A Live Report Begins.....

[DisneyMomx7]

Sounds like a magical trip!

 

[scanne]

Good morning!
So last night was fun, but there was a last minute change to the parade/fireworks line up at MK. We were all set to watch MSEP at 9pm when we found out that they were showing the fireworks at 9 and only one parade at 10. So we quickly made our way as close to the hub as we could. I don't know why this change was made....
The fireworks were great! I love the Pirates section. I was disappointed that Tink didn't fly, though, but hopefully she will on another night.....

After fireworks we rode Buzz then tried to make our way to Frontierland to see if we could get a parade spot. But alas, it was packed like sardines (which I knew would be the case and I was humoring DH) so we decided to play in Fantasyland. We rode IASW then DS and DH went to Mickeys Philharmagic and DD and I stood in line for Peter Pan. The wait was posted at 35 minutes but it was more like 15. We were in and out before the boys were out of Philharmagic!

At this point it was getting close to 11pm but MK jad emh's until 2! So we made our way to Toon Town only to find that it closes at 11 regardless. DD was upset that she didn't get on Barnstormer, but soon perked up when we rode Tomorrowland Transit Authority. She had fun driving and that cheered her up!

We scored fastpasses for Buzz again then did the Laugh Floor. I wanted my DH to be "that guy" but it didn't happen this time. So now it was time for Buzz again then we honored our MK evening emh tradition.....FUNNEL CAKE!!!!! Yes we got a funnel cake and a coke at 12:30am. But I'll tell you, it's just what the kids needed to make it back to the hotel!

Oh, I'm happy to report that a sugar dusted funnel cake IS a snack on the DDP. This is a great use of a snack credit, too!

So we got the monorail as out sugar buzz kept us going and we were back at the Polynesian at 1:00am. We aren't rushing out anywhere today. We have a lunch ressie at Tusker House at 1:05pm so we will be heading to AK later this morning. But everyone needs to catch up on their zzzzz's before we venture out again today.

Thanks for reading!

 

[Cotta]

Thanks for the tips on FJ! I am just going to play it by ear and see how it goes... you never know what mood a kid will be in... I am loving the live reports! Thanks!

 

[skorpie]

Thanks for your reports! Will be down in early August. So you found that going to Olivanders first and then to FJ is the way to go? We will only be in IOA/WWoHP for one day and hope to do everything in the HP section. Thanks

 

[scanne]

July 17th - update with a question!!!

I will update the day later but I have a BiG concern. I was supposed to have a delivery today from WDW Florist and it's not here. And it's not a simple arrangment. It was Mickeys Birthday Surprise. Not here=not happy me. And I checked my confirmation and it was supposed to be set up today between 3 and 5pm.

The florist is closed until tomorrow but should I call the front desk??? What would you do???

 

[Echo queen]

It won't hurt to call, go ahead.

 

[Disneymama5816]

Definately call. The front desk might have it there and are waiting for someone to deliver it. Also, they might have a "secret" number to call that they can check on it. BTW - loving the live report.

 

[scanne]

Ok well I just spoke with one of the managers here at the resort and it turns out the whole celebration was delivered to the wrong room. The guests of that room did call the front desk and returned everything to the front desk. The manager I spoke with is going to come in tomorrow and set it all up himself. He also insisted that I call the florist tomorrow and he said that he thinks I ought to be compensated for the error. I'm not a complainer and I don't make a fuss to get something for nothing, but I will call the florist as soon as they open tomorrow and alert them of the mistake in delivery and see where it goes.

I have to say that the Polynesian CM's I've encountered so far have all been fabulous! And I am certainly not letting this litle hiccup dampen the magic. We are still having a great time!!!

I'll update in another post about our day and I'll keep you posted on the florist situation.

Thanks for reading!!

 

[scanne]

July 19
So yesterday we slept late. We never sleep late in Disney but then again, we never had our kids out until 1am, so it's all about balance, right?

So once we got moving at 11am, we got the bus to AK. It was hot and crowded! But we still managed to make the most of our time there. We got FPs for the safari and the kids learned a game with one of the CMs in Harambe. They had a blast playing with her and we spent a good 20 minutes just playing the game. We did some shopping too and had lunch. We had a 2:30 reservation at Tusker Hous which gave us preferred seating to the Nemo musical at 4:45. Tusker House is a great buffet and it's our second time dining there. We will definitely do it on our next trip as well!

We had another great server - Mat - and he brought the kids birthday cupcakes. he was very personable and efficient.

After lunch we went to Dinoland and rode triceratops spin and played some of the carnival games. My kids played two games each and won both times!

We then got our seats for Nemo. This is a fabulous show and I would love to see disney extend it and put it on broadway. I think it would be a huge hit!

After Nemo we all rode Primeval Whirl, we got a Mickey bar and Mickey ice cream sandwich then headed back to the hotel.

We got back around 7:30 and decided to go swimming. My DH was surprised that the pool was still crowded at that time but I wasn't. We swam until 9 and then watched the water pageant from the beach. Then we came back to the room and DH went and got use dinner from Captain Cooks. We ate our dinner in the room while watching the MK fireworks. If you can splurge for the view it is SOOOOOO worth it! I'm completely spoiled now and don't think I will ever book anything less than a lagoon view here at the Polynesian.

