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We inquired about our luggage (which had been transferred from Pop and was already at bell services) and about our Garden Grocer order (which had arrived even though I'd never gotten a call from them).
We were told to head up to our room and they'd bring our things up for us.
Our room was beautiful! We didn't have a savanah view like we did last year and it was only a studio (as opposed to the 2 bedroom villa we were in last year), but it was perfect for our little family.
Everything was clean and we were all happy.
Here are some pictures of our room:
My camera acting up again. This is the seperate sink area.
Just posted this so you can see how bad my pictures were.
I decided to take Jared for a walk while Will and Aidan (who was asleep) stayed in the room and waited for our luggage and Garden Grocer. I had decided to let Aidan rest so he wouldn't be cranky during dinner at Flying Fish later on.
Jared and I explored the resort and took some pictures.
We went outside to see the animals.
We checked out the arcade.
Jared just has way too much energy and I wanted him to burn some of it before dinner later.
After about 30 minutes, we headed back up to our room.
Now, I know people swear by Garden Grocer, but for some reason I have no luck with them. This was the third time I used them and they've forgotten part of my order all three times. They are usually pretty good about coming back to deliver the missing items, but this time was different. They had forgotten my milk and some fruit I'd ordered. We called them and they actually said bell services was trying to keep the items. We went down to bell services and they showed us there was nothing there. Finally after bell services had to call Garden Grocer and argue with them a few times, they realized the driver still had the items. They were delivered shortly after. I'm not sure that we will use them again.
Now it was time to get ready for our first ever dinner at a Signature Restaurant (Flying Fish to be exact). We would be celebrating our dating anniversay which would be two days later (we went on our first date 7/7/1995). I was a little worried about the boys being able to sit through such a long, fancy meal, but I was prepared. We had decided early on in the planning that we'd take a cab to dinner instead of stressing ourselves out over getting there on time. After we were all dressed up, we headed downstairs and there was a cab right there. We just told him where we were going and off we went.
The total for the cab with tip was $20. It was worth every penny in my opinion.
Great updates, Liz. I'm so glad Kidani Village felt like "home"... your description got me very excited for our trip next month! My family is completely enchanted from the moment we walk in. For us, there's just something special about that place.
Sorry about your awful experience with Garden Grocer. We used them for the first time last year and everything was fine. However, our travel mates also used them and had a disappointing experience. Hmm... not sure I'll use them this time around.
Your trip sounds wonderful! We have never done COP (I can't believe I'm admitting it) but we will have to try it on our next trip. All of the pictures are great and the smoothies sound . I can't wait to hear about Flying Fish Cafe.
Sorry to hear about your trouble with Garden Grocer. We have started renting a car one way from the airport to DW. It's about $30 for a small/compact. My husband will take the car and our grocery list and get everything. Then DD and I will hop on ME and head to the hotel with our carryons. If we have a lot DH will even take some of that. DD and I get checked in and we don't have to worry about luggage or anything! We drop the car off at Swan/Dolphin and then usually make Epcot our first park! It works well for us so thought I would offer it as a suggestion.
AKL is so beautiful. I have never even been there. My DSis is staying there in Dec and I can't wait to see it all.
The room is so cool.
Can't wait to hear about FFC.
Sorry GG has been such a mess for you. I was thinking of using them in Dec, but don't know if it would be easier to just bring all the stuff we need since we are driving and just stop and get milk.
Some day we'll get to staying at akv, so far we've been spoiled staying club level at jambo. I'm sorry to hear garden grocer didn't work out. We've used them once and it was fine, but maybe we just got lucky.
I'm doing fine - thanks for asking. Lukas was born last Tuesday-came 2 days before he was scheduled.
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Your room looks great! Hope dinner goes well!
that resort! Can't wait to hear how you liked the Flying Fish. 
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) but we will have to try it on our next trip. All of the pictures are great and the smoothies sound 
. I can't wait to hear about Flying Fish Cafe.
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