My sis and I got back on the 23rd and this is the first time I've had a chance to to check my email or post anything. There's something to be said for coming back right in the middle of the Christmas season - no time for Disney-withdrawal depression! 
Anyway - I'll do a trip report later today but just for a quick review of our stays at the Dolphin and GF - in a word - MAGICAL!
Dolphin first. Well, for one thing, DS thought we were staying at Pop, so when the driver (Carlos from Quicksilver - highly recommended!) says "I'm taking you to the Dolphin, right?" I was able to say "yes" and then to little sis "Don't get too excited - our hotel is right beside the Dolphin." The light kind of went out of her eyes a little bit and I was laughing like the wicked queen in Snow White. Anyway, eventually we pull up and the secret's out! She was so excited! Check-in was a breeze - maybe 10 minutes at the most and we had a great room. 11-109 - we were looking towards the Swan but had a view of Epcot to the left and MGM to the right. The beds were indeed heavenly - all white and dreamy looking - to say nothing of comfortable! I'm currently trying to talk DH into letting me get a complete set-up for our bedroom at home. Our hallway still had the beachy theme and we loved that. I thought it was just adorable! It was late and we were tired so we ordered room service. Yummy! I had clam chowder and DS had the clam and garlic dip. Both were wonderful! Our whole stay at the hotel was just perfect! Including the fabulous gift basket I ordered from Feralpeg. It had a Tinkerbell theme - I'll post pictures if I ever get them back (there was a huge snowstorm in KY right before we got home). The walk to Epcot was fabulous! We both decided we would never stay anywhere but the Epcot area.
On to the GF. Again, another flawless check-in. CM's were nothing but helpful and sweet (although there was a man throwing a fit about something going on on the concierge floor). We were in Boca Chica with a view of the pool. OUr room was immaculate - Perfect! We loved the high ceilings and crown-moldings. Mousekeeping was wonderful! Everynight turndown service put our collectors dolls (bought at Der Teddybar in Epcot) in different positions and places. Of course, they probably thought they were amusing two little girls - but we big girls loved it anyway! I am so glad I stayed there! The ambiance did seem a little formal for a large family vacation (my family anyway) but we loved it for a girls trip. The Christmas decorations were fab! After we moved to the Magic Kingdom area we were like, "How could ever stay anywhere else?" Splitting the stay was great!
Ok - I've written too much. Any specic questions?
Anyway - I'll do a trip report later today but just for a quick review of our stays at the Dolphin and GF - in a word - MAGICAL!
Dolphin first. Well, for one thing, DS thought we were staying at Pop, so when the driver (Carlos from Quicksilver - highly recommended!) says "I'm taking you to the Dolphin, right?" I was able to say "yes" and then to little sis "Don't get too excited - our hotel is right beside the Dolphin." The light kind of went out of her eyes a little bit and I was laughing like the wicked queen in Snow White. Anyway, eventually we pull up and the secret's out! She was so excited! Check-in was a breeze - maybe 10 minutes at the most and we had a great room. 11-109 - we were looking towards the Swan but had a view of Epcot to the left and MGM to the right. The beds were indeed heavenly - all white and dreamy looking - to say nothing of comfortable! I'm currently trying to talk DH into letting me get a complete set-up for our bedroom at home. Our hallway still had the beachy theme and we loved that. I thought it was just adorable! It was late and we were tired so we ordered room service. Yummy! I had clam chowder and DS had the clam and garlic dip. Both were wonderful! Our whole stay at the hotel was just perfect! Including the fabulous gift basket I ordered from Feralpeg. It had a Tinkerbell theme - I'll post pictures if I ever get them back (there was a huge snowstorm in KY right before we got home). The walk to Epcot was fabulous! We both decided we would never stay anywhere but the Epcot area.
On to the GF. Again, another flawless check-in. CM's were nothing but helpful and sweet (although there was a man throwing a fit about something going on on the concierge floor). We were in Boca Chica with a view of the pool. OUr room was immaculate - Perfect! We loved the high ceilings and crown-moldings. Mousekeeping was wonderful! Everynight turndown service put our collectors dolls (bought at Der Teddybar in Epcot) in different positions and places. Of course, they probably thought they were amusing two little girls - but we big girls loved it anyway! I am so glad I stayed there! The ambiance did seem a little formal for a large family vacation (my family anyway) but we loved it for a girls trip. The Christmas decorations were fab! After we moved to the Magic Kingdom area we were like, "How could ever stay anywhere else?" Splitting the stay was great!
Ok - I've written too much. Any specic questions?
I guess I was that annoying when I was 21 too.)
