Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS We got to sleep in a little bit, but had to make our way to Epcot Future World for our ressies at Coral Reef. We got FP's for TestTrack - it was down so we couldn't ride before eating. We looked around a little and then checked in at the restaurant. The hostess said they were running about 15 minutes late in seating and we were seated within a half hour. It was well worth the wait though, because we were seated at a table on the first level by the viewing tank where a large sea turtle watched us eat. What a magnificent animal. They are so gracefull when they swim, but look like curious little kids when watching you. MrPB and I had NY strip steak and PB had chicken with Spaetzel and bacon sauce. All were excellent. I tasted creme brulee for the first time and am now a big fan. This one was butterscotch. The PB's opted for a chocolate wave with brandied cherries and I'm afraid the taste was a little too sophisticated for them. Neither of them enjoyed it. Then a scary shark swam by and startled me...ahhhh!!!! We rode The Seas with Nemo and friends which is basically our Nemo subs but instead you are riding in a clam shell. We went to the viewing deck of the aquarium and were lucky enough to catch a fish-feeding. I loved this!! So many fish swarming the diver. What a sight. Then we watched the Manatees for a while. We got FP's for Mission Space, used our Test Track FP's, and then rode the Universe of Energy. Not a favorite of MrPB. We rode the Figment ride, got some photos developed to send in our Xmas cards, then rode Living with the Land. Then rode Mission Space. There was only two minutes left until the park closed, but we were lucky enough to jump in line for SSE. We had a really great day....... UNTIL..... We went back to our room to play Disney Wheel of Fortune. The marker cap flipped on the floor and rolled under the bed. Mr.PB got on the floor to retrieve it, lifted the bedskirt, and EEWWW!! There was so much crap under the bed that my stomach turned. I will not go into too much detail for the weak at heart, but some of the items were a sandal, opened deoderant, used makeup, filthy filthy filthy socks and other things that I won't describe. We armed ourselves with empty shopping bags using them as gloves to pick the items up from under there. At the same time, PB had just called Ursula to thank her for the giftbag, and then mentioned what we found under the bed. Ursula told us to report it IMMEDIATELY!! We called the manager, and she said to leave the items marked in a bag, and she will have the room sanitized the next day. She also credited our room account with a half day's stay, so that was a reasonable solution. We decided to go to bed, and I looked up, and noticed that someone's toothbrush was on top of the bathroom mirror. Now I know that the cleaning person wasn't doing their job. We left a note on the mirror for them to remove it during their sanitization process. I had a hard time sleeping that night because I kept dreaming about other people's items jumping into the bed with me trying to find their way home.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Oh dear, it sounds like you had a similar trip to ours in so many ways. The under beds are filthy in deluxe rooms too. I am glad you guys enjoyed Coral Reef though, it is a good venue. With comments like these (surprised you've not had creme brulee before - glad you liked it). I am looking forward to giving you guys a culinary tour here in Europe.
Originally Posted By Ursula Yeah, I couldn't believe ti either! I've been raving about creme brulee for a while. Glad she tried it and very glad she liked it.
Originally Posted By Tiggirl Ew! Ew! Ew! But the Creme Brule sounds fantastic. Its my favotite dessert. ;o) ~Beth
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Wow - I am sorry your room was not done correctly - I hope with you reporting it the maid staff was aware they had a slacker and have taken care of it.
Originally Posted By -em sigh- is it a bad thing when I havent heard ANY good disney hotel experiences from people I know who've stayed on site in the last 2 months?
Originally Posted By disney pete {{ i had a hard time sleeping that night because I kept dreaming about other people's items jumping into the bed with me trying to find their way home}} sorry but this made me splurt my cup of tea over the pc. sorry to hear your room had not been cleaned really enjoying your TR even though it was last year.
