KateSpade79
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jul 3, 2016
We checked in on Sunday 9/2 to HRH (our first time staying here) it was about 12:30 so our room wasn't ready. First time ever staying club level and they told us at check in it would be on the 7th floor for 2 days then move to a ballroom off the lobby for the remaining days of our stay. This was also the first time we were charged($28x4) for the rollaway (boo!) guess we got lucky at PBH and RPH. I know they have every right to charge but it was my birthday and no warning about club moving so it kinda sucked. They did give me a birthday pin and a voucher for a free treat which was appreciated.
We headed to the parks while they held our luggage. The walk is really beautiful...if the boat wasn't already at the dock we would just walk so we only took the boat maybe 2 times. We ended up in room 7107 and it had a view of the grassy area by the boat dock. There was a piece of cake waiting that said happy birthday We enjoyed the lounge and the food and they seemed to stay on top of it and keep it filled when things would run out.
The parks were a little busy on Sunday & Monday but very light the rest of the week. I wore my birthday button only on my actual birthday (9/3) and lunch at 3 broomsticks gave me a delicious chocolate & strawberry dessert as a surprise. The food there was very good just like previous trips. We went to a movie and then Cowfish for my birthday dinner and really enjoyed it.
The pool was great! Enjoyed the live music during the day and watched Back to the Future at night My kids enjoyed the slide. We had ice cream from Emack & Bolio's and it was so good!! Overall we really enjoyed HRH and would be happy staying there again. My husband and I are split on club level....it depends next time how much to upgrade but with 5 people we used it for most of our meals. When we were checking out the front desk guy told us we had full use of the lounge that entire day even happy hour. We assumed it ended at checkout but since they were having something different that night (sushi) my family wanted to come back. We had moved to Aventura so our room keys didn't open the doors so I'm not sure how you would get up to the 7th floor but since it was off the lobby we got to enjoy.
We got to try some new things this trip. When it started pouring like a monsoon we took the rickshaw back to the hotel. It was pouring so hard we couldn't see and we tipped him very well for that ride. On Wednesday we did water ride day the 3 in IOA. We loved the Popeye ride we rode it 4 times in a row. I've been on many of the raft rides at different parks but this one doesn't play around. Most of the time it will look like you are going under a waterfall and stop right when you get there. This ride doesn't hold back and it going to get you soaked one way or another. We thought it was great I finally talked my youngest into riding the flyers. He was super nervous but then loved it. We did it about a dozen times this trip...I wish it used express!!
On Thursday 9/6 we checked out of HRH (reg 2 queen room with rollaway) and moved to Aventura. I was REALLY looking forward to staying here. This is our first split stay and I talked my family into moving because of the extra space we were going to have with the kids suite. I've looked at all the pictures and youtube videos and I guess I had a certain expectation coming in. Since this is getting lengthy I'll post that review soon
UPDATE in post #5
We headed to the parks while they held our luggage. The walk is really beautiful...if the boat wasn't already at the dock we would just walk so we only took the boat maybe 2 times. We ended up in room 7107 and it had a view of the grassy area by the boat dock. There was a piece of cake waiting that said happy birthday We enjoyed the lounge and the food and they seemed to stay on top of it and keep it filled when things would run out.
The parks were a little busy on Sunday & Monday but very light the rest of the week. I wore my birthday button only on my actual birthday (9/3) and lunch at 3 broomsticks gave me a delicious chocolate & strawberry dessert as a surprise. The food there was very good just like previous trips. We went to a movie and then Cowfish for my birthday dinner and really enjoyed it.
The pool was great! Enjoyed the live music during the day and watched Back to the Future at night My kids enjoyed the slide. We had ice cream from Emack & Bolio's and it was so good!! Overall we really enjoyed HRH and would be happy staying there again. My husband and I are split on club level....it depends next time how much to upgrade but with 5 people we used it for most of our meals. When we were checking out the front desk guy told us we had full use of the lounge that entire day even happy hour. We assumed it ended at checkout but since they were having something different that night (sushi) my family wanted to come back. We had moved to Aventura so our room keys didn't open the doors so I'm not sure how you would get up to the 7th floor but since it was off the lobby we got to enjoy.
We got to try some new things this trip. When it started pouring like a monsoon we took the rickshaw back to the hotel. It was pouring so hard we couldn't see and we tipped him very well for that ride. On Wednesday we did water ride day the 3 in IOA. We loved the Popeye ride we rode it 4 times in a row. I've been on many of the raft rides at different parks but this one doesn't play around. Most of the time it will look like you are going under a waterfall and stop right when you get there. This ride doesn't hold back and it going to get you soaked one way or another. We thought it was great I finally talked my youngest into riding the flyers. He was super nervous but then loved it. We did it about a dozen times this trip...I wish it used express!!
On Thursday 9/6 we checked out of HRH (reg 2 queen room with rollaway) and moved to Aventura. I was REALLY looking forward to staying here. This is our first split stay and I talked my family into moving because of the extra space we were going to have with the kids suite. I've looked at all the pictures and youtube videos and I guess I had a certain expectation coming in. Since this is getting lengthy I'll post that review soon
UPDATE in post #5
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