Already posted this on the WL thread, but reposting here because so many on this thread were so helpful to us in planning our trip.
We just returned from an incredible trip to WDW -- 12/20-12/23 at WL, and 12/23-12/27 at BC.
This was our first stay at WL, though we've stayed at every other Deluxe before and every Mod except CBR. We loved the WL and can certainly understand why it has so many fans!
I was initially disappointed because we booked a stay in a deluxe CL room and I had requested a higher floor, but we were placed in room 2003. However, my disappointment faded away once I saw discovered how convenient our room was to the boat dock...we could literally see the boat approaching from our window and race out the door to be out at the dock in about 60-90 seconds. This eliminated the need to stand out on the dock and wait in the rain and cold that we experienced during our trip.
The CL and its staff were absolutely amazing! They were all so welcoming and friendly -- very similar to how we felt about the CL staff at BWI on past trips. We enjoyed the food offerings and the beautiful view of the lobby as well. The fact that they contacted me beforehand to ask if we wanted our fridge stocked, and whether we'd need anything else to make our stay more comfortable, were very much appreciated as well. When we got to our room, our fridge was fully stocked with the beverages I'd requested, and I had a gallon of distilled water waiting for me as well (I'd requested it for a medical device). Incredible service indeed!
Our room was just perfect for our needs. Our D (16) stayed on the pull-out sofa in the living room, and H and I stayed in one of the two queen beds in the bedroom. I know it's somewhat controversial and there are differing opinions on this topic, but we also loved that the Disney theme was still very strong in the decor of our room -- from the bathroom tiles to the carvings in the headboard, to the coat rack, plus the little details in the lobby and the elevator...we're old school I guess, but we really miss those things in the renovations that have taken place in some of the other WDW resorts.
We loved our WL stay so much we actually tried to book a Bounceback stay for the same room category and dates, but it was unavailable. We booked a placeholder stay at the CR, but I'm going to try to book the WL again if an AP rate comes up for our dates.
ETA: Sorry for the dark photos! No future in a photography career for me, lol!
Edited again to add: I was also very impressed that waiting for us in our room was a itinerary for our entire stay, including all meal/party reservations and FP+s that we'd booked (both the free and the CL ones), and all confirmation numbers. In addition, each day we received a "Guide to the Magic" that listed out each of these plans, along with park hours. My H had all this on a spreadsheet, but he was ill one of the days and had to go back to the room so we were without it...but my D had packed the itinerary in her handbag, which was very helpful when the Disney App was down.
Anyone need me to report back on anything? Happy New Year everyone!
from the other side of WDW!
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