The MURPHYS are LIVE from the Yacht Club!!! (3/19 - 3/27)

[DisneyDarlings]

Yippee! A live report! Can't wait for you to get there!!!

 

[BlueSkies]

I can't wait to hear all about your room at the YC tomorrow

Me too! Safe travels Erika...

 

[beautyqueen]

Should have landed by now, hope you had a great flight....can't wait to hear all about your first night and see the pix!

 

[junderwood99]

Subbing in! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

I don't even know where to start!!!

Ok, I am on my blackberry, but we made it safely to Orlando, flight was on time, got right on ME to Pop, smooth sailing.

When we got to Pop for check-in we had a MAJOR problem. For some reason our two rooms for one night got booked a month apart. One room for tonight, the other for February. But it was obvious that the mistake wasn't on my end, or Pop's, it was CRO. A type-o that should have been caught. The paperwork had been typed up incorrectly with the correct dates and the confirmation numbers were almost the same. The rooms were paid in full. I still can't believe that the concierge at YC (who linked all three reservations together) never caught it.

Long story short.... Too late!!!!

So they didn't have another room to give us. (There are 5 of us so we couldn't stay in one room) They were sold out. So after several rounds with a nasty supervisor we got a very nice manager who made things right. We got into our room at YC a day early and they even drove us over. After a quick check-in with concierge we were in the lounge eating dessert about 10 minutes before it closed for the night. LOL.

Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!

(That was the longest check-in EVER)

So, to answer a very important question, YES the concierge lounge is in the presidential suite which has a gorgeous view of the lake and Boardwalk. We had these lemon bars that were to die for and now I want to go to bed. LOL

Tomorrow morning we hit the parks!!!!

Any questions?????

Let the insanity continue!!!!!

 

[heaven2dc]

You definitely ended up lucking out by getting to stay at YC instead of POP (not that there is anything wrong with POP, of course). At least you don't have to move in the morning!

Glad you made it safe and are now hopefully snoozing away in your comfy YC bed! Can't wait to hear about tomorrow and how the weather is and the crowd levels!

 

[jwwi]

Wow, I'm sure that was not fun. Hope your kids held up ok with all the changes. So happy you don't have to move tomorrow though. All is good at WDW.............

Have a great time tomorrow. First day at the parks.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

It has been a crazy night that is for sure! I am back in the room with youngest DS, he wasn't feeling well and was super tired. DH and oldest DS are at the ESPN Club watching basketball. Luckily my good friend was able to go to Walmart tonight and get my New Moon DVD for me. It's a good thing I stayed here to be on sick patrol. It wouldn't be Disney if someone wasn't running for the bushes. LOL

Tomorrow it begins!!!!!!

Good night all!!!!

 

[Mrs Grumpy]

Oh my. Glad everything worked out. Hope everyone is feeling better this morning.

 

[scottmel]

Oh Erika!!! Well at least you got to YC early!!! fill us in on the all important VIEW in a garden view room and if decent - what did you put on your request to get a nice view? Can't wait to see pics of the YC - can you see any progress on the soon to be completed YC lounge? Have a wonderful day!!!! Thanks! melissa

 

[momof2minnies]

Erika,
Have a blast- can't wait to read more.How pathetic does that make all of us???

Linda

 

[scottmel]

Erika,
Have a blast- can't wait to read more.How pathetic does that make all of us???

Linda

I'm sitting right there with you, linda!!!! LOL!

 

[MickeyT]

Ya See Erika.

The way I always look at these situations>>>> You sure will remember that check in!. If it had been normal the memories would not be quite as vivid! I hope everyone is feeling ok today and you guys are on stride for a great trip.

 

[txmomto1]

Subbing! Hopefully that will be the only issue on a great trip!

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

WOW! Your trip started off with a bang of the unfortunate variety. But in the end, it saves you time today! I sure hope the little guy is feeling better today after a good night's sleep.

Sending good vibes for a magical day..........

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

It's a beautiful day!!!!!!!!

we are at epcot and it's pretty crowded.

We had a yummy breakfast in the lounge,
and we checked out and back in to a different room.

More updates soon!!!!!!!!

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Hey everyone

We are still at epcot... Did MS and TT, just had lunch in China at the Lotus Blossom Cafe. Got fp's for Soarin. Its a beautiful day, shorts and a tshirt is plenty. Definitely haven't needed a sweatshirt.

Tonight we are heading to MK I think. I should have my first batch of pictures tonight.

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

I am so jealous. I LOVE Soarin Can't wait to hear more and see some pics. So happy to hear the weather has improved.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Howdy folks

After spending all our money (or I should say Grandma's money) at the japanese toy store we went back to the YC, got our new room, and now we are heading to dinner (off property) with allllll the Murphys. There are about 15 of us down here this weekend. Then tonight we'll head to MK. They are open til midnight.

I just can't get over how warm and sunny it is!!!!

I have a full report on our room coming next.......

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

You definitely ended up lucking out by getting to stay at YC instead of POP (not that there is anything wrong with POP, of course). At least you don't have to move in the morning!

Glad you made it safe and are now hopefully snoozing away in your comfy YC bed! Can't wait to hear about tomorrow and how the weather is and the crowd levels!

Very warm, and very crowded.
We got to Epcot around 10ish this morning and waits for TT and Soarin were already 90 and 120 mins. The line for Speaceship Earth was wound around all the cattle shoots. I'd say prepare to use EMHs for sure this week. And shorts/tshirts during the daytime.