Just back - a few highs and lows - The DIS Discussion Forums

joolz1910 · 11-14-2012, 08:30 AM

We got back on Tuesday morning from our amazing trip to WDW. I intend to do a trip report but thought I would share a few thoughts.

Highs
Eveything lol.
OKW - the resort was everything I had hoped for. It was pretty, quiet, clean and friendly. The one bed rooms are VAST! I was surprised at how much space we had. The superking bed was enormous. The pools were a huge hit with the kids.

The parks - so much to do, so little time to do it. I still feel like we only touched the surface.

The food - it was great to be able to order what we liked without worrying about the bill. We had some great meals and I will review all of them in my trip report.

Character interaction - no scrums like we have experienced at DLP.

BBB - DD (8) loved this despite initial reservations. DD (5) did NOT love it (more on that later)

Parties - it was great to experience both Christmas and Halloween parties.

Lows
No real lows. A couple of things that didn't go according to plan, but nothing that would take away from the enjoyment of the holiday.

Moving rooms - the walls are thin at OKW and we asked to move rooms to a top floor as the people above us were very early risers and very noisy.

MNSSHP - I loved this but the kids were too tired to really enjoy it and I don't feel that we got as much out of it as we could. I would do it again but preferably in the second week of the holiday.

Illness - DD (12) was very poorly on our second day and it affected her for the first week.

And finally...
A huge thank you to everyone on this forum who has patiently anwswered my inane questions since 2009. All of the planning came together in the end, and made this holiday a truly magical experience.

Pootle · 11-14-2012, 08:41 AM

Hello

Like you I got back yesterday from OKW, and while I was only in a studio this time (I was with a friend and needed the 2 beds) I usually have a one bedroom with DH, and yes they are huge and I love them

. Just wanted to say that I think the problem has been made slightly worse with the new laminate flooring in the living room. Previously it was carpet so you didn't get it quite so much IMO. These days we usually opt for an upper floor too.

Glad to read you had such a good time

wayneg · 11-14-2012, 08:50 AM

I thought meeting me would be in your highs

Glad it lived up to all expectations, look forward to helping you plan the next.

Pootle · 11-14-2012, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayneg

I thought meeting me would be in your highs

It was one of mine Wayne, just as I'm sure that my driving was one of yours

wayneg · 11-14-2012, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pootle

It was one of mine Wayne, just as I'm sure that my driving was one of yours

I am a terrible passenger., I am probably not a great driver myself(like most men just think I am) I just prefer to be in control.
It was a very enjoyable evening.

disneyholic family · 11-14-2012, 09:31 AM

welcome back!! glad to hear you had a lovely time!!!

joolz1910 · 11-14-2012, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayneg

I thought meeting me would be in your highs

Glad it lived up to all expectations, look forward to helping you plan the next.

Oh, it was! lol. I will be posting the picture in the trip report.

Ciorsdah · 11-14-2012, 10:44 AM

Welcome home!! I'm really looking forward to your trip report

xx

queendisney · 11-14-2012, 11:08 AM

Glad you had a wonderful time and welcome back.

Seeing as though you feel like you only touched on the parks then its time to start planning a return visit

Welcome to the WDW addicts club..

torsie24 · 11-14-2012, 11:17 AM

So excited for your TR, and really pleased you loved WDW.

Wills Mom · 11-14-2012, 11:25 AM

Delighted to hear you had such an excellent time

And as queendisney said welcome to the WDW Addicts Club

Cant wait for the TR!!

scottishgirl1 · 11-14-2012, 01:31 PM

Welcome home, glad it went well after all the planning! Looking forward to the trip report

laura_<3 · 11-14-2012, 01:57 PM

Welcome home! Sounds like you had a great time

dixonsontour · 11-14-2012, 01:59 PM

Welcome home

joolz1910 · 11-14-2012, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by queendisney

Glad you had a wonderful time and welcome back.

Seeing as though you feel like you only touched on the parks then its time to start planning a return visit

Welcome to the WDW addicts club..

I have already started saying, 'When we go again, I would like to...'
I think this is going to become a very expensive interest lol.

11-14-2012, 08:30 AM	#1
joolz1910 I would have gone down to reception in my robe and slippers I can't decide if it's sweet or sinister Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,126	Just back - a few highs and lows We got back on Tuesday morning from our amazing trip to WDW. I intend to do a trip report but thought I would share a few thoughts. Highs Eveything lol. OKW - the resort was everything I had hoped for. It was pretty, quiet, clean and friendly. The one bed rooms are VAST! I was surprised at how much space we had. The superking bed was enormous. The pools were a huge hit with the kids. The parks - so much to do, so little time to do it. I still feel like we only touched the surface. The food - it was great to be able to order what we liked without worrying about the bill. We had some great meals and I will review all of them in my trip report. Character interaction - no scrums like we have experienced at DLP. BBB - DD (8) loved this despite initial reservations. DD (5) did NOT love it (more on that later) Parties - it was great to experience both Christmas and Halloween parties. Lows No real lows. A couple of things that didn't go according to plan, but nothing that would take away from the enjoyment of the holiday. Moving rooms - the walls are thin at OKW and we asked to move rooms to a top floor as the people above us were very early risers and very noisy. MNSSHP - I loved this but the kids were too tired to really enjoy it and I don't feel that we got as much out of it as we could. I would do it again but preferably in the second week of the holiday. Illness - DD (12) was very poorly on our second day and it affected her for the first week. And finally... A huge thank you to everyone on this forum who has patiently anwswered my inane questions since 2009. All of the planning came together in the end, and made this holiday a truly magical experience. __________________ Juliette x 1997 Disneyland, California (offsite) 2005 DLRP (Santa Fe) 2009 DLRP (DLH)'Just Like we Dreamed it...at the DLH' 2011 DLP (Cheyenne) 2012 OKW at WDW 'A Whole New World'

