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PLEASE TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD ABOUT THE LM [Little Mermaid] ROOMS!
for those familiar with touring plans chat. someone on there was talking about changing their mind about staying at LM rooms after seeing it from POP. they said the LM rooms didn't even look like they were apart of the new resort. that they were way off by their selfs far away from the main building. I was looking so forward to staying there end of Nov. and now I'm wondering did I do the right thing. can't afford the suites. besides there's only two of us.
...to be honest...the Little Mermaid (standard) rooms at AoA....are no farther away from the main building there (AoA), than the 80's/90's Buildings are from the Classic Hall at POP.
...not sure if I'm really correct with this...but I had heard somewhere that the Mermaid (standard non-suite) rooms would more than likely be the targets of smaller families and specifically, adult guests / couples that may not want to be "on top of the action" (main pool, food court, bar, etc)..and the associated hustle-bustle-noise...yet want to experience the AoA ambiance....at a more reasonable price.
Yes, the Little Mermaid section is furthest from the lobby. The difference is one that is not that great as to be a hinderance. The triangle of buildings protects the pool and gives privacy. I would rather stay in the Little Mermaid which will be farther away from other guests. This is a mirror of Pop Century and I do not recall anyone freaking out over a certain building. You did the right thing by going with Little Mermaid buildings. You will get to do the resort for less money and the same fun. I never do chat rooms.
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Yes, the Little Mermaid section is furthest from the lobby. The difference is one that is not that great as to be a hinderance. The triangle of buildings protects the pool and gives privacy. I would rather stay in the Little Mermaid which will be farther away from other guests. This is a mirror of Pop Century and I do not recall anyone freaking out over a certain building. You did the right thing by going with Little Mermaid buildings. You will get to do the resort for less money and the same fun. I never do chat rooms.
Yea I love talking to my disney friends because no one in my family gets Disney so that's the reason I go to disney chat rooms but they can discourage you sometimes. thanks
We're staying in a LM room in October. I figured that for the price we're paying, walking a bit more would be a good trade off. Since AoA opens today (right?), maybe someone who stayed there can answer some questions on the proximity of the LM building to the lobby.
We're staying in LM in November. Had originally booked a Cars suite w/ my parents, but they backed out. Just too pricey for us to pay on our own. Looking forward to still being able to stay at the new resort! With all the walking you do, what's a little more, right?? LOL!
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We are staying LM at AoA in September the day after that section opens....I don't mind being a little further away from the main hall to stay in brand new resort room. Plus from the looks of the pictures it is no further away from the main hall than some of the buildings at POP....Is closer than some of the buildings are to the main hall at CSR....it be okay for us.
I was also on that post for Lines. We have booked LM beginning Sept 29. I don't think we have made a mistake. I have stayed at POP 4 times and stayed in the furthest building in the 80s section once. The little bit of extra walking didn't make any difference. The layout for these resorts are nothing like the All Stars.
Just think, we will be one of the first people to ever stay in the Little Mermaid rooms! I know I spent a lot of time calling and calling until they finally added LM to the Free Dining package.
I can't wait to see pics of AoA!!! It opens 5/31 from what I read today (not 5/15 like I thought). I hope someone stays there soon so we can see more details!
well you guys are right. I'm going to quit worrying about this and enjoy. besides one of the reason I wanted to be a little closer to food court was my morning coffee and I solved that problem thanks to the personel disney shopper. thanks guys
well you guys are right. I'm going to quit worrying about this and enjoy. besides one of the reason I wanted to be a little closer to food court was my morning coffee and I solved that problem thanks to the personel disney shopper. thanks guys
I had not heard of the PDS before, so I googled it, that's awesome! So how did the PDS solve your coffee problem? I only ask because DH loves his coffee as well
I had not heard of the PDS before, so I googled it, that's awesome! So how did the PDS solve your coffee problem? I only ask because DH loves his coffee as well
she will rent you a coffee pot for your stay. I'm bringing my own coffee stuff but she will bring that too if you need her too. she delivers the stuff to guest services at your resort. bringing my own stuff its just costing me 10.00 for the whole week, its worth it to me. I can PM you her email address if you want me to.
she will rent you a coffee pot for your stay. I'm bringing my own coffee stuff but she will bring that too if you need her too. she delivers the stuff to guest services at your resort. bringing my own stuff its just costing me 10.00 for the whole week, its worth it to me. I can PM you her email address if you want me to.
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