I am so ashamed! I have readers and have been sorely neglecting them! Must remedy that ASAP!
I LOVED your review! Spent quite a bit of time going through it last night and loving all the pictures as well
Thanks so much for sharing!
I am glad you enjoyed my TR. I'm kinda sad it's over now but not to worry cause there's always another one to come somewhere down the line! It's always my pleasure to share. I don't get to spend as much time reading trip reports as I used to but I do know in my earlier
Disneyland days reading trip reports were always such an inspiration and an excellent means for garnering information and ideas. I always hope I am able to return the favor for at least a few people around here.
I see your trip is fast approaching. How exciting! I hope you have a magical time!
I forgot to add.. I am a huge fan of Amtrak, that's what prompted me to click this link. I'd love to hear your Amtrak stories
Awwww! Glad to hear from a fellow Amtrak fan. It's been several years since we have gotten to travel via train but I would like to do it again someday. The last couple trips we took my DD got sick. I have no idea if it was related to the train at all... perhaps the motion?... but we finally started flying and have been using that method ever since. The train was fun but I do have to say the convenience of being at DL in only a few hours by air vs 2 days by train makes a huge difference. Someday maybe when we are retired and have more time we will be able to travel the rail again.
Also, and I don't know if you have noticed the same but the level of service from our first trip compared to our last trip were vastly different and made a big impact on the enjoyment of our trip. Our first 2 trips, aside from the weather delay, were very enjoyable. We had amazing service and were treated like royalty. The food was fantastic. But then Amtrak ran into financial woes and cut way back on what they had to offer. I'd like to hope that it got better and they returned to their previous level of service. For the cost they do need to provide something to make it a little more than mediocre.
Except for our Amtrak first trip all others were to Disneyland so most of our trips were pretty much the same. I have a crummy memory for details so I really don't have much to offer. However, I would love to hear about your experiences. Where has Amtrak taken you?
I love your trip report. Especially since you did such a great job with photos and review of Dolphins Cove. We are heading there may 12-19th and while I have seen some good reviews on trip advisor, I've also seen some horrible ones. Glad to see the great pics and encouraging words. We arrive on a Saturday, but wont be going into the parks until Sunday. I am planning on having Von's deliver groceries on Saturday. How far in advance did you place yoru order? Any helpful hints? This is all new to me
we will also be staying in a 3 bedroom. There will be 4 adults and 3 kids. Two 5yr olds and a 2yr old. Are there TV's in all the bedrooms? Dvd player? Trying to plan for entertainment while we are at the resort
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed the report and the details on Dolphin's Cove. I hope you enjoy staying there as much as we did. The ONLY thing I did not like was not being able to walk across the street to the park. However, we have been spoiled to doing that for 10 years and will learn to adjust. Just going to take a little getting used to and then everything will be just perfect.
I, too, had seen some of the horrible reviews and was very worried myself but after having seen DC for myself I cannot imagine giving it a bad review. Only thing I can figure is that they did do a lot of upgrading over the last few years. And then there is the possibility that there are some people who are just picky and cannot be pleased. Anyway, everything seemed fine to us and I think you will enjoy the time you spend with them.
The 3 bedroom we had was very roomy so you should have plenty of room for your party. There were tvs in all the bedrooms. DVD player in the living room. They have cheap movie rentals in the lobby and a pretty good selection. The pool was a nice temperature and never very crowded. There was a ping pong table near the pool and game room up stairs. They also offer different activities throughout the week but we did not participate in any. Plenty to keep the kids entertained when you are not at the park.
My mind is drawing a blank right now on any specific tips... probably because I am in the midst of trying to find my own WDW tips for our trip... but if I happen to think of anything outstanding I will be sure to let you know. Looks like your trip will be here before you know it. I hope you and your bunch have a fantastic trip!
I think I placed my Von's order the week before we arrived. If you need a specific time I would suggest you order a little sooner so you don't miss the time slot you want. If it's your first delivery they generally will offer free delivery on your first order when you sign up on their website.
And, I think the photo of my DD hugging the pole is exactly how a lot of us feel when we are heading out of the park on our last night. 
Thanks for pointing out the mistake I made on the date. I THINK I have gone back and corrected it now but if I missed it somebody please be sure to point it out to me. 
Glad to still be on the radar providing folks with a little reading material and photo indulgence. Also, hopefully, offering a little inspiration and doing my part to add a little to any trip planning enthusiasm that those of you might have who are making plans to be in the park at a future date. 
There is nothing quite like that first trip so be sure to savor every moment. I hope that this will be just the beginning of a long line of future trips for you. You'll have to be sure to write a report for us and let us know what you think and share your photos with us too. 
