Live! The Todd & Nicki Anniversary/Xmas is Early Celebration!

[iloveeeyore]

Hi! I've been reading your wonderful dining reviews and just caught up on the old ones in time to find you in the early stages of this one. I KNEW Todd would pull through! Congrats on your anniversary and spending it together in WDW.

Now, I can't stand it another minute...did you have fried lobster last night?!!

 

[SweetMommy]

You have some of the greatest reviews and I'm glad I found this one at the beginning!

 

[podsnel]

Happy Anniversary!!!!! So happy it's Todd!!! Hurry hurry! Start eating!!!

 

[KatMark]

I'm hoping you and Todd Machine had a great first night last night and a Happy Anniversary. So...did you end up at WPE or Fulton's? Enquiring minds want to know.....

 

[disneyfav4ever]

I am so glad I did not miss your reviews live! Our internet stopped working, and one of the things I thought of missing were your reviews! Looks like we got it working again just in time.

 

[MickeyNicki]

Now that would just be mean... I think I've been here about 4 times looking for an answer!!


Ahhh....I feel better now that I know!!! Can't wait to hear all about the anniversary trip AND I hope you all have a fantastic anniversary!

Signing on here... So glad to hear Todd is able to make it, Nicki! Hope you both have a wonderful time and enjoy your celebration!!!

I'm excited that hopefully I will be down there on Saturday as well!!! I have 2 pesky doctors appointments I have to pass first on Friday. If the darling baby boy is behaving himself in my tummy, I get to go!!!

YIPPIE!!!!!!!

Have fun you too!! I am so glad everything worked out and you get to spend your anniversary together!

And we get to read some REAL interesting reviews!

Yay! Doing the Happy Happy Joy Joy Anniversary dance for you & Todd!

Happy Anniversary good friend. Hope you and Todd have a great time and I'm so looking forward to the LIVE REPORTS! xoxoxoxo

Woo Hoo! Have a great anniversary trip!

fantastic news, looking forward to the live reports, and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!

Thanks for all the Anniversary wishes you guys! I am going to post last night and this morning shortly!

 

[MickeyNicki]

How on earth did I miss this???? Count me in, Happy Anniversary Nick & Todd!

I knew you would show up eventually, no worries, you didnt miss much!

I'm a "newbie" to DIS and even I have begun to figure out who makes DIS as amazing as it is, and you are definitely in that category MickeyNicki! I'm so in! Happy Anniversary!

Aww! Yay! I'm sure you would have enjoyed going with your nieces, but an anniversary trip just isn't quite the same without your other half! Enjoy!

I just love your dining reports and Happy Anniversary to you both!!

Have a great anniversary trip!

Happy Anniversary! Can't wait to hear what you guys are eating.

SOOOOOOO Glad that Todd got to go !!! Happy Aniversary to you both!!! Now get busy reviewing !!!

YAY!

I can't wait -

Jaime

Add me to the list! Just got caught up on your dining reviews, and you have another fan! Also just got home from Vegas, and I'm in that post-vacation-blues stage...hopefully this will help get me excited for my Disney Christmas trip! Bring it on!

I'm glad to hear that Todd was able to go! Have a great Anniversary Trip!!!

Thank you guys so much for joining me on my trip and thanks for the Anniversary wishes!

It's great that you and Todd are able to spend your anniversary together. Now, it's your big chance to try sushi. When you grab your lapu lapu drink take a walk over to the sushi station and try something, you won't be disappointed. Have fun and take lots of pictures.

Now that is something I should do!

 

[MickeyNicki]

Hi! I've been reading your wonderful dining reviews and just caught up on the old ones in time to find you in the early stages of this one. I KNEW Todd would pull through! Congrats on your anniversary and spending it together in WDW.

Now, I can't stand it another minute...did you have fried lobster last night?!!

You have some of the greatest reviews and I'm glad I found this one at the beginning!

Happy Anniversary!!!!! So happy it's Todd!!! Hurry hurry! Start eating!!!

I'm hoping you and Todd Machine had a great first night last night and a Happy Anniversary. So...did you end up at WPE or Fulton's? Enquiring minds want to know.....

I am so glad I did not miss your reviews live! Our internet stopped working, and one of the things I thought of missing were your reviews! Looks like we got it working again just in time.

So glad you guys are sticking around, I am uploading pictures and I will post last night and this morning very soon...the weather here is just gorgeous and the resort is pretty empty...I am loving this trip now that I am at the Poly...and I will tell you why in a sec.

