We just returned from an excellent trip there last week. We were in a 1BR on 3rd floor building 15. It was tucked away at the end of the resort and very peaceful and private. A few comments/thoughts:
1. Beach restoration was done in the area.
2. They were working on the exterior of the main building right across from the little grassy area they call a croquet area. Some large equipment and workers on the side of the building during the day.
3. We did the Pirate Dinner and Character breakfast. Both served family style. Food was good. I wouldn't bother if you don't have a kid. Goofy and Donald appear and actually came to our table a few times during our meal.
4. The beach was nice and clean....not even seaweed in the water!
5. Did mom/daughter mani/pedi at the spa. DON'T do it!! Don't get me wrong the staff was very nice and the atmosphere great. But, they put us in a room with two chairs and one technician. My 9YO was so bored while the tech was working on me. They had no kid friendly magazines there and after an hour, I ran out of things to chat with her about. I ended up asking the tech to stop working on me and finish up with my daughter so my DH could come and get her. The whole thing was more than 2 hours....hard for a kid to sit still through. $230 after tip and DDs nail polish was already peeling within 24 hours. I knew it would be costly....but was ok for a bit of quality time with DD. That backfired as soon as she got bored.
6. You must walk across the street and explore. Basketball, Tennis, Horseshoes, Archery, Bike Riding. We did this a few times and rarely did we see anyone using the facilities.
7. The pizza at Orchard Island pizza next door is the most tasteless pizza I have ever had. Would not recommend.
And finally....a discovery of a little secret that I have not seen mentioned before. Along the path around the pond across the street we stumbled upon a fairy village up in the trees. There were little crystals hanging that marked the short path....a little further down up in the trees were tiny houses, rope bridges and even a tiny clothes line with fairy clothes hanging to try. It was the highlight of my daughters trip!!!
