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That was a nice birthday dinner for Luke and very nice that Felicia didn't charge you for the dessert! Luke must have an iron stomach when it comes to spicy food! Some nice purchases at the Opryland Mall!
Glad all went well with the flight and arrival. Too bad you had a long wait for DME and that you were the last two to get off! That is not good with the room situation! First the dirty towels and now the painting and without a savanna view! I hope they do more for you besides the housekeeping service. I know you want to get to the parks, but perhaps you can have your room changed tomorrow! You are paying for the view even though you are DVC members with the points for this room than a standard one, which would be less.
We really didn't mind being the last two dropped off as it was cool to have the bus all to ourselves. We'll take of the room in our own way, eventually. But we won't be moving.
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Sorry about the heat and humidity you experience this trip, I find it really tires a person out. I can’t believe they didn’t tell you about the work going on, and how did they miss the towels in the two spots. Hope the room ends up working out for you.
The heat/humidity did tire us out. We were very disappointed at the lack of information about the painting. When Alex told us we would have been told at the front desk. I let him know that would have been too late still.
Oh no! Sorry for your terrible daytime view! That's a shame.
And the towels left in your room is just gross!
As the trip goes on our room location actually gives us some views of animals we hadn't seen before. That long hallway had some little treats along the way.
I was thankful that Alex did a full inspection of the room to make sure nothing else was amiss.
Well that was not a good start to your stay. Did you get any points refunded? Doesn’t seem fair to charge Savannah views with the construction keeping the animals away.
Oh, dear! That room assignment doesn't sound promising. If you book savannah view you expect animals, not just the savannah! Not good, Disney!
I have a question about downloading the boarding pass to your phone. I've done it often when traveling alone, but didn't know it could be done to 2 different phones. Is this new? I've just never even considered it when DH and I are both flying on a single reservation.
I, too, have downloaded movies to watch to my iPad and then couldn't get the volume high enough to understand over the noise of the plane. Interesting that you could listen to an audio book though without issues. I've never thought of audio books on flights. I might have to check that out for future flights. I usually just read my kindle, but for longer flights audio might be preferable. I do listen to books when I have long drives alone. It really helps the time go by faster.
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Well that was not a good start to your stay. Did you get any points refunded? Doesn’t seem fair to charge Savannah views with the construction keeping the animals away.
We are supposed to get points refunded, but Luke realized that he meant to call today as these have not been posted. I've made a note for us to contact them Monday. That was my point when I talked with concierge. No or limited animals doesn't qualify as a savanna view.
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Wow, that was not a great start to your vacation!
I guess after 26 trips we were due for a less than spectacular start.
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Oh no...things are not starting out well for you on this trip. I hope it gets better!
This trip had some ups and downs but we still enjoy our stay.
Oh, dear! That room assignment doesn't sound promising. If you book savannah view you expect animals, not just the savannah! Not good, Disney!
I have a question about downloading the boarding pass to your phone. I've done it often when traveling alone, but didn't know it could be done to 2 different phones. Is this new? I've just never even considered it when DH and I are both flying on a single reservation.
I, too, have downloaded movies to watch to my iPad and then couldn't get the volume high enough to understand over the noise of the plane. Interesting that you could listen to an audio book though without issues. I've never thought of audio books on flights. I might have to check that out for future flights. I usually just read my kindle, but for longer flights audio might be preferable. I do listen to books when I have long drives alone. It really helps the time go by faster.
I know that refurbishing has to go on. I like them keeping my home away from home looking as new as possible. But don't expect me to use extra points for something that will be non-existent or very limited.
We both have Samsung Galaxy S8 cell phones. Once we checked in, Luke had us both save the passes Google Pay. When we got to the airport, we could each pull up the passes from that section on the Google Pay app. It was so easy.
I listen to audiobooks when I clean and scrapbook, so I already had a book saved to my hoopla app. I thought it was weird, too, but I seemed to focus better on the audio than I do trying to read it myself.
Sorry about the view out your window! That stinks!
It definitely messed with the whole idea of a savanna view.
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Wow That stinks. I do hope that they would refund some of your points because that sure isn't the view you expected and 'paid' for.
And towels on the floor? I've been hearing a lot of missteps with Mousekeeping and wonder what the heck is going on? I hope things get better!
We are supposed to get the points back for a savanna view. Luke noticed yesterday that these had not been returned to our DVC account yet, but he forgot to call today. He'll be calling Monday.
I have heard of others having a few issues with housekeeping, but this was a first for us.
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Cam, I just checked Touring Plans room locator, and see that your room at Kidani was down one floor and directly across the hall from where Jeff and I were!
We saw crews painting when we were there as well, but they were very close to the lobby.
Cam, I just checked Touring Plans room locator, and see that your room at Kidani was down one floor and directly across the hall from where Jeff and I were!
We saw crews painting when we were there as well, but they were very close to the lobby.
I had wondered if our room was anywhere near yours. The painters were outside our room every day except Saturday and Sunday. We just kept the curtains shut.
Cam, you are so tricky in changing these trip report titles that it always takes me a minute to catch on! My word!! It certainly does not sound like a very magical start to your trip!!
Your stay at the airport at least sounds like it was nice. I Opry Mills!!
Gosh I am so sorry for the rotten heat and humidity!! Your view at AKL is definitely less than magical and I sure hope the evening hours make up for it!!
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Luke must have an iron stomach when it comes to spicy food! 
Some nice purchases at the Opryland Mall!
That is not good with the room situation! 
First the dirty towels and now the painting and without a savanna view! 
You are paying for the view even though you are DVC members with the points for this room than a standard one, which would be less.
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