Part 1: BLT
We arrived Tuesday, Dec. 1 at about 12:30, dropped off the luggage and went to DTD to pick up a TIW card. The computer was down at E of S so it took about 35 minutes to get our food. The line at Guest Relations didnt move either. Only two CMs working and everyone ahead of us must have been getting the endless ticket options explained to them. The whole place was kind of crowded (parking lot said full and weve never seen that before) considering it was a Tuesday afternoon. After about 30 minutes, we were on our way and decided to walk around, wandering over to the Characters in Flight balloon ride, which was surprise for DH. He dreams of going on the real thing, which I will never do, but I totally enjoyed this, and I do not do any mountain, terror, simulator, or roller coaster rides.
When I woke up at 5:30 a.m. the next morning the lights of the castle were on, what a great sight! Breakfast was at 1900 Park Fare at 8:00. We figured we would eat, skip the characters if they didnt come by before we were done, then get a jump on MK. This was not to be. The monorail was having technical difficulties and we wasted about 20 minutes standing there with no communication from the CMs. Finally by the time they said they had to send for maintenance, the line at the dock was so long that we had to wait for three boats. We finally stepped foot on Main Street at 10:05. There were minimum waits everywhere we went (except Peter Pan), but we dont do the thrill rides, so I dont know how they were. The weather was perfect. Lunch at Pecos Bills was just okay. We walked back to our room at 4:30. How nice it is to be able to walk home from MK! Dinner at California Grill was great, but the wait was not. We arrived at 7:15 for 7:30 ADRs and were not seated until 8:10. With the fireworks at 8:00, no one was leaving before then. Next year, 6:00.
Thursday we went to the MK EMK and arrived about 8:30 a.m. They did not check room keys. We saw them taping the show in front of the castle, but you couldnt get too close. At lunch (Columbia Harbour House) we received a coupon for 20% off the total merchandise purchase at the main store in each of the parks. It had to be used between 9 and 12 noon. It was totally worth it because the next day I saved $53 on Christmas gifts. I think its triggered by the drink, because when I bought a bottle of soda from elsewhere I never got it with other lunches. That evening we ate at Narcoossees, one of our favorite restaurants. It did not disappoint. Once again at 9:30, another MVMCP fireworks show before we move on to BWV. The perfect ending to an outstanding leg of our trip!
A quick note about the room: Its directly across from the Trash and Recycling room. I never heard a sound and I am a light sleeper. The room itself was bright and beautiful, sleek and shining. Absolutely loved everything about it! The virtual tour and even the model do not do it justice. With the real castle in your window, it was just breathtaking!
If I really had to knit-pick about something, I would say the light in the bathrooms was a little glaring, I had trouble doing my makeup.
What a wonderful first impression! Too bad I could only talk DH into enough points for three nights a year. Anyway, I cannot wait to go back next December!
Any questions?
We arrived Tuesday, Dec. 1 at about 12:30, dropped off the luggage and went to DTD to pick up a TIW card. The computer was down at E of S so it took about 35 minutes to get our food. The line at Guest Relations didnt move either. Only two CMs working and everyone ahead of us must have been getting the endless ticket options explained to them. The whole place was kind of crowded (parking lot said full and weve never seen that before) considering it was a Tuesday afternoon. After about 30 minutes, we were on our way and decided to walk around, wandering over to the Characters in Flight balloon ride, which was surprise for DH. He dreams of going on the real thing, which I will never do, but I totally enjoyed this, and I do not do any mountain, terror, simulator, or roller coaster rides.
When I woke up at 5:30 a.m. the next morning the lights of the castle were on, what a great sight! Breakfast was at 1900 Park Fare at 8:00. We figured we would eat, skip the characters if they didnt come by before we were done, then get a jump on MK. This was not to be. The monorail was having technical difficulties and we wasted about 20 minutes standing there with no communication from the CMs. Finally by the time they said they had to send for maintenance, the line at the dock was so long that we had to wait for three boats. We finally stepped foot on Main Street at 10:05. There were minimum waits everywhere we went (except Peter Pan), but we dont do the thrill rides, so I dont know how they were. The weather was perfect. Lunch at Pecos Bills was just okay. We walked back to our room at 4:30. How nice it is to be able to walk home from MK! Dinner at California Grill was great, but the wait was not. We arrived at 7:15 for 7:30 ADRs and were not seated until 8:10. With the fireworks at 8:00, no one was leaving before then. Next year, 6:00.
Thursday we went to the MK EMK and arrived about 8:30 a.m. They did not check room keys. We saw them taping the show in front of the castle, but you couldnt get too close. At lunch (Columbia Harbour House) we received a coupon for 20% off the total merchandise purchase at the main store in each of the parks. It had to be used between 9 and 12 noon. It was totally worth it because the next day I saved $53 on Christmas gifts. I think its triggered by the drink, because when I bought a bottle of soda from elsewhere I never got it with other lunches. That evening we ate at Narcoossees, one of our favorite restaurants. It did not disappoint. Once again at 9:30, another MVMCP fireworks show before we move on to BWV. The perfect ending to an outstanding leg of our trip!
A quick note about the room: Its directly across from the Trash and Recycling room. I never heard a sound and I am a light sleeper. The room itself was bright and beautiful, sleek and shining. Absolutely loved everything about it! The virtual tour and even the model do not do it justice. With the real castle in your window, it was just breathtaking!
If I really had to knit-pick about something, I would say the light in the bathrooms was a little glaring, I had trouble doing my makeup.
What a wonderful first impression! Too bad I could only talk DH into enough points for three nights a year. Anyway, I cannot wait to go back next December!
Any questions?
Can't wait to walk to and from MK
