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Sounded like a wonderful trip.
Ron sounded amazing to let you guys stay so long to get to see the fireworks. It makes me wonder how the ADR's actually work.
That is so great the SW brought out refreshments for you while you waited for your flight. It is good to know that some businesses still go above and beyond for their customers.
Sounded like a wonderful trip.
Ron sounded amazing to let you guys stay so long to get to see the fireworks. It makes me wonder how the ADR's actually work.
That is so great the SW brought out refreshments for you while you waited for your flight. It is good to know that some businesses still go above and beyond for their customers.
I was pleasantly surprised by our server and the service with southwest especially after you hear how other are treated. Makes me want to continue to fly southwest esp because it was weather related and beyond their control.
Dxdp was great we got to try a lot of stuff I am not sure though on the value because I don’t think we would of ordered apps and desserts (this includes milkshakes) at all the places we did, but we did get to try a lot of great food.. It was a lot of food but the only time we really relaxed so for us it worked out well next time though we will do more relaxing by the pool so we will upgrade to a deluxe and actually use the amenities. Both of us are leaning towards the beach club.
Total dlx dining price was $1,296
Tips on the deluxe was $353
Total of food towards the credits was $1,756
The breakdown was desserts were $111 so if they take out the desserts it is still a good deal.
Apps were about $293.
By the numbers we made out however I am not sure I would have always ordered the way I did or eat that way sometimes I felt like just eating an app for lunch but ordered the whole thing. It was great for Bill because he does eat a lot and every few hours. I think we would of broken out about the same but the nice thing is it was paid for before we arrived.
I only gained 4lbs not to bad but still trying to work it off. It was nice having everything paid for and was very convenient.
It was hotter than normal and the crowds the second week were much worst than the first due to many field trips and schools from out of state that seemed to be going on.
We got 145 photo pass photos taken pre borders and after adding my borders we ended up around 445. This was definitely worth the value of 99.95 that we spent and the photos came out really well.
Didn’t try all the snacks I wanted to L , because I was to full from all the eating we did at the restaurants. No dole whips, or ice cream sandwiches and a multitude of other things I did enjoy my smoothie that one morning and the rice krispy treat I had brought home though.
We spent about $568 for 10 days it wasn’t to bad this include sea world transportation, food, tips, alcohol, and souvenirs. It did not include my sea world tickets I had pre-purchased online before I left.
Online check in was slower than regular, but I think our room was ready because we did online check in and the resort knew when to expect us.
One sad part is we didn’t end up seeing all the parades and fireworks I wanted to. It was often to hot in the day or we were too tired at night. I need to plan some sleep in days and try to go when it is a little cooler to watch the afternoon parades.
Best overall experience meal was CG
Beat steak was Yachtsman
Biggest surprise was Kona Café the food quality was great.
Le Cellier was best for 1 credit dining.
Found most destinations were about 20-40 min for travel time which was not to bad because we didn’t have to worry about a car at all.
When rides said 5-10 min wait from this point it was normally a walk on or got you to the point that your FP would get you to.
The bus waits at most were 5-15 minutes except for one night after wishes.
Ice tea at most stops were not freshly brewed it was pre bagged by gold’s peak so I never used my mug.
The paper cups in the room fit the lids from the food court. I brought my mug and the paper cup down and filled the paper cup this way on our way to the park I didn’t have to hold the mug in my bag all day.
We received no towel animals. L Not even the Mickey ears when you arrive.
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