The Lucky Number 7 Trip Report (which wasn't so lucky)!! - UPDATED 11/24 About This Page:

[wayneava81]

Sorry about the room situation. The pics of pooh and friends are great!

[amandal]

Okay, Marnie, my optimism has officially faded So you moved to the YC? Argh, I'm sorry that wasn't what you wanted . . . . . I am anxious to hear more though. A lost bag?? Dun - dun - dun . . . . . .

[Kenny]

I was wondering when the bad would start..... You do have a way of making a bad situation better, though. Great pictures of the kids and the Pooh characters.

So that's where the blue tongues came from!

[ilovedisney247]

Great update! Sorry about your room issues! I hope it all worked out okay!

[KandJluvdisney]

oh no
I have a feeling that things are going to move downhill quickly
can't wait to hear all about it

[tinker_me_happy]

Ooo the sandwich sounds de-lish-ous! I think the Beaches n Cream host/hostess tells people double or triple the wait time to get some people to leave - SERIOUSLY. The one time we TRIED to go there, we were told "at LEAST a sixty minute wait". Well there were only 2 groups of people outside anywhere NEAR BnC and when Alicia went IN to get a take out ice cream, there were TWO empty (but dirty) tables.. Hmph oh well my boys didn't want to wait!

I'm NERVOUS about your room change! The CMs at Beach Club were NOT very helpful when I was there the same time, so I can ONLY imagine what might come next!

Hurry Back!!

[Rainbowy]

Loving your TR. Makes me feel like I was there, wait a minute I was there! I am most worried to hear about "where's the bag" I mean, that one sounds like a possible big deal. Hurry back with more. I have to know if Matt ever gets out of the doghouse!

[lauren-roxy]

So sorry about the room situation. Sounds like the rain has definitely made an appearance now.

[Colexis Mom]

Originally Posted by bsblady01

more please

Coming next...........

Originally Posted by lissybri

Marnie,
I have a knot in my stomach reading your TR because I am remembering Fay all too well. Can't believe you had to switch rooms. We were also at Epcot that day so no I'm sure we must've crossed paths. Can't wait to hear about your new room.

Thanks Liz! Sorry we missed you

Originally Posted by mcc0313

Why do I get the feeling that it is going to get worse before it gets better???

Glad that you battled the weather and got to enjoy a little fun anyway as you waited for you new room...

Hoping once you get into the new room everyone's moods brighten since I already know the weather is not going too....

It does get worse before it gets better

Originally Posted by lexiemom

The nerve of the host at B&C!

Sorry your stay at BC didn't have a very magical start....I hope it gets better.

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by Meggera

Hmmmm, I don't know if I want to hear about your new room. It doesn't sound too promising. So, hurry back so I'll know for sure. Sorry about Beaches and Cream, too. I can't believe that CM!

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by CountryTink

Oh my this is not sounding good at all. Sorry about your having to change rooms. Way to brave the approaching storm though and heading off to Epcot.

Thanks! The rain at this point was nothing compared to what it would get like later on in the week!!

Originally Posted by Steph A

Can't wait to hear about your new room and the rest of your trip.

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by Luvsun

Something tells me that Matt got the silent treatment that day!
I hope the new room is a good one!
Love the pics of the kids with Pooh and the gang!
I am worried......a lost bag doesn't sound good!

Why yes he did!!

[PrincessSharon]

Things are definitely taking a downturn, but you managed to do some fun stuff in between all the hassles. Sorry Matt was feeling cranky. Hope the new room suits you better. Hurry back!

[Colexis Mom]

Originally Posted by christiejay

That was a great update, I don't know if I would have felt like getting out with the weather getting worse by the minute. But I guess at WDW you do what ya gotta do - at least the crowds were light! Not looking forward to reading about what comes next ...

