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| Aloha from Disney's Polynesian Resort Cheryl & Nelson Echevarria |
OMG! Nelson and I had such a wonderful time exploring the new experiences that we did last week. September 29th and 30th were Disney Days. Now if you are thinking, you are one of our brides that are looking for honeymoons or romantic getaways! Disney has some really great romantic options and opportunities for lovers of all ages! Nelson and I will be celebrating 25th Anniversary in November at Walt Disney World, and we will be doing a lot of romantic things.
On the 29th we did a site inspection, which trips we do with other travel professionals and our sales team from the different properties or cruises and tour them, take pictures and ask questions for your our clients and so much more.
So on the 29th we first met up with other Disney College of Knowledge Specialists, (Every year, we need to retake courses online to hold our certification with Disney Destinations!) and Disney's Pop Century Resort which is a Value Resort and our inside person, Christian, to talk about where will be going today. We were only going to tour 3 properties: Disney's Pop Century, Disney's Port Orleans - Riverside and Disney's Polynesian Resort
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| Cheryl Echevarria at Disney's Pop Century Resort |
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| Nelson Echevarria at Disney's Pop Century Resort |
Now each resort whether it is a value property like Pop Century or a Deluxe Property like the Polynesian resort; or many other staying options from camping to Deluxe Villas, there is a story to tell. Remember Disney is the best story tellers in the world. That is why they are not a cheap experience; this is also why people come back again and again; as well as others try and replicate it. But for almost 100 years of Disney, no one can compare.
Description of these resorts and the experience you will get at each one which is totally different.
- Pop Century is all about remembering all the great things about your childhood from the 1950s through the 1990s. Things like Big Wheels and doing the Twist; TV shows like Happy Days; and so much more see our photos here. Also we will be posting videos on our youtube page shortly, we will be posting them when they become available.
Family waiting lounge: For checking in or waiting for others or checking out. Plenty of play time or down time
Everything Pop - Food Court Area, as well as the Arcade and Gift Shop
How many people remember Big Whhels, this is as tall the resort buildings
Or playing this table game (someone tell me the name of the game, please) I don't have any idea
A little red corvette, Goofy with a surf board, and the biggest Yo-Yo I have ever seen
1970s Theme Pool, plus this resort has 3 pools to choose from
Main checking area for the Pop Century
Each one of the Value Resorts have pools, movies under the stars with newly released Disney Movies or old favorites, play grounds, 1 food courts and 24 hour rood service. But, if you are not aware, if you have a Disney Vacation Package, which we will have you through the so many choices of options to fit you and your family; which you get dining including in your package, and you can eat anywhere while on property from quick service meals (like food court to sit down meals with Characters or romantic meals with you honey.
The standard rooms maximum can hold us to 5 people 2 queen sized beds and 1 pull out bed for a child up to 9 or 10 years old - see photo below.
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| Pull out bed for 1 child in standard rooms |
Another thing prior to moving on. Transportation at each of the resorts are different. You will all get transportation on the Magical Express from Orlando International Airport only. This is a free service and part of your package. Also, this service does not include Sanford Airport! When going to the Theme Parks, Disney Springs, or the Disney Water Parks, etc., their are different bus stops to get to them at each resort property. Example: At a Value Resort there is only 1 bus stop in front of the check in area, but when you stay at one of the Moderate Resorts like Port Orleans there are a number of bus stops around the property.
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| Nelson in a Surrey Bike you can rent on property for 2 people |
Me in the Lobby of Port Orleans - Riverside
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| Enjoy the southern comforts of live entertainment by popular cabaret performer Yehaa Bob while sipping southern-style libations like a Southern Hurricane at the River Roose. A full bar is available at this charming old-fashioned watering hole, as are light snacks while the kitchen is open. |
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| Water Taxis that take you to Disney Springs - included in your state |
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| Bridge to take you to other parts of this property and over the beautiful Sassagoula Bridge or a short walk to the Port Orleans - French Quarter, make sure you request which side of the property you want |
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| Lobby of the Resort |
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| Another picture of the Lobby of the Resort |
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| Lobby |
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| Mary Poppins and Burt made a visit while we were there! |
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| So did Ariel |
The story of this resort is more destination then reliving a memory like Pop Century. Port Orleans is set in New Orleans. You have the Great Plantation designed hotels, rivers to walk along, or jog, type of food and entertainment, but still has that feeling you know you are in Disney. Moderate resorts have food courts and a sit down restaurant, pools, at this resort you have a few lounges, more transportation options to the parks and Disney Springs. And so much more.
One of the reasons, we picked this property, is because it is very romantic, but still great for all families or adults and couples traveling without children.
They have the surreys like Nelson is in the picture above, and you can rent fishing poles to catch and release, or bicycles to ride around the park. Or one of my favorite things to do a Romantic Horse Drawn Carriage Ride. This you can only do at this resort or at Fort Wilderness, you can be staying at any of the properties to do this option, but why run around to another resort.
Please make sure you go to the links provided in this blog post for more information on the resorts mentioned here.
Next, we got back on the bus and went over to Disney's Polynesian Resort which is one of the original resorts that opened on October 1, 1971! YES, Walt Disney World, just celebrated their 45th Anniversary! If you have been to this or any of the other properties they have gone through renovations, also call and ask, before making any plans for the future to let you know first hand if there are any closings, renovations, something that you wanted to see but it might not be there anymore. Disney is always updating their properties.
We did not take any photos here, because we will be having dinner here at the "Disney's Spirit of Aloha - Dinner Show". We love this show, we see it every time we come. The last time I saw it was back in 2011 with my daughter Dina, she was 21 at the time.
The difference between the other 2 and this one - again is the story telling. As soon as you arrive, you are welcomed like you arrived in Hawai'i with a lei and aloha welcome. It is literately like you arrived in Hawaii. They also have if you want "Over Water Bungalows" but they are hard to get very popular. They have many dining options including "Ohana" where you can have meals with Lilo & Stitch; or swim in the Volcano Pool. This is also one of the 3 Monorail Resorts that go to the Magic Kingdom. This is also another reason it is one of the 8 Deluxe Resorts. The closer the resort property is to one of the 4 theme parks the more money you will pay. Except for Animal Kingdom Lodge which is furthest away from the parks, because of the Animals that at this property. But you have all the transportation and food available to you at all the resorts and more!
video of Nelson at Pop Century
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| Nelson at the Polynesian Resort |
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| Cheryl and Nelson at Polynesian Resort |
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| Cheryl at the Polynesian Resort |
Contact us to let us help you through the maze and experiences of a Walt Disney World Experience by calling us at 631-456-5394 or reservations@echevarriatravel.com.
stay tuned for our next post about our Disney Cruise Line - Dream Tour which was 9-30-2016
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