NEW...DOLPHIN/SWAN..."questions and answers"...tips and hints!

[dreamflight99]

I see the picture now, Ozzie. It must have been on my end before (?). This is ABSOLUTELY my FAVORITE!

It's so Dreamy...the sky, the lights...the reflection in the water...the serenity. Ahhh....take me AWAY!

 

[dreamflight99]

I see the picture now, Ozzie. It must have been on my end before (?). This is ABSOLUTELY my FAVORITE!

It's so Dreamy...the sky, the lights...the reflection in the water...the serenity. Ahhh....take me AWAY!

 

[ozziewags]

DF.........I love that view. If you look at the top floor of the Swan, and all the way to the left, that was our room. We had Christmas lights in the window Christmas week, so we could always see our room when we came home that way at night. Ahhhhhhh.

 

[#1hockeymom]

<i>First, the calendar changed. That great end of the month teacher project where you silently cheer the end of another month, and put a month much closer to the end of the school year up, add the birthdays, the lone day off, and the field trips. Now I come here and see lovely pictures! Is it vacation time yet? May I pretend its June 21and that my report cards are done, my room checked out, and I am free? Darn it, I knew nobody would say yes!</i>

54 days - Disney World
52 days - end of the year!

 

[#1hockeymom]

<i>First, the calendar changed. That great end of the month teacher project where you silently cheer the end of another month, and put a month much closer to the end of the school year up, add the birthdays, the lone day off, and the field trips. Now I come here and see lovely pictures! Is it vacation time yet? May I pretend its June 21and that my report cards are done, my room checked out, and I am free? Darn it, I knew nobody would say yes!</i>

54 days - Disney World
52 days - end of the year!

 

[#1hockeymom]

Sorry! I told you I was excited!!

 

[Mouseteacher]

DF ~ that is a picture to go AHHHHHHHHH for.

#1hockeymom ~ you certainly should be excited about your upcoming stay - your excitement is coming through loud and clear / it's infectious. I love living vicariously!

 

[dreamflight99]

Count me in on this SHOW! The new "Lilo & Stitch's Ohana Luau" at the Poly:

* The NEW "Spirit of Aloha" Polynesian Luau DINING Menu!

Celebrate the Spirit of Aloha, as well as the sights, sounds and tastes of timeless Polynesia. Enjoy traditional Polynesian music as well as the Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride from Lilo and Stitch!

Adults $49.01
Children 3-11 $24.81
Price includes tax and gratuity.

Tuesday - Saturday at 5:15 and 8:00pm. For reservations call: 1-407-WDW-DINE

All You Care To Enjoy Feast Includes:

Tropical Appetizers
Pineapple-Coconut Bread
Tropical Mixed Greens with
Mango Poppyseed Dressing
Sweet Golden Pineapple

Main Course
Lanai Roasted Chicken
Island Barbecued Pork Ribs
Polynesian Rice
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Dessert
Kilauea Volcano Delight (Chocolate cake, and Raspberry cake)

Complimentary Beverages Include:
Soda, Coffee, Tea, Budweiser or Bud Light Draft Beer,
Copper Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay Wine

FOR NA KEIKI AGES 3-11
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Macaroni and Cheese
Chicken Nuggets
Hot Dogs

Specialty Cocktails
Maui Margarita $8.95
Island Breeze $8.95
Tropcial Pina Colada $9.95
Light up with a Glow Cube for additional $2.00

Pele's Fire Punch $9.95
(includes Glow Cube)

Cold Bottled Beer
Corona $4.25
O'Doul's $3.75

Na Keiki Concoctions for ages 3-11
Hawaiian Passion Punch $2.95
Tropical Sunburst $2.25
Na Keiki Frozen Colada $3.95
Light up with a Glow Cube for additional $2.00
Glow Cube without Drinks $4.00

Thinking perhaps I should make ressies for this asap. I'll be in Orlando in less than 2 months! Whew...time to start "tightening" down all the confirmations, etc.

