Sigh, Another OLCC- RCI question

[#1 Vacationer]

so what were you smokin' that week?

 

[ausman]

Ausie,

Here is a tip from one aussie to another.

When Jim (JLB) gave you the TUG website (congrats for making your way here) there were no other prominent timeshare sites where people could discuss their ownerships and questions.

Now there is, timeshareforums.com covers many of the same issues as TUG but in a generally more forgiving style and has more community type discussions. In fact one of the forums there is called Big Frank's Hot Tub. Since you appear to like hot tubs that may be of interest.

JLB appears to split time between both sites and I'm sure if he met you today he would recommend both sites.

Best Wishes on your trip.
Mark.

 

[JLB]

If this question is for me, if you knew me in real life, you would know that I don't have to smoke anything!

But, there was that odor drifting over from Animal Kingdom and Disney's sewage treatment plant.

so what were you smokin' that week?

 

[Carl D]

Am I the only one thinking about Vickie with a weggie?

 

[ausie]

Ausie,

Here is a tip from one aussie to another.

When Jim (JLB) gave you the TUG website (congrats for making your way here) there were no other prominent timeshare sites where people could discuss their ownerships and questions.

Now there is, timeshareforums.com covers many of the same issues as TUG but in a generally more forgiving style and has more community type discussions. In fact one of the forums there is called Big Frank's Hot Tub. Since you appear to like hot tubs that may be of interest.

JLB appears to split time between both sites and I'm sure if he met you today he would recommend both sites.

Best Wishes on your trip.
Mark.

I have a query regarding "wireless hot spots" at OLCC. Does anyone have a cost idea. I can not remember what the charges are ... therefore I do not know whether or not to bring the PC.

Since I will be there for 3 weeks I would like to know what the charge will be. That way I can decide whether to use theirs or mine.

 

[gjw007]

I have a query regarding "wireless hot spots" at OLCC. Does anyone have a cost idea. I can not remember what the charges are ... therefore I do not know whether or not to bring the PC.

Since I will be there for 3 weeks I would like to know what the charge will be. That way I can decide whether to use theirs or mine.

The wireless hot spots off the top of my head are the River Island complex and the main clubhouse. As far as costs, I'm thinking around $15 per day which is too rich for my blood. If you don't mind driving a little, there is a library on 192 west of OLCC near the I-27 interchange where there is no cost. This map, http://www.kissimmee-us192.com/map/map1/kiss192map1.htm#1btm, shows the relationship between OLCC and the library. Both are on the right side of the map with OLCC scrolled down toward the bottom of this page (you can see the West Beltway 429 interchange clearly around OL Blvd and East OL Blvd) and the library is near the top of the page near the Publix grocery store (the map shows a list of stores starting at the top with Hess, Jewelry Shop. Video store, etc., the library is the last listing in this group and is just beyond Summer Bay). Since you will be staying at Summer Bay, you may also wish to use the library as it is very close. When I stayed at the Villas at Summer Bay, not only did the section not have wireless Internet, all dailups were long distance so that even if you used a dialup service, it became very expensive. The Houses at Summer Bay may be different and have assess to wireless Internet. OLCC is on the Orlando exchange (not the Kissimmee exchange where OLCC is located), so if you find a local number for the Orlando exchange, at least there were no phone charges when using dialup services.

 

[Sydney]

Ausie, when we stayed at the Houses at Summer Bay, we walked to the library and used the internet there for free. We had a car but enjoyed the short walk. I think there was a 1/2 hr limit. We also brought our laptop but didn't need to use it in Orlando as the library internet was good enough for us.

 

[gjw007]

Ausie, when we stayed at the Houses at Summer Bay, we walked to the library and used the internet there for free. We had a car but enjoyed the short walk. I think there was a 1/2 hr limit. We also brought our laptop but didn't need to use it in Orlando as the library internet was good enough for us.

I used my laptop to get onto the Internet. I had been there for several hours without anybody telling me to stop using the Internet. I think the 1/2 hour restriction is for the library's computers and is so that if there are those waiting to use it, they will be given a chance. I don't think there is a restriction for the laptop.

 

[timetraveler]

Am I the only one thinking about Vickie with a weggie?

ROFL, Carl:whoopie:

I guess you are familiar with we thrill ride waterslide people. Lycra and high velocity waterslides are not a good combo.

Come to think of it.....maybe that's why there are bleacher seats at the bottom of the slide!!

Carl....I know you will probably have this info, as you are the disney go to person, just exactly how tall and long is Humunga Kowabunga, over at Typhoon Lagoon?

 

[timetraveler]

The slide is built into the rock formation Jim. Maybe that's why you didn't notice it. If your standing on the pool deck or lounging in a chair, the visual is kids standing at the start of the slide at the top of the formation, and then when they pop out at water level.

And since it was a ghost town and no one was standing at the start of the slide, it would be easy enough to miss, if you were not there alot and familiar with exactly where it's at.

 

[#1 Vacationer]

JLB, I like ya - you got a sense of humor.
I'll make sure I take a picture of the slide at Splash Lagoon and pm it to you.

Vickie, thanks for the warning of the wedgie. That slide sounds too fast for me. My kids are all under 6, so I think we'll be spending all our time at the Splash Lagoon, anyhow.

