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<b>Friday, May 16, 2003</b>
Wow I cant believe we are finally here! Its 7:40pm and our flight has arrived on time! We make our way through the airport to stop at one of the Disney stores to buy our activated PAPs.
Hi, can we buy our premium annual passes here?
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Oh boy, this is going to take a while.
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</url> I dont understand, it seems to be quite common for people to buy APs or PAPs here according to the DIS. Oh well, perhaps its the night crew who are clueless. Twenty minutes later, with newly activated PAPs in our hands, T and I are on our way to pick up our luggage. I cant help but think Gee this is one expensive piece of paper I just bought.
Our 3 pieces of luggage are the last ones left. The airport personnel had already removed them from the carousel. We drag them with us down to car rentals and find Alamo. No lines! No hassle! Im so very happy everything went smoothly after all the negative reports I had read about Alamo. It takes us longer to choose a car that we want than signing all the papers at the counter. At that hour there are only about 10 or so Intermediates left so we (meaning T) choose a glistening white Toyota Corolla. Our 2 other options are a Daewoo or a Galant. I really dont care, I just want to be on our way!
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Its so hot and humid. We roll down our windows and drive off into the night. About 25 minutes later we see that beloved sign.
We pull into the Wilderness Lodge, immediately agreeing to valet park the car because we are exhausted. We are hungry. Its 9:15pm.
We check-in with a CM named Summer. I have a bad feeling about this. Horrible thoughts race through my mind. Oh no, we didnt get any of my requests. When I first made our reservations (not ressies) I had requested a quiet room, on a higher floor, with best view possible. I compose myself and remember to ask about an upgrade to concierge. She tells us that all of the concierge rooms are booked. Dangit. This is not going well at all. She is still keying the computer and a few seconds later she tells us that we have been upgraded to a woodsview room. I instinctively look up to see if I can catch the pixie dust that is sprinkling down on us. She then tells us its a smoking optional room, but if we find that it bothers us, we can call down to the front desk and be moved. We thank her and are on our way in search of our room, walking by Roaring Fork and we see the elevator. T gets to the button first (of course) and we make our way to the 6th floor. Yes, sixth! I guess I got at least one of my requests! We enter our room (6014) with our cute Tinkerbell room keys, throw our stuff down and I run to open the curtains. I see Cinderellas castle straight in front of us through the trees. Im officially in giddy mode. I repeatedly tell T how cool this is and how lucky we are that we got this view. He doesnt get it, he just wants to go get some grub. Fine, but I am smiling to myself (as you keep reading you will find that I do this quite often). The magic has started!
We head downstairs, soaking in the grandeur of that wonderful lobby. It is so cozy, even in the middle of May. Its 9:40pm and we stop by the Whispering Canyon Café.
Is it too late for us to eat?
No, come on in!
We are seated immediately.
Our waitress is decent. No funnies really, but it was late. I order the ribs and T has the nachos. Both are tasty. We split both items which is a great idea since it wasnt too much food for such a late dinner. Cost: $38.60 tip included.
We stop by Roaring Fork on the way to our room so I can get my mug (even though I dont drink coffee or soda) and some bottled water. Cost: $13.96.
We immediately fall asleep. We know we have a very long day with an early morning tomorrow at the Magic Kingdom at Cinderellas Royal Table!
0. The Making of a Disneyholic - Pre-Trip Report
1. The Making of a Disneyholic - Day 1 - "I have a bad feeling about this..."
2. The Making of a Disneyholic - Day 2 - "Oh my, is Chip really proposing?!" - Photos
3. The Making of a Disneyholic - Day 3 - "OMG, it's 1:45pm, we have to GET UP!" - Photos
4. The Making of a Disneyholic - Day 4 - "T disses Michael Jackson." - Photos
5. The Making of a Disneyholic - Day 5 - "Dolphins and Discovery Cove." - Photos
6. The Making of a Disneyholic - Day 6 - "Did I mention that I hate ToT?" - Photos
7. The Making of a Disneyholic - Day 7 - "That snowglobe will be mine!"(AK & DQ) - Photos
Wow I cant believe we are finally here! Its 7:40pm and our flight has arrived on time! We make our way through the airport to stop at one of the Disney stores to buy our activated PAPs.
