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We are staying at WL in 2 weeks. I really would like to get a nice quiet room because we are celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary and my DH's late birthday. Should I mention this when we check in? Do you think there is really a "bad room" at WL, and just not even bother mentioning it? I guess if we really get a room we hate, we can always move . . . . right? What are your opinions on this??
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Our room on this trip was quite quiet (woods view-north wing) It helped that the people in the rooms next door were also quiet. The only thing we heard this time were the occasional toilet flush and the horns from the boat transporation as they approached and left the docks.
On past trips, we had very noisy neighbors at 2am....but OK the rest of the time (woods view...north wing) and a room next to the ice maker (Courtyard view upgrade from Standard in the north wing) which was noisy anytime someone came to get ice out.
If I were looking for a quiet room (as my main concern), I'd request something toward the end of a hall on the woods view side of the building facing the Villas (avoiding the loud boat horns), I guess.
I would definitely mention your anniversary; maybe even send them a fax a couple days ahead of time... "might they please put you in a quiet room with a view of the woods because..."
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Our room on this trip was quite quiet (woods view-north wing) It helped that the people in the rooms next door were also quiet. The only thing we heard this time were the occasional toilet flush and the horns from the boat transporation as they approached and left the docks.
On past trips, we had very noisy neighbors at 2am....but OK the rest of the time (woods view...north wing) and a room next to the ice maker (Courtyard view upgrade from Standard in the north wing) which was noisy anytime someone came to get ice out.
If I were looking for a quiet room (as my main concern), I'd request something toward the end of a hall on the woods view side of the building facing the Villas (avoiding the loud boat horns), I guess.
We are staying at the WL in December and have the Courtyard View Bunkbed room. Can you tell me where the Courtyard view rooms are located. Thanks.
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If you want quiet just be sure to not be overlooking the main lobby because you will get all the yelling from the restraunt downstairs. Son said it was horrible, the kids couldnt go to sleep. I was so upset because they said we would be in the same hall maybe across from each other we were down a totally different hallway from them to far to help with the kids I was so dissapointed because I made the reservations in advance etc. they said they had no other rooms available. Before even knowing about my Sons family's terrible night trying to get the baby to sleep I went to the desk saying how dissapointed I was, now I am not one to complain but I was really upset. I told them I would like to downgrade my room to be at least closer to them to help with the kids without running around the place to get to them. They came back and said they had no rooms to downgrade us to but that they would move them to be across from us actually upgrading the room type they were in. So they did make things right and it sure helped with the kids just across the hall for naps and night time sleep overs.
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We just returned from an 8 day stay on Saturday and we were in a room located on the first floor, around the corner and down the hall from the RF. Except for the boat horns (and they weren't really that loud) and the occasional family passing by, our room was terrific. We didn't hear anything, plus it was great to just run down the hall for a snack or a mug fill up!!
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We are staying at the WL in December and have the Courtyard View Bunkbed room. Can you tell me where the Courtyard view rooms are located. Thanks.
Holly, I did see one bunk bed room on the 6th floor facing the courtyard as we passed in the hall one day. It was in the North wing facing the pool in the middle of the hall...probably around room number 6021 or so.
The bunk rooms are placed on all floors on both the woods and courtyard views throughout the building. If you want one similar to what I saw.....then request North Wing, High Floor on your reservation.
Holly, I did see one bunk bed room on the 6th floor facing the courtyard as we passed in the hall one day. It was in the North wing facing the pool in the middle of the hall...probably around room number 6021 or so.
The bunk rooms are placed on all floors on both the woods and courtyard views throughout the building. If you want one similar to what I saw.....then request North Wing, High Floor on your reservation.
Thank you HiddenMickey! We are nervous because we are traveling with my parents and are hoping to have rooms close to each other. And my Mom wants as much ambience as she can soak herself into. Thanks again.
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Should I mention this when we check in? Do you think there is really a "bad room" at WL, and just not even bother mentioning it? I guess if we really get a room we hate, we can always move . . . . right? What are your opinions on this?? 
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