So we got in yesterday with little to no drama. Somehow I managed to make really good time and we rolled into the check-in loop about 2 hours and 45 minutes after leaving the driveway.
We got put in The Paddock and it's a pretty good location. Right next to the Paddock pool and bus stop; and a short walk up to the larger pool, spa, restaurants etc.... Would probably be better if it was actually pool weather...LOL. Of course, that hasn't stopped the Canucks who are enjoying the pool while the lifeguards keep diligent watch in warm up suits...LOL
We did personalize Magic Bands and had them with us to use. They also gave us KTTW without us asking for them as "back ups just in case". Seven day Park Hopprys later and we were oute door! Very smooth check in.
We took it easy and explored the resort for a bit. We like it. Room not as big as OKW, but personally we might like the resort itself a bit better. ,
Hit Wal Mart in Kissimee for groceries and what not. DW continues to ask me "if I know where I'm going" down here despite
1. Never getting lost
2. Fishing multiple bass tournaments in this area every year.
3. Working down here all the time
We called it an early night and hit Magic Kingdom this morning. Garreth hardly slept at all and was punch drunk before we ever got on a bus..LOL.
Magic Bands worked well for my wife and I. Garretth's did not. The Mickey would only turn blue. A plaid vest swooped in with an iPad and quickly let us in but sent us to the Theater to correct the issue. They quickly corrected his (ticket wasn't linked) and put two extra any time Fastpasses on all of our accounts for the trouble!
It rained most often day so we didn't stroll around much. Rode everything we wanted to with no hiccups.
I tested the system and found I could pull paper Fastpasses with the KTTW, though with the low Standby times and the two extra Fastpasses I never pulled any more and never use the one I pulled.
We (and by we I mean everyone but me---my mom and dad, DW and G-man) were dead, so we called it early. By 1830 we were back in the room eating!! By 2000 G-man was snoring..and right now I'm the only one awake...LOL. It has been a long week though, and we are at MVMCP tomorrow night so an early night ain't a bad idea..LOL
We're hitting Animal Kingdom in the morning..coming back for a quick nap before the party.
Will check in tomorrow at some point.
Any questions about what's going on down here...lemme know!
We got put in The Paddock and it's a pretty good location. Right next to the Paddock pool and bus stop; and a short walk up to the larger pool, spa, restaurants etc.... Would probably be better if it was actually pool weather...LOL. Of course, that hasn't stopped the Canucks who are enjoying the pool while the lifeguards keep diligent watch in warm up suits...LOL
We did personalize Magic Bands and had them with us to use. They also gave us KTTW without us asking for them as "back ups just in case". Seven day Park Hopprys later and we were oute door! Very smooth check in.
We took it easy and explored the resort for a bit. We like it. Room not as big as OKW, but personally we might like the resort itself a bit better. ,
Hit Wal Mart in Kissimee for groceries and what not. DW continues to ask me "if I know where I'm going" down here despite
1. Never getting lost
2. Fishing multiple bass tournaments in this area every year.
3. Working down here all the time
We called it an early night and hit Magic Kingdom this morning. Garreth hardly slept at all and was punch drunk before we ever got on a bus..LOL.
Magic Bands worked well for my wife and I. Garretth's did not. The Mickey would only turn blue. A plaid vest swooped in with an iPad and quickly let us in but sent us to the Theater to correct the issue. They quickly corrected his (ticket wasn't linked) and put two extra any time Fastpasses on all of our accounts for the trouble!
It rained most often day so we didn't stroll around much. Rode everything we wanted to with no hiccups.
I tested the system and found I could pull paper Fastpasses with the KTTW, though with the low Standby times and the two extra Fastpasses I never pulled any more and never use the one I pulled.
We (and by we I mean everyone but me---my mom and dad, DW and G-man) were dead, so we called it early. By 1830 we were back in the room eating!! By 2000 G-man was snoring..and right now I'm the only one awake...LOL. It has been a long week though, and we are at MVMCP tomorrow night so an early night ain't a bad idea..LOL
We're hitting Animal Kingdom in the morning..coming back for a quick nap before the party.
Will check in tomorrow at some point.
Any questions about what's going on down here...lemme know!