Hi, can we buy our premium annual passes here?
Blank stare. <url>
Oh boy, this is going to take a while.
It takes 3 CMs to figure out the whole process. <url>
Our 3 pieces of luggage are the last ones left. The airport personnel had already removed them from the carousel. We drag them with us down to car rentals and find Alamo. No lines! No hassle! Im so very happy everything went smoothly after all the negative reports I had read about Alamo. It takes us longer to choose a car that we want than signing all the papers at the counter. At that hour there are only about 10 or so Intermediates left so we (meaning T) choose a glistening white Toyota Corolla. Our 2 other options are a Daewoo or a Galant. I really dont care, I just want to be on our way!
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Its so hot and humid. We roll down our windows and drive off into the night. About 25 minutes later we see that beloved sign.
We pull into the Wilderness Lodge, immediately agreeing to valet park the car because we are exhausted. We are hungry. Its 9:15pm.
We check-in with a CM named Summer. I have a bad feeling about this. Horrible thoughts race through my mind. Oh no, we didnt get any of my requests. When I first made our reservations (not ressies) I had requested a quiet room, on a higher floor, with best view possible. I compose myself and remember to ask about an upgrade to concierge. She tells us that all of the concierge rooms are booked. Dangit. This is not going well at all. She is still keying the computer and a few seconds later she tells us that we have been upgraded to a woodsview room. I instinctively look up to see if I can catch the pixie dust that is sprinkling down on us. She then tells us its a smoking optional room, but if we find that it bothers us, we can call down to the front desk and be moved. We thank her and are on our way in search of our room, walking by Roaring Fork and we see the elevator. T gets to the button first (of course) and we make our way to the 6th floor. Yes, sixth! I guess I got at least one of my requests! We enter our room (6014) with our cute Tinkerbell room keys, throw our stuff down and I run to open the curtains. I see Cinderellas castle straight in front of us through the trees. Im officially in giddy mode. I repeatedly tell T how cool this is and how lucky we are that we got this view. He doesnt get it, he just wants to go get some grub. Fine, but I am smiling to myself (as you keep reading you will find that I do this quite often). The magic has started!
We head downstairs, soaking in the grandeur of that wonderful lobby. It is so cozy, even in the middle of May. Its 9:40pm and we stop by the Whispering Canyon Café.
Is it too late for us to eat?
No, come on in!
We are seated immediately.
Our waitress is decent. No funnies really, but it was late. I order the ribs and T has the nachos. Both are tasty. We split both items which is a great idea since it wasnt too much food for such a late dinner. Cost: $38.60 tip included.
We stop by Roaring Fork on the way to our room so I can get my mug (even though I dont drink coffee or soda) and some bottled water. Cost: $13.96.
We immediately fall asleep. We know we have a very long day with an early morning tomorrow at the Magic Kingdom at Cinderellas Royal Table!
0. The Making of a Disneyholic - Pre-Trip Report
1. The Making of a Disneyholic - Day 1 - "I have a bad feeling about this..."
2. The Making of a Disneyholic - Day 2 - "Oh my, is Chip really proposing?!" - Photos
3. The Making of a Disneyholic - Day 3 - "OMG, it's 1:45pm, we have to GET UP!" - Photos
4. The Making of a Disneyholic - Day 4 - "T disses Michael Jackson." - Photos
5. The Making of a Disneyholic - Day 5 - "Dolphins and Discovery Cove." - Photos
6. The Making of a Disneyholic - Day 6 - "Did I mention that I hate ToT?" - Photos
7. The Making of a Disneyholic - Day 7 - "That snowglobe will be mine!"(AK & DQ) - Photos
