Disney First Timer w/ Report

[tlady]

We returned about a week ago from our first trip to Disney World and loved it. My biggest complaint was we didn't have enough time to enjoy it to the fullest. Of course, we're already planning on a return maybe sometime next year.

We stayed at the Wilderness Lodge and it was great. I do have one complaint, though. When we checked in, they gave us a room upgrade to one that looked out on the pool. Previous room was a woods view. In retrospect, I wish we had kept the woods view room. My 7-year old daughter was ready to sleep by 9:00, but couldn't due to the noise from the pool. Also, when the pool is ready to close each night, they play (very loudly) a medley of songs on the speakers that keep you awake until it's finished. Other than that, we really enjoyed the Lodge.

At the parks, everything was great. We had very few lines and those that we encountered were brief. Early May is definitely a good time to go. Sunny every day, but not too hot or sticky yet. Parks were well-kept too. All CMs were encountered were great.

Favorite ride - Space Mountain. Had to go on my own because my hubby was too chicken.

Second favorite: A e between Test Track and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Dinner at Coral Reef was wonderful. Also loved our dinner at the pricey restaurant in WL (whose name escapes me). Food there was excellent and so was the service!

We never made it to MGM, so I can't rate Tower of Terror or Rock and Roller Coaster. Next time!

All in all, we had a wonderful time.

 

[Big V]

Sounds like you had a wonderful time!

 

[pumba]

loved reading your report..........

 

[HollyJoy]

Glad to hear that you had a wonderful vacation!! Thanks for sharing your trip report with us!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Your first trip will be forever in your memory, tlady, sounds like you had a wonderful at the World, enjoying the magic. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Please do stop back here to the Community Board (CB), a great place to chill out betwen trips back. Enjoy. And welcome to the DIS.

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Dan

 

[stinkerbelle]

Welcome back! Glad you enjoyed your trip.

I'm thinking you ate at Artist Pointe at the WL? Yummy, wasn't it? Did you try the berry cobbler? soooo goood! (if not - go back next time and try it!)

 

[Laura]

Glad you had a great first trip!

 

[tlady]

You're right, we ate at Artiste Point. How could I have forgotten the name?

Anyway, the meal was scrumptious and the service was impeccable. The hostess put my daughter's color picture of Mickey up on the wall, as you come in. Apparently, they do this for all kids who do a crayone pic of Mickey and she was so proud.

Believe it or not we were too full for dessert. The cobbler you described sounds delicious. This will be on our list for our next trip!

 

[Micca]

Thanks for the reprort Tlady. I fully understand your comment about time running out. Time is perhaps the most precious commodity on a WDW trip...perhaps moreso than money

I see you are already planning your desserts for the next trip
That's a sure sign you have the Dis gene

 

[Bear Necessities]

glad to hear you had a great vacation tlady, Wilderness Lodge is our favorite. Did you get the chance to go to Whispering Canyon Cafe? Lots of fun there, our kids like the bottomless milkshakes YUM WDW is like baseball and the Cubs... there is always next year...... now you get to start planning the next trip. Welcome!!