PEPCM #0112 - April 2011

4dortego braved Disney World with several teens to celebrate her son's 18th birthday in March 2011. What a great way to celebrate a special milestone!
How far in advance did you start planning for your trip? What was the planning process like - stressful, simple, overwhelming? In what way was I able to assist you with the planning stage?
We started planing only 3 months before our trip. This was our 5th trip in 7 years and this is the first time I used a travel agent. It was a lot less work on my part. All I had to do was tell the Pink Ear Pixie when and where and she made it happen (which I know wasn't easy because we were late in booking). I usually start planning and making ADRs 180 days out!
How did you tell your family about the trip? Was it a surprise?
It was my son's 18th birthday and he chose the destination!
Which Disney Resort did you stay at? What did you think of the resort?
We stayed at the Caribbean Beach Resort. This is the second time we stayed at this particular resort. It is beautiful. Peaceful. My favorite part is on the days we don't stay late in the parks, you can see the fireworks from Epcot and Fantasmic while laying in a hammock relaxing with an adult beverage while the kids go to the arcade or the pool with dad.
What are your family's favorite Disney characters? Did you have interactions with them while on vacation?
Stitch- and we got to visit him at the Ohana breakfast! We also love the characters from Monsters Inc. We got to visit Sulley and Mike on the Back Lot.
What restaurants did you dine at?
Ohana - for breakfast. We love Lilo and Stitch! And the breakfast is great.
Teppen Edo - in Japan in Epcot. The show and food are fantastic!!
The Crystal Palace - We wanted to try this restaurant and were disappointed. The food was OK and my kids aren't into Winnie the Pooh and friends. And I thought it was VERY over priced! We were on the dining plan but I would definitely not eat there if we were not on the dining plan.
Wolfgang Pucks - in Downtown Disney. We really liked this restaurant. We had eaten here before and were pleased!
What was your family's favorite ride or attraction? And why?
Splash Mountain! It's sooo fun!!
What was the greatest advantage of booking your vacation with me as your travel agent?
I didn't have to make all the phone calls for dinner reservations and the Pink Ear Pixie got us a better deal than what I was offered though the Disney website.
Share one moment during your vacation that will always be a favorite memory.
Eating at Teppen Edo!! Our chef was soo funny!
What was one thing that really surprised you during your vacation?
My son was surprised he liked Tower Terror as much as he did. His friends made him ride it and after he was like let's go again!
Did you go through Disney withdrawals when you returned home? What was the best remedy?
YES!!! Looking at our pictures!!
Have you started planning your next Disney vacation? What will you do differently next time?
Yes. Nothing!!
How far in advance did you start planning for your trip? What was the planning process like - stressful, simple, overwhelming? In what way was I able to assist you with the planning stage?
We started planing only 3 months before our trip. This was our 5th trip in 7 years and this is the first time I used a travel agent. It was a lot less work on my part. All I had to do was tell the Pink Ear Pixie when and where and she made it happen (which I know wasn't easy because we were late in booking). I usually start planning and making ADRs 180 days out!
How did you tell your family about the trip? Was it a surprise?
It was my son's 18th birthday and he chose the destination!
Which Disney Resort did you stay at? What did you think of the resort?
We stayed at the Caribbean Beach Resort. This is the second time we stayed at this particular resort. It is beautiful. Peaceful. My favorite part is on the days we don't stay late in the parks, you can see the fireworks from Epcot and Fantasmic while laying in a hammock relaxing with an adult beverage while the kids go to the arcade or the pool with dad.
What are your family's favorite Disney characters? Did you have interactions with them while on vacation?
Stitch- and we got to visit him at the Ohana breakfast! We also love the characters from Monsters Inc. We got to visit Sulley and Mike on the Back Lot.
What restaurants did you dine at?
Ohana - for breakfast. We love Lilo and Stitch! And the breakfast is great.
Teppen Edo - in Japan in Epcot. The show and food are fantastic!!
The Crystal Palace - We wanted to try this restaurant and were disappointed. The food was OK and my kids aren't into Winnie the Pooh and friends. And I thought it was VERY over priced! We were on the dining plan but I would definitely not eat there if we were not on the dining plan.
Wolfgang Pucks - in Downtown Disney. We really liked this restaurant. We had eaten here before and were pleased!
What was your family's favorite ride or attraction? And why?
Splash Mountain! It's sooo fun!!
What was the greatest advantage of booking your vacation with me as your travel agent?
I didn't have to make all the phone calls for dinner reservations and the Pink Ear Pixie got us a better deal than what I was offered though the Disney website.
Share one moment during your vacation that will always be a favorite memory.
Eating at Teppen Edo!! Our chef was soo funny!
What was one thing that really surprised you during your vacation?
My son was surprised he liked Tower Terror as much as he did. His friends made him ride it and after he was like let's go again!
Did you go through Disney withdrawals when you returned home? What was the best remedy?
YES!!! Looking at our pictures!!
Have you started planning your next Disney vacation? What will you do differently next time?
Yes. Nothing!!