Luckily it was raining all morning Thursday, May 1, so it was easier to leave. After last minute shopping on the Concourse we headed to the airport around 10:45.
Forgot to mention I say Michael Eisner at the Contemprorary - I think on April 29th !
This was a great vacation! Couple of things I walked away with:
The Contemporary Tower is fantastic. Most convenient, best view, least walking. Highly recommend it. The rooms and building were in great shape. I walked down through the side buildings and was not too impressed - they looked pretty shabby(marks on walls and carpeting) and there were some pretty hefty hikes to the main building. My thought process was we'd be walking so much in the parks, I didn't want to do anymore than I had to in the hotel.
Staying on the monorail is a definite if you plan on spending most of the time in the Magic Kingdom like we did. Quick getting back to the room for a break and then back to the park - worth the price!
Staying on-site is the best! Our room wasn't cheap, but well worth it. I remember reading someone else's trip report and them saying if you stay offsite, you just stay in your room and that's that - and I totally agree. Staying at the Contemporary made the vacation 24X7 - real special. I loved just walking around and soaking up the atmosphere.
I've seen people say you need a week for the parks - and I agree. 2 or 3 more days would have been great.
This board and Mouseavers are fantastic. For a couple months before our trip, I religously checked out both. I learned a lot - which we used - and just reading about the parks and hotels really helped us get excited. Thanks!
Forgot to mention I say Michael Eisner at the Contemprorary - I think on April 29th !
This was a great vacation! Couple of things I walked away with:
The Contemporary Tower is fantastic. Most convenient, best view, least walking. Highly recommend it. The rooms and building were in great shape. I walked down through the side buildings and was not too impressed - they looked pretty shabby(marks on walls and carpeting) and there were some pretty hefty hikes to the main building. My thought process was we'd be walking so much in the parks, I didn't want to do anymore than I had to in the hotel.
Staying on the monorail is a definite if you plan on spending most of the time in the Magic Kingdom like we did. Quick getting back to the room for a break and then back to the park - worth the price!
Staying on-site is the best! Our room wasn't cheap, but well worth it. I remember reading someone else's trip report and them saying if you stay offsite, you just stay in your room and that's that - and I totally agree. Staying at the Contemporary made the vacation 24X7 - real special. I loved just walking around and soaking up the atmosphere.
I've seen people say you need a week for the parks - and I agree. 2 or 3 more days would have been great.
This board and Mouseavers are fantastic. For a couple months before our trip, I religously checked out both. I learned a lot - which we used - and just reading about the parks and hotels really helped us get excited. Thanks!
