Just returned from Florida with DH and DS (not quite 2). Thanks to all on this board for their tips and ideas. I used many. Great trip but lousy weather. Only spent one day at citywalk and one at US due to bad weather and other committments, but will use remaining passes when we return this December, 2001.
Highlights:
Lunch at Emeril's - fabulous food, slightly above average service, expensive but worth it. Gumbo, redfish, and chocolate suffle were terrific. Banana Cream pie was out of this world. Made reservations 3 weeks in advance and couldn't get dinner at a decent hour, but lunch on our arrival day worked out well. We were 1 hour late due to major traffic problems but called ahead and were accomodated anyway.
Universal Express and early entry - we had three day passes and were allowed to hold 3 passes at a time. This combined with lower crowds due to overcast (and cold!) weather allowed to accomplish everything we wanted with ease
Babyswap - much better and easier than disney. Great room for MIB in which child can watch the ride load.
Barney - corney I know, but show was great for a toddler and play area allowed much needed time to burn off steam. Did the show and play area twice.
Dinner at Trattoria in Portofino - beautiful hotel, nice buffet, pasta bar made to order, kid friendly, and scooby!!! We went on a day that we didn't go to the parks. Valet parking was a bit slow but very convenient.
Downside - parking garage isn't the best plan. Waiting to park was a bit of a hassle. long walks to the park, even with people mover side walks.
Guess that't it. We didn't get to IOA due to weather but will do this on next trip. If I can answer any US guestions I will try.
offsite Feb, 1975
offsite Feb, 1976
Disney Vacation Villas, 1992 (now the institute?)
Marriott, 1994
Timeshare 1997
Highlights:
Lunch at Emeril's - fabulous food, slightly above average service, expensive but worth it. Gumbo, redfish, and chocolate suffle were terrific. Banana Cream pie was out of this world. Made reservations 3 weeks in advance and couldn't get dinner at a decent hour, but lunch on our arrival day worked out well. We were 1 hour late due to major traffic problems but called ahead and were accomodated anyway.
Universal Express and early entry - we had three day passes and were allowed to hold 3 passes at a time. This combined with lower crowds due to overcast (and cold!) weather allowed to accomplish everything we wanted with ease
Babyswap - much better and easier than disney. Great room for MIB in which child can watch the ride load.
Barney - corney I know, but show was great for a toddler and play area allowed much needed time to burn off steam. Did the show and play area twice.
Dinner at Trattoria in Portofino - beautiful hotel, nice buffet, pasta bar made to order, kid friendly, and scooby!!! We went on a day that we didn't go to the parks. Valet parking was a bit slow but very convenient.
Downside - parking garage isn't the best plan. Waiting to park was a bit of a hassle. long walks to the park, even with people mover side walks.
Guess that't it. We didn't get to IOA due to weather but will do this on next trip. If I can answer any US guestions I will try.
offsite Feb, 1975
offsite Feb, 1976
Disney Vacation Villas, 1992 (now the institute?)
Marriott, 1994
Timeshare 1997