Leaving Soon & Live reports, cruise updates pg19

[castanea1985]

Hi Kenny, It was Mu Shu chicken pocket, Asian slaw, crisp bean sprouts, spicy hoisin.

Been to Hoop Dee Doo review tonight, great evening, way too much to drink. Bus journey there a nightmare 1hr 15 mins for a trip that takes 5-6 mins by car. Coming home much better, about 30 mins. Done Hoop twice now, enjoyed both times. Sleep now and sober up for Crystal Palace breakfast at 10:25am.

1hr 15mins............. wow!! Was it stopping a lot Wayne??

What did you think of Tutto Italia? Mark and I ate there in May ... over $90 for the two us... ?? and I only had a starter as my main meal!!

Pics look good! Hope Karen can get sorted out when you get back!

Tracy xx

 

[disney_princess_85]

Fantastic food pics Wayne, I'm starving now! I can't wait until I'm over there, I'm really looking forward to trying out the DDP.

 

[jayduk]

We also like to rent a boat - in December we rented at the Boardwalk (discount if you have an annual pass) - we went down to the studios - it was good

Looks like you are all having a great holiday - with plenty of food - makes me hungry everytime I look at this thread

How much is it to rent a boat? Looks good.

Loving the updates Wayneg

 

[Mrs Doubtfire]

How much is it to rent a boat? Looks good.

Loving the updates Wayneg

The Sun Trackers (the larger boats) are about $35 + tax to hire for 30 minutes.

 

[Cyrano]

the bus journey could have put a dampner on the evening. Glad that Hoop made up for it

 

[scottishgirl87]

I have a question for you, Wayne, if you don't mind!

You say you wouldn't pay the full price for the meals....I know you're a big off-site supporter, but if staying on-site in the future would you consider paying for the DDP (obviously if it wasn't free)? Would you see it as good value for money?

Sorry if someone already asked you this! Have enjoyed reading your updates!!

 

[wayneg]

You'll have to let me know how that goes.
We have this booked for our upcoming trip - one of the only Disney dining we are doing - but to be honest the main reason I have done this is for the chance to get some pics of us in front of the castle on a quiet Main Street.

CP breakfast this morning was OK but we had late night last night at Hoop so we were all tired, also did CP dinner few nights ago so already seen Pooh and friends once. We all preferred Chef Mickeys for breakfast.

Did you do bus to MK and then boat to FW or 2 buses? I prefer the bus and boat option.

I would always go to MK on the bus - happy to drive to other parks/resorts, but bus to MK is a big plus for staying on site IMO

We did buses OKW~DTD~FW. worst bit was waiting for a bus at OKW, over 20 mins in the heat. We totally dislike buses, we considered taxi and should have, thought we would give busses another chance but they are not for us.

Wayne, whats the pasta dish and whats the pizza, and where from they both look lovely, and the bread too.

Pasta was Rigatoni with chicken Alfredo $14.95, the other was not pizza, it was a Rotisserie BBQ Beef Melt - $10.95

The Sun Trackers (the larger boats) are about $35 + tax to hire for 30 minutes.

$45+tax now

I have a question for you, Wayne, if you don't mind!

You say you wouldn't pay the full price for the meals....I know you're a big off-site supporter, but if staying on-site in the future would you consider paying for the DDP (obviously if it wasn't free)? Would you see it as good value for money?

Sorry if someone already asked you this! Have enjoyed reading your updates!!

Would cost us $120 a day, no I would not pay it. anyone that only wants to eat onsite then yes its good value if you use it well, for us we are really missing our usual offsite places, Mimis cafe, Texas or Logans Roadhouse, Chilis, Sweet Toms etc, eating somewhere like these for eve meal and lunch in park costs us about £80/day average so $120 everyday is a lot more than we normally pay, plus tips are more. Its been a good experience, better than I thought but wouldn't want it every trip, will certainly consider free DDP again next August if the 42% off OKW/SSR is still going when we get home.

 

[wayneg]

No more table service meals now, just a few counter service to use up so no more food pics for a while. Go on cruise on Saturday for 7 nights and don't think we will have internet access, costs 75cents/min so will probably only get emails every day and no DIS access will still take pics and post on return.

Hoop last night was a lot of fun, I know some don't like this show but we do, I also love the ribs(same as at Trails End)

The food(sorry looks like I forgot dessert pics again, way too much to drink by then)

Beans and Mash we started to eat then remembered photo

The show

Pics of us, me a little tipsy

 

[Pootle]

We did buses OKW~DTD~FW. worst bit was waiting for a bus at OKW, over 20 mins in the heat. We totally dislike buses, we considered taxi and should have, thought we would give busses another chance but they are not for us.

