Thanks to the PCRU, We Get to Go to DLR Too! **COMPLETE 8/21/2010** - Page 4 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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I'm late to the party, but it sounds like you've got some great plans! And I'm glad to hear y'all have fallen in love with DLR! It's a magical place for sure! Can't wait for all the deets!
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I'm happy to hear you're having a great time! What great timing ont he trip - so soon after a not-so-good one to WDW. I hope you're all having a magical time!!
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I won’t bore you with all the details but trust we arrived at the airport, breezed through security, departed on-time and arrived at LAX at 2:30 Pacific Time! Grabbed the shuttle to Dollar and were soon on the freeway zipping towards DLR!
We arrived at DLR and I had been fore-warned not to look for any archways leading into the bubble. It was interesting how the hotels are plopped right down in the middle of everything else. No matter, once we were in the Grand Californian, everything else sort of melted away. We were greeted curbside by concierge CM Melissa who whisked upstairs to the sixth floor for check in. We scored a great room, close to the elevators and lounge but away from the noise. I had booked a standard view and we could see three mountains in the distance….Space, Big Thunder, and the Matterhorn.
The room itself was bigger than I expected which was a nice bonus. Sitting on the chest of drawers was a lovely fruit plate, some balloons, and an envelope. I was quite touched when I opened the card and learned this gift was from Meg (mcc0313)! Let me tell you, that fruit was delicious and hit the spot. Thank you, Meg.
We unpacked and settled in as we munched on the fruit. I tried to snap some room pics but my kiddos were already spreading out. I stopped by the lounge to pick up some water and was pleasantly surprised by the size and set up. The lounge had wonderfully comfy chairs and tables placed through out, a nice set up of crayons/colored pencils with Disney artwork the kiddos could color in. There were two fridges stocked with bottles of water, soda and juice. The afternoon snacks were gone and it was a bit early for the evening fare so I would have to wait to see what those looked like. Lastly, along the side of the lounge was a full size balcony where you could see the fireworks from DL.
It was getting close to dinner time and with the time change….we were starving! We made our way downstairs for our first meal at DLR…Napa Rose.
UP NEXT....A Not-So-Magical Meal at DLR's "best" restaurant.....
Danielle
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Great start and pictures Danielle. How sweet of Meg to send the baloons and fruit to your family. Your room and view look amazing. The lounge looks amazing too. Your next installment has me on the edge of my seat to hear how your dinner at Napa Rose was not so magical. More please. Cute pictures of Izzy with the iPad and the two of you on the plane.
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