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Well, we just got home late Monday night from our two week vacation at WDW. I am back at work and still haven't finished unpacking everything. I wanted to make a few observations and then will post a full trip report in a few days.

Our 6 am flight was on time and arrived in Orlando at 12:55 p.m.. Hubby went to get luggage and I went directly to National Emerald Aisle to see what was there. To my excitement, there was an Aztec. This worked great for us, because I didn't think our luggage would fit in an intermediate. This easiley held our 4 big bags, plus our small stuff.

We stayed first 3 days at BCV in studio. I loved BCV, but for the four of us, I don't think I would want to do a studio again. We really like our space.

Used Q&C vouchers as well at VKL vouchers. They were great. Best values were at B&C and Pepper Market at Coronado Springs. The VKL were awesome at Rainforest.

Went off-site to Universal for the first weekend. Stayed at Royal Pacific and it was much better than last time we stayed. Honestly, I don't think I could ever stay at Universal off-site since they offer front of line with their hotels. I talked to a family that purchased the express pass and they spent almost 100 for 1 day just for express pass (1 pass per ride).

MOved to Saratoga Springs for the next 5 nights. We had an awesome room where we could see the fireworks from PI at night and walk out our patio to the small pool. I did like the resort.

Moved to Gaylord Palms for our last weekend. What an awesome place. (Priceline $85) We paid $50 extra per night and upgrade to a wonderful suite. A computer with free internet access was available in the room and that was nice. They do offer free transportation to the parks now, also.

July 4 we moved to Boardwalk for our last night. Got to witness fireworks at both MGM and EPCOT by walking on the paths between them and hotel. What an awesome experience. Made me very proud to be an American and live in a country where we have so many freedoms.

Let me know if anyone has questions.

Pam
 
Sounds like you had a great time. We did plenty of resort hopping on our June trip as well (PC, BWV, RPR and Poly) but it was fun. Another great thing about on site FOTL at Universal is that you can use it at Shrek and if you buy the passes you cant use it on Shrek).
 
Hey, we just got back a few days ago, too! Went from 6/24-7/2. We hope you had as good a time as we did. The crowds weren't too bad the first few days, but got larger the closer we got to the weekend..........even so, we never had to wait in line more than 10-15 minutes for most rides and even walked right onto a lot of them. It was great!
 
OMG wow. i am leaving for universal/disney on July 29. We will be staying in the Royal Pacific until monday then moving to the boardwalk for one night and then to the beach club. sounds like you had a lot of fun. If you could, could you pm me or my mom and tell us about your experience. thanks. my mom is dizneygal.
 

Sounds like a great trip.

We're going on 7/16 - First to Royal Pacific, then WL then BWV. Can't wait.
 
Welcome back!Sounds Like you had a good time.

How did you use the vouchers? Were the servers helpful?
 
I have 1 ? why did it take you 6 hours from texas? its only 2 hours from IN.
 
Originally posted by Jasminesmommy
I have 1 ? why did it take you 6 hours from texas? its only 2 hours from IN.

The flight from Houston is a smidge under 2.5 hours, but thats a direct flight. They may have had a flight that landed in another state first and had a layover.
 
We live in far west Texas (Mountain Time Zone). We had a flight to Dallas and then connected to Orlando. There are no direct flights from El Paso to Orlando. We only had a 45 minute layover in Dallas. This was the shortest flight time I could book. Most have longer layovers and take so much more time.

All of the servers were very helpful with the vouchers. We never had any problems.
 
Welcome back! Glad to hear you had a nice trip and we can't wait to read your trip report!:sunny:
 
Could you order anything, at Pepper Market, using the Q & C Vouchers?
 



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