thedisneymom
I call 'em as I see 'em! Still wishes on stars! Li
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Our day began the way you always dream about. The sun was shining and the flight was on time. We flew Jet blue for the first time and loved it. We arrived in Orlando and thats when I start to get excited- vacation is finally here. I got the luggage with the kids help and hubbie got the rental car. Here comes the van!Thanks to everyone here I had a double-upgrade ENT certificate. On to Portofino Bay! Everyone thought it was beautiful! We were greeted cheerfully, luggage taken, and sent to the front desk. We checked in early and told our room would be ready at 2. No problem- we'll explore the hotel! Although, before we could say mummy we were greeted by Kristen. Kristen was member of the club staff whom we found to be wonderful. She got both gifts for us report card and loews first-even though we had an ENT rate. She showed us the club lounge while we sipped cold drinks. What a life! I think I'm going to like this club stuff. We left and admired the pools. My daughter and I also toured the spa. Now for food. Let's go to Citiwalk because I have sooo many Nascar certificates-due again to all of you. Many thanks!!! The food here is American. We found it to be fine for us. Who can complain when you can eat $50 worth of food for $10 five times. Those of you looking for gourmet-this is not for you. We had burgers, mozzarella sticks, ribs-great ribs by trhe way, chicken, and steak. The people here are very nice and even took 3 certificates one night with two checks of course!
We went back to the hotel and it was time for afternoon snack. Are you beginning to see a pattern here. Eat, eat, eat! There were 2 small plates that had miniature cannolis, biscotti, and squares of tiramisu. There is water, soda, tea, coffee all the time. Soo iced coffee and pasteries by the pool. We checked out our room and had a terrific beach pool view. You could here the calypso music in our room. Oh wait ! It's five o'clock! So off to antipasto hour. 5-7 This was for me because I could live on cheese. There were 2 trays .The first was about ten different types of cheese. The second even better. It was roasted eggplant, red and gold peppers, and my personal fav fresh mozzarella. I'm an Italian wanna be so this was right up my alley. I had to skip dinner 3 times because of overindulging. There were also 3 beers and wines nightly. I must? say club worked for me although I feel it will not be worth it for many of you. Young children would not enjoy the offerings and there are no hot dishes. We "do the parks" yearly so we are at the resort most of the time and can enjoy all the offerings. Those of you who will spend most of your day doing rides may want to skip club level and dine at a nice restaurant at Disney or Universal. We unpacked a little after this to set up for the morning. I like an early start. And guess what? Its cookie time-9P.M. There was a tray nightly of sugar, chocolate chip, and white chocolate macadamia. I made a cup of Earl Gray and went upstairs. I must say the beds are incredible. Tomorrow on to Disney and MGM.
We went back to the hotel and it was time for afternoon snack. Are you beginning to see a pattern here. Eat, eat, eat! There were 2 small plates that had miniature cannolis, biscotti, and squares of tiramisu. There is water, soda, tea, coffee all the time. Soo iced coffee and pasteries by the pool. We checked out our room and had a terrific beach pool view. You could here the calypso music in our room. Oh wait ! It's five o'clock! So off to antipasto hour. 5-7 This was for me because I could live on cheese. There were 2 trays .The first was about ten different types of cheese. The second even better. It was roasted eggplant, red and gold peppers, and my personal fav fresh mozzarella. I'm an Italian wanna be so this was right up my alley. I had to skip dinner 3 times because of overindulging. There were also 3 beers and wines nightly. I must? say club worked for me although I feel it will not be worth it for many of you. Young children would not enjoy the offerings and there are no hot dishes. We "do the parks" yearly so we are at the resort most of the time and can enjoy all the offerings. Those of you who will spend most of your day doing rides may want to skip club level and dine at a nice restaurant at Disney or Universal. We unpacked a little after this to set up for the morning. I like an early start. And guess what? Its cookie time-9P.M. There was a tray nightly of sugar, chocolate chip, and white chocolate macadamia. I made a cup of Earl Gray and went upstairs. I must say the beds are incredible. Tomorrow on to Disney and MGM.
