The Rovers Return - 20 years and counting - Part 11

BONZO · 13 Nov 08, 04:00 PM

Friday 15th August

Cast List

Me: No introduction required, I suspect most of you know me by now!
DW: Long suffering DW of the above
Alex: 15 - Coaster and Disney freak
Laura: 13 - Style queen

We were up at about 9ish this morning and couldn’t wait to fling the patio doors open to hear the sound of the sea whilst laying bed.

We had the usual toast and coffee in bed this morning thanks to Alison. It didn’t take too long to get packed up and ready to go and the maids called a couple times to see if we’d gone yet (although it wasn’t past the check out time).

Last lingering view of the beach before leaving

So many people were leaving today (due to room rate increase at the weekend I guess) that there was a bit of a bun fight for the luggage trolleys. On our way down to the car we passed on the boogie boards and noodles on the way out to another family with two boys.

We loaded the car up and reluctantly drove away from Vero Beach. I have to say that for Alison and I this was a brilliant part of the holiday this year – one of the main highlights. I can’t see us coming to Florida and not staying here now! The girls did enjoy it but said that they’d not be bothered if they didn’t stay again as they just love the theme parks.

On the way out we all shouted “Goodbye Porpoise Spit”! in homage to the end of Muriel’s wedding!

Getting back to Orlando was fairly straightforward but a bit dull. We stopped off at Circuit City to see if we could buy a charger for the camera. What a lot of faffing about to say the answer is “no” even though they sold the battery we needed (just not the charger). We may just have to buy a cheap digital camera to finish off the holiday at this rate!

We stopped for some gas on the way home just to be on the safe side and ate lunch in car as we went – French bread and ham and fruit.

We finally arrived back in Orlando at the Royal Pacific Resort at Universal at about 2pm and checked in where the girls were given free children’s gifts (etch-a-sketch) to much laughter (although they played with them quite a lot!)

We asked about the cost to upgrade to club level but it was too pricey at $100 per night so we decided to leave it as we were. We were all staying in one room for the next two nights which would be a test for all of us as we’ve not had to share at all this holiday!

Our room was ready (room 2706) and they delivered the rollaway soon after we got there. We’d decided on paying for the rollaway for Laura so that the girls didn’t need to share a bed (then we didn’t need to listen to the moaning all night!)

Bedroom view

Desk / TV etc

Bathroom / basins

View from our room

We had a coffee (loved the coffee makers in the rooms here!) then went for a short swim in the pool to freshen up before heading out to the parks. No real deep area in the pool which was a shame.

We went to IOA this afternoon as Alex couldn’t wait any longer and we did the big rides including Hulk a couple of times. That FOTL access is wonderful!

Standard Universal pose

We left the park and went straight to the car to drive out for a bite to eat and we ended up at Pizza Hut on I-Drive to satisfy Laura’s yearning for pizza. Not what the rest of us would have chosen but hey ho! Got to keep everyone happy! 2 x large (and they were very large!) pizzas, 4 sodas total $48.

We went back to Universal Studios to see the fireworks for the first time ever – it was the 360 cinemascope show, which was very effective! All clips of well known films projected onto massive revolving globes. The girls didn’t watch as they don’t like fireworks so they did ET instead and we met up afterwards.

We queued up and got the boat back to room to crash out. I wasn’t looking forward to the next two nights- all having to share a room for the only time this year. It disturbs my sleep when the girls moan all night at my snoring!

summersun · 13 Nov 08, 04:50 PM

great day and pics

TinkTatoo · 13 Nov 08, 04:55 PM

Sounds like a busy day - did the rollaway fit in the room OK

BONZO · 13 Nov 08, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by TinkTatoo

Sounds like a busy day - did the rollaway fit in the room OK

Not sure if I have a pic but it was a very tight squeeze between the bed nearest the window and the actual window.

You couldn't walk around it and access was only from the end or over the top of the other bed.

For a very short stay and FOTL access it was worth it although a little cramped - sure makes you realise why DVC is so worth it!

TinkTatoo · 13 Nov 08, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by BONZO

... For a very short stay and FOTL access it was worth it although a little cramped - sure makes you realise why DVC is so worth it!

Exactly

BarryandCaron · 13 Nov 08, 06:34 PM

Sounds like a great day. Did I spy the famous toiletries left out for Craig?

Caron

Guest · 13 Nov 08, 09:05 PM

Another great day with lovely photos.

AlisonB · 13 Nov 08, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by BarryandCaron

Sounds like a great day. Did I spy the famous toiletries left out for Craig?

