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[Buzz2001]

Have a great trip Kathy!! Look forward to reading your trip reports!!

 

[Buzz2001]

Hope you having a grand time at CSR!!

 

[Lilolvr]

How's it going so far Kathy?

 

[GOOFYsince71]

How's it going so far Kathy?

Mornin' Lilolvr!
In Kathy's last post on her "to my CSR family" thread,
she said she would get in trouble with Mark if she
Dissed on vacation!! Let's see if she can hold off, and
"wean" herself away for the 2 weeks!
I bet 2 Dole Whips she will be on in a matter of days!!!!!
Sure is Weird here without her!!
Have a great day!

 

[Lilolvr]

Mornin' Lilolvr!
In Kathy's last post on her "to my CSR family" thread,
she said she would get in trouble with Mark if she
Dissed on vacation!! Let's see if she can hold off, and
"wean" herself away for the 2 weeks!
I bet 2 Dole Whips she will be on in a matter of days!!!!!
Sure is Weird here without her!!
Have a great day!

Oh, I missed that. Two weeks?? No way!!

 

[GOOFYsince71]

Oh, I missed that. Two weeks?? No way!!

Well, here's what I think...........
She always stays in the Casita's.
She is in walking distance from the business center.
The business center has Computers for guests' use.
Hmmmmmmmm..............
See where I am going here!?!?
What do YOU think!!!?

 

[Lilolvr]

Well, here's what I think...........
She always stays in the Casita's.
She is in walking distance from the business center.
The business center has Computers for guests' use.
Hmmmmmmmm..............
See where I am going here!?!?
What do YOU think!!!?

She'll be refilling mugs often. "Honey, I'll be right back."

 

[GOOFYsince71]

She'll be refilling mugs often. "Honey, I'll be right back."

Really.......... really...........really..........FUNNY

 

[Lilolvr]

Really.......... really...........really..........FUNNY

Funny but true!!

 

[Buzz2001]

Nothing yet? Where in the World is Kathy?

 

[Lilolvr]

Nothing yet? Where in the World is Kathy?

 

[Buzz2001]

Kathy's back!!! Had another great trip to CSR!!

 

[KatMark]

Yes, we did and you'll find my report on the Resorts thread. And true to form, I stayed away from the Dis for two weeks. It was almost as hard as not having my Starbucks every day. I missed all my friends here at the Dis.

 

[Buzz2001]

As promised, here it is:

We arrived at the CSR on Monday, September 1, at around 12:30 p.m. Check-in went very smoothly--no one else in line. We had terrific CM's who were laughing and joking with each of our parties (you'll remember that my best friend and her DH went with us). The Assistant Manager personally came out to talk to the four of us, ask if we had any questions, gave us a list of all of our dining reservations and gave us his phone number in case of any problems or issues. He indicated our room was not ready, but that it would be soon. We were then given anniversary buttons and balloons and Shleley was given a birthday button (her birthday is September 26) and Tom was given a 1st Time Visitor Button. Shelley and Tom originally asked for Ranchos but were put in Casitas to be close to us which they were delighted with--they got upgraded to a water view room. Since our room was not ready, we went to Pepper Market where we all had something from the deli and shared by each couple as we had a 5:00 dinner at Mama Melrose for the Fantasmic Package. Just as we finished lunch, the Assistant Manager called to say our room was ready. Our friends were in Casitas 3 -- 3133 and we were in 3225. I was a little disappointed as we really like 4 and 5, but then we walked into our room. We were upgraded to a suite (what a treat it was having two bathrooms and two televisions). There were more balloons, autographed photos of Mickey and Minnie and a huge bouquet of flowers. We were also given robes for our stay and turn down service every night. We both had beautiful views of the Lake.

