Your thoughts on Where we'll be eating...

[sonicblaze]

It seems so silly to be posting to people I don't know about what I'll be doing on vacation but it's also kind of fun. I guess it also fuels everyone's imaginations for their own trips, be it in the near future or some distant unset date a long time from now....

Anyway.
So there are 5 people going on this trip. We're pretty much having a mixed up vacation. We've booked AKL for 2 nights, but we're spending the rest of our time at UNIVERSAL and DISCOVERY COVE. While we're at AKL we have planned absolutely no theme parks. We figured AKL seems to be an attraction unto itself, and for the price we may as well spend our time checking the place out. After our time there we're switching to a cheaper hotel near Universal where we'll be busying ourselves with rides and marine life...

On this trip is me (20y,o) , my boyfriend (20y,o) my mother and father(50,yo) and my grandma (65y/o)

We will be arriving at AKL around noon after having lunch on the way. I've arranged PS for BOMA that night @ 7PM. I figure we'll be having a fun time exploring the hotel that day and we won't really want to leave.

The 2nd day I've booked and pre-paid a spa experience for my boyfriend at the grand florifian at 1130, and (shhh, don't tell my grandma) I have PS for 2:00 at the grand floridian for me and her to have Afternoon Tea.

QUESTION: I wanted to order a bottle of wine with cheese and crackers (I checked the room service menu at AKL) for my mom and dad since I'm out treating my grandma to tea and my boyfriend to the spa.) I'm 20. Since we are in seperate rooms, is it possible for me to have them send the wine to their room, though I will be paying for it? Will age have a factor? (Since I know in the U.S. I'm underage to purchase alcohol...I'm from Canada so it feels weird asking this since here I've been allowed to drink since 18.)

Alright. Moving on. That same day I've made reservations at OHANA for 730PM. I figure we'll enjoy a nice meal there then stroll on the beach and watch the electric water pageant and the MK fireworks. QUESTIONWhat time are they at? (That date is MAY 31st)

The next morning, is the morning we are leaving so I booked a character breakfast at cape May for 930AM...No matter how old you are those pictures of a disney character stealing your mashed potatoes last a lifetime.

Okay. Sorry, I know that was long. So, do you guys think that is okay? Anything you might suggest I change? I was wondering from AKL what I should expect for travel time to the GF and the BC. I'm assuming for GF I take the bus to ticket and transportation center, then the monorail to either OHANA or AFTERNOON TEA.... How long should the transportation take? ALSO, for CAPE MAY...how do I get there from AKL... I don't think they have a bus going from resort to resort...so what would be the quickest route and how long would that transport take?

Oh my. I am asking so many questions. Oh well, may as well ask another one. Does anyone know the times of all the different things going on at AKL, like the art tour and the night vision goggles?

THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING MY EXTREMELY LONG SUMARRY AND QUESTIONS. I think I should post this on the resort board too since a lot of this isn't food related...

 

[darin2]

You may want to try Emeril's new Tchoup Chop restraunt at Universal Studios. It's actually located at Royal Pacific Resort hotel at Universal. We have reservations for our trip next month, and my wife can't wait.

http://www.emerils.com/restaurants/tchoup_chop/map.htm

Darin

 

[LAWalz23]

Someone else couyld probably give you abetter time estamation and the folks on the transportation board can tell you all the different ways you can travel. My only advice is to leave more time than you think you will need. Also if you are renting a car that might be your best bet.

 

[sonicblaze]

Hahaha.. .we were actually planning on going to Tchop chop as well! You read my mind....

 

[Planogirl]

Your plans sound real nice to me. I agree, allow more time than you think you'll need to get to your destinations. I would ask about the best way to get to Cape May when you check in.

As for purchasing the wine, you might run into trouble. Could you get your Grandma to purchase it for you?

 

[eeyore0062]

All of your plans sound really good!

As for getting from AKL to Cape May, your best bet would be to take the bus to MGM then ride the boat to the Beach Club. You will have to go through one of the parks as a hub, and MGM is the closest. Or, take the bus from AKL to AK, then get on the Beach Club bus... it actually might take less time, as the boat ride from MGM to the Beach Club is about 10-15 minutes... of course, it is very relaxing!

Good luck to you, and hope you have a wonderful time!

 

[sonicblaze]

Does the boat from MGM to BEACHCLUB require you go into the park cuz we are not doing the parks on this trip.

Thanks for you help.

 

[Jecca]

No, you don't have to go into MGM to catch the boat. Just walk over from the bus stop to the boat dock. I actually recommend the boat as it much more pleasant than any bus, even though it may take you a few more minutes...