Just back and had a wonderful trip

MarieA

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We just returned from HHI (5/3 - 5/7) and BCV (5/8 - 5/11). My DH and I planned this trip to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Our room at HHI was ready when we arrived. This was our first trip to HHI and really liked the resort. Upon our arrival we told the front desk that we were celebrating our 25th anniversary. We went out to explore HHI and when we came back to the room there were balloons and a card wishing us a "Happy 25th".

We arrived at the BCV at about 10:30 am on 5/8, checked in immediately and were told that our room wasn't ready. While we were checking in I began talking to a CM (Isabel) and told her we were there to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. Isabel heard that our room wasn't ready and said she would see what she could do, made a phone call and within 5 minutes had a room for us. She asked if she could print a copy of our itinerary and I said that would be great. Little did I know she made a notation on our itinerary that it was our 25th.

My DH and I went up to our room and were just getting settled in when Isabel came up with a platter of fruit and cookies and bottle of Evian along with a card that said "Happy 25th". It was such a nice thing for a CM to do and one of reasons we love WDW so much. This was only the beginning of our 25th anniversary celebration at WDW.

On our first night we had ADRs for the California Grill. We checked in on the second floor and at check in we were wished a Happy Anniversary. I was a little surprised but then realized that I had an Anniversary pin on my bag. We went upstairs and when we were brought to our table, i
t was decorated with Mickey confetti and we were wished a "Happy 25th Anniversary". I was shocked because I knew the pin didn't say 25th Anniversary. It was then I realized that Isabel must have noted our 25th on the itinerary. We had a fantastic meal at the CG. At the end of the meal were treated to a great piece of Chocolate Cake that had a chocolate plaque which said "Happy Anniversary from the California Grill" on it.

The next morning we were getting ready to head to the parks and there was a knock on the door. We hadn't ordered anything and weren't expecting anyone since we were traveling alone. When we opened the door we were greated by a CM holding a bunch of balloons with a card. The card had a picture of Mickey and Minnie (it was signed by both) and it said "Happy 25th Anniversary". Isabel had struck again.

Our second night at WDW we had ADRs at Flying Fish. Again we were greeted by the CMs wishing us a "Happy Anniversary." My DH and I were seated and were given menus. I was looking at the menu trying to decide what I was going to eat when my DH said to me "look at the menu". I told him I was looking at it but I didn't know what I wanted to eat. My DH said "no - look at the top of the menu" and across the top it said "Happy 25th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. A______". We had a great meal at FF and we were treated to a fantastic dessert for our anniversary.

Our last ADR was for Jiko. Once again the cast members wished us a "Happy Anniversary" upon our arrival. We had a wonderful meal and were treated to an anniversary dessert.

Our trip was one of the best we've ever had. Isabel made our 25th Anniversary trip extra special. All of the little things that were done for us during this trip are the reason we return to WDW year after year.
 
Sounds like a wonderful time all the way around. I would love to go to HH, the last time I tried to plan it was full up (peak time). I'm hoping maybe for Summer 2009 I'll have better luck.
 

Sounds like a wonderful time all the way around. I would love to go to HH, the last time I tried to plan it was full up (peak time). I'm hoping maybe for Summer 2009 I'll have better luck.

We did have a wonderful time. HHI was beautiful and very quite at this time of year. I booked at the 7 month window with no problems. I didn't even have to call day by day.
 
Were you driving? I'm asking just because we may want to drive from south Jersey someday, and I'm just looking for some time references.

I think you picked fine restaurants to celebrate at, and I'm glad you got such great treatment. I hadn't eaten at CG in years and years, but we did for my birthday earlier this year, and I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed the whole experience. I wish I could find the picture they they gave me!

Bobbi:goodvibes
 
Were you driving? I'm asking just because we may want to drive from south Jersey someday, and I'm just looking for some time references.

I think you picked fine restaurants to celebrate at, and I'm glad you got such great treatment. I hadn't eaten at CG in years and years, but we did for my birthday earlier this year, and I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed the whole experience. I wish I could find the picture they they gave me!

Bobbi:goodvibes

We flew into Jacksonville and drove up to HHI. It was about a 2 1/2 hr drive. We spoke to a couple who had driven from NJ to HHI and they said it took them about 12 hrs.

We really enjoyed all of the restaurants and the way we were treated at each one. All of our servers all made our dining experience exceptional. We hadn't been to CG at all. The last time we dined on the 15th floor of the Contemporary was when it was Top of the World. The view from the 15th floor was incredible.

Our next trip to WDW is in November for the Food & Wine Festival. I'm looking forward to this trip as we have never been there for the F & W.
 
Thanks for posting your trip report - it sounded magical!

We are also going for our 25th anniversary in October and have booked the California Grill like you did - I have always wanted to eat there and watch Wishes (we're booked at 8pm when Wishes is at 9). I think it will be a very special way to celebrate!
 
Sounds like you had a good time. Happy Anniversary!!!
 
Thanks for posting your trip report - it sounded magical!

We are also going for our 25th anniversary in October and have booked the California Grill like you did - I have always wanted to eat there and watch Wishes (we're booked at 8pm when Wishes is at 9). I think it will be a very special way to celebrate!

It was magical thanks to a CM who went above and beyond. Our meal at CG was excellent and the service was great too. We actually left the CG before Wishes and went over to the Magic Kingdom to see it in person. You will have a great time for your 25th.

thanks for sharing your trip...

You're welcome. I just wanted to let everyone know that you can still have a magical experience at WDW.

Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad you had a wonderful trip!:goodvibes

We did have a wonderful trip.

Sounds like you had a good time. Happy Anniversary!!!

Thanks.

Happy Anniversary :flower3: I can not thing of a better way to spend it.:flower3:

Thanks. Neither could we. We spent part of our honeymoon in WDW (EPCOT was only opened 6 months before) and as my DH put it "we returned to the scene of the crime".
 
that is awesome. disney magic at its best. We will hit that 25th mark in about 3.5 years. hoping to renew our vows there.

Congratulations - I wish you another 25+ years of happiness.
 
that is awesome. disney magic at its best. We will hit that 25th mark in about 3.5 years. hoping to renew our vows there.

Congratulations - I wish you another 25+ years of happiness.

It was Disney magic at its best and one of the reasons we return year after year. We've had many magical experiences over the last 25 years.

I hope when you celebrate your 25th at WDW you have as much fun as we did.
 
Sounds like a great trip -- and congratulations on the 25th anniversary -- that is an accomplishment in this day and age.

I believe that there is a thread for thanking cast members. You may want to post there since Isabel went so far above and beyond for you.

Best wishes for another Disney fun filled 25 years!
 
Sounds like a great trip -- and congratulations on the 25th anniversary -- that is an accomplishment in this day and age.

I believe that there is a thread for thanking cast members. You may want to post there since Isabel went so far above and beyond for you.

Best wishes for another Disney fun filled 25 years!


I didn't know there was a thread for thanking cast members. Thanks. I will have to check it out.

Before we left BCV we completed a survey in the lobby and included Isabel in our comments. The person taking the survey stated that our comments would be in the managers hands first thing the following morning.
 

















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