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[eclectics]

We had ressies for a character breakfast at Chef Mickey's during a trip last year while we were staying at the Contemporary. The breakfast was on the last morning, and the night before we were up extremely late at the Not-So-Scary-Halloween-Party (a lot of fun, by the way).

When the alarm clock went off, Mrs. Mugg & the Muggette were too tired to answer the bell, so I decided I'd take advantage of ressies that didn't require leaving the hotel and I went downstairs. I grabbed the morning papers and was seated right away as a solo in a far corner of Chef Mickey's. At that time in the real world, Michael Eisner had just announced he was stepping down, and there were lots of stories then about rumored changes to WDW because of the upcoming transition. It's very interesting to read about a proposed renovation to the Contemporary while you're sitting in it.

I figured as a solo male adult reading the paper with tons of little kids around me that I would get a superficial hand shake at best from the characters. Wrong. Goofy saw me finishing the last piece of bacon on my plate, and got another one for me, making a big show of it all the time. Mickey came over, pulled out the empty seat on the other side of the table and grabbed the sports section while people at the tables around me snapped pic after pic.

At that point, I offered Mickey the next section on the pile of papers without looking. It was the help wanted section. We both looked at the header at the same time, and I looked Mickey in the eye and in a low voice said "Now more than ever, eh?". Mickey looked to his left then to his right, and then looked straight at me and in an impossibly subtle gesture for fear of being caught was nodding his head up and down in tacit agreement.

I was on the floor dying of laughter. No one else around us caught it, and that truly made it a "magical moment" at Disney. And one more thing....for the first time all vacation, no camera with me at the time. I'd kill to have that shot of Mickey on the other side of the table from me reading the help wanted section.

Moral of the story, folks....Don't hesitate to go solo. You never know what will happen next!

Funny story Mugg, however, proving to me not to do it, as being singled out like that, with all eyes upon me, would probably be my worst nightmare!

 

[lindalinda]

I thought it would be a pain also but it really wasn't. Even Tahiti, the farthest away from the GCH was an okay walk. The only drawback was to make the trek to Captain Cook's to fill up your mug after a long day. On the plus side, it's a short walk to the TTC from most longhouses so you can take a direct monorail to Epcot. VERY convenient! I'd love to try a CR Tower room. GF just doesn't do it for me somehow.

Since you guys are experts I have a few questions. I have only stayed at the mod resorts before, but I will be taking my 3 and 5 yr old neice and nephew and want the EASIEST place to stay to get into the parks, mostly MK. I was thinking that would be the Poly but would CR be just as easy? Basically, the least stressful with a 3 yr old?

 

[lyeag]

I thought it would be a pain also but it really wasn't. Even Tahiti, the farthest away from the GCH was an okay walk. The only drawback was to make the trek to Captain Cook's to fill up your mug after a long day. On the plus side, it's a short walk to the TTC from most longhouses so you can take a direct monorail to Epcot. VERY convenient! I'd love to try a CR Tower room. GF just doesn't do it for me somehow.

Thanks! I really want to try the Poly someday. I just want to check out that volcano pool. It just looks like so much fun. My kids and I love to go swimming. ( I guess put in me in water and I am a big kid again.)

GF just seems a little too stuffy for me. I am not the flowery type.

 

[chobie]

Thanks! I really want to try the Poly someday. I just want to check out that volcano pool. It just looks like so much fun. My kids and I love to go swimming. ( I guess put in me in water and I am a big kid again.)

GF just seems a little too stuffy for me. I am not the flowery type.

The Poly is my dream too, since I was a kid. But since we're in state, we go frequent and try to stay cheaply. So it's mostly Pop Century for us, a mod once in a while and/or the Swan with the teacher discount. This summer, since there were no good resident discounts, we stayed one weekend at the Hyatt Grand Cypress and another at Gaylord Palms. We got them both for $93 dollars a night thru Priceline and loved both of them. Those are the only off-sites I like. Since we drive, staying off-site is not a big deal.

 

[eclectics]

Since you guys are experts I have a few questions. I have only stayed at the mod resorts before, but I will be taking my 3 and 5 yr old neice and nephew and want the EASIEST place to stay to get into the parks, mostly MK. I was thinking that would be the Poly but would CR be just as easy? Basically, the least stressful with a 3 yr old?

Any of the monorail resorts offer the best access to the MK. Plus you can take the boat over also. WL also has boat access to MK (but no monorail). Either one would be okay, I would think. The added plus about the Poly is the Epcot monorail from the TTC. On the other hand, the fact that everything is in one building (less walking) if you get a CR tower room would be a big plus for a 3 yr old.

 

[eclectics]

GF just seems a little too stuffy for me. I am not the flowery type.

I always said the lobby reminds me of the Titanic movie set. I almost expect Captain Smith to go walking by!

 

[crazyforgoofy]

Any of the monorail resorts offer the best access to the MK. Plus you can take the boat over also. WL also has boat access to MK (but no monorail). Either one would be okay, I would think. The added plus about the Poly is the Epcot monorail from the TTC. On the other hand, the fact that everything is in one building (less walking) if you get a CR tower room would be a big plus for a 3 yr old.

