Tinkaroo
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Well we've arrived at the GF and checked in. The staff here are uniformly wonderful so far.
Only one glitch and that was quickly fixed. We had requested Conch Key first choice then Sago Cay, a high floor. The first room we were assigned was Sago Cay 5416 which was facing the monorail (which I didn't really want but was actually kind of cool BUT was also facing the parking lot and what looked like several portable toilets....apparently there is one GV room at least that does not have a great view! I went back to the check in counter and spoke with the gentleman who checked us in (he had been wonderful -- it's my daughter's birthday tomorrow and he made a big fuss over her and gave her a birthday button). I explained the situation and asked if there was anyway we could get another room, any building, any floor just not a view of a parking lot and the portable toilets. He went into the back office and came out with someone whom I'm assuming was a manager -- she was wearing a different uniform anyway. I explained the situation to her and she went to a computer and spent a good 10 minutes looking for another room. She then asked if we absolutely needed the daybed. I said no, definitely not. She then assigned us to Boca Chica, a wonderful dormer room overlooking the quiet pool and the main building. Everything very pleasant, no stress at all they were happy to try and accomodate. The bellman who delivered our luggage was one we had run into in the elevator in Sago Cay and remembered us. When I explained why we had changed rooms he just nodded and went "oh the back of the convention center view..."
Sago Cay has not been refurbished and neither has Boca Chica. But both interiors are beautiful. A few signs of some wear and tear. The bottom of the tv armoire is a little banged up (probably from the maids vacuuming). The laundry hamper the wicker is a little broken on top. Other than that it looks wonderful. No problem getting extra towels and hangers (they had them up her in about 10-15 minutes). Internet connection is nice and quick, and they charge 9.95 for 24 hours.
We grabbed a quick bite at Gasparilla's: good counter service food, layout and flow not great. They only had the YOMD refillable mugs BUT the minibar had both the Alice in Wonderland and the Captain Hook ones. I chased down the minibar lady and got two more so we all have them. We're waiting now for DH to arrive -- he's in the Navy -- been deployed and is getting a week off and joining us. First time we've seen him in 4 months!!!!
Dinner tonight at Citricos tonight. If anyone has any questions let me know and I'll do my best to answer.
Sounds great so far - so glad the front desk was able to find you a more desirable room.

And "welcome home" to your hubby - at least for a short while. Please thank him for all he does for our country.

Enjoy your dinner!


