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D4D @ WDW
Who?
Jennifer (D4D)
What?
Solo trip to WDW
When?
May 18-25
Where?
POFQ
Why?
I was there on business kind of.
A first solo trip and a first trip report (assuming this actually gets finished and posted). I was planning on getting a journal to write down the happenings on my trip and observations, but that never happened. By the end of every night though, I was whooped and nothing would have been written down anyway! The longer I wait to write down these thoughts the more I forget what I was going to say. This trip report will probably be more of a collection of thoughts rather than a play-by-play report, bear that in mind.
Arrival:
I had a great 9:35 am flight out of PHL and we landed right on time at about noon. Now going solo has its pros and cons. One of the cons is that you cant split up to accomplish tasks. So instead of heading for the baggage claim area I went right down stairs for my car.
Oh look, a long line. That must be mine. (This becomes a running theme)
I really like using Alamo. They have great prices and their agents tend to be knowledgeable and helpful, all 4 of them. Because thats how many are there no matter how long the line is. Heres a suggestion, have someone standing where the line starts handing out info about rental car insurance. No one really understands it and our vacationing brain cells just cant handle the pressure to make that decision at the counter.
First Impressions:
Why is it that I can get to WDW from MCO on autopilot, yet I can get lost on my way home from work? Odd, isnt it?
This was my first time staying at POFQ. Before this I had stayed at CSR and my new home, SSR. POFQ is small in comparison. One bus stop? Maybe thats a good thing, oh wait, POR has 4 bus stops and we share a bus; never mind. As I head towards room #4123 I realize that I have a parking lot view. Thats OK though, theres a beautiful courtyard between my room and the parking lot. To my surprise the room had a king size bed, and a pocket door for the bathroom wait a minute. This is a handicapped accessible room! No! This isnt what I had in mind. It doesnt look like the pictures I had seen and it was going to ruin the Disney-ness for me. Right? Hmmm King size bed, larger shower, more countertop space in the bathroom, and prime location? This room ROCKS! I cant believe I didnt have to pay extra for it! I was 30 seconds from the food court, pool, parking lot, and bus stop. Another 30-second walk would get me to the boat launch. Ive heard a few people complain about getting handicapped rooms and ask to switch, but I cant think of why. I guess they really want a bathtub?
MK Evening EMH:
My first Disney meal was at The Plaza Restaurant in MK (not counting my Earl of Sandwich lunch). The Plaza is a nice little place. I think Ive walked by it every time and never noticed it. I was sat at a cute little table in the corner.
Oh, this is the wrong table?
I was relocated to a table next to the kitchen. Boo. It didnt ruin my meal though; I guess someone has to sit there. The chicken and strawberry salad (Im a sucker for fruit in my salad) was yummy and in true Disney fashion, big! The only thing I didnt care for was the garlic crouton that came with it (and the red onions, but I 86d them when I ordered it). The Plaza lacked some of the atmosphere that other MK eateries have and it was loud, but the food and service were good, plus the price was appropriate.
Wishes was close at hand by the time I finished dinner so I found a recycle bin near the hub to set up my mini-tripod and camera. Wishes marked the end of the night for some, but not for resort guests like me! I wandered into Tomorrowland wondering where I could get my wristband. POOF! Theres a sign right there by Buzz saying I can get my wristband there. Excellent! They were doing a really good job of enforcing the wristbands in my opinion. People were turned away from rides without them. It wasnt crowded at all; it felt more like a hard ticketed night. I walked on to Buzz, Space Mountain, the people mover, Poohs ride, and Phillarmagic.
To be continued.
D4D
Who?
Jennifer (D4D)
What?
Solo trip to WDW
When?
May 18-25
Where?
POFQ
Why?
I was there on business kind of.
A first solo trip and a first trip report (assuming this actually gets finished and posted). I was planning on getting a journal to write down the happenings on my trip and observations, but that never happened. By the end of every night though, I was whooped and nothing would have been written down anyway! The longer I wait to write down these thoughts the more I forget what I was going to say. This trip report will probably be more of a collection of thoughts rather than a play-by-play report, bear that in mind.
Arrival:
I had a great 9:35 am flight out of PHL and we landed right on time at about noon. Now going solo has its pros and cons. One of the cons is that you cant split up to accomplish tasks. So instead of heading for the baggage claim area I went right down stairs for my car.
Oh look, a long line. That must be mine. (This becomes a running theme)
I really like using Alamo. They have great prices and their agents tend to be knowledgeable and helpful, all 4 of them. Because thats how many are there no matter how long the line is. Heres a suggestion, have someone standing where the line starts handing out info about rental car insurance. No one really understands it and our vacationing brain cells just cant handle the pressure to make that decision at the counter.
First Impressions:
Why is it that I can get to WDW from MCO on autopilot, yet I can get lost on my way home from work? Odd, isnt it?
This was my first time staying at POFQ. Before this I had stayed at CSR and my new home, SSR. POFQ is small in comparison. One bus stop? Maybe thats a good thing, oh wait, POR has 4 bus stops and we share a bus; never mind. As I head towards room #4123 I realize that I have a parking lot view. Thats OK though, theres a beautiful courtyard between my room and the parking lot. To my surprise the room had a king size bed, and a pocket door for the bathroom wait a minute. This is a handicapped accessible room! No! This isnt what I had in mind. It doesnt look like the pictures I had seen and it was going to ruin the Disney-ness for me. Right? Hmmm King size bed, larger shower, more countertop space in the bathroom, and prime location? This room ROCKS! I cant believe I didnt have to pay extra for it! I was 30 seconds from the food court, pool, parking lot, and bus stop. Another 30-second walk would get me to the boat launch. Ive heard a few people complain about getting handicapped rooms and ask to switch, but I cant think of why. I guess they really want a bathtub?
MK Evening EMH:
My first Disney meal was at The Plaza Restaurant in MK (not counting my Earl of Sandwich lunch). The Plaza is a nice little place. I think Ive walked by it every time and never noticed it. I was sat at a cute little table in the corner.
Oh, this is the wrong table?
I was relocated to a table next to the kitchen. Boo. It didnt ruin my meal though; I guess someone has to sit there. The chicken and strawberry salad (Im a sucker for fruit in my salad) was yummy and in true Disney fashion, big! The only thing I didnt care for was the garlic crouton that came with it (and the red onions, but I 86d them when I ordered it). The Plaza lacked some of the atmosphere that other MK eateries have and it was loud, but the food and service were good, plus the price was appropriate.
Wishes was close at hand by the time I finished dinner so I found a recycle bin near the hub to set up my mini-tripod and camera. Wishes marked the end of the night for some, but not for resort guests like me! I wandered into Tomorrowland wondering where I could get my wristband. POOF! Theres a sign right there by Buzz saying I can get my wristband there. Excellent! They were doing a really good job of enforcing the wristbands in my opinion. People were turned away from rides without them. It wasnt crowded at all; it felt more like a hard ticketed night. I walked on to Buzz, Space Mountain, the people mover, Poohs ride, and Phillarmagic.
To be continued.
D4D
