Be gentle friends, first time report...
Back 2 the World (Disney that is)
Cast and Crew
Greg: 33, soon to be 34, acts like a kid, loves Florida, sun and shopping.
Denis: Nearly 70, Gregs Dad. Floridaholic (hic, hic)
Firstly, have to say that it was going to be both Dads and my birthdays whilst we were there and wanted to go somewhere special (more of that later )
Also, I set out to avoid Travel Agents and try to do everything myself ONLINE, fingers crossed here (XX) and to do several firsts that weve not done here before.
DAY 1
We both decided that we wanted a bit of style and had booked via ABC HOLIDAY EXTRAS the Saturday night at the Hilton at Gatwick. Uneventful trip to Gatwick and booked in at Reception with no problems (1st Online booking okay).
15 days car parking included with the stay so went to park in the long term car park think we ended up in the South car park, despite flying from the North Terminal!
Got to the room, opened the door with all the luggage in tow and stared wide eyed at a DOUBLE BED, I know that Dad and myself get on well but NOT that well.
March back down to Reception and explain that Id booked a twin bedded room on the net, no problem sir, well move your luggage immediately, heres your new room number.
Okely dokely, I know, well have a look over the South Terminal and then take the monorail over to the North as were flying British Airways this time instead of Virgin.
According to a BA guy we spotted, the check in desk opens at 6am excellent, plan to get there at 6, get the bulkhead seats wed pre-booked via EXPEDIA.
A good hour later we returned to the new room to find;
i. No luggage
ii. Twin beds, set about 1 inch apart and no matter how much I pulled them , they wouldnt separate more than 6 inches anyway not used to that!
Another visit to Reception, Your luggage sir?, Ill get right on it. Another hour later the luggage arrived not very good.
We decided that we both fancied something different for dinner and headed over to Garfunkels in the South Terminal, tries too hard in my opinion to be TGI Fridays but comes up short. Cant remember what we ate but had a couple of beers, just to get into the holiday spirit you know!
Back to the room and filled out the Immigration and Customs forms, yes picked them up earlier, makes sense huh?
The room wasnt brilliant and couldnt see the t.v for poor reception, somehow expected more for a top quality hotel, think Ill look at the Meridien next time.
Both had a drink in the bar before bed and of course almost fainted at the prices, oh well, we are on holiday after all
Night, night.
Greg
Back 2 the World (Disney that is)
Cast and Crew
Greg: 33, soon to be 34, acts like a kid, loves Florida, sun and shopping.
Denis: Nearly 70, Gregs Dad. Floridaholic (hic, hic)
Firstly, have to say that it was going to be both Dads and my birthdays whilst we were there and wanted to go somewhere special (more of that later )
Also, I set out to avoid Travel Agents and try to do everything myself ONLINE, fingers crossed here (XX) and to do several firsts that weve not done here before.
DAY 1
We both decided that we wanted a bit of style and had booked via ABC HOLIDAY EXTRAS the Saturday night at the Hilton at Gatwick. Uneventful trip to Gatwick and booked in at Reception with no problems (1st Online booking okay).
15 days car parking included with the stay so went to park in the long term car park think we ended up in the South car park, despite flying from the North Terminal!
Got to the room, opened the door with all the luggage in tow and stared wide eyed at a DOUBLE BED, I know that Dad and myself get on well but NOT that well.
March back down to Reception and explain that Id booked a twin bedded room on the net, no problem sir, well move your luggage immediately, heres your new room number.
Okely dokely, I know, well have a look over the South Terminal and then take the monorail over to the North as were flying British Airways this time instead of Virgin.
According to a BA guy we spotted, the check in desk opens at 6am excellent, plan to get there at 6, get the bulkhead seats wed pre-booked via EXPEDIA.
A good hour later we returned to the new room to find;
i. No luggage
ii. Twin beds, set about 1 inch apart and no matter how much I pulled them , they wouldnt separate more than 6 inches anyway not used to that!
Another visit to Reception, Your luggage sir?, Ill get right on it. Another hour later the luggage arrived not very good.
We decided that we both fancied something different for dinner and headed over to Garfunkels in the South Terminal, tries too hard in my opinion to be TGI Fridays but comes up short. Cant remember what we ate but had a couple of beers, just to get into the holiday spirit you know!
Back to the room and filled out the Immigration and Customs forms, yes picked them up earlier, makes sense huh?
The room wasnt brilliant and couldnt see the t.v for poor reception, somehow expected more for a top quality hotel, think Ill look at the Meridien next time.
Both had a drink in the bar before bed and of course almost fainted at the prices, oh well, we are on holiday after all
Night, night.
Greg
