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- Joined
- Aug 22, 2002
What an excellent vacation. 1st time to DLR. Both WDW and DLR have their good and bad points but we loved DLR equally as well as WDW because of its differences.
So here it is-
My vacation was great. We loved
DLR, the Grand, concierge, Huntington Beach/Newport Beach/Fashion
Island, the Block, Hooters, DCA and Knotts (what have I forgotten?)
We are already thinking about going back next Sept-we bought annual
passes. Concierge for us was well worth the extra-absolutely loved all
the staff. VP did an awesome job, we were absolutely thrilled with
everything. Saw Fantasmic from the Balcony (had the first four seats
in the front row) and from Premium Seating.
We actually preferred the Premium Seating although we had to arrive
a little over an hour before the show to check in (we were family #3).
We only had two small glitches with our PS-Granvilles was closed for some sort
reno so we did not have any PS for dinner that night-ended up eating Pizza
at Napolini and hot dogs at Whitewater Snacks and the second was our PS at
Catals upstairs were moved to the UVA Bar because of a Private Party. Neither
time were we informed in advance that there was a change in our PS.
Also, we received tuxedo strawberries (awesome by the way) two nights in
a row but no cookies (I think one should have been cookies.) I'll let you know how close
to my budget VP came when I get the bill.
America West Airlines is wonderful. We upgraded to 1st class (again
worth it for us as three of us do not like to fly). Flight home was very turbulent
but my Bonamine worked excellent.
There must have been a flu bug going around the hotel-DS, DH and I had a touch but DD had full blown 24 hour-in bed-throw up variety. Later in the week, another gentleman in concierge was saying he had a touch but his DD and DW had the stay in bed kind for 2 days!
Bonamine also worked great on the rides too! (Had no side effects next day at all)
Rode Teacups, Soarin, Indy, Sun Wheel and Screamin with no problem.
Aladdin was awesome - Genie was hysterical.
Ate at: ESPN,Goofys Kitchen, Blue Bayou,
Ralph Brennan's-excellent service, excellent food (really good Mint Juleps-alcoholic version-Piano player took requests-he was very good), Storytellers (2X), Ariels Grotto (lousy service-only okay food, characters ignored our table),
Uva Bar, Vineyard room (nice experience for adults-do NOT recommend for kids)-saw the Electrical Parade from there, Napolini's (great Pizza and Lasagna-lousy Mac&Cheese), Whitewater snacks 3 or 4 different times and Hooters.
We had breaky in concierge 5 mornings, wine and cheese every night of our stay, borrowed DVD's, took lots of water, soda and milk to the room (finally got a fridge after the 2nd day). Concierge gave us all big hugs at the end of our stay. (By the way, concierge serving staff does take tips-we gave desk staff all sorts of souvenirs ie. pens pencils lanyards candies etc.
Had a short LP meet with Donalds Gal and her sister. Love you guys-hope you had a great time.
Except for Fri, Sat and Sun (completely packed at all restaurants and theme parks because of Gaydays, CHOC Walk and HMH opening) all rides were a walk on. You could ride them over and over without waiting. Pool was always empty.
I'll update when I've had a chance to go over my notes-Any questions, please ask!
So here it is-
My vacation was great. We loved
DLR, the Grand, concierge, Huntington Beach/Newport Beach/Fashion
Island, the Block, Hooters, DCA and Knotts (what have I forgotten?)
We are already thinking about going back next Sept-we bought annual
passes. Concierge for us was well worth the extra-absolutely loved all
the staff. VP did an awesome job, we were absolutely thrilled with
everything. Saw Fantasmic from the Balcony (had the first four seats
in the front row) and from Premium Seating.
We actually preferred the Premium Seating although we had to arrive
a little over an hour before the show to check in (we were family #3).
We only had two small glitches with our PS-Granvilles was closed for some sort
reno so we did not have any PS for dinner that night-ended up eating Pizza
at Napolini and hot dogs at Whitewater Snacks and the second was our PS at
Catals upstairs were moved to the UVA Bar because of a Private Party. Neither
time were we informed in advance that there was a change in our PS.
Also, we received tuxedo strawberries (awesome by the way) two nights in
a row but no cookies (I think one should have been cookies.) I'll let you know how close
to my budget VP came when I get the bill.
America West Airlines is wonderful. We upgraded to 1st class (again
worth it for us as three of us do not like to fly). Flight home was very turbulent
but my Bonamine worked excellent.
There must have been a flu bug going around the hotel-DS, DH and I had a touch but DD had full blown 24 hour-in bed-throw up variety. Later in the week, another gentleman in concierge was saying he had a touch but his DD and DW had the stay in bed kind for 2 days!
Bonamine also worked great on the rides too! (Had no side effects next day at all)
Rode Teacups, Soarin, Indy, Sun Wheel and Screamin with no problem.
Aladdin was awesome - Genie was hysterical.
Ate at: ESPN,Goofys Kitchen, Blue Bayou,
Ralph Brennan's-excellent service, excellent food (really good Mint Juleps-alcoholic version-Piano player took requests-he was very good), Storytellers (2X), Ariels Grotto (lousy service-only okay food, characters ignored our table),
Uva Bar, Vineyard room (nice experience for adults-do NOT recommend for kids)-saw the Electrical Parade from there, Napolini's (great Pizza and Lasagna-lousy Mac&Cheese), Whitewater snacks 3 or 4 different times and Hooters.
We had breaky in concierge 5 mornings, wine and cheese every night of our stay, borrowed DVD's, took lots of water, soda and milk to the room (finally got a fridge after the 2nd day). Concierge gave us all big hugs at the end of our stay. (By the way, concierge serving staff does take tips-we gave desk staff all sorts of souvenirs ie. pens pencils lanyards candies etc.
Had a short LP meet with Donalds Gal and her sister. Love you guys-hope you had a great time.
Except for Fri, Sat and Sun (completely packed at all restaurants and theme parks because of Gaydays, CHOC Walk and HMH opening) all rides were a walk on. You could ride them over and over without waiting. Pool was always empty.
I'll update when I've had a chance to go over my notes-Any questions, please ask!
