DLP with the Baloos Day 1

[davewasbaloo]

Our first day at DLP we got up in the Holiday Inn at Charles De Gaul and had a hearty breakfast, hopped in the car, and 40 mins later pulled up at the Hotel New York.

Bell Services took our luggage, Sarah and and the kids went in and I parked. After some meet and greets with Pluto, and an exploration of the changes in the Village, we renewed our APS (getting Jessica her 1st - great deal right now, free AP for children under 7 for each adult AP purchased).

I was thrilled to be greeted with a live Dixieland band, the overdue return of live entertainment in the parks!!!!!

We managed to squeeze in a trip on IASW (lot's of photos included below so American guests can see the slight differences of ours), PotC and Phantom Manor before our glorious lunch at the Silver Spur. As always it was fantastic, and we had great service from an Italian Cast member who would like to participate on the Italian exchange to World Showcase at WDW. After 2.5 hours of a blissful meal and a good bottle of wine, we headed back to the hotel to check in and unpack.

We went for a little swim, had a rest and went back into the park for the evening. We thoroughly enjoyed the attractions as always and we got a great spot in front of the stage for Candebrellaration - not bad for Fantillusion, but great for the castle lighting and fireworks!!!

We were exhausted as we slipped into bed.

Here are some pics:

http://www.kodakgallery.co.uk/I.jsp?...localeid=en_GB

[fizzog]

Great pics. I liked the Enchanted fireworks, it felt like a Disney fireworks display not a fireworks display based on Disney, lovely (and of course the much cut-down candlebration was sweet relief). Sounds like you were thrilled with the improvements they've made for the 15th, me too, gives it so much more life! Let's hope this is only a starting point.

[mikeland]

Great report and pictures! I'm glad I'm not the only one that didn't like the Newport Bay Club.

[Disneyland Daddy]

Nice! Loved it!
Wife perused it with me - she liked it too!

[davewasbaloo]

Originally Posted by mikeland

Great report and pictures! I'm glad I'm not the only one that didn't like the Newport Bay Club.

Yep, we have stayed at all the DLP official and partner hotels many time. I have had 3 stays at the NBC including the Admiral's floor. I have felt ripped off every time due to poor service and maintenance. It's a shame, because exteriorly it is beautiful, and the pool is great.

[Hathaway Browne]

Originally Posted by davewasbaloo

Yep, we have stayed at all the DLP official and partner hotels many time. I have had 3 stays at the NBC including the Admiral's floor. I have felt ripped off every time due to poor service and maintenance. It's a shame, because exteriorly it is beautiful, and the pool is great.

Same here with the NBC. I stopped going there 2 trips ago. Stayed in the Novotel Marne-la-Valle (bit of a snaffu - it was really old and outdated and way too far away), but the Radisson SAS at Magny-le-Hongre was fantastic this year.

[TDLFAN]

Just had the chance to check this out Baloo... nice TP and great photos... especially enjoying the abundant IASW pics... showing why this is still the best version of the ride anywhere... (with HKDL's coming in a close 2nd)
Now moving on to day 2..

[WheresMickey]

Nice report!