Caron

Yes you did Caron! LOL!

disney owl · 16 Nov 08, 01:41 PM

another great day

Guest · 4 Dec 08, 10:21 PM

Great report and great pics

13 Nov 08, 04:00 PM	#1
	13 Nov 08, 04:00 PM BONZO Imagineer
BONZO Imagineer Join Date: Mar 02	The Rovers Return - 20 years and counting - Part 11 Friday 15th August Cast List Me: No introduction required, I suspect most of you know me by now! DW: Long suffering DW of the above Alex: 15 - Coaster and Disney freak Laura: 13 - Style queen We were up at about 9ish this morning and couldn’t wait to fling the patio doors open to hear the sound of the sea whilst laying bed. We had the usual toast and coffee in bed this morning thanks to Alison. It didn’t take too long to get packed up and ready to go and the maids called a couple times to see if we’d gone yet (although it wasn’t past the check out time). Last lingering view of the beach before leaving So many people were leaving today (due to room rate increase at the weekend I guess) that there was a bit of a bun fight for the luggage trolleys. On our way down to the car we passed on the boogie boards and noodles on the way out to another family with two boys. We loaded the car up and reluctantly drove away from Vero Beach. I have to say that for Alison and I this was a brilliant part of the holiday this year – one of the main highlights. I can’t see us coming to Florida and not staying here now! The girls did enjoy it but said that they’d not be bothered if they didn’t stay again as they just love the theme parks. On the way out we all shouted “Goodbye Porpoise Spit”! in homage to the end of Muriel’s wedding! Getting back to Orlando was fairly straightforward but a bit dull. We stopped off at Circuit City to see if we could buy a charger for the camera. What a lot of faffing about to say the answer is “no” even though they sold the battery we needed (just not the charger). We may just have to buy a cheap digital camera to finish off the holiday at this rate! We stopped for some gas on the way home just to be on the safe side and ate lunch in car as we went – French bread and ham and fruit. We finally arrived back in Orlando at the Royal Pacific Resort at Universal at about 2pm and checked in where the girls were given free children’s gifts (etch-a-sketch) to much laughter (although they played with them quite a lot!) We asked about the cost to upgrade to club level but it was too pricey at $100 per night so we decided to leave it as we were. We were all staying in one room for the next two nights which would be a test for all of us as we’ve not had to share at all this holiday! Our room was ready (room 2706) and they delivered the rollaway soon after we got there. We’d decided on paying for the rollaway for Laura so that the girls didn’t need to share a bed (then we didn’t need to listen to the moaning all night!) Bedroom view Desk / TV etc Bathroom / basins View from our room We had a coffee (loved the coffee makers in the rooms here!) then went for a short swim in the pool to freshen up before heading out to the parks. No real deep area in the pool which was a shame. We went to IOA this afternoon as Alex couldn’t wait any longer and we did the big rides including Hulk a couple of times. That FOTL access is wonderful! Standard Universal pose We left the park and went straight to the car to drive out for a bite to eat and we ended up at Pizza Hut on I-Drive to satisfy Laura’s yearning for pizza. Not what the rest of us would have chosen but hey ho! Got to keep everyone happy! 2 x large (and they were very large!) pizzas, 4 sodas total $48. We went back to Universal Studios to see the fireworks for the first time ever – it was the 360 cinemascope show, which was very effective! All clips of well known films projected onto massive revolving globes. The girls didn’t watch as they don’t like fireworks so they did ET instead and we met up afterwards. We queued up and got the boat back to room to crash out. I wasn’t looking forward to the next two nights- all having to share a room for the only time this year. It disturbs my sleep when the girls moan all night at my snoring! __________________ http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/sign...igpic534_1.gif 1988 ~ Contemporary ~ Honeymoon 1989 ~ Off site 1994 ~ EuroDisney ~ Santa Fe 1999 ~ Off site 2001 ~ CBR (Aruba) ~ Poly (Tahiti) 2003 ~ WL & HRH 2004 ~ Pop Century, RPH, CSR, PBH, Contemporary 2006 ~ DLP ~ Newport Bay 2007 ~ POR ~ HRH ~ GF 2008 ~ All star sports, BCV, RPH, Vero Beach, VWL 2010 ~ OKW ~ BCV ~ HRH ~POP Century ~ Vero Beach ~ VWL 2013 ~ AKL ~ HRH ~ BCV ~ Vero Beach ~ VWL

13 Nov 08, 06:34 PM	#6
	13 Nov 08, 06:34 PM BarryandCaron Imagineer
BarryandCaron Imagineer Join Date: Jan 03 BarryandCaron's Reviews Hotel Reviews: 2 Restaurant Reviews: 1 theDIBB Guidebook Guidebook Photos: 15	Sounds like a great day. Did I spy the famous toiletries left out for Craig? Caron __________________

13 Nov 08, 09:05 PM	#7
	13 Nov 08, 09:05 PM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	Another great day with lovely photos.

4 Dec 08, 10:21 PM	#10
	4 Dec 08, 10:21 PM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	Great report and great pics