sandyneck
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Feb 12, 2001
- Messages
- 518
Hi! We just got back today! Returned to snow after having 9 days of 86-92 degree weather. It was gorgeous!! I am posting a full trip report on the trip reports board, but I know many of you were anxiously awaiting my return for a report on the resort. Everything was wonderful. You know they have been having the overbooking problem, so I called the Saturday before I left and asked them if they were still overbooked, they did not give me a direct answer, but checked my reservation and when it came up, there must have been a note from Hotelkingdom attached because they told me there was no possible way I would not get a room. That was great news for me, but it was implied there would be others not so fortunate. My advice would be to call HK and VV several times and express your concern about their overbooking. I believe they will make sure you have a room. We arrived at 12 noon, but check in was not until 4 and our rooms were not ready. We checked in around 2:45. This seems to be the norm, so if you are arriving early, be prepared. There are lockers and changing rooms by the pool you can use until your room is ready. We were in Building #2 which I think is probably the best building in my opinion. You are right by the pool and the views are great. #1 may be a little too close to the pool, #4, 7,8,9&10 were the least desirable only because of their further location from the pool. #9&10 are the least desirable. My inlaws stayed for a night in #9 which is located close to Intl drive and you could hear the traffic from their balcony, building 10 is even closer and the views are of the basketball court with the pool in the distance. 5 or 6 would be good also, but you have to walk over a bridge to get to the pool. The rooms were awesome as usual. For those worried about smoke smell, there was not a trace in the three rooms I was in, my sister had a two bedroom and my family had one also. I did smell smoke a few times walking down the stairs coming from other rooms.
I could go on and on about everything so I will let you guys ask the questions and will be glad to answer even the silliest or smallest question. I am very picky about accomodations as are my husband and dad, both who were with me, and we all love the place. The deli seems to have expanded their menu slightly and we ate a few lunches there and it was good. Maid service was excellent as usual. They also have added a welcome pack for you with coupons, maps, coloring pages for the kids and other small items. When you pick it up they tell you about the timeshare but I never got the hard sell to do it so I just said we would think about it. I was a little concerned since I knew the resort was full about crowds at the pool, but we could always find a chair. OK, I have gone on long enough. Questions please!!
I could go on and on about everything so I will let you guys ask the questions and will be glad to answer even the silliest or smallest question. I am very picky about accomodations as are my husband and dad, both who were with me, and we all love the place. The deli seems to have expanded their menu slightly and we ate a few lunches there and it was good. Maid service was excellent as usual. They also have added a welcome pack for you with coupons, maps, coloring pages for the kids and other small items. When you pick it up they tell you about the timeshare but I never got the hard sell to do it so I just said we would think about it. I was a little concerned since I knew the resort was full about crowds at the pool, but we could always find a chair. OK, I have gone on long enough. Questions please!!