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3894 · 07-05-2013, 12:08 PM

Belated thanks to all for your advice and a (also belated) trip report!

How I looked forward to this first trip to WDW! (My last visit to a Disney property was the DLR in 2004. Many times, I planned a trip but one thing or another came up to prevent it.) There were four in our group: me, dh a.k.a. Tom, Daughter #2 and her boyfriend. The occasion: celebration of daughter and bf's graduation from college.

The young'uns zipped around while Tom (who was about to undergo open-heart surgery - he's doing fine post-op now) and I took it nice and slow.

Lodging: For us, the Polynesian turned out to be ideal. Atmosphere, transportation, eats - all dreamy. We were in Tuvalu, garden view, near the Luau Cove. Absolutely beautiful room on the 3rd floor. We loved:

that many guests wore Hawaiian-type clothing because that is what we had planned to do, too.

the luau. Every aspect exceeded our expectations

Eats: Two highlights besides the luau:

Brown Derby and their glowing drinks

Plain ol' kid's cone at Ice Cream Corner or whatever it's called. Best place to people watch. Tom and I had ice cream for lunch every day.

Stuff I Didn't Like Much:

Epcot. Sorry but blech and/or yawn. Don't even get me started on that stupid Viking attraction. The Monsters University overlay on the shrubs was fun, though. Also, I got to speak French with the adorably sweet CM at the Frahhhhhhnce movie and, afterwards, eat a napoléon.

Concierge service. A family member ordered surprise graduation ears to be delivered to the room. That got royally messed-up but eventually fixed.

IASW facade looking shabby.

The way-too-rapidfire and bored delivery of the Jungle Cruise CM. FAIL.

Stuff I Loved:

The Hall of Presidents. Wow on the animatronics!

Seeing Carousel of Progress again.

The Frahhhhhhhhnce movie, esp. the scene with all the beagles.

The Crocs sandals (True fax, I swear) I bought at Epcot. No blisters the entire trip.

The parades. I don't know how those CMs do it in that heat but they keep on smiling.

And in conclusion: Disneyland is the original and still the best. WDW fulfilled our tropical dreams and showed us all a really fun time.

07-05-2013, 12:08 PM	#21
3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	Belated thanks to all for your advice and a (also belated) trip report! How I looked forward to this first trip to WDW! (My last visit to a Disney property was the DLR in 2004. Many times, I planned a trip but one thing or another came up to prevent it.) There were four in our group: me, dh a.k.a. Tom, Daughter #2 and her boyfriend. The occasion: celebration of daughter and bf's graduation from college. The young'uns zipped around while Tom (who was about to undergo open-heart surgery - he's doing fine post-op now) and I took it nice and slow. Lodging: For us, the Polynesian turned out to be ideal. Atmosphere, transportation, eats - all dreamy. We were in Tuvalu, garden view, near the Luau Cove. Absolutely beautiful room on the 3rd floor. We loved: that many guests wore Hawaiian-type clothing because that is what we had planned to do, too. the luau. Every aspect exceeded our expectations Eats: Two highlights besides the luau: Brown Derby and their glowing drinks Plain ol' kid's cone at Ice Cream Corner or whatever it's called. Best place to people watch. Tom and I had ice cream for lunch every day. Stuff I Didn't Like Much: Epcot. Sorry but blech and/or yawn. Don't even get me started on that stupid Viking attraction. The Monsters University overlay on the shrubs was fun, though. Also, I got to speak French with the adorably sweet CM at the Frahhhhhhnce movie and, afterwards, eat a napoléon. Concierge service. A family member ordered surprise graduation ears to be delivered to the room. That got royally messed-up but eventually fixed. IASW facade looking shabby. The way-too-rapidfire and bored delivery of the Jungle Cruise CM. FAIL. Stuff I Loved: The Hall of Presidents. Wow on the animatronics! Seeing Carousel of Progress again. The Frahhhhhhhhnce movie, esp. the scene with all the beagles. The Crocs sandals (True fax, I swear) I bought at Epcot. No blisters the entire trip. The parades. I don't know how those CMs do it in that heat but they keep on smiling. And in conclusion: Disneyland is the original and still the best. WDW fulfilled our tropical dreams and showed us all a really fun time. __________________ "I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder." - Flynn Rider, "Tangled"
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