Disneyfoo
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- Feb 2, 2006
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Hello, we just got back from DLRP and thought we would do the customary highs and lows 
Highs
Disneyland Hotel Amazing! This was our second stay in the DLH and it was just as good as the first (in February this year). We had a lovely view over the park entrance and could see the Christmas tree on Main street from our room (We could just about see the Castle when it was lit up as it was hidden by trees!)
Walts We ate here on Sunday, we were given a window seat in the Adventureland room and the food was very nice, we both had the set menu with the sirloin steak which was slightly fatty but very tasty.
Studios tour We did the Disneyland Park tour in Feb so decided to do the Studios tour this time, we had a really nice guide who knew lots about the park and was very enthusiastic about Disney! I am going to do a trip report so will talk a bit more about this tour during that but feel free to ask any questions about it.
Chicago Steakhouse The Steakhouse is always on our to-do list as we love the food, however the service can be sometimes lacking. We had no idea that as Cafe Mickey was closed the character dining had been transferred to the Steakhouse, it was a great surprise though! We have never really bothered with character dining before but it was lots of fun, the characters kept sneaking up on me as I was sat with my back to them and it made the meal so much more fun
Cast members As usual the vast majority of CMs were really friendly and helpful so
to them. They were really helpful with Katy and her Special Access Pass which made all the difference when it came to queueing (apart from when our reservations coincided with some attractions breaking down, such as Buzz and Thunder Mountain)
This is BTM after it was evacuated after getting stuck... again!
Earl of Sandwich Awesome! We ate here for a quick snack twice and it was so good! Highly recommend the Full Montagu!
Duffy We both love Duffy now, we bought a petit Duffy from the DLH shop on Sunday and he is so soft and lovely. We met him with Mickey on Wednesday and got a photo with him, the interaction was great. We collected whatever we could with his name on it, the adoption certificates were given with both the teddy and the pin.
The Castle The Castle looks fantastic, the refurb has done a world of good and we kept remarking how nice it looks. The castle as well as the stonework looks great, we didn't think we would be able to tell but it's obvious in a good way!
Lows
Rain It was very wet on Sunday night, very wet indeed. It also rained on and off on Tuesday and Wednesday. It didn't really matter much though, we just dodged it and went on Buzz/POTC or IASW!
Charge card goings on We tried to use the charge card on Tuesday and it didn't work, when we asked at the hotel they said that a new charge card had been issued in my name and that the old one had been blocked. I hadn't asked for this to happen and the CM at the DLH looked pretty worried and kept asking me to check my credit card on-line for any suspicious activity. Suffice to say this was pretty worrying, they didn't know what had happened or why. They blocked the rogue charge card (which had a balance of 0.00 fortunately) and we couldn't use the charge card again. We had no apology that this happened and despite the obvious worry of the CM who repeatedly to check my credit card they never followed up with any more information.
We are going to write a letter of complaint about this situation but it was quite worrying.

Highs
Disneyland Hotel Amazing! This was our second stay in the DLH and it was just as good as the first (in February this year). We had a lovely view over the park entrance and could see the Christmas tree on Main street from our room (We could just about see the Castle when it was lit up as it was hidden by trees!)

Walts We ate here on Sunday, we were given a window seat in the Adventureland room and the food was very nice, we both had the set menu with the sirloin steak which was slightly fatty but very tasty.
Studios tour We did the Disneyland Park tour in Feb so decided to do the Studios tour this time, we had a really nice guide who knew lots about the park and was very enthusiastic about Disney! I am going to do a trip report so will talk a bit more about this tour during that but feel free to ask any questions about it.
Chicago Steakhouse The Steakhouse is always on our to-do list as we love the food, however the service can be sometimes lacking. We had no idea that as Cafe Mickey was closed the character dining had been transferred to the Steakhouse, it was a great surprise though! We have never really bothered with character dining before but it was lots of fun, the characters kept sneaking up on me as I was sat with my back to them and it made the meal so much more fun

Cast members As usual the vast majority of CMs were really friendly and helpful so

This is BTM after it was evacuated after getting stuck... again!

Earl of Sandwich Awesome! We ate here for a quick snack twice and it was so good! Highly recommend the Full Montagu!
Duffy We both love Duffy now, we bought a petit Duffy from the DLH shop on Sunday and he is so soft and lovely. We met him with Mickey on Wednesday and got a photo with him, the interaction was great. We collected whatever we could with his name on it, the adoption certificates were given with both the teddy and the pin.

The Castle The Castle looks fantastic, the refurb has done a world of good and we kept remarking how nice it looks. The castle as well as the stonework looks great, we didn't think we would be able to tell but it's obvious in a good way!
Lows
Rain It was very wet on Sunday night, very wet indeed. It also rained on and off on Tuesday and Wednesday. It didn't really matter much though, we just dodged it and went on Buzz/POTC or IASW!
Charge card goings on We tried to use the charge card on Tuesday and it didn't work, when we asked at the hotel they said that a new charge card had been issued in my name and that the old one had been blocked. I hadn't asked for this to happen and the CM at the DLH looked pretty worried and kept asking me to check my credit card on-line for any suspicious activity. Suffice to say this was pretty worrying, they didn't know what had happened or why. They blocked the rogue charge card (which had a balance of 0.00 fortunately) and we couldn't use the charge card again. We had no apology that this happened and despite the obvious worry of the CM who repeatedly to check my credit card they never followed up with any more information.
