Something about Nothing, come join in........

[macraven]

mac,

You need to work, who else would be able to educate the kids in class about the wonders of HHN - c'mon, admit it, you do talk to them about US/IOA.....right?? You're one of those kool teachers

absolutely i tell the kids about hhn all the time.
in fact, i have motivated a couple to skip skool on occassions when i tell them i call in sick to work when i am at uo.....

mac - nooooooooooooooooo, not Ren & Stimpy (they're classics!). Think of it as your legacy to the boys - course they'd probably fight over them lol.

second thought, i could not sleep at night if i sold my ren and stimpy.
i have the complete set....
i love those guys

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=18476301#post18476301

great trip report !!

 

[Dagny]

Hi everyone!

Just got back from 4 glorious days over at the Universal Orlando Resort, nope no Mickey Mouse this trip (I am sure he was jealous). I stayed at the Royal Pacific and the Hard Rock Hotel. Love them both dearly Spent today just hanging out at the pool over at the Hard Rock, what a nice relaxing treat

Parks were basically EMPTY during our visit which made the touring nice. Our group took a VIP tour yesterday and we were able to knock out both Studios and IOA in about 5 1/2 hours, hitting the highlighted attractions. My feet were killing me, but it was well worth it. Doreen, our VIP tour guide, was absolutely wonderful

Heard lots of great rumors, including a pretty well substantiated rumor that a 4th hotel is coming in 2009... I just have one word for you....can you say, er um, Hogwarts?!?!?!?!?! Hotel will feature each Hogarts house (Gryffidor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff) and you will supposedly be able to make a request for which house you would like to stay in. Won't that be an awesome treat for the kiddos (big and small). The property for this new resort, rumored to be a 3 diamond instead of 4diamond, is very close to or right behind where the Lost Continent is right now. With the rumor of a Harry Potter section in IOA, I can see the plan coming together nicely. If Universal does this right, it will be a tremendous success.

Experienced two new restaurants, Latin Quarter and The Palm, during the stay. Both meals were awesome in their own right. I also tried the newly re-opened, reburbished NASCAR Cafe and I was not impressed with that one, unfortunately. Still Prefer NBA City for the Americana Grill type restaurant.

Let's see what else can I tell you ?!?! Oh, they are going to start reburbing the rooms at RPR starting in September. I was able to preview the new room and it was really quite bright and refreshing. While I really really like the dark decor and shades of the "old room", the new RPR room will open the room up a bit more with its lighter shades and decor. I will get pictures posted tomorrow so you, too, can get a sneak preview of the new room. I am too tired to mess with that camera right now.

Hope everyone enjoyed a great week. There is something awesome about going into the office tomorrow and it already being Friday

 

[macraven]

wecome back homie !

low crowds, vip tour, good things to eat, you must of had a blast at UO.


wow, a 3 star hotel.......is this going to be their budget hotel then?
and, is it going to be a loews hotel?

i have heard of a 4th hotel in the making but didn't know the other stuff you posted. you are a good detective dagny. we should call you sarge now.


off to work in a few.
catch you when the skool bell rings.

 

[bubba's mom]

thanks for the info and detective work Dagny.....you know we all appreciate your "nosiness"

 

[t-and-a]

Dagny,
The Hogwarts Hotel sounds GREAT!!! And a 3 star, sounds good for those of us who LOVE to stay on-site, but hate forking out all that $$$ on the hotels. My family would love the Hogwart's theme, with the exception of our 14 year old dear nephew (who always travels with us) who says he can't stand HP; he will just have to grin and bear it or not go!

 

[keishashadow]

Very interesting as to a "moderate" hotel; as long as FOTL is still offered. Wonder if they'd go big-time on the themeing ala the Nick hotel?

Great option, would allow us to stay more often/split stay when @ WDW.

At the risk of stirring up a hornets nest (be kind-i'm sensitive); has there ever been any buzz as to an onsite TS @ U? Along the lines of DVC, wherein you get usage for X amount of years?

I'd think folks would beat down the doors; even if they buy a hotel down the road a piece, brand it U and offer FOTL & shuttles.

 

[bubba's mom]

Our only concern is if the new hotel DOES offer FOTL, will the hotel be big enuf/have enuf occupancy to impact the EP lines?? In other words, will more hotels offering FOTL = longer EP lines? Being that is THE reason we stay onsite, has me wonderin.....

 

[Fan2CSkr]

Good Morning! Welcome back, Happy Birthday, Congrats on the baby and Have a nice trip! Feel better, Glad you are feeling better, That covers it, no?

We have cable service for our phones/internet and TV and we lost it Sunday night! No phones or internet or TV for almost a week! All new underground lines had to be run, what a mess! I HOPE that never happens again.

The Hogwart themed hotel sounds mighty interesting! I do wonder if Loews would really allow a 3* property under their elite line of hotels and resorts. It doesnt sound like anything Loews would do. Can't wait to see what comes to fruition with the whole Hogwart theme in general!

Yesterday I booked a trip back to the motherland! Less than 2 weeks away! I must be a bit touched in the head. I also convinced my parents it was time for them to see where we hang out! So they will be joining us. I was able to get a decent rate at RPR and my Dad said he wanted to stay at Portofino. So much for saving some $.

