Dewdrop034
11-12-2013, 09:22 PM
My husband and I had a less than magical experience on our last trip in May, so I had to make up for that with a "mini vacation" this time around and WoW did it ever make up for it.
We've just been on one of the best vacations in our lives!!
After swearing up and down I would never book another value resort I went ahead and booked PoP. On the plane ride down I was kicking myself for doing it and regretting it.
Well, we got there and check in took less than 5 minutes,the clerks and concierge services were more than friendly and helpful. They activated our magic bands and we received our welcome pack and headed to our room, we were put in the back 80's section near the lake, it turned out to be dead quiet all week. The food was very good and I recommend the pork shank dinner. Mousekeeping was excellent, the drinks at petals poolside were awesome and everything was clean. We had one night where the magic band didn't open the door, no biggie, it is in beta testing and we had our key card anyway. Bus service to the parks was fast, fast, fast!!
The parks were virtually empty all week leading into MVMCP and MK was decorated for the holidays. We planned on Epcots Food and Wine Fest for the following day and we literally ate our way around the world showcase. We did extra magic hours at Epcot and we did Soarin' 4 times in a row. We did many rides mutiple times due to no lines and the fast pass plus system.
The magic band system is amazing. I really hope Disney decides to stay with this system. I didn't have to fumble through my pockets or purse to find a card, all access was right on my wrist and being able to pre plan a fast pass was great. I felt so organized throughout the trip.
Since we are not going to be able to go next year I am so glad that I will have magical memories from this last trip until I can get there again.
We've just been on one of the best vacations in our lives!!
After swearing up and down I would never book another value resort I went ahead and booked PoP. On the plane ride down I was kicking myself for doing it and regretting it.
Well, we got there and check in took less than 5 minutes,the clerks and concierge services were more than friendly and helpful. They activated our magic bands and we received our welcome pack and headed to our room, we were put in the back 80's section near the lake, it turned out to be dead quiet all week. The food was very good and I recommend the pork shank dinner. Mousekeeping was excellent, the drinks at petals poolside were awesome and everything was clean. We had one night where the magic band didn't open the door, no biggie, it is in beta testing and we had our key card anyway. Bus service to the parks was fast, fast, fast!!
The parks were virtually empty all week leading into MVMCP and MK was decorated for the holidays. We planned on Epcots Food and Wine Fest for the following day and we literally ate our way around the world showcase. We did extra magic hours at Epcot and we did Soarin' 4 times in a row. We did many rides mutiple times due to no lines and the fast pass plus system.
The magic band system is amazing. I really hope Disney decides to stay with this system. I didn't have to fumble through my pockets or purse to find a card, all access was right on my wrist and being able to pre plan a fast pass was great. I felt so organized throughout the trip.
Since we are not going to be able to go next year I am so glad that I will have magical memories from this last trip until I can get there again.