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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.

katiesue · 07-06-2013, 02:27 PM

Glad you had a wonderful trip. We decided we're not Epcot fans either.

cirquelover · 07-09-2013, 09:53 PM

I am glad to hear you had a good trip and more importantly that surgery went well.
We didn't enjoy Epcot either but to be fair we only gave it half a day.

alphabassettgrrl · 07-10-2013, 01:34 PM

I'm sad to hear everybody hates EPCOT- I loved it and want to go back.

Stan4dSteph · 07-11-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by alphabassettgrrl

I'm sad to hear everybody hates EPCOT- I loved it and want to go back.

I don't hate it.

cirquelover · 07-12-2013, 08:28 AM

We need to walk around all the countries next time but we were bored/unimpressed with rides/shows. Of course that was like 10 years ago too. I think there was too many parks to fit in, we prefer Disneyland.

Alex · 07-12-2013, 09:37 AM

Personally, Epcot doesn't do anything for me and I'd probably never go there alone.

But I am always there with friends and I essentially think of it as the world's longest food court.

innerSpaceman · 07-12-2013, 09:46 AM

I'm actually cheered by all the Epcot hate. IMO, it was destroyed in 1995, and I haven't been back since. From its inception until then, it was my hands-down favorite Disney part - beating out Disneyland even - and I'm happy no one seems to like it anymore.

How's that for curmudgeonly?!

07-05-2013, 12:08 PM	#1
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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07-06-2013, 02:27 PM	#2
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Glad you had a wonderful trip. We decided we're not Epcot fans either. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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07-09-2013, 09:53 PM	#3
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	I am glad to hear you had a good trip and more importantly that surgery went well. We didn't enjoy Epcot either but to be fair we only gave it half a day. __________________ Waiting for Summer to arrive!
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07-10-2013, 01:34 PM	#4
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	I'm sad to hear everybody hates EPCOT- I loved it and want to go back. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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07-12-2013, 08:28 AM	#6
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	We need to walk around all the countries next time but we were bored/unimpressed with rides/shows. Of course that was like 10 years ago too. I think there was too many parks to fit in, we prefer Disneyland. __________________ Waiting for Summer to arrive!
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07-12-2013, 09:37 AM	#7
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Personally, Epcot doesn't do anything for me and I'd probably never go there alone. But I am always there with friends and I essentially think of it as the world's longest food court.
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07-12-2013, 09:46 AM	#8
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I'm actually cheered by all the Epcot hate. IMO, it was destroyed in 1995, and I haven't been back since. From its inception until then, it was my hands-down favorite Disney part - beating out Disneyland even - and I'm happy no one seems to like it anymore. How's that for curmudgeonly?!
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