Well, if we didn't go out, we would have had to sit in the room for 5 days It was just a little rain at this point

Originally Posted by karyntay07

Wow I'm sorry the day seems to be a major downer (although I love the picture of your kids with their blue tongues, and the food you ate certainly looks yummy!)....The room situation must have been frustrating but I have my fingers crossed that it worked out in the end! That CM must have been having a bad day.....sounds like both he and Matt were having a hmm....shall I say that time of month day.....and they think only women have those kinds mood swings

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by disneydani

Oy....sounds like the downhill slide has started....hope you don't have too far to go before hitting bottom!
Glad you and the kiddos could enjoy some time at Epcot with minimal crowds.

Yup, it's started but we haven't reached bottom yet!!

Originally Posted by angiek1024

So sorry you had to switch rooms. I hope the room you ended up with turned out ok. I hate the rain is setting in for you too. We were at WDW during a tropical storm and I remember how miserable it was for a couple of days (although we did go to the parks since the no lines were just too tempting for us). Hope things don't get too bad and you find some fun anyway!

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by WeRDisneyFanatics

Oh no, sorry about the room and the run-around at Beaches n Cream. On a side note, I had that same grilled chicken flatbread when we were there in May and I agree that it's delish!

Glad I found another fan of the flatbread!!

Originally Posted by sweetyface77

Hi Marnie!

I finally caught up. First let me say that you have kept me on the edge of my seat with Fay on her approach. The pics of your sandwich made me so hungry that now I have to grab something to eat! The kids look like they are having a blast and I can't wait to read your next update! Hope you post again soon!

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by Minnie Lor

I'm putting that sandwich on my list if not this trip then my solo trip next December. That looked yummy.

Sorry about the room not being up to hubbie's standard. I guess he didn't get his nap in afterall.

He got his nap Trust me!!

Originally Posted by islandgirl

All caught up on your trip report....it's great!! Sorry to hear about the weather during your trip...sounds like the worst is yet to come.

Yup, stay tuned..............

[Colexis Mom]

Originally Posted by wayneava81

Sorry about the room situation. The pics of pooh and friends are great!

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by amandal

Okay, Marnie, my optimism has officially faded So you moved to the YC? Argh, I'm sorry that wasn't what you wanted . . . . . I am anxious to hear more though. A lost bag?? Dun - dun - dun . . . . . .

Stay tuned..

Originally Posted by Kenny

I was wondering when the bad would start..... You do have a way of making a bad situation better, though. Great pictures of the kids and the Pooh characters.

So that's where the blue tongues came from!

Yup, the infamous blue tongues

Originally Posted by ilovedisney247

Great update! Sorry about your room issues! I hope it all worked out okay!

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by KandJluvdisney

oh no
I have a feeling that things are going to move downhill quickly
can't wait to hear all about it

Yup......stay tuned

Originally Posted by tinker_me_happy

Ooo the sandwich sounds de-lish-ous! I think the Beaches n Cream host/hostess tells people double or triple the wait time to get some people to leave - SERIOUSLY. The one time we TRIED to go there, we were told "at LEAST a sixty minute wait". Well there were only 2 groups of people outside anywhere NEAR BnC and when Alicia went IN to get a take out ice cream, there were TWO empty (but dirty) tables.. Hmph oh well my boys didn't want to wait!

I'm NERVOUS about your room change! The CMs at Beach Club were NOT very helpful when I was there the same time, so I can ONLY imagine what might come next!

Hurry Back!!

Yes, they weren't very helpful to us either

Originally Posted by Rainbowy

Loving your TR. Makes me feel like I was there, wait a minute I was there! I am most worried to hear about "where's the bag" I mean, that one sounds like a possible big deal. Hurry back with more. I have to know if Matt ever gets out of the doghouse!

Stay tuned.........

Originally Posted by lauren-roxy

So sorry about the room situation. Sounds like the rain has definitely made an appearance now.

It's on the beginning of the rain!!

[Colexis Mom]

Day 6 Part 2......A new room, and where's the bag??


