#1disneyfan family vs Fay Day 1 & 2

[#1disneyfan]

Cast:

Me - 35 - #1disneyfan
DH - 41 - had his birthday this trip
DD - 12 - turning into a very nervous traveler!

Plans:

5 Nights Poly
4 Nights Disney Wonder

Day (or should I say night) 1 -
Well our trip started a little earlier than originally planned due to a great deal on airfare, so we were happily in Orlando a day earlier. After a long day at work, we arrived MCO at 11:15pm and checked into MCO Hyatt for the night. Very nice hotel, great rooms, great beds and a really cool view!

Day 2 -

After a great nights sleep, we quickly checked out their rooftop pool and then headed to Hemisphere (Hyatt's restaurant) and enjoyed our free breakfast buffet. Food was very good!

With our bellies full and bags in hand, we headed for ME. To our surprise, we were the only ones checking in and had the bus to ourselves! We were checking into the Poly at just 10:15am!

Checking in - well that was slightly frustrating! Our CM checking us in was confused and took some time to get everything in order. They had us staying just 2 nights, instead of 5. Once I told her we were doing the land/sea vacation package with 2 added nights, she quickly found the second package. Then she printed our Keys to the World with a 4 day park hopper that would start the next day! We purchased a 5 day hopper and needed it to start today! ARG! Well there was nothing she could do so we had to visit guest relations when we hit the parks to purchase another day for each ticket and advance the days.

I think at this point we were both slightly aggravated and I think this is why we got the room we did!! I requested, through a friend, a room that was close to the main house and laundry facilities. Well we were at Rapa Nui and it was a far cry from close to anything! And, no offense to anyone out there, but it was a handicap accessible room! This made things challenging for my tall husband when trying to wash his hair! And you would think a handicap accessible room would be closer and no so far away from everything. But whatever, we sucked it up and tried to enjoy ourselves, we were in Disney after all!

So after some unpacking and putting our groceries away from Garden Grocer (which I would do again in a heartbeat! Great idea!) we headed off to guest services at Epcot. After waiting in line for 30 minutes to get our tickets fixed, we were through the gates! YIPPEE!

We rode, Soarin', TT, MS, Ellen's Energy, Turtle Talk, and Imagination. In between rides we all enjoyed a pretzel for lunch and had some soda in Club Cool. My DD and I were talking about the soda's and I told her the best one was the Beverly so my DH would hear and try it. Well she totally missed my hint and she tried it! She was a little mad at me, but laughed it off when I told her about my scheme!

After checking out Future World we headed to WS. Our original plan was to eat dinner around the world. We were going to get one small item from each counter service and share it. We hit Mexico's boat ride and then out to the counter service. We shared the "Plato Combinacion" which was tasty. Then it was off to Norway. We shared a Schoolbread here and sadly we knew at this point we would never make it around the world! We were already getting stuffed! After a quick ride on Maelstrom, we were onto China. We shared a shrimp fried rice, egg roll and orange chicken. After eating this, we were done! We had nice seats outside and were able to catch the fireworks from illuminations which was a bonus!

Now that we were officially done eating, we headed to Japan. Our DD wanted to pick a pearl in the worst way. She picked a great pinkish pearl that was 7mm. We had it set and then headed back to the Poly as we were exhausted!

Next up...Day 3 DHS and a major letdown!

[Lizzie]

Sorry for your chaotic check in hopefully everything else goes better.

[gauvin4]

Sounds like a great day, despite the rough start. I keep hearing good things about the schoolbread. I will have to put it on my "Must Do List" for October.

[tinkerbell04]

Oh no, I am not looking forward to hearing about the meltdown! Nice try with the Beverly, glad that your dd could laugh it off. Looking forward to hearing more.

[laward32]

Thanks for sharing. I hate to hear how confused the CM was. We are doing a land/sea in Dec 09. I hope this doesn't happen to us. Glad it all worked out.

[ChipnDaleGal]

Sorry you had some issues at your Ploy check in. But all in all it sounds like you are of to a wonderful start. What a great day at Epcot. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[mouseketeer mom]

I can relate to check in problems at the Poly!! We were there two weeks ago and had some issues. I don't think we were in a handicapped room like you guys, however, you mentioned the difficulty your husband had showering. Well, US too!! The shower head was so low! My DH had trouble too, I am 5'5" and I couldn't imagine being any taller and being able to stand comfortably under that shower!

[dolphinmickey9170]

Sorry check in was so difficult. But I don't understand why you had to purchase another day for your ticket if you already bought a five day pass. I'm a little !

[#1disneyfan]

I can relate to check in problems at the Poly!! We were there two weeks ago and had some issues. I don't think we were in a handicapped room like you guys, however, you mentioned the difficulty your husband had showering. Well, US too!! The shower head was so low! My DH had trouble too, I am 5'5" and I couldn't imagine being any taller and being able to stand comfortably under that shower!

We were there the same time as you! It might have been a handicap room too, it was a handheld shower head and was very low. There was no way to move it up either. Hope you had a great time also!

Sorry check in was so difficult. But I don't understand why you had to purchase another day for your ticket if you already bought a five day pass. I'm a little !

We supposedly had bought a 5 day park hopper, but there was no record of it, just a 4 day. My TA said Disney probably messed up when I added the 2 nights. It only cost us an additional $9, but I didn't want to give WDW any more of my money than necessary!

[ljv1975]

Sorry about the problems you had checking in! It sounds like the rest of your day was wonderful though!

[pdrlkr]

Thanks for the report!

[faline]

It's certainly frustrating when things get messed up! Sorry you had some disappointments to start off your trip!

[McGoofy]

Hey Monica!

I remember you and I talking when you were planning this trip! I am glad to finally read about it. (I know it's been a little while since you posted this report, but I just recently got back on Intercot when I came on to post my 9/4 trip report. I've been so busy, but glad to be back reading reports.) I hate that your check in didn't go so well, but it sounds like you had a really nice day at Epcot. Going to read more...