I was ready to post a reply but eclectics beat me to it and said pretty much what I would have said. Also if you're leaving or returning to the room in the rain it's certainly easier at CR. Olus Chef Mickey's is right there and what kid doesn't love that? Having said that I will admit that the Poly is my favorite resort at WDW. It is exactly the atmosphere I'm looking for at WDW - tropical! The pool is wonderful. Add the pool bar to that and I'm a happy camper.

 

[Laura]

One of he things I like when going solo compared to two or more in a group is you don't hear things like...

"Hurry up and take the damn picture!!"

or

"Another picture of the Castle? How many do you need?!?"

or

"where do you want to eat??"

My DH isn't like that at all. He mostly followed me around and I made all the decisions. The few times he made a suggestion as to what to do or where to eat, I totally jumped aboard and we did it. I think he could have spent the whole trip in the Germany pavilion at Epcot drinking beer and been perfectly happy doing so.

 

[Laura]

Thanks! I really want to try the Poly someday. I just want to check out that volcano pool. It just looks like so much fun. My kids and I love to go swimming. ( I guess put in me in water and I am a big kid again.)

GF just seems a little too stuffy for me. I am not the flowery type.

My family stayed there years ago, before the volcano pool arrived. The grounds are full of tropical plants and the staff is friendly with lots of "aloha". I prefer the real Polynesia as it's more scenic, but the WDW version is the next best thing. Plus you get a view of a castle!

I completely agree about the GF, though. I've been inside the lobby and while it's pretty and I'm sure the rooms must be nice, I think it's too girly for me. I'm not the flowery type either.

We stayed at POFQ on our last trip, but we visited the AKL twice to eat at Boma. When I first walked into the lobby, I admit thinking to myself, "why aren't we staying here?"

 

[eclectics]

One of he things I like when going solo compared to two or more in a group is you don't hear things like...

"Hurry up and take the damn picture!!"

or

"Another picture of the Castle? How many do you need?!?"

or

"where do you want to eat??"

Mine go more like this...


"I suppose we're getting up early again tomorrow, right?"


or


"Are you simply incapable of walking slower?"



or



"You want to eat there again?"

 

[bsnyder]

No kidding! And not to mention mindnumbingly boring!!!

I think this thread could quite possibly be the first to be moved from the Community Board to the Theme Parks Attractions and Stategies Forum. For shame, people, for shame!

They're paying no attention to us, even when insulted. They're just prattling on about lobbies and Chef Mickey and The Poly and zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

These aren't the partisan debaters I've come to know and love. They've got to be pod people!!!!!

 

[Charade]

Mine go more like this...


"I suppose we're getting up early again tomorrow, right?"


or


"Are you simply incapable of walking slower?"



or



"You want to eat there again?"

 

[Charade]

They're paying no attention to us, even when insulted. They're just prattling on about lobbies and Chef Mickey and The Poly and zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

These aren't the partisan debaters I've come to know and love. They've got to be pod people!!!!!

 

[eclectics]

They've got to be pod people!!!!!

MUST FIND RNC. MUST SIGN UP. REPUBLICANS ARE RIGHT AFTER ALL. WIRES OVERLOADING.WIRES OVERLOADING.....DANGER, DANGER.

 

[Saxsoon]

MUST FIND RNC. MUST SIGN UP. REPUBLICANS ARE RIGHT AFTER ALL. WIRES OVERLOADING.WIRES OVERLOADING.....DANGER, DANGER.

I knew it wouldn't last!

 

[eclectics]

I knew it wouldn't last!

All in good fun! Back to Disney!

 

[Mugg Mann]

For the most part, solo rides don't bother me. Although I do feel a bit stupid by myself in the little pirate ship on Peter Pan's Flight! However, by the time Peter yells "And off we go!" I'm over it!

I agree about Monorail hotels. When Mom and I go, we split the cost and stay in the Grand Floridian. On my solo trips, I stay at a moderate. Every time I get on the resort bus, I'm longing for "Please stand clear of the doors..."

Your wish is my command!

http://filecities.com/files/2474/MONO-WDW-Monorail-PleaseStandClearOfTheDoors(c)Disney.wav

 

[Saffron]

Mugg Mann! Too bad you couldn't have captured the moment on film. Those pictures would be priceless.

Hey eclectics! You buy refillable mugs? Me too!

So ... which mug were you refilling at the Poly, one from the Poly from that trip or one from another resort/trip?

 

[MickeyMouseGal]

Your wish is my command!

http://filecities.com/files/2474/MONO-WDW-Monorail-PleaseStandClearOfTheDoors(c)Disney.wav

Awesome!

 

[eclectics]

Mugg Mann! Too bad you couldn't have captured the moment on film. Those pictures would be priceless.

Hey eclectics! You buy refillable mugs? Me too!

So ... which mug were you refilling at the Poly, one from the Poly from that trip or one from another resort/trip?

First time at the Poly so my POFQ mug would have stuck out like a sore thumb!