Portugal1000
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So have been back 3 weeks now. We had the most wonderful holiday. We left on the day the Olympics started and stayed for 3 weeks. DH, DS who turned 12 while we were there and myself. This was our 9th trip in 7 years so we know our way around now!
Highs
Wyndham Bonnet Creek - Really is a fantastic resort. 4th time staying there. We had a 2 bedroom deluxe which is huge. Its a timeshare resort and we rent points from an owner. Its right next door to Caribbean Beach. 5 pools, 2 lazy rivers, lots of activities. Definitely going back next year. Oh and it was $130 a night. No extras.
Having a friends stay for 2 weeks - My best friend and her family stayed for 2 weeks which was great. I was a little nervous recommending the resort but they loved it as much as us. Perfect holiday companions, we did our own thing some of the time and did stuff together some of the time. Not a single cross word.
Weather - Was great. Not much rain during the day, infact, I wouldn't have minded a little more. Didn't feel quite as hot as last year which was a bonus.
Crowds at Disney - Again I was pleasantly surprised. This is our 3rd August trip and I have never really found crowds to be too much of a problem. I think knowing how to use the fast pass system is a great advantage and we were very organised.
Food - ate at some terrific places. Have been on the DP for the last couple of visits so were afraid we would miss it but we didn't. Our favourite place was Toojays which we had never been to before. We went 9 times!! My son just loved it although he did eat the same thing every time. Waffles for breakfast or hot beef brisket sandwhich for lunch and dinner.
Flight home - On one of the new planes in Premium economy. Always fly PE but were so disappointed on the way out as down stairs on old plane with rubbish entertainment. So the new plane was great and we were in the bubble.
So many other highs but I'd be here all day.
Lows
Not really a low exactly but we paid to stay at Hard Rock for one night to take advantage of the front of line access. Didn't check out of Bonnet Creek. Universal was absolutely packed and while we had a great time, the whole thing cost us about £600 for one night and 2 days in the park (including tickets). I wasn't too impressed with Hard Rock, but probably because room was so small compared to Bonnet Creek. We have only ever gone to Universal in December before when it was empty so maybe the heat and the crowds put me off a bit. However it would have been a disaster without the front of line pass, I would have given up by 10am. So I just don't think it was worth the money.
Coming home - My friends can never understand how I can go to the same place each year but even after 3 weeks we were very upset to be leaving. Could easily have stayed another couple. Will hopefully try for 4 weeks next year.
So please feel free to ask any questions.
Highs
Wyndham Bonnet Creek - Really is a fantastic resort. 4th time staying there. We had a 2 bedroom deluxe which is huge. Its a timeshare resort and we rent points from an owner. Its right next door to Caribbean Beach. 5 pools, 2 lazy rivers, lots of activities. Definitely going back next year. Oh and it was $130 a night. No extras.
Having a friends stay for 2 weeks - My best friend and her family stayed for 2 weeks which was great. I was a little nervous recommending the resort but they loved it as much as us. Perfect holiday companions, we did our own thing some of the time and did stuff together some of the time. Not a single cross word.
Weather - Was great. Not much rain during the day, infact, I wouldn't have minded a little more. Didn't feel quite as hot as last year which was a bonus.
Crowds at Disney - Again I was pleasantly surprised. This is our 3rd August trip and I have never really found crowds to be too much of a problem. I think knowing how to use the fast pass system is a great advantage and we were very organised.
Food - ate at some terrific places. Have been on the DP for the last couple of visits so were afraid we would miss it but we didn't. Our favourite place was Toojays which we had never been to before. We went 9 times!! My son just loved it although he did eat the same thing every time. Waffles for breakfast or hot beef brisket sandwhich for lunch and dinner.
Flight home - On one of the new planes in Premium economy. Always fly PE but were so disappointed on the way out as down stairs on old plane with rubbish entertainment. So the new plane was great and we were in the bubble.
So many other highs but I'd be here all day.
Lows
Not really a low exactly but we paid to stay at Hard Rock for one night to take advantage of the front of line access. Didn't check out of Bonnet Creek. Universal was absolutely packed and while we had a great time, the whole thing cost us about £600 for one night and 2 days in the park (including tickets). I wasn't too impressed with Hard Rock, but probably because room was so small compared to Bonnet Creek. We have only ever gone to Universal in December before when it was empty so maybe the heat and the crowds put me off a bit. However it would have been a disaster without the front of line pass, I would have given up by 10am. So I just don't think it was worth the money.
Coming home - My friends can never understand how I can go to the same place each year but even after 3 weeks we were very upset to be leaving. Could easily have stayed another couple. Will hopefully try for 4 weeks next year.
So please feel free to ask any questions.
