2012 (CL), 2010(CL), 2002 * Beach Club 2012(CL), 2011(CL), 2008 * Beach Club Villas 2014, 2003 * Swan 2006, 2005, 2003 * Pop Century 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 * Wilderness Lodge 2004(CL) * Port Orleans French Quarter 2004 * Villas at Wilderness Lodge 2011, 2004 * Saratoga Springs 2007 * Royal Pacific 2009 * Portofino Bay 2010, 2001 LIVE from the YC 5/25-6/1 ---> http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3115813

08-01-2012, 03:39 PM	#3
natebenma DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: near Boston Posts: 8,281	I'm in! And I'm first!!! Congrats on your milestone post. Can't wait for your reports!!! On a more serious note, I am sorry about your step-dad. This trip sounds like it will be an excellent way to honor his memory, reliving some of the experiences that were special to him. I either didn't know, or forgot how close in age your boys are to mine. Nate just turned 14 and Ben is 11. __________________ Dee DH ::DS(14) DS(12) Oreo Monster Energy Cat 2013 Beach and Yacht Club FAQ, Friends & Fun Lily Goes Live: A Princess' First Visit to her Kingdom The Amazing Adventures of Flat Ben 145 Middle Schoolers Wicked Awesome or Epic Fail??? Welcome, Foolish Muggles! IoA/US/MK/SW July 2011 Anniversary Getaway- Puerto Rico, p. 47 Atlantis, April 2012, p. 56 Mexico, Feb 2013, p. 74 3rd Annual We are "NEVER" going to Disney in the summer again TR,

08-01-2012, 03:41 PM	#4
DT83097 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 564	I'm in too Love live reports - especially when we are leaving in just 16 days!!!! Let us know how the HH refurb is affecting the delivery of adult beverages to the pool!! __________________ -Tammy DH Me DS DD Aug 1997 CBR; 2000 CSR; April 2002 Offsite; April 2007 Poly ; Aug 2007 CBR Aug 2009 Poly; Sept 2010 YC; Sept 2011 Poly; Aug 2012 YC ;Feb 2013 BLT; Sept 2013 BC

08-01-2012, 03:44 PM	#6
TigrLvsPooh Disney's Ultimate Fan, and our very own Travel Channel television star!!! Anthony's Girl Got my way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,040	More info for you guys! I also LIVE tweet from the parks: @Erika_Murphy And I will update my Pinterest boards as well: pinterest.com/erikamurphy12 __________________ Erika Murphy - DISney Obsessed Mom of 2 Mouseketeers Annual Passholder & D23 Member Follow me: www.twitter.com/Erika_Murphy also on: www.pinterest.com/erikamurphy12 Grand Floridian 2012, 2003, 2001, 1994(CL) * Polynesian 2013, 2011(CL), 2008 again, 2008(CL), 2005, 2003 * Contemporary 2008, Bay Lake Tower 2013 * Boardwalk Inn 2013(CL), 2006(CL), 1998 * Boardwalk Villas 2006, 2004 * Wilderness Cabin 1998 * Dixie Landings 1999 * All Star Music 2001 * Caribbean Beach Resort 2012, 2002 * Animal Kingdom Villas 2012, 2011 (Kidani), 2008 (Jambo CL) * Animal Kingdom Lodge 2006(CL), 2005 * Old Key West 2009, 2008, 2004, 2003, 2002 * Yacht Club 2013 (CL), 2012 (CL), 2010(CL), 2002 * Beach Club 2012(CL), 2011(CL), 2008 * Beach Club Villas 2014, 2003 * Swan 2006, 2005, 2003 * Pop Century 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 * Wilderness Lodge 2004(CL) * Port Orleans French Quarter 2004 * Villas at Wilderness Lodge 2011, 2004 * Saratoga Springs 2007 * Royal Pacific 2009 * Portofino Bay 2010, 2001 LIVE from the YC 5/25-6/1 ---> http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3115813

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08-01-2012, 04:00 PM	#9
JoshMom5 Now residing in ONEderland!! My birthday wish was for some color Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 552	Never subbed to a LIVE report before. Looking forward to it. __________________ Paula Coronado Springs June 2004 Animal Kingdom Lodge June 2009 Caribbean Beach October 2010 Beach Club December 2012

08-01-2012, 04:02 PM	#10
MinnieTink DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,419	I'm in! I've read your other Live reports and have seen you on the Ultimate Fan show (saw it "back in the day" and now show my kids on YouTube ). Too bad we will miss you at the BC by a couple weeks, as we check in on 8/25! __________________ Me DH DD17 DD13 and DS6

08-01-2012, 04:03 PM	#11
Couchy DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: 1,200 miles away Posts: 805	can't wait for your updates __________________ Me DH 4 trips as a kid.2002-Westgate, 2004 -Hilton DTD, 2005 -Westgate, 2007 -Royal Sun DTD, 2008 Hilton DTD, April 2011 -Swan, Dec 2011-Dolphin/ Yacht Club , Feb 2012 -Solo@Swan , April 2012-Dolphin with our friends, june/july 2012 - Beach Club

08-01-2012, 04:07 PM	#12
janinev7 Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 106	I can't wait to see pics and hear about your trip! __________________

08-01-2012, 04:10 PM	#13
wishinon3stars Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 232	I'm over from the BC/YC thread. Looking forward to your live trip report. Sounds like a fun way to pass the time until my trip in September! __________________ Linda Poly: Sept 1984 Honeymoon!; Off-site: April 1994; April 1998, July 1999; BCV: May 2009; BCV: Sept 2010; BCV: Sept 2012; Dolphin: June 2013

08-01-2012, 04:23 PM	#14
babyberger DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 1,306	Yay! Can't wait to follow along! I love the last few days right before a big trip and all the excitement that goes with it How do you find to update here, tweet, and pin during your trip? I think DH would kill me if I did! But I am happy you are, I heading to Twitter and Pinterest now to add you __________________ My Recent Deluxe Splurge Sept 2012 - YC, Oct 2012 - WL, Dec 2012 - CR CL, Feb 2013 - CR TPV Next up - BLT 1BR Feb 2014 My First Trip Report: Special Needs, Special Diets...No Problem (hopefully)!