Is everyone having some nice weather? Its actually SPRING! I really need to start getting the yard in order! This weekend I'll do that!

 

[yankeepenny]

Good morning to all!

Please note I posted a thread on this forum.
any input greatly appreciated.

121 days.....

will i make it?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

[loribell]

Mornin' everyone!!!!

That hotel really does sound interesting!

We are having great weather here in Oklahoma. Lots of rain but not much in the way of tornados. Thank the Lord! Got a real quick rain storm yesterday, about 3/4" in 20 minutes then it was gone and the sky were blue again! In the 80's today & this weekend. DS is playing the playoffs for the state basball championship this week. Got one game in yesterday & had to reschedule the other 3 till today because the field had to much water standing on it. So I will be at bball games the rest of the day today and all day tomorrow! It will be nice & hot!

Have a great Friday everyone!!!!!!!

 

[bubba's mom]

Please note I posted a thread on this forum.
any input greatly appreciated.

you did?? where?? what # ?

 

[Melanie230]

I forgot to post PROM PICS!!!

 

[Dagny]

Very interesting as to a "moderate" hotel; as long as FOTL is still offered.

Well the buzz is that FOTL would NOT be offered at this new moderately priced resort.....

ducks and runs for cover

 

[macraven]

Well the buzz is that FOTL would NOT be offered at this new moderately priced resort.....

ducks and runs for cover

i can live with that.
i wouldn't be staying at that hotel.
it's hrh for me and i don't like mr potter.........

i asked you earlier dagny if it would be a loews hotel.
if the new hotel to be is a 3 star, i don't think it could be a loews. what do you think?

tell me what you know.

 

[Dagny]

i can live with that.
i wouldn't be staying at that hotel.
it's hrh for me and i don't like mr potter.........

i asked you earlier dagny if it would be a loews hotel.
if the new hotel to be is a 3 star, i don't think it could be a loews. what do you think?

tell me what you know.

Actually it WILL (or should) be a Loews hotel. The 3 star rating is one of several issues being worked out between Universal and Loews.

 

[Dagny]

I forgot to post PROM PICS!!!

She is a very beautiful girl great pictures

 

[damo]

Oooh! She looks gorgeous!

 

[damo]

Hi everyone!

Just got back from 4 glorious days over at the Universal Orlando Resort, nope no Mickey Mouse this trip (I am sure he was jealous). I stayed at the Royal Pacific and the Hard Rock Hotel. Love them both dearly Spent today just hanging out at the pool over at the Hard Rock, what a nice relaxing treat

Parks were basically EMPTY during our visit which made the touring nice. Our group took a VIP tour yesterday and we were able to knock out both Studios and IOA in about 5 1/2 hours, hitting the highlighted attractions. My feet were killing me, but it was well worth it. Doreen, our VIP tour guide, was absolutely wonderful

Heard lots of great rumors, including a pretty well substantiated rumor that a 4th hotel is coming in 2009... I just have one word for you....can you say, er um, Hogwarts?!?!?!?!?! Hotel will feature each Hogarts house (Gryffidor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff) and you will supposedly be able to make a request for which house you would like to stay in. Won't that be an awesome treat for the kiddos (big and small). The property for this new resort, rumored to be a 3 diamond instead of 4diamond, is very close to or right behind where the Lost Continent is right now. With the rumor of a Harry Potter section in IOA, I can see the plan coming together nicely. If Universal does this right, it will be a tremendous success.

Experienced two new restaurants, Latin Quarter and The Palm, during the stay. Both meals were awesome in their own right. I also tried the newly re-opened, reburbished NASCAR Cafe and I was not impressed with that one, unfortunately. Still Prefer NBA City for the Americana Grill type restaurant.

Let's see what else can I tell you ?!?! Oh, they are going to start reburbing the rooms at RPR starting in September. I was able to preview the new room and it was really quite bright and refreshing. While I really really like the dark decor and shades of the "old room", the new RPR room will open the room up a bit more with its lighter shades and decor. I will get pictures posted tomorrow so you, too, can get a sneak preview of the new room. I am too tired to mess with that camera right now.

Hope everyone enjoyed a great week. There is something awesome about going into the office tomorrow and it already being Friday

Looking forward to photos! I can't figure out where a hotel would go behind lost Continent though. There isn't any space there!!!

 

[macraven]

Hi everyone!


I will get pictures posted tomorrow so you, too, can get a sneak preview of the new room. I am too tired to mess with that camera right now.

dagny, i'm still waiting for your pics......

We have cable service for our phones/internet and TV and we lost it Sunday night! No phones or internet or TV for almost a week! All new underground lines had to be run, what a mess! I HOPE that never happens again.

i wondered where you were. last time you were sick and this time no modern conveniences........so glad you are back!

Good morning to all!

Please note I posted a thread on this forum.
any input greatly appreciated.

121 days.....

will i make it?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

i think i missed it. post it again for us blondes.....








and, the prom pics were great.
such a beautiful daughter you have.

 

[Dagny]

Looking forward to photos! I can't figure out where a hotel would go behind lost Continent though. There isn't any space there!!!

I will get them up when I get home. I am stuck at work trying to get caught up before the weekend.... coming back to work really really sucks.

They have land for actually TWO more resorts. I will have to try to pull out my map again....