Can you tell, I'm really excited to go to Florida?

 

[JLB]

Yeah, I do, thanks.

Unless you can go back and take a picture on 12/24/06, with both me and the slide (or lack of slide) in it, any picture you take cannot be admitted as evidence.

Now, would you like to call another witness, someone who was also there and witnessed the crime, first degree improper pool viewing.

Unfortunately, and it's sad, there is still that lingering, you know, that public expression that unless you own at OLCC, you can't possibly . . . well, y'all know.

I sat there for maybe ten minutes, looking at the rock formation and the one or two kids going up a very short slide, less then ten feet tall, while I took the water temp.

Anyone wanna question whether the water was really the temp I read at each of the pools, or if I am qualified to do that?

Anyway, I'm laughing, because if anyone hasn't figured it out by now, yes, I am a smart-ass, and always will be, so you can take me or not. Besides, this is about vacations, the toy box of life, and is not to be taken as seriously as some do. :whoopie:

JLB, I like ya - you got a sense of humor.
I'll make sure I take a picture of the slide at Splash Lagoon and pm it to you.

Vickie, thanks for the warning of the wedgie. That slide sounds too fast for me. My kids are all under 6, so I think we'll be spending all our time at the Splash Lagoon, anyhow.

Can you tell, I'm really excited to go to Florida?

 

[ausie]

The wireless hot spots off the top of my head are the River Island complex and the main clubhouse. As far as costs, I'm thinking around $15 per day which is too rich for my blood. If you don't mind driving a little, there is a library on 192 west of OLCC near the I-27 interchange where there is no cost. This map, http://www.kissimmee-us192.com/map/map1/kiss192map1.htm#1btm, shows the relationship between OLCC and the library. Both are on the right side of the map with OLCC scrolled down toward the bottom of this page (you can see the West Beltway 429 interchange clearly around OL Blvd and East OL Blvd) and the library is near the top of the page near the Publix grocery store (the map shows a list of stores starting at the top with Hess, Jewelry Shop. Video store, etc., the library is the last listing in this group and is just beyond Summer Bay). Since you will be staying at Summer Bay, you may also wish to use the library as it is very close. When I stayed at the Villas at Summer Bay, not only did the section not have wireless Internet, all dailups were long distance so that even if you used a dialup service, it became very expensive. The Houses at Summer Bay may be different and have assess to wireless Internet. OLCC is on the Orlando exchange (not the Kissimmee exchange where OLCC is located), so if you find a local number for the Orlando exchange, at least there were no phone charges when using dialup services.

Thanks for the tips everyone ... gives me food for thought.

 

[#1 Vacationer]

why don't you just stay at a resort that has wireless? We were at Hilton Grand Sea World a couple years ago and they had it right in every room, no charge. Just plug a thingy into your laptop and away you go! Couldn't be more convenient!

 

[ausie]

why don't you just stay at a resort that has wireless? We were at Hilton Grand Sea World a couple years ago and they had it right in every room, no charge. Just plug a thingy into your laptop and away you go! Couldn't be more convenient!

At the time, there wasn't availability there (we did actually look), and I couldn't be to fussy ... when OLCC came availabel I just took them (hoping to swap later) .. without success. Also I am not sure which resorts have wireless.

 

[Carl D]

Carl....I know you will probably have this info, as you are the disney go to person, just exactly how tall and long is Humunga Kowabunga, over at Typhoon Lagoon?

Hi, Vickie.
The reports vary a little, so this is estimated:

Humunga Kowabunga (Typhoon Lagoon)-
50 feet tall
214 feet long
Top Speed 35 mph

Summit Plummet (Blizzard Beach)-
120 feet tall
350 feet long
Top Speed 65 mph

 

[timetraveler]

Yeah baby! That's the 2 I love. I was sure you would have the info. Thanks. It would be great if OL had a thrill ride slide...but then if it did....I wouldn't have an excuse to go to the pixie dust waterparks.

 

[chap7]

Anyway, I'm laughing, because if anyone hasn't figured it out by now, yes, I am a smart-ass, and always will be, so you can take me or not. Besides, this is about vacations, the toy box of life, and is not to be taken as seriously as some do. :whoopie:

Jim, I would say that by now most of us know you're a smart-ass and yes, there are definitely some who think you're a HOL.

Originally Posted by Carl D
Am I the only one thinking about Vickie with a weggie?

Actually this made me think of "Stacey" with a weggie...you know that cute and super spunky girl that does the top ten favorite things at WDW. If you stay at DVC her little show runs on a continuous loop. I don't really feel like I'm at WDW until I see her.

 

[Vodo]

Hi Ausie -

Just FYI, assuming your entire group of 10 is sharing a single accommodation, the pool houses at Summer Bay are rated for a maximum of eight people, so tuck a kid or two inside a duffle bag at check-in. I truly don't think you'll have any problems, but just to be safe, I wouldn't advertise your head count to anyone at the resort.

Cindy

 

[ausie]

Thanks ... Will take note of this. We are looking forward to the stay at "Houses". Wee have heard alot of good reports about it from discussions with other people during other Orlando visits which include "sale reps" from Silver Lake.