Hey guys, here's my trip report...pictures to follow:
The Basics:
Lodging
1 night - Comfort Suites Maingate East
3 nights - Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Package
AAA Disney's Dream Maker Package
The Trip Report:
Day One
We left Charlotte at around 2:30. We stopped for dinner and then made it to Orlando around midnight. We looked forever to find a hotel, and finally, and luckily found the Comfort Suties Maingate East. It was nice. I've never stayed in a hotel owned by the "Comfort" line. I was surprised. It looks tropical themed, and the rooms were huge! Cheap too! Around $100 a night.
Day Two
Got up and drove straight in to Disney World. We checked in at the Wilderness Lodge. We have never stayed here before, and were all skeptical because we had been spoiled by Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. We were very surprised! I loved driving up to the Lodge. It really built up the theme. We had originally booked a standard room. We asked if any Junior Suites were avaliable. They were, but not until the next morning. We didn't want to deal with the hassle of moving luggage and wasting time, so we just stuck with our regular room. Our room was ready right when we checked in. We were on the fifth floor, room number 5049. Very nice view of the pool and courtyard. The rooms were much brighter than those at AKL! The bellhop brought our luggage up, and my sister and I went to the gift shop. (Anyone who knows me knows I love WDW gift shops!) We looked, and then ate at Roaring Forks. I had pizza and fries...breakfast was no longer being served. We then boarded the boat and went to the Magic Kingdom. It was open until midnight.
Having not been able to ride Space Mountain last year, we went there and got a fast pass. It was around 1:30. Our FastPass was for 5:30. We then went and rode TTA. Many people think that Spring Break is a crowded time to go...but the lines weren't that bad at all! We waited 20 minutes for Buzz Lightyear and Astro Orbiter, and walked on to TTA and Carousel of Progress.
After that, we headed to Fantasyland...it was the busiest place in the park! We only rode Mickey's PhilharMagic. It was very good! I like the apple pie effect! Then we spotted my cousin! He works at the Magic Kingdom. He was on trash duty.
After pushing our way through all of the strollers, we went on the Haunted Mansion. The wait was 30 minutes.
Got FastPasses for Splash Mountain and BTMR...both for around 10. We all got Dole Whips, shopped on Main Street, rode Space Mountain and then went back to the Lodge for dinner at Wispering Canyon.
It was alright. I had the Johnny B. Good's pasta. We sat in the back room, so we really didn't get the full "canyon" experience.
Went back to the Magic Kingdom, rode Splash and BTMR, and watched Wishes. I was surprised with Wishes! It was very good, even though our view was a little hindered. I bought the soundtrack, but haven't had the chance to listen to it yet.
Day three coming soon...
The Basics:
Lodging
1 night - Comfort Suites Maingate East
3 nights - Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Package
AAA Disney's Dream Maker Package
The Trip Report:
Day One
We left Charlotte at around 2:30. We stopped for dinner and then made it to Orlando around midnight. We looked forever to find a hotel, and finally, and luckily found the Comfort Suties Maingate East. It was nice. I've never stayed in a hotel owned by the "Comfort" line. I was surprised. It looks tropical themed, and the rooms were huge! Cheap too! Around $100 a night.
Day Two
Got up and drove straight in to Disney World. We checked in at the Wilderness Lodge. We have never stayed here before, and were all skeptical because we had been spoiled by Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. We were very surprised! I loved driving up to the Lodge. It really built up the theme. We had originally booked a standard room. We asked if any Junior Suites were avaliable. They were, but not until the next morning. We didn't want to deal with the hassle of moving luggage and wasting time, so we just stuck with our regular room. Our room was ready right when we checked in. We were on the fifth floor, room number 5049. Very nice view of the pool and courtyard. The rooms were much brighter than those at AKL! The bellhop brought our luggage up, and my sister and I went to the gift shop. (Anyone who knows me knows I love WDW gift shops!) We looked, and then ate at Roaring Forks. I had pizza and fries...breakfast was no longer being served. We then boarded the boat and went to the Magic Kingdom. It was open until midnight.
Having not been able to ride Space Mountain last year, we went there and got a fast pass. It was around 1:30. Our FastPass was for 5:30. We then went and rode TTA. Many people think that Spring Break is a crowded time to go...but the lines weren't that bad at all! We waited 20 minutes for Buzz Lightyear and Astro Orbiter, and walked on to TTA and Carousel of Progress.
After that, we headed to Fantasyland...it was the busiest place in the park! We only rode Mickey's PhilharMagic. It was very good! I like the apple pie effect! Then we spotted my cousin! He works at the Magic Kingdom. He was on trash duty.
After pushing our way through all of the strollers, we went on the Haunted Mansion. The wait was 30 minutes.
Got FastPasses for Splash Mountain and BTMR...both for around 10. We all got Dole Whips, shopped on Main Street, rode Space Mountain and then went back to the Lodge for dinner at Wispering Canyon.
It was alright. I had the Johnny B. Good's pasta. We sat in the back room, so we really didn't get the full "canyon" experience.
Went back to the Magic Kingdom, rode Splash and BTMR, and watched Wishes. I was surprised with Wishes! It was very good, even though our view was a little hindered. I bought the soundtrack, but haven't had the chance to listen to it yet.
Day three coming soon...
