Just back from the WL...

[dparksfan]

Had a great time staying for the first time at the WL. Had room 4139, which was a courtyard view, upgraded at check-in from woods view, and they didn't say anything re: upgrade. They just did it. Strange. We were there 2/6 to 2/15, which I thought would be a long time, but I have a 4 1/2 month old ds and he made the trip a blur! We got to be flag family on our last morning, great honor! Went looking for the infamous memory box on the 14th. Trekked all the way down the path with my dh, ds-3, and other ds in the stroller, unaware that the box wouldn't be there. Pretty disappointing. Spotted the x, had my Pocahantas stickers ready to add (thought that was good theming!). Then the rain started and we trekked back to the WL wondering where it could be. I hope Majestic, your questions re: the box are answered. Sad too, how something so innocent could turn negative on this board. Anyway, any questions please feel free to ask.
Sad the trip is over...

 

[QJ411]

Welcome back Carol.

 

[Kimberle]

Glad you had a nice time!

The week sure flies, doesn't it!!!

 

[leopardspot]

How were the crowds?

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

So glad you and your famly had a good stay, and an upgrade. Will you be able to post a trip report, sounds like you may have your hands full with the little ones.

 

[dparksfan]

To answer your ?'s, sorry took so long but my infant is teething, eating all of the time 24/7, etc. so I have no time on the boards lately!
The crowds the weekend of 2/6 to 2/10 were a little busy, I'm assuming because of Daytona 500 and the cheerleaders (oh were they loud at Whispering Canyon Cafe!) Kind of ironic name! On the 11th we stayed at the hotel. On Thursday the 12th, we were at Epcot and nobody was there, it was fantastic! Then Friday the 13th, the beg. of Pres. weekend, it became too busy, actually had some waits. In the future I would try to avoid pres. weekend and other large group times. That one day at Epcot I could see what everyone says about winter slow days and how nice that is.
I wish I could do a trip report, but I don't have time. In short I will say the highlights and lowlights...
Highlights...
1. WL was a beautiful hotel with everything we needed, wish we could have spent more time there.
2. My meals were great as usual, esp. Le Cellier, Artist Point, Cindy's Breakfast, Rest. Akershus, Chef Mickey's and Breakfastasaurus.
3. Very impressed with Mickey's Philharmagic, and my dh says Mission Space was good, he wouldn't let me ride.
4. Watching my children experience Disney (including my 4 1/2 mos old) and seeing the magic light up in them!
5. Due to lack of humidity this time of year, we and the animals at AK were in abundance and in much better moods!
Lowlights...
1. Should not have gone to WDW with a non-sleeping, breastfeeding infant. I was exhausted to the point that my vacation was a blur!
2. Mousekeeping could have been improved.
3. Took some friends with us for half of the trip who refused to get into the Disney Magic, or even understand it, which my dh who is not a Disney person couldn't even believe they wouldn't give it a chance!
4. The weather a couple of the days was so cold, I could have sworn we were not in the state of FL!
5. Did I mention the non-sleeping infant....

I received some wonderful tips from these boards which I will post on the tips board.