So today we are heading back to Epcot and my parents are on their way down to orlando to join us for our last six days. Their flight arrives at MCO at 8:25am so they are meeting us for lunch at Coral Reef at 11:45.

I'll keep you posted on the florist situation as well as more live updates!!! Glad you're all enjoying!!!!

 

[WDW4us2006]

Good Morning, I'm loving your live report, we are headed to WDW in three weeks, can't wait......curious to see what happens with the florist!

We are going to 'Ohana for dinner for the first time, how was your meal?

 

[scanne]

Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the report! 'Ohana was awesome! I love the food and the service was top notch. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it at all!

I spoke with the florist this morning and the CM I spoke with was very upset with what happened. So between the resort manager and the florist, I'm sure they will make things right today. She asked me what other characters my kids like so perhaps a little extra pixie dust will be flying our way...

We are on our way to Epcot now! More reports later!!!

 

[heaven2dc]

Thanks for sharing your trip with us! I would love to stay at Poly with lagoon view someday - sounds awesome! I hope you enjoy your day at Epcot and keep us posted on the floral arrangement. Here's some pixie dust to help make your day more magical

 

[scanne]

Well I am happy to report that when we returned to our room today, it was decorated to the nines! Disney sure did go out of their way to make up for the error yesterday!

We found the following waiting for us:
A surprise banner on the door
A huge musical balloon when you first walked in.
Two small balloon bouquets.
Two big gift boxes - one for each kid.
Extra gift bags filled with toys and chocolate Mickey rice krispie treats.
An autographed and framed 5x7 color picture of mickey and minnie.
A chocolate birthday cake.
Light up birthday necklaces.
A Tinker Bell doll (like the barbie kind).
Four plush toys: Mickey Minnie Pluto and Goofy
Autograph books for DS and DD personalized with a special note from Mickey and Minnie.

So this was WAY more than I had ordered and my kids were over the moon with excitement!!! It was very well done.

I'll post another update about our day a little later!

 

[anne60]

Thanks for posting - we leave tomorrow for a week and I am so excited!! How are the crowds and weather??? We've been in mid-August and mid-June, but never in July.

Thanks again ~ Anne

 

[scanne]

July 20th Update

We spent our morning in epcot after a quick breakfast in the room. We rode test track with a very short wait plus got fastpasses for later. We tasted soda from around the world at Club Cool and my DD tasted Beverly. My mom and dad flew in today and we met up with them in epcot. More in a bit....

 

[scanne]

Sorry for the abrupt cut off...

So we met up with my parents and did some things in innoventions then had lunch at Coral Reef. Lunch was ok - service was great but the food was just ok.

After lunch we went to WS and met Tiana, Alice and Mary Poppins and then did two Kim Possible missions.

 

[Aristocath]

I'm so glad they made up for the mistake with the florist. Sounds like a wonderful surprise for the kids.

Coral Reef is one of our ADRs and I"m just a little unsure about it but I always like to try things out for myself. And I figure the atmosphere will be good even if the food isn't!

 

[scanne]

After the Kim Possible missions we took a friendship boat across to future world and used our fastpasses to ride Test Track again before heading back to the hotel.

After a 2 hour nap we went to MK for dinner at Crysal Palace.

Quick note about the dining plan. We are doing the DxDp and it is costing us $180.00 a
night four our family of 4. Our lunch today was $120.00 and our dinner was $140.00. So there is a major value for us doing the DxDp. I also spent $25.00 for breakfast using 2 credits plus multiple snacks throughout the day so it is a great value for us! Another note: Coral Reef lets you get slushies or a non alcoholic daiquiri on the deluxe plan.

So after dinner we rode Goofy's Barnstormer 3 times then my parents took the kids on IASW and DH and I rode our favorite - Haunted Mansion! Now we are sitting outside of Hall of Presidents waiting for MSEP to begin! I can't wait!

Tomorrow we are heading to Hollywood Studios. Have a magical evening!!! More reporting to follow!

 

[scanne]

July 21st

Hello from Hollywood Studios! We waited stand by for TSM and it took about 25 minutes to get through the queue. We also have fastpasses for it for a little later. We are in the Animation building waiting to meet Lotso bear at 10:30. We are going to get fastpasses for TOT and RnR and for later and we might try the backlot tour, star tours and Indiana Jones.

We are having dinner at Narcoosees tonight and lunch at Sci Fi today. I'm lookin forward to both meals.

We are on the lookout for characters today! I'm hoping we can find Jessie from Roy Story and Daisy Duck.

Thanks for reading!

 

[heaven2dc]

The hotel really outdid themselves in making up for the error! How wonderful!

I can just picture all of you waiting for Lotso - this is so cool to have live updates!! I can't wait to hear about SciFi - we only dined there once back in 1997 and I would like to take my 3 boys there this year on our trip (boys meaning 17, 23, & 27 yr olds ). It will be the youngest 2's first trip and they are acting like little kids already getting excited and it's still 4 months away!