11-14-2012, 08:41 AM	#2
Pootle DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,656	Hello Like you I got back yesterday from OKW, and while I was only in a studio this time (I was with a friend and needed the 2 beds) I usually have a one bedroom with DH, and yes they are huge and I love them . Just wanted to say that I think the problem has been made slightly worse with the new laminate flooring in the living room. Previously it was carpet so you didn't get it quite so much IMO. These days we usually opt for an upper floor too. Glad to read you had such a good time __________________ Moira DVC member (1996) OKW, VB & BWV

11-14-2012, 08:50 AM	#3
wayneg VMK AceCaptainWayne I can't get my mouth to say healthy things Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dewsbury, UK Posts: 21,058	I thought meeting me would be in your highs Glad it lived up to all expectations, look forward to helping you plan the next. __________________ 1993Travelodge Maingate East,1997Holiday Inn Nikki Bird,1999Sheraton 4 Points/Clearwater Hilton, 2000(Xmas) Disney’s ASMo 2001Travelodge Maingate East, 2002 NYC Crowne Plaza Times Sq./Orlando Sheraton World Resort 2003(Aug) La Quinta Lakeside 2003(Oct) Disney Wonder +Raddison Parkway2004(Oct) Disney Magic + Homewood Suites, 2004(Xmas) Hilton DTD 2005(Oct) Disney Magic + BW Lakeside, 2005 (Xmas) BW Lakeside, 2006(Aug) Courtyard By Marriott LBV + 1st RCCL cruise, 2006(Oct) Disneyland, Cailfornia Howard Johnson, 2006(Xmas)Comfort Inn LBV,2007(Easter)Fairfield Inn, Marriott Village 2007(Aug)Courtyard By Marriott LBV, 2007(Oct) Disneyland CA, HoJo/Vegas, Flamingo,2008(Easter) Windsor Hills, Disney Wonder, Fairfield Inn 2008(Aug)Country Inn, 2nd RCCL, AKL, 2008(Oct)& 2008(Xmas)Fairfield Inn, 2009(May)Country Inn 2009(Aug)OKW, Disney Magic, Regal Sun 2010(Easter) Hampton Inn LBV 2010(Aug) Royal Pacific & OKW 2011(Feb)H.I. Express LBV 2011(Aug)OKW, Disney Dream, HI DTD 2011(Oct) Fairfield Inn 2012(Aug) Fairfield Inn, OKW 2012(Nov) Fairfield Inn 2013(Apr) Fairfield Inn LBV

11-14-2012, 09:31 AM	#6
disneyholic family Wayne always catches me i cannot wear anything between my toes Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: in my heart i'm always in WDW Posts: 14,905	welcome back!! glad to hear you had a lovely time!!! __________________ Beth

11-14-2012, 11:08 AM	#9
queendisney DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camberley, UK Posts: 2,348	Glad you had a wonderful time and welcome back. Seeing as though you feel like you only touched on the parks then its time to start planning a return visit Welcome to the WDW addicts club.. __________________ Vanda x Walt Disney World resort 16 times for 3 weeks at a time. Off resort 2 times but never again as I just didn't feel the magic. Disneyland Paris untold amt of times as its very close and easy to get to. Disneyland California

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11-14-2012, 10:44 AM	#8
Ciorsdah Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 317	Welcome home!! I'm really looking forward to your trip report xx

11-14-2012, 11:17 AM	#10
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11-14-2012, 11:25 AM	#11
Wills Mom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,439	Delighted to hear you had such an excellent time And as queendisney said welcome to the WDW Addicts Club Cant wait for the TR!! __________________ Me (30) DH (31) DS (1) Sammy the Spitz (5) UK Spending Game#14 Christmas 2005:Holiday Inn I-Drive 14 nights August 2006:New Yorker Hotel NYC 4 nights/POP 3 nights February 2007:Glenbrook Villa 14 nights February 2008:Trafalgar Village Villa 18 nights February 2009:Highlands Reserve Villa 12 nights May 2010 Honeymoon:Crowne Plaza 1 night/1st RCCL 4 nights/Buena Vista Palace 3 nights/AKL 4 nights/Rosen Plaza I-Drive 3 nights/Bellagio Las Vegas 4 nights May 2013 Glenbrook Villa 17 nights

11-14-2012, 01:31 PM	#12
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11-14-2012, 01:57 PM	#13
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11-14-2012, 01:59 PM	#14
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