Every CM we dealt with was as friendly as could be. Although we only ate at Pepper Market twice, the service was good and friendly and the food outstanding. I saw one of the Mangers' helping several people who were obviously new to the PM and di not understand the set up. We had breakfast there one morning and wanted American Cheese omelets. They did not have American Cheese at the station, but the cook went and found it for us. Analia at the coffee bar was outstanding every morning I went for my cappucino--friendly, chatty. The lifeguards were very good and friendly and joking with the kids in the pool. Francisco was superb as always (and yes, Shelley and I had a few Pina Coladas at the pool). A large convention came in Saturday night/Sunday morning and we saw ONLYtwo people in suits--the rest were dressed casually (mostly in shorts) as they wen tot their meetings and always said hello when he passed us. Mark and I went to the Dig Site/Hot Tub on three nights. It was just us and two other people in the hot tub when the convention people were there and maybe 10 people in the Dig Site. During the afternoons when we were at the Dig Site, there were no more than 50 people in the pool. We even went down the Jaguar slide twice.

Mousekeeping was great and we received towel animals one day--a puppy dog and a peacock.

Shelley & Tom were given a Magical Dream the day they check out--they were asked to open Panchitos and were given a certificate for doing so. The four of us also won a Year of a Millions Dream prize. As we were exiting Splash Mountain one morning, we were each given Mickey Mouse Year of a Million Dream ears. We each kept one and then the men gave the other two to little children that we saw in the park.

As for the parks, the longest we waited for a ride was Tower of Terror--which was about 20 minutes and that was our own fault. We went right after Fantasmic ended and Rock & Roll Roller Coaster was not running, so this was our fault. Other than that, we waited an average of five minutes for every single ride, and ten at the most (including Soarin'). The CM's at the park were very friendly--always saying Happy Anniversary, Happy Birthday, etc. We received three "Happy Anniversary/Birthday phone calls) in the parks. We saw only one large group of travelers from Brazil and they were loud, but I saw no other issues with them.

We visited two other resorts during our stay and we will stick with the CSR--thank you very much (we've already booked our bounceback for next year). We went to the Wilderness Lodge for dinner at the Whispering Canyon Cafe (the worse meal of our trip--I'll write about it on the Dining Board) and talked to two different CM's--one at the desk and one who was walking around--and we felt like we were being a huge bother to them by asking them a question; we also went back to the Caribbean to give their food court a second try--sorry it was just as bad as the first time (but we felt better giving it a second try).

The second portion of our trip at Daytona Beach was very nice and relaxing (although I either got food poisoning or the 24-hour flu and spent Friday in the room all day).

As many of you know, this was a difficult trip as I lost my dad the week before we left. I walked into Epcot and broke into tears and when we went on Spaceship Earth (which I really like the new version) I couldn't stop crying on the first ride through. I bought a balloon which I was going to release into the sky. But as we were getting ready to release it, I heard my dad in my head saying "why would you spend $7.00 and then just let the balloon go--that is such a waste of money (this from the man who told me to stop buying him cards at holidays because Hallmark had enough money). So instead I found a little girl in a stroller and gave her the balloon. I explained, with tears streaming down my cheeks, to the parents why I was doing this--that my dad had died and I know he would have wanted me to give the balloon to someone as he always bought them for his grandchildren (those poor parents must have thought I was nuts).

The trip was just what we needed after the last seven months with dad in the hospital/nursing home/hospital and then passing on.

We had a wonderful trip and can't wait to go back next year--God willing.

P.S. When we got home, there was a box from Disney--I assumed it was one of the two shipments I sent home. It was not. We won a "specialized Disney Dreams Prize Pack" which consisted of a stuffed Mickey and Minnie, a tote bag, a coffee cup, a photo album, picture frame, tin of candy and a Deluxe Pin Trading Starter Kit and a DISNEY GIFT CARD. What a way to end the trip!

I will add pictures later.

That's great Kathy! I'm so happy for you!! You deserved all of it.

 

[Lilolvr]

So great to have you back Kathy!! Glad you had a terrific trip!

 

[Buzz2001]

Some may be repeats from my report, but I couldn't remember all that I had posted earlier.

thanks for sharing!