GlennandAnn
<font color=9966FF>If found, please return to Boar
- Joined
- Jan 22, 2001
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Our family (DH and 3 y/o DS) just returned last night from the WL concierge. Upon check in, we asked to be upgraded to concierge level, and were told that we could for $35 extra per night!!! Of course, we jumped on it. Our room was #7118, with a queen bed and bunk beds, double sinks, bathtub/shower combo, ironing board and iron, robes, and a mini-fridge. Our balcony had a beautiful view of the new WL villas. We enjoyed the turn down service every night, and every day our room was cleaned early and our son's stuffed animals were arranged for him. We were also treated to towels shaped like Mickey on the beds. Each weekday we received a USA Today (complimentary). For breakfast each morning the buffet served muffins, croissants, bagels & cream cheese, fresh fruit, cold cereals, coffee cakes, tea, coffee, milk and orange juice. The afternoon snacks were more fresh fruit, gummy worms, pretzels or cookies, mixed nuts, iced tea, bottled water, and lemonade. There was also afternoon tea with an assortment of teas. For the dinnertime buffet, we were served cheeses, fresh veggies and dip, crackers, an entree and soup from Artist Point restaurant, and more beverages. At night, there was a selection of desserts from Artist Point served with Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, Godiva, and a nice selection of wines. There was coffee and milk, too. We ate breakfast there each day, and snacked there all day, too. We saved a lot of money on food. All of the members of the concierge staff were extremely nice and helpful with making dinner reservations or just answering questions. We received messages every night from a member of the concierge staff telling us about the next day's forecast and park hours and any special events. We swam every day in the pool, and my advice is GO EARLY!! The pool gets really full in the afternoons. We ate at Roaring Fork, the sandwiches were quite good, and the pizzas were also good. We also had lunch at the Whispering Canyon Cafe, and it was just OK. Be advised that if you want your kids to participate in pony races and other antics during your meal, go during a regular meal time- don't eat early or late. We ate a late lunch at about 2:00 and there were no pony races or anything like that. We also rented a surrey bike and rode over to Fort Wilderness (3/4 of a mile ride on a nice, shady trail). Our DS had a great time at the FREE petting zoo, and also really enjoyed the pony ride. The rides cost $3, and parents lead their children's ponies around a trail at the petting zoo. We had a wonderful time!