 

[Mouseteacher]

Wow DF Time sure does fly - it only seems like yesterday you were posting from the World and then home with your countdown clock showing over 200 days for your next trip. June is just around the corner. How exciting for you.

 

[disnurse]

well wish i was back or at least planning a nearing trip. Our next year school calender isn't even out yet so i guess i'll just pretend for now. emailed spg and my points and stays are showing!!! may sneak away for a weekend to sheratin in boston, it is gorgeous.

 

[Mouseteacher]

Ah, disnurse - great picture! See that small area to the extreme right of the waterfall? I can see me lounging there - for that is the spot I would head to every afternoon as we took our "get-out-of-the-heat break" at the pool.

I want to be there, too!

 

[dreamflight99]

Anyone else find this inviting?

I can smell the coffee already!

Hmmm...I'll take one of each!

Fresh pastries too?!

You're kidding? There's MORE?!

Always wondered about these rooms...

Epcot out the window!

Time to catch the BOAT!

Then, for a DIP in the POOL!

Dreaming every day.....

 

[ozziewags]

I have never seen so many Ahhhhhhhhhh pictures! Ahhhhh.(especially that hot tub)

 

[pewing]

We are back from our first visit to the Dolphin...and it was as wonderful as you promised! We checked in and were wisked away to our room...which WAS a King Corner with Two Balconies! We had a wonderful view of the entrance to the Boardwalk and a peak of MGM. It was fabulous. Everything was great...right down to the oatmeal soap. You guys are great! Thanks for ALL your help

 

[csmommy]

Pewing welcome back! I'm glad it was magical for you.



Ok, more annoying pre-trip questions!!! Sorry.

Does anyone know what the points to $'s ratio for instant rewards at the Swan/Dolphin is?

I called & they could not tell me, however, they did say I could use my points at all restaurants except Shula's.

TIA


I am also asking the question on the Starwood thread.

 

[Piper]

Originally posted by dreamflight99
Count me in on this SHOW! The new "Lilo & Stitch's Ohana Luau" at the Poly:

Thinking perhaps I should make ressies for this asap. I'll be in Orlando in less than 2 months! Whew...time to start "tightening" down all the confirmations, etc. :p [/B][/QUOTE]

I have ressies for my trip! ! ! Can't wait! It's MAY! It's May! It's May! I'm not thinking about the fact that it is just the first day and I don't leave until the last day. With all the things that need to be done for the end of school, it will pass quickly!

 

[2002Disneybride]

lilo and stitch looks so cool

I am leaving in 14 days...just wondering what type of room or specific room I should request at the club level...?

 

[happytrails2u]

Originally posted by dreamflight99

OK, this one does it for me!!! ANYONE ELSE READY FOR THE NESTEA PLUNGE?

 

[#1hockeymom]

Thank you for the lovely pictures! With the captions it truly seemed like my vacation was getting closer than it really is!
Pewing>> glad everything worked out for you! We'd love to hear your trip report!

starwood question>> I don't have any points banked. Will I receive any points immediately upon check in? If so, where could I use them onsite? (any way to cut down costs is good! I still have two hockey camps and one cheerleading camp to pay for this summer for my two kids!)

Has anyone done the math yet on dreamsunlimited's unlimited php with "magic wish" compared to just buying our length of stay php when we arrive? Basically, are we better off to book the rest of our vacation (tickets) through dreamsunlimited, or should we buy them through disney at the discount or at the hotel when we arrive?

Have a wonderful day!
Debbie

 

[Mouseteacher]

DF ~ You definitely gave me a "Swan/Dolphin moment! er... or is it S/D take me away!

pewing ~ I am SO happy for you and that all was magical. Thanks to what I learned last summer on these Boards too, our stay at the Dolphin CL (complimentary upgrade) was WONDERFUL! I am looking forward to the time we can plan another trip.

Piper ~ Terrific - your countdown is REALLY closing in - can't wait to hear how you find everything and hear how you like traveling solo.