This is our first stay at a value resort. We normally use our points and stay in a 2 bedroom in one of the Vacation Clubs (home resort is Hilton Head but usually do Wilderness Lodge or Boardwalk). This time, because of the great rate and great reviews by Tyler (still looking for him) I decided to cancel out points stay and switch to two rooms at PC.
4 days before I faxed our room request to the room assigner. I listed in order what we we're hoping for. 50's room, 1st floor and as close as possible to the main building. We have never had any luck in the past so I kept my hopes low. We arrived last night (Saturday) around 5:30pm and were greated by EXTREMELY friendly cast members to help with our luggage. There are 6 of us so we have plenty. While I unloaded a CM was keeping my son (12) out of trouble and the girls (14, 6, 5) sat on the really cool luggage cart.
Check-in was a breeze. I was prepared for 45 mins -- we walked right up to the counter. Within about 5 mins I had a room assignment. I hesitatingly asked "where are these rooms?" and found they were in the 50's section, connecting, 1st floor, right on the end near the Everything Pop building. Couldn't believe it.
Now the rooms aren't the same as two bedroom Villas but we really liked them. Very bright, not too small, everything worked and was in perfect order. The person that helped with the luggage even suggested that if it wasn't cool enough -- we could call building maint. and they could probably do something about it.
Ended up having a quick bite for dinner before heading to the Boardwalk. The food court is pretty good. Typical selection, good quantity and tasted fine.
Spent the day at MK today and I swear it never got above 50 degrees. I was soooo cold in the morning (did Extra Magic Hour) that we thought we were still in Pittsburgh. We took the bus and caught the first one out -- around 7:15 and were at MK by 7:30, couldn't have been easier. The park got pretty crowded by 1pm or so although we were able to do quite a bit before lunch.
The only things we didn't get to do that we wanted to were Splash Mt. -- too cold and then it closed down. Saw what appeared to be someone being put onto a stretcher then the ride was down the rest of the night. The others we skipped were Small World (40 mins one time we went past) and Jungle Cruise -- just didn't have enough time before Wishes. Really enjoyed Wishes too.
All in all -- a very good day. If tomorrow warms up about 20 degrees things will be terrific.
Andy
4 days before I faxed our room request to the room assigner. I listed in order what we we're hoping for. 50's room, 1st floor and as close as possible to the main building. We have never had any luck in the past so I kept my hopes low. We arrived last night (Saturday) around 5:30pm and were greated by EXTREMELY friendly cast members to help with our luggage. There are 6 of us so we have plenty. While I unloaded a CM was keeping my son (12) out of trouble and the girls (14, 6, 5) sat on the really cool luggage cart.
Check-in was a breeze. I was prepared for 45 mins -- we walked right up to the counter. Within about 5 mins I had a room assignment. I hesitatingly asked "where are these rooms?" and found they were in the 50's section, connecting, 1st floor, right on the end near the Everything Pop building. Couldn't believe it.
Now the rooms aren't the same as two bedroom Villas but we really liked them. Very bright, not too small, everything worked and was in perfect order. The person that helped with the luggage even suggested that if it wasn't cool enough -- we could call building maint. and they could probably do something about it.
Ended up having a quick bite for dinner before heading to the Boardwalk. The food court is pretty good. Typical selection, good quantity and tasted fine.
Spent the day at MK today and I swear it never got above 50 degrees. I was soooo cold in the morning (did Extra Magic Hour) that we thought we were still in Pittsburgh. We took the bus and caught the first one out -- around 7:15 and were at MK by 7:30, couldn't have been easier. The park got pretty crowded by 1pm or so although we were able to do quite a bit before lunch.
The only things we didn't get to do that we wanted to were Splash Mt. -- too cold and then it closed down. Saw what appeared to be someone being put onto a stretcher then the ride was down the rest of the night. The others we skipped were Small World (40 mins one time we went past) and Jungle Cruise -- just didn't have enough time before Wishes. Really enjoyed Wishes too.
All in all -- a very good day. If tomorrow warms up about 20 degrees things will be terrific.
Andy
Thank you for posting.
