I only brought two packs of discs to use in my Mavica this summer...and figured I'd just buy more if I needed (and/or use DD's Sony Cybercam). Well...I seemed to take the least amount of photos EVER, and never bought more (as intended)! I took a few pictures of the Portofino suite, (completely omitted the Peabody), a "Couple" in the Vero Beach Villa....NONE in the CR (not even of the Concierge w/DD...and I promised myself I would!), NONE in the Dolphin suite and only a couple in the Key West Suite. I also took NONE of the adorable stateroom on the ship, and the animal towels the MK made! I MUST be getting absent~minded, (or lazy), as I used to take so many photos my family would make comments! I was actually stunned when I realized I took photos of the parks, etc. while staying IN the CR suite, but not one OF the suite/Resort itself (
Sorry, Cali)! I did take a little movie snap of DD "swiping" the room key in the elevator and pushing the button for our floor...but stopped there (!?!).
Our suite at the CR was stunning, (on the end...facing the MK). Upon check-in, I nearly lost my breath when she said we were facing the lagoon....ugh. I had REQUESTED months ago for the MK view...informing them of the importance of this request to us. She saw my face, and checked again, (went out back)...then returned and smiling and said we were actually facing the MK! She assured us it was one of the BEST suites in the resort. And...it had to be! Of course, the view on the over-sized balcony was the BEST thing about being there. DH and I sat outside alone late the first eve, and I nearly cried as we reminisced about the initial time we stayed there (in the tower on the 8th floor), more than 10 years before. DD was only 5 when we last visited. It just doesn't seem THAT long ago. It was also nice, when DH kindly "thanked" me for making the ressies there, and for obtaining the wonderful suite/view. Made it ALL worth while. DD said similar things to me over the course of our stay (5 eves), heart-warming sentments. Just like the Portofino...5 eves past in the "blink" of an eye. But, it was well worth every penny. The memories we have, are absolutely priceless.
The little fridge was well-stocked daily with our requested bevs (w/o having to ask)...including H20! The apps were astounding (From my FAV Cali Grill), and the treats were yummy. The staff is the BEST, and so accomodating. They made DD's Birthday surprise a real treat. She loves Donald Duck, so they placed a little stuffed donald duck, a DD pin & three balloons with a card (plus cake) in the suite when we returned on the second eve! She was SO surprised, and acted more like 5 than 16! The CR remains one of our all-time FAVORITE resorts on property. We'll be returning, and I'll definitely take PICTURES next time!
palmtreegirl~Thanks SO much for the lovely compliments! I too...want the chairs and the table.
ozziewags...much like the barstools in the Rainforest Cafe, they were more than willing to SHIP these to CALI for moi! I did not ask the price of the shipping, as it was probably as much/more as the chair/table! (LOL). DD loves theater too...as we also exposed her at a very young age. There's LOTS to see in L.A., so we go whenever the mood strikes.
joshua4~WOW...7,5,3,2...okay, where's the "1" Lauren?! That's quite a lot of work there! Does your oldest help with the younger ones? You deserve some time to relax at the Swan. I hope you have a GREAT time in the MAGIC. Enjoy the pedi tomorrow...and keep packing, dreaming and preparing for your trip!
#1hockeymom~Congrats on your RESSIES! Hooray...doing the happy dance...
for you!
beat "my" Sox 10-7. grrrrrr!
