Live from Old Key West 5-28

[Dancind]

We checked in on Sunday, and got our requests. Non-smoking one bedroom in Bldg. 62, third floor. Doesn't get much better than this, folks! Lovely unit with a view of the lake, the main pool, and the boat dock. Surprisingly quiet for being on the business end of a busy intersection. The unit is in good shape, just a few of the typical stains on the carpet. I did notice this morning that there isn't much water pressure (been taking baths!), perhaps because we are on the third floor?

Weather has been very decent, some clouds most days to keep things a little cooler. Though none yesterday when we were walking around World Showcase, no shade either. Crowds seem moderate, though the only ride we have hit hard was TOT on Sunday night. Four rides in 1 1/2 hours, we got two sequences. Epcot yesterday seemed fairly empty, DD even got a candy from the lady in Japan!

We purchased a Pal Mickey yesterday. With the DVC coupon, it was $41. DD had him all day, and he gave a few tips (the candy maker!), told lots of jokes, and had something to say on each attraction we entered. We took him to E-night last night. Very nice E-night, by the way, shorter lines than the one we attended in March. DD thought she had heard all of Mickey's jokes by the end of the evening, but he has new ones today. Wonder how he did that?

DH and DD are at DQ right now, and I'm off to see a movie. DH is paying penance for two days of scuba diving right now, he went to West Palm Beach yesterday while I did parks and e-night. I will check back to see if anyone has questions, if I can get the laptop away from my family. Next week we will be in a studio at BCV. We will miss this place!

 

[yesdisneyfool]

Thanks for posting.

When reading these I can imagine being there. I've never gotten a 3rd floor seems like the views would be awesome.

Glad to hear that the weather is nice. Have a magical stay.

 

[Cinderelli]

Thanks for the update. Pal Mickey sounds pretty cool. We might take him for a test ride while there next month. Have a great vacation and thx for posting!

 

[ncligs]

Thanks for the "live" report from OKW.........enjoy the rest of your stay!!

 

[Nanajo1]

Thanks for the "live" report. Do you think Pal Mickey is worth the $$$$?

 

[Dancind]

Well, Pal Mickey has added another dimension to our touring for DD. Today at AK, he had lots of animal trivia, stuff we didn't know. He would also be good to occupy kids in lines, since he plays games. He would probably be best for kids age 4-12, or anyone that isn't very familiar with the parks. Just know that he is pretty obvious in the parks (he's about a foot high and you wear him on your belt in front), and your kids are going to want one! Diana

 

[pixiedustforever]

what dvc coupon was used for pal mickey????

PLEASE TELL!!!!

We'll be there next Sunday, June the 8th
and "NEED" to know!!!

THanks!
"Pixiedustforever"

 

[wdwstar]

pixiedustforever


from reading these posts, im pretty sure you get the coupon when you check in to your resort, and i think the coupon is for dvc members only.

 

[pixiedustforever]

hi wdwstar!

i saw another thread on Pal Mickey that explained it
more thoroughly. We'll have to give him a try next
Sunday or so....Yes, I'm a DVC owner!....at VWL!!!!

thanks for your quick reply!

Pix

 

[Dancind]

Yep, you show your DVC membership card at check-in, and you get a coupon. It is good for one day free rental, or the discount on a purchase. I don't think you can use it for both. Diana

 

[JudithM]

Originally posted by Dancind
We checked in on Sunday, and got our requests. Non-smoking one bedroom in Bldg. 62, third floor. Doesn't get much better than this, folks! Lovely unit with a view of the lake, the main pool, and the boat dock. Surprisingly quiet for being on the business end of a busy intersection. The unit is in good shape, just a few of the typical stains on the carpet. I did notice this morning that there isn't much water pressure (been taking baths!), perhaps because we are on the third floor?

We had a third floor room in building 64 at OKW from May 23-29. Fortunately we did not have any problems with water pressure. We used the jacuzzi several times during our stay. Did you happen to call engineering to mention the water pressure issue?