WithDisneySpirit
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We were home for the first time to OKW and it was an unqualified success!!!!! Attending were me, DH, DS15, DS12, DM and DF.
We arrived Fri, Oct 15 and stayed in a nearby hotel the first night. We arrived at OKW the next morning at about 10 am. My teens were so impressed with the heartfelt Welcome Home we received at the gate!!! Our room was not ready yet, so off we went to World Showcase. I think the F&WF is more enjoyable during the week, less crowded when we went back on Thursday
At 4:30, we went back to check out our room, a 2 bedroom. We got all room requests except an upper floor (got non -smoking and one of the 60 bldgs). The room was 6212 on the first floor and we absolutely LOVED it. Being on the bottom gave us a great view of the beautiful birds outside our balcony too! The rooms were in beautiful shape. The only thing I noticed were a few minor stains on the new loveseat. We were all very impressed and spoiled to say the least. My mom and dad said it was their best trip ever to Disney.
We planned each of the 4 parks for a day with an extra for EPCOT, a Blizzard Beach day, MNSSHP - Oct 20, and a Disney Quest day for DH and DS's while Mom and Dad and Lisa went to DD
We spent the middle of the afternoon most days at our resort but we would have enjoyed more time at OKW if we could have.
Mom and I would have loved the directions to Publix I just printed this past Tuesday from the Dis. We spent the better part of two hours Saturday night lost
We also bought a bit too much food. My DS 15 was our breakfast cook two mornings, making us french toast one day and scrambled eggs and bacon another day. I have only two pounds left to lose of ice cream weight I put on at Disney
We loved Ghirardelli's and the Mickey bars, yum!
Oh, and I can vouch for the use of Sprint cellphones at Disney! My DS,12 was able to call girlfriend, Allie from any and all spots in Walt Disney World. His favorite, however, was the balcony! We did find him in the laundry room a couple times - great place for a private phone call
My DH and DS12 said to tell you not to rent hydrobikes unless you are in great shape and want a 30 minute workout! They entertained everyone at the dock and I am just sorry the camera wasn't with us on that outing
My DF had wonderful magic happen at the Conch flats General Store! We were all pin collecting and trading
and he was asking about the pin with just Mickey's face. These were from several years ago obviously but a CM at Conch Flats told him that she thought the manager had several. After many visits to catch the manager in and many phone calls, he was ready to give up. He went back in one last time as we were checking out and the CM on duty looked in the back and brought out two Mickey pins the manager had left for Dad She gave them to him as a gift! He was sooo happy!
We had the best time ever. My Mom said it was the highlight of her old age and my Dad said he hoped she was planning more old age and more highlights
Ask any questions you wish...
Lisa
We arrived Fri, Oct 15 and stayed in a nearby hotel the first night. We arrived at OKW the next morning at about 10 am. My teens were so impressed with the heartfelt Welcome Home we received at the gate!!! Our room was not ready yet, so off we went to World Showcase. I think the F&WF is more enjoyable during the week, less crowded when we went back on Thursday
At 4:30, we went back to check out our room, a 2 bedroom. We got all room requests except an upper floor (got non -smoking and one of the 60 bldgs). The room was 6212 on the first floor and we absolutely LOVED it. Being on the bottom gave us a great view of the beautiful birds outside our balcony too! The rooms were in beautiful shape. The only thing I noticed were a few minor stains on the new loveseat. We were all very impressed and spoiled to say the least. My mom and dad said it was their best trip ever to Disney.
We planned each of the 4 parks for a day with an extra for EPCOT, a Blizzard Beach day, MNSSHP - Oct 20, and a Disney Quest day for DH and DS's while Mom and Dad and Lisa went to DD
We spent the middle of the afternoon most days at our resort but we would have enjoyed more time at OKW if we could have.Mom and I would have loved the directions to Publix I just printed this past Tuesday from the Dis. We spent the better part of two hours Saturday night lost
We also bought a bit too much food. My DS 15 was our breakfast cook two mornings, making us french toast one day and scrambled eggs and bacon another day. I have only two pounds left to lose of ice cream weight I put on at Disney We loved Ghirardelli's and the Mickey bars, yum!Oh, and I can vouch for the use of Sprint cellphones at Disney! My DS,12 was able to call girlfriend, Allie from any and all spots in Walt Disney World. His favorite, however, was the balcony! We did find him in the laundry room a couple times - great place for a private phone call
My DH and DS12 said to tell you not to rent hydrobikes unless you are in great shape and want a 30 minute workout! They entertained everyone at the dock and I am just sorry the camera wasn't with us on that outing
My DF had wonderful magic happen at the Conch flats General Store! We were all pin collecting and trading
and he was asking about the pin with just Mickey's face. These were from several years ago obviously but a CM at Conch Flats told him that she thought the manager had several. After many visits to catch the manager in and many phone calls, he was ready to give up. He went back in one last time as we were checking out and the CM on duty looked in the back and brought out two Mickey pins the manager had left for Dad She gave them to him as a gift! He was sooo happy!We had the best time ever. My Mom said it was the highlight of her old age and my Dad said he hoped she was planning more old age and more highlights
Ask any questions you wish...
Lisa
