Back from an amazing 2 weeks!

[zippy99]

We got back on Saturday morning from an amazing two weeks.

As is tradition - I thought I would do a quick Highs & Lows.

HIGHS

Old Key West - an amazing resort - we were initially in building 53 but I asked for a room in Turtle Pond and they change it to 33 - right by the bus stop. We loved the resort and they had so many activities for the kids too - both the children won Bingo one afternoon and DH & DS played tennis nearly everyday.

Harry Potter Forbidden Journey - This attraction was simply amazing. By far the highlight for me - we found by going after 2pm to this area the queues were just 20mins which was no time at all. The theming of the whole area too was stunning.

I wanted to buy a students hat for my terminally ill godmother who is a massive HP fan - so asked a member of Potter staff where they were - apparently the only place they had them was in Dervish & Bangs accessed after queuing for Ollivanders - he kindly took me in the back door exit and found me the hat (I have one very happy godmother!)

Seeing Jedward board hulk was amusing - especially as none of the americans seemed to know who they were! We thought perhaps they were testing hair gel to see how well their stuck up hair coped on the coaster.

Weather was very hot - above average for October just two days with a bit of rain.

California Grill - an amazing meal - we saw the Epcot fireworks and the water parade and then opportunity to watch the Halloween fireworks from the balcony was superb!

LOWS

Very few....

Queuing for 20 minutes in the Hogshead only to be refused as we looked under 40!!! We had told the kids to find a table - perhaps if they had been with us he would not have asked - especially as we saw him ask nobody else - I was livid at the time as they 3 people ahead of us were not asked. We then left and bought a couple of Budweiser from a drinks cart just outside the Harry Potter area - no questions asked.

Pathetic I know - but it warrants a mention - the breakfast on the BA flight coming back - the Steward actually said - I am embarrased to serve this - it was an egg & bacon muffin that resembled a solid stale scone!!

Will add some pictures and do an evaluation of our food later this week.

Thanks for all the help on here that made this an amazing holiday!

 

[wayneg]

Welcome home, sounds like another great trip.

 

[almcg]

Sounds fantastic!

 

[Mrs Doubtfire]

A great trip by all accounts - how can a low be that you look so young??

 

[sullyandsid]

Another great review for OKW - I think we need to start sabotaging the good reviews, as soon everyone will want to go there lol! We need to keep it as Disneys best kept secret!

 

[taylor91]

Glad to hear you had a great time

 

[cantwait!!!!!!!!!!!!]

Sounds lovely glad you had a good time !

 

[Netty]

sounds like a wonderful holiday!

 

[2Tiggies]

Welcome home Zippy. I was wondering this weekend if you were back yet, but I couldn't remember how long you were going for.

I'd love to hear all the juicy details.

 

[igk]

Welcome back - we used the Turtle Pond bus stop a few times so might have inadvertantly seen you there!

It's annoying to get refused drink - it didn't happen to me this time (so I must be really looking old), but at the 15 beers for 15 years stand at Epcot they said they were told to ID anyone under 60 (I'm 45). I said that was OK as I'm 61 I had my driving licence with me anyway...

 

[Sarah Millar01]

Sounds like you had a great time. Funny story about Jedward!! Welcome home!!

 

[skelfbsfb]

Sounds like you all had a wonderful time.

 

[howlongtillsummer?]

Welcome home! Did you think the Turtle Pond area was a good choice?

 

[2Tiggies]

Hey Zippy, we're missing you! Please come back and tell us more.

 

[suzycute]

Great mini trip report! Glad you had such a good time
I was also refused alcohol once in Epcot (I was 48!) but was fine for the rest of my holiday!