Thought I would report back now that we arrived home. Let me start by saying this was my favorite resort, owned VWL for 11 years prior to selling and this is our first stay as non-dvc. Stayed CL for the first time. Arrived by DME no problems. Landed at 9:10 and we made it to the lobby by 10:10. Checked in the front desk, CM had to search for our package from IPO but no big deal. Made our way to our room, they did exactly what I requested. Big plus, asked for a small snack and some soda left in the room just for a small snack. Weather was not the greatest, so put a huge damper on the vacation. Pool work being done was loud. Had a south wing courtyard view and it was obnoxious at times. DD arrived Saturday night, DME bus driver quit! So she was shuttles via van and arrived around 11:25, landed at 9:10. Luggage got to us around 2:00am after me calling.!!!! Was not overly impressed with morning snacks, really would have liked a hArd boiled egg, real yogurt and granola, just something a little nicer. LOVED the Nespresso machine!! Was reprimanded by IPO over canceling a dinner reservation. Women really irritated me, (see previous posts) and I was very nice about it. Also irritated that his same women gave my daughter (22) such a hassle about having a beer, almost implied her ID was fake that there was no way she was over 21!!!! For almost 500 a night, i would never pay that for CL, the room size and the servings just don't warrant it. Should have done much much more research! Between construction at WL(which I thought would be almost over) and all the construction in the parks, MK, AK, and DTD, I swear i saw more walls than views!! Really took away from the experience. Though I was glad I didn't book the poly as the walls there are even worse!!! Then top off the trip, our flights for today were cancelled, was able to get to JFK, (then paid for a limo to WhitenPlains where our car was) leaving WL on ME at 3:50am, but oh wait, THE BUS NEVER SHOWED UP! Looked at the printout IPO gave me, and they for some reason had us leaving from the CR (yes I originally had booked there and switched). At least they comped the taxi, but getting up at 3am, and waiting and waiting was not a great send off also never received a checkout envelope and had to ask for a print out, did receive an email version upon landing. Did receive turn down 3 of the 5 nights, again not a big deal, but it was so strange,first three days housekeeping was great, and I left tips, the next day the room was half done!! Very very strange. Things i did notice is the lack of "disney Magic" resorts and parks were always sparkling clean. Being in construction we tend to notice things. Lights out heading to the bus area, many cobwebs, dirty windows again, not a big deal, but just not the magic that it used to be!! It may be many years until we head back, will definitely make sure there is no construction going on!!!!!
Whenever people ask about the Swan/Dolphin, my comments always include how great the pool bar is.
to the DIS and the WL/VWL thread, MonaMN! We're honored that your first post is here on our friendly thread. 
... We arrive Sunday