 

[MickeyNicki]

We had a bit of a late take off last night and arrived at the Pop around 8 or so. The parking lots were completely empty so that was a good sign, no Xmas decorations at all but the gift shop had lots of Xmassy stuff to buy.

We checked in smoothly and asked for a room that was ground floor and close to the parking lot so we could check out super early this morning, I was dying to get to the Poly!

I was really tired, had a headache coming on from skipping breakfast and lunch that day and all I wanted to do was sleep so not DTD for us that night. Plus DH was on call after call so I just gave up on our first night.

DH was hungry, me not so much so we went to the food court....the only line was for the pasta station. They had an Asian station, burger/hot dog station, sandwich station and pasta/pizza station. The Moms Dinner was a turkey dinner for Tue and Wed night.

DH opted for the cheesesteak wrap...it was gross. The meat was gummy and the wrap was stale and they put 3 slices of american cheese on it, not melted at all. He took one bite and pitched it.

There was nothing on the menu that "did it for me" so I ordered the Big Bowl Chicken Noodle...I thought this would be regular soup but it was an Asian soup and I hated it...too much lemongrass and way too much salt...it was like salt in a bowl! DH didnt like it either so that went the way of the garbage can too.

We both had bottled water..sorry, just a bad bad meal to report here.

I will say the CS at the Pop was packed with people.....but the only line was for the pasta and they did shut down one drink station at 8pm so the line for the only open one was crazy.

Our room was very clean but we have not stayed in a value for almost 6 years and I could not get over how dull the room was, super small, old looking and not much decor at all. Turbo flush toilets kept me up all night long, kids screaming and crying, doors slamming, I heard it all. THe beds were terrible, they creaked and groaned and were so small! I dont think we will stay there again anytime soon.

There was a bounceback in the room for 20% off values, 35% off mods and 45% off the Cabins...dates are 1/3 to 1/14, 1/18 to 2/11, 2/15 to 3/27, 4/11 to 7/1, 7/5 to 11/23 and 11/28 to 12/24

I didnt book anything then but I am glad I waited because in the Poly room today they had the same dates but 45% off for Villas and 40% off for deluxe rooms...I hope to book a spring and fall trip before we leave.

Coming up...breakfast and the Poly check in!

 

[annnewjerz]

HOW IN THE WORLD did I miss this?! I can't believe I'm so late to the game---I guess page 5 is my punishment. Can't wait to read and drool over all of your yummy dining reviews and hope you guys have a wonderful anniversary/Christmas trip!!

 

[KatMark]

Not the romantic start we wanted to hear, but at least you guys are there and I know that today will be better!

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Better late than never... Just found you this morning, but that means I had all the suspense in one sitting! So happy Todd was able to go.

Belated Happy Anniversary!

POP was not a big start, but no doubt Poly CL will make up for that.... fingers crossed for a bump to LV! Can't wait to hear.

 

[MickeyNicki]

This morning I was up at 6am...still had a headache so I just laid in bed watching tv...I was not hungry again so I cancelled the Kona breakfast because we may eat there later this week....DH was starving since we had a pathetic meal last night so we just ate at the Pop again.

At 8am we walked over from our room in the 50's section and noticed some garland hanging up...and then we entered the lobby and 2 huges wreathes were up and a gigantic tree! I looked at Todd and said "Was I that out of it last night that I didnt notice the decorations?" He laughed and said he is 100% sure that there were no decor at all last night. Seems the resorts are getting ready for next week!

The lines for the food was insane again and there were people every which way but loose!

I hopped in the line for the cinnamon rolls and DH went to get a breakfast platter. While in the line for the rolls I picked up an everything bagel because we love those!

The cinnamon bun was fanatastic, very soft and chewy but not warm as it is advertised.

The bagel was excellent too

The fruit was ick, too soft and mushy for me but DH ate most of it

The bounty platter was disgusting....first it was ice cold so I had to go return it, the new one was slightly warmer but the bacon was wilted and plastic-ish, the sausage was the same, the potatoes were horrible, the eggs were ick, the french toast sticks were mush and the biscuit was greasy and rock hard.

So another bust at the POP food court....one of things we remember about the values and mods are the good food courts but obviously we are remembering wrong about the POP.

I can honestly say we will no eat here or stay here again.....the food court does take TIW, between last night and today we spend about $35 and it was a total waste.

Thank goodness we were outta there and on our way to Paradise!

 

[disneyfav4ever]

Sorry you didn't like Pop. I've always had decent meals at the food court there, though I usually don't eat there. And I'm able to tune out all the noise, though I remember thinking it was kind of noisy my first few trips.