We trucked on to Canada to get the Passport stamped, and to see the new movie! I love the new version with Martin Short (even the kids liked it), but I missed the original version of the Canada song! I guess you can’t win them all. Then it was off to France. We didn’t stay for the movie, and only got our Passports stamped. I think at this point, Colin had fallen asleep in the stroller, since he was protected from the wind and the rain with the stroller cover. I think it was mighty toasty in there!! It was close to 3, although the BC hadn’t called with our new room yet, but we decided to head back anyway and it should be ready by the time we got there, which it was. The new room was 4672 (another 7 which was the only lucky thing). I had lost my full balcony!! I had lost my view And now I could listen to the DME buses and the trucks carrying the luggage arrive up to the entrance at all hours of the day!! Am I bitter?? YES!! Ugh. Here’s my new view!!





We called down to Bell Services, but I don’t think they had the bags yet?? They must have, because after napping/resting in the new room (and watching TS Fay), we went swimming.


At this point, Orlando was at the top left edge of the storm........most of the rain was to the south and east.














Matt went swimming and I just took pictures in my poncho. Dang Hurricane Hannas closed early due to the weather, because I really could have gone for a frosty beverage, or two, or three at that point!! By the time we got back to the room and took showers, it had to be close to 7 or later. I know the luggage was now there (if it wasn’t before), but one bag was missing. Of course, it was the bag with Matt’s medicine in it! Ugh. So we had them scrambling to find it. I verified that it was on the cart when Bell Services came to get it at POFQ, and yet even the BCs own receipt showed they accepted 5 pieces, although they could now only find 4. What else could go wrong?? Ugh. So back and forth we go with BSs. They said they were checking all the other resorts that the van stopped at to see if it got dropped off somewhere else. Or else someone would personally drive over to POFQ to look there (although they claimed it wasn’t there). It was a mess.

Dinner time! We decided not to go into the parks tonight, mainly due to the day we were having at this point, and the weather. Of course, when a tropical storm hits, that means no one else wants to go out either, so our options for dinner were limited because we did not have an ADR. Everywhere was packed (Cape May, Captain’s Grill, and I think B&C was over an hour wait). Matt finally decided he would wait for B&C and I would take the kids to the Marketplace and get them some food there, and he’d call me when they were ready to seat us. So at the Marketplace, Colin got a bowl of cereal, and Alexa a Ham and Cheese sandwich ($8.93). Of course, she didn’t like the cheese, nor the multi-grain bun that it was on, so all she ate was the ham! We took some pictures in the lobby as we sat in the orange chairs and waited!!











We headed up to the room at some point, and I was talking to BSs again about the bag, what it looked like, yada yada yada. Still no bag Matt called about 8:45 and said our table was ready, so down we went. Apparently there were other issues here, something about him not having a beeper, and other people after him getting on the list getting a beeper, and getting in before him. I’m telling ya, just not a good day So, back to dinner. Matt had a roast beef sandwich, I had a Caesar salad as I wasn’t hungry since I ate Alexa’s sandwich earlier, and the kids had chicken noodle soup. I also ordered onion rings, and Matt had a frozen sunshine (some sort of shake). The food was very good, as usual, although the kids didn’t like the chicken noodle soup. My mother would be heartbroken, as that is her favorite at B&C. Alexa got an ice cream as well. Total was $60 with tax and tip. We got to see 2 Kitchen sinks delivered as well, although I don’t think either party finished them . Then it was back up to the room, and more phone tag with BSs. Someone had left a message we could go to the store and buy some things and be compensated, and then as soon as I put down the receiver, it rang again and someone had found the bag and he was on his way up. Yup, they found the bag. The guy said he just came onto his shift and found it sitting in the corner?? I even forgot to tip him I was so excited to finally have the bag! Hopefully things would start to turn around. We could hope! We watched some more of the Olympics, and then went off to bed.

Coming up next……..More shopping, more rain, and a PassPorter meet!!

[POOH]

OMG, Marnie, what a day! I hope it all gets better from here on out, well, as good as it can get with Fay on the way.

[PrincessSharon]

Definitely not a good day, Marnie. Happy they found the bag, though. I hope after that day your only troubles were with Fay! Looking forward to more!