Just back from HRH, IOA & US

[Donica]

I just got back to the real world on Wednesday. I stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel. This hotel is great if you like Rock and Roll! The help was good. I did get some mis-information. The parks do not open until 9am! Thank you for letting me know about the Lowes membership. I secured my membership before I booked. When I got to the hotel after mentioning my membership. They were kind enough to give me a super upgrade from a garden view room to a deluxe pool view room. I also received my free bottle of wine. What a nice perk. The only downer about the hotel was out of the two nights I stayed at the hotel the pool was closed BOTH nights due to an "accident," so they had to close the pool and shock it until morning.

I can't say enough wonderful things about the Front of the Line rights that you get with staying at the hotel. I was able to zip right through every line without a problem. On Monday the crowds were extremely light. I think the longest wait time I saw in the park was 30 minutes for Spidey. I did many of the IOA numerous times. It was great!

On Tuesday, I went to US. Again the FOTL ruled! I was able to see amost every show and went on every ride! I was able to do MIB a couple of times. The only reason why I didn't get to see everyone was the times. I missed the makeup show.

The whole experience was great!
I would highly recommend staying at the HRH.

Take care!
Donica

 

[lovelyk68]

Welcome back! I am glad to hear you had a great time.

 

[goofyfordisney]

Did they have early entry on any of the days you were there? If not, how early did you head over to the parks for a 9:00am opening?

Thanks!
Sue

Only 29 more days!

P.S.

Where did you eat?? Anywhere yummy?

 

[Donica]

Neither park had early entry. They did open the park about 10 minutes early 8:50am rather than 9am. Both parks had rides going until after 5:30...even thou the hours are only from 9-5. I wasn't complaining.

Because I was staying at the HRH, I decided to leave IOA to go back and change for lunch. I was drenched -- Riding Popeye (3 times) and Dudley's Ripsaw Falls (2 times) will definity do it. I went into Orlando for lunch and came back.

In US, I did have lunch. I liked the flat sandwiches available at the International Mall/Restaurant....enough food for 2.

Have a great time!
Donica

 

[nhrenee]

Sounds like you had a blast!

 

[Mike J]

Donica,

I am curious...did you get a special rate at the HRH (Entertainment or Fan Club)? I would like to know because you mentioned your room was upgraded and I am going to be staying at the HRH next week and I wanted to see if I could use my upgrade card that Loews sent me. I was told that there are no upgrades with special rates.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[Robinrs]

Welcome back, Donica! BTW, I WORK at a rock & roll station and I could live without if forEVER but I LOVED the Hard rock! I felt like I was at work (in a GOOD way!) everyone was soooo cool!

 

[MIB999999]

I noticed that on 10/13 the IOA was open until 7:00 pm. There was a sign inside the park. So watch for daily specials such as this when you visit.

 

[goofyfordisney]

Thanks! I hope we get more time in the parks when we go!

 

[disneykins]

What is the Loews card? We are at HRH 12/22 and 23. We got a rate of $148 per night when we booked back in August. I wonder if we could get a better rate or upgrade now in light of all the problems.
Anyone know the hours for these dates?
Thanks
Tony

 

[gschmerl]

disneykins,
Go to www.loewshotels.com Follow the links to sign up for a Loew's First card. It's free. If you have it you may qualify for a room upgrade and will get one of the perks when you check in.

 

[nhrenee]

We received a room upgrade (at the Portofin) before we had a Loews card. Just sweetly ask, you never know. I think the Loews card is more useful for the "welcome" goodies you receive.