Trip Report Outside the Bubble

Hello friends!

This report will be different from previous reports because as the title states we stayed outside of the bubble. After two trips last year, it was decided we would skip this year and head to the beach for our family vacation, but we just couldn't stay away. However, we did not stay on property nor did we visit any of the 4 main parks, but we did have some Disney fun. So if you are interested, stay tuned!


Me (Heather), Cam and Josh

 

[joshsprincess921]

Thanks for sharing such a great TR!

Loved following along on your TR! It seemed like a really nice mini-Disney trip.
Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for reading!! It was fun to share.

 

[cgersic]

I'm seeing everyone calling the miniature golf "putt putt" and it's making me laugh. I always thought it was a Western thing (I'm from Colorado) because all of our miniature golf courses were the brand "Putt-Putt". I've now lived in SW Florida for 26 years and this is the first time I've heard it called putt putt instead of miniature golf.

 

[joshsprincess921]

I'm seeing everyone calling the miniature golf "putt putt" and it's making me laugh. I always thought it was a Western thing (I'm from Colorado) because all of our miniature golf courses were the brand "Putt-Putt". I've now lived in SW Florida for 26 years and this is the first time I've heard it called putt putt instead of miniature golf.

That's funny! I've lived in South Louisiana my whole life and I've never called it Miniature Golf!

 

[Wicked Sisters]

Over here in the UK we call it crazy golf. We are looking forward to playing it at WDW next year and your photos of the winter one looked fab.

 

[Loco_driver]

Great report! We played winter summer land a few years ago and had a different type of guest join us.

That villa looked really nice. Sometimes it’s good to have a nice slow vacation, but it is tough being so close to the parks and not going!

 

[MickeyCB]

Great report! We played winter summer land a few years ago and had a different type of guest join us.

No no no no no!!! You can not post pictures of those things without a warning!!! Arrgghhhh!
Disney is magical, there are none of those things there!!

 

[joshsprincess921]

Over here in the UK we call it crazy golf. We are looking forward to playing it at WDW next year and your photos of the winter one looked fab.

Crazy golf!!! I love that.

 

[joshsprincess921]

Great report! We played winter summer land a few years ago and had a different type of guest join us.
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That villa looked really nice. Sometimes it’s good to have a nice slow vacation, but it is tough being so close to the parks and not going!

EEEEK. I hate snakes! We had one longer than that on our driveway last week and my husband was like oh that's a good snake. Uh, no it's not. He just pushed it off into the pasture so it can just come back later! I'm glad we didn't see one of those visitors when we were there!

The villa was really nice and we most certainly enjoyed relaxing. Even with our Disney trips we try to slow down and enjoy the pool and relax some.

Thanks for reading!

 

[Swissmiss]

I love the new profile picture @joshsprincess921

 

[joshsprincess921]

I love the new profile picture @joshsprincess921

Thank you! I could use one of those drinks right now.

 

[amjt660]

Great report of a wonderful trip
Too bad it took awhile to sort out the villa issues but it looked like it ended ona good note

Thanks for sharing

Max

 

[joshsprincess921]

Great report of a wonderful trip
Too bad it took awhile to sort out the villa issues but it looked like it ended ona good note

Thanks for sharing

Max

Thank you, Max. We had a great time.

 

[fractal]

Thanks for the great report! - we considered renting a place at Windsor Hills a few times so it was interesting hearing your perspective. The extra space and ability to cook, grill and enjoy some private time with the family seem like a great benefit but I completely understand missing the bubble.

 

[Lilofan]

Great report! We played winter summer land a few years ago and had a different type of guest join us.
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That villa looked really nice. Sometimes it’s good to have a nice slow vacation, but it is tough being so close to the parks and not going!

We stick to the sidewalks and try to avoid walking on grass in FL. At least we can see the snakes in front of us better on the sidewalks.

 

[joshsprincess921]

Thanks for the great report! - we considered renting a place at Windsor Hills a few times so it was interesting hearing your perspective. The extra space and ability to cook, grill and enjoy some private time with the family seem like a great benefit but I completely understand missing the bubble.

Thank you! The things you listed are definitely the best perks of renting a place. For my husband, the biggest turn off was the customer service we got with the issues we had. It could be this particular rental company, but there was no rush to fix the things we paid for and we never did receive the refund we were promised. While the price for the space and amenities is significantly cheaper than staying on property, for us we'd rather stay on property during a true Disney trip.

 

[pkkurz]

Thanks for the great report! - we considered renting a place at Windsor Hills a few times so it was interesting hearing your perspective. The extra space and ability to cook, grill and enjoy some private time with the family seem like a great benefit but I completely understand missing the bubble.

We own a condo in Windsor Hills and absolutely love it there. I understand the “missing the bubble”, the year before we bought the condo we paid Mr. Disney for 32 nights on property. That’s when we started shopping for a condo. We have owned there since 2016 and since then the resort has really stepped up their game. Lots of improvements like adding a water park. Each property is individually owned and most owners have invested in updates and renovations.