 

[MickeyNicki]

We arrived at the Poly around 8:45 am and the parking lot was empty so I self parked the car (we are driving to Jiko tonight so this makes things easier) and went to check in...the Valet noticed my "Golden Ticket" the guard gate gave us and called for bell services to take us to the Hawaii building.

Our room was ready, 3rd floor like I requested but sadly no upgrade to Lagoon View...wasnt expecting it, just hoping for it

Our room is immaculate! Very quiet and peaceful and relaxing. THe CL host said the resort is the slowest she has ever seen it until Saturday when they are close to sold out.

We received the H2O shampoo, conditioner, lotion, shower gel, after sun gel, mouthwash and toothbrushes and toothpaste (this is a first for all this loot!)

Then we went down to the lounge to check it out...pics coming up!

 

[disneyfav4ever]

Pop doesn't take TIW anymore? I know they did back in 2007. I'm dissapointed to hear that.

 

[leeann32]

I LOVE your reviews! I can't wait to read more about the CL at the Poly!
Right now we have BWI club level booked, but I love the Poly!!! I'm hoping your reviews will help me decide!

 

[MickeyNicki]

After we unpacked a bit we went downstairs to check in with the CL and get our room keys and they told us to go check out the lounge. It is gorgeous with amazing views! At 9:45 it was very busy with families so my pictures have people in them....We are just a few doors down from the 3rd floor lounge and the stairs go to the lounge and out the door.

From a few minutes ago when it was empty

From third floor

Here are the breakfast servings..there are sodas from 6:30 am to 10pm. The coffee machines were out of service.

Peanut butter, jelly, etc

Oatmeal and all the fixings

 

[MickeyNicki]

HOW IN THE WORLD did I miss this?! I can't believe I'm so late to the game---I guess page 5 is my punishment. Can't wait to read and drool over all of your yummy dining reviews and hope you guys have a wonderful anniversary/Christmas trip!!

Its ok, better late than never and I know you are busy planning your trip too, Which I am so excited for!

Not the romantic start we wanted to hear, but at least you guys are there and I know that today will be better!

Ah we live romance every single day so one bad meal rolls off our back

Better late than never... Just found you this morning, but that means I had all the suspense in one sitting! So happy Todd was able to go.

Belated Happy Anniversary!

POP was not a big start, but no doubt Poly CL will make up for that.... fingers crossed for a bump to LV! Can't wait to hear.

Glad you have you here! Oh the Poly is sooo making up for the Pop!

Sorry you didn't like Pop. I've always had decent meals at the food court there, though I usually don't eat there. And I'm able to tune out all the noise, though I remember thinking it was kind of noisy my first few trips.

I wish I was able to get the alfredo but the line was insane! Yes it is super noisy and that isnt that much fun

Pop doesn't take TIW anymore? I know they did back in 2007. I'm dissapointed to hear that.

No they do take it...that was the highlight of the food court

I LOVE your reviews! I can't wait to read more about the CL at the Poly!

Thank you! We are head over heels in love with the Poly CL so far...everyone is so friendly and I have heard ALOHA a million times so far today!

 

[MickeyNicki]

We hit the quiet pool after check in and we have been chillin' and loungin' in the gorgeous weather....we were the only ones at the pool for a while and they piped in the music to the Move It Shake It parade...that was fun!

Then the hubby turns to me and says, "What time is snack time?" That boy and his bottomless pit stomach!

We strolled into an empty lounge and I had to run into the room for my camera...cannot miss a picture opp for you guys!

The guava juice is incredible, not too sweet at all but just not cold enough, the CM's gave me a glass of ice when I asked...they are sooo nice here!

Oatmeal and Chocolate Chip cookies, both are fantastic!

Chips and Salsa, good chips, not stale at all. The salsa was just jar stuff...it was ok.

Fruit and sodas were left out, Goldfish Crackers, Gummy Sharks, Pretzels too.

While I was getting the drinks who do you think was getting snacks??

And of course, our killer view! How relaxed am I right now??

We came up so Todd can nap and I can update you guys...I dont know if we are going to get lunch or not...I am still not that hungry but that better change because we are celebrating at Jiko tonight! We might go to Capt Cooks and share something or ride over to the GF and check out the decorations...not really minding not doing a park today, we are just having so much fun doing NOTHING!

Since dinner is late we will go to the CL lounge and get a glass of wine/beer and snack a bit...we will have plenty of time to digest for our dinner, I promise we will not cancel that!

See you guys later!

Nic