Me & DH (both 33) Our 5th trip
Okay, I am going to keep this brief. I want to include my opinions in the hope that they may help others, so please don't flame me!!! They are only my opinions!
POP CENTURY, May 12-15 Park hoppers, and magic plus
Pop Century - great theming, VERY clean, disney magic to be onsite. I wish they would provide a coffee maker, as well as more channels on TV. I know, I know, we don't spend much time in the room! But, I would like to have some channels to flip thru while recovering from busy days at parks. The info sheet provided promoted a "lounge" but it was never open. Also wish there was a hot tub by pool, as well as wireless internet in rooms.
EXTRA MAGIC HOURS - Took advantage of Epcot at night on Friday. It was surprisingly cold, so lots of people were leaving. Waited about 25 minutes for Soarin'. AK on Monday am was great! We rode EE twice in about 20 minutes, and got FP for later (Arrived at 7:45 am) Get there EARLY!
MAY DATES - If given the choice, I would MUCH prefer the first week of May, which is when we have gone in the past. There were sooo many school groups at all the parks.
NEWEST ATTRACTIONS - Loved EE and Lights, Motor, Action
DINING -
Planet Hollywood: Used free voucher for burger, DH and I split the meal. Server was great, brought 2 plates. We also ordered an appetizer, jumbo shrimp which was good, but not worth $11 for 5 shrimp. Great decor, but way overpriced.
Cosmic Ray's at MK: EXCELLENT! Had rotisserie chicken with sides, everything was great.
Flametree at AK: Had chicken again, which was good, but the BBQ beans were inedible. DH called them BBQ refried beans - they had a paste consistency and it seemed like they had been blended.
OFFSITE DINING:
Dixie Crossroads - best meal of our trip! Loved it!
5 Guys Famous Burgers - just okay, kind of disappointed but the fries were great and they had Pibb, which DH and I love but can't get at home. Giordano's - very good, lots of cheese in the stuffed pizza, would recommend getting toppings as we ordered cheese only.
OFFSITE HOTELS: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Orlando Conv. Center - LOVED IT! Had a fantastic Entertainment Rate of $55 a night. Very new, very clean, free internet, nice room and decor.
Seralago- acceptable for the $39 rate for a one night arrival stay.
WHAT I LEARNED: I had so much info thanks to these great boards! I did find out that the lockers are discounted at the water parks after 4 pm. After 3 pm was a great time to go to the water parks since we mainly wanted to relax in the "rivers". We also managed to get in some slides with very short waits, if any.
We had so much fun! The parks seemed very busy, lots of people, but for the most part the waits weren't bad and we utilized FP when waits were over 20 minutes.
Okay, I am going to keep this brief. I want to include my opinions in the hope that they may help others, so please don't flame me!!! They are only my opinions!
POP CENTURY, May 12-15 Park hoppers, and magic plus
Pop Century - great theming, VERY clean, disney magic to be onsite. I wish they would provide a coffee maker, as well as more channels on TV. I know, I know, we don't spend much time in the room! But, I would like to have some channels to flip thru while recovering from busy days at parks. The info sheet provided promoted a "lounge" but it was never open. Also wish there was a hot tub by pool, as well as wireless internet in rooms.
EXTRA MAGIC HOURS - Took advantage of Epcot at night on Friday. It was surprisingly cold, so lots of people were leaving. Waited about 25 minutes for Soarin'. AK on Monday am was great! We rode EE twice in about 20 minutes, and got FP for later (Arrived at 7:45 am) Get there EARLY!
MAY DATES - If given the choice, I would MUCH prefer the first week of May, which is when we have gone in the past. There were sooo many school groups at all the parks.
NEWEST ATTRACTIONS - Loved EE and Lights, Motor, Action
DINING -
Planet Hollywood: Used free voucher for burger, DH and I split the meal. Server was great, brought 2 plates. We also ordered an appetizer, jumbo shrimp which was good, but not worth $11 for 5 shrimp. Great decor, but way overpriced.
Cosmic Ray's at MK: EXCELLENT! Had rotisserie chicken with sides, everything was great.
Flametree at AK: Had chicken again, which was good, but the BBQ beans were inedible. DH called them BBQ refried beans - they had a paste consistency and it seemed like they had been blended.
OFFSITE DINING:
Dixie Crossroads - best meal of our trip! Loved it!
5 Guys Famous Burgers - just okay, kind of disappointed but the fries were great and they had Pibb, which DH and I love but can't get at home. Giordano's - very good, lots of cheese in the stuffed pizza, would recommend getting toppings as we ordered cheese only.
OFFSITE HOTELS: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Orlando Conv. Center - LOVED IT! Had a fantastic Entertainment Rate of $55 a night. Very new, very clean, free internet, nice room and decor.
Seralago- acceptable for the $39 rate for a one night arrival stay.
WHAT I LEARNED: I had so much info thanks to these great boards! I did find out that the lockers are discounted at the water parks after 4 pm. After 3 pm was a great time to go to the water parks since we mainly wanted to relax in the "rivers". We also managed to get in some slides with very short waits, if any.
We had so much fun! The parks seemed very busy, lots of people, but for the most part the waits weren't bad and we utilized FP when waits were over 20 minutes.
