2011, we stayed at the PVI. This time we have one night offsite, and then move to GCV.
We've done that before, where we stay somewhere less expensive on arrival night then move onsite. You're going to love the GCV. We were at GC on our 2010 trip and I couldn't believe how awesome it was to ride Grizzly River Run then be back in the room 5 minutes later to change.
Great start! I wish I could've seen our our window to see if I could place a few landmarks.
I am not a coffee drinker either, but I do like some sort of strawberry frappe thing at starbucks. Of course it costs like $5 and is about 5 zillion calories.
When Paige was in the hospital they had a starbucks in the lobby and that was my treat to myself.
So happy you arrived! and got that nap!!!
Katie can handle the calories. I prefer to "spend" my frivolous calories on other things.
Of course, if I had been a captive audience at a hospital, I probably would have caved.
I was so happy to get a nap that afternoon. I was dragging in a huge way and really wanted to enjoy our dinner at Goofy's Kitchen that night. I still can't believe you got through your first day with no sleep. I bow to your greatness!
Joining in. Luvin all your plane pics. Can't wait to read the erst of the report. Going to DLR for the first time in November can't wait!
So glad you found us! You're in for such a treat in November. Which part of November will you be there? We're still back and forth on Novermber vs. December.
Ok so I got to know...how did you like flying into the John Wayne Airport? We always fly LAX for the non stop flight. How long did it take to get to the resort. Any strengths or opportunities for this airport over LAX?
I was back and forth so many times on this. I really wanted a non-stop flight but liked the idea of flying into SNA so we wouldn't get caught in traffic to or from the airport. So I went for the non-stop. But I kept second guessing myself. Initially the non-stops into LAX were more expensive, so I went with SNA. Eventually the prices came down, but I never got around to rebooking.
Really, I was fine with the indirect flight. I really did enjoy landing at Las Vegas and seeing Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam. I'm just weird about that sort of thing. I love seeing big rocks and scenery. So much that I'd probably consider it again next time.
I think the drive from the airport was around 20 minutes. And I loved that we could get a flat rate voucher to taxi back to the airport on departure day for $35. It really made departure day pretty hassle free.
For a while last year they were letting people add a 6th day but even that hasn't happened in some time. Lots of people opt to upgrade to an AP, but that's an additional $200 per ticket. I did think about just planning on going back in November this year and using the AP, but our lives are just so crazy that I really didn't want to commit that far our. Now that we are seriously considering November, I sure wish I had!
So glad you like pictures. You'll find a *few* here! 