I think the big downer is waiting in the August heat. I generally find the bus service is fine - but I go in the cooler months of the year these days. In fact, sitting at the South Point bus stop is very pleasant on a November morning And, it's nice to be able to bus to Epcot, get the boat to HS and bus back from there for instance.

Glad to see you would consider doing it again - if the price was right . I've never done the DDP - I like to eat offsite and OKW (and SSR) make that very easy to do. I do have the TiW card for the 20% discount off the onsite meals and 'adult beverages' (including POR food court).

I just looked at my records .... I keep detailed records of the cost of my DVC membership .... and an OKW studio will cost me £27.28 for the weekday nights in dues this November. My weekend nights have been bought via the Disney UK site at about £100 a night I must confess. Even so, I'm still very happy with that. There are some good value resales out there Wayne ... still not tempted?

Have a great time on your cruise and best wishes to Karen. I've appreciated Matt's comments too ..... quite a sense of humour

 

[scottishgirl87]

Would cost us $120 a day, no I would not pay it. anyone that only wants to eat onsite then yes its good value if you use it well, for us we are really missing our usual offsite places, Mimis cafe, Texas or Logans Roadhouse, Chilis, Sweet Toms etc, eating somewhere like these for eve meal and lunch in park costs us about £80/day average so $120 everyday is a lot more than we normally pay, plus tips are more. Its been a good experience, better than I thought but wouldn't want it every trip, will certainly consider free DDP again next August if the 42% off OKW/SSR is still going when we get home.

Thanks Wayne!

 

[howlongtillsummer?]

I am very encouraged for my trip next year!

 

[aaronandterri]

loving all the updates.
Looks like your all having a great time x

 

[Booknut]

Have loved reading this thread, thanks for sharing your holiday with us, great pics!!! Hope you have a wonderful time on that cruise

 

[Ware Bears]

I've enjoyed reading through, have a great time on your cruise.

 

[PoppyAnna]

Have a great time on the cruise, thanks for all the reports and pics so far

 

[Cyrano]

Great update Wayne.
Hope Karen, Matt and yourself have a lovely time on the cruise.
Looking forward to updates in 7 days time

 

[gemmybear83]

Great update Wayne, have a fab time on the cruise

 

[wayneg]

Glad to see you would consider doing it again - if the price was right . I've never done the DDP - I like to eat offsite and OKW (and SSR) make that very easy to do. I do have the TiW card for the 20% discount off the onsite meals and 'adult beverages' (including POR food court).

I just looked at my records .... I keep detailed records of the cost of my DVC membership .... and an OKW studio will cost me £27.28 for the weekday nights in dues this November. My weekend nights have been bought via the Disney UK site at about £100 a night I must confess. Even so, I'm still very happy with that. There are some good value resales out there Wayne ... still not tempted?

Have a great time on your cruise and best wishes to Karen. I've appreciated Matt's comments too ..... quite a sense of humour

If I have my calulations right I would have needed 248 points for this trip, at this years dues for OKW I believe thats an average of around £45/night ontop of buying the points initially, I appreciate that would be very appealling to people who like to be in Disney and use the benefits that go with it, for us we are avoiding EMH like the plague, they have been a nightmare this trip, don't like Disney transport and not having wireless internet is a pain. Parking is free offsite with our AP's.
Its been a change and enjoyed doing DDP but not enjoyed staying here anymore than somewhere like Fairfield Inn, Marriott village or similar places at around £25-30 incl breakfast and wireless internet. Still prefer to be out and come into Disney than be in and get out. Every time we have gone out of Disney Matt has said "yeah we have escaped again", thats exactly how it feels, escaping from Disney but I am sure that is because of the DDP, it is very tying.
This year its cost £91/night + $10/night internet, next year its gone upto £100/night +$10/night, while its only £9/night more I am still not sure we will do it, going to look at offsite offers 1st and do lots of calculations.

And yes Matt has a great sense of humor. must have got it from me

 

[iluvtot]

Hi Wayne and co!
We arrive OKW on Monday,by which time you would have sailed off into the sunset....!
You said you have been avoiding EMH, is that because they really are that bad, or because of Karen's leg ?( hope things are getting easier, Karen)
I am still playing with our itinerary, (I know, but it's not over till the fat lady sings, and I have been warbling away like a parrot with a sore throat!) I go from including EMH to avoiding them! Do you think it would be best to forget them?
Also, it is our anniversary when we get back, but I wanted to 'celebrate' on our last eve there. Do you have to tell them the real date, or can you tell a little porky?
Have a fab cruise, chill out and enjoy!! Thanks for all the help.

Jules x
Oooh! I love these little icons! I wonder if I could do a trip report on our return, and use all of them! That's an ! Or has it been done before?!

 

[howlongtillsummer?]

Just tell them you are clebrating your anniversary. It doesn't have to be the actual date. Have a great time.