I did it!!!!!

E&B's Mom · 01-05-2006

I have been posting about not doing Orlando this year, but doing Philadelphia and Hershey Park this summer and saving for Univerasl Studios for next summer. Well, DH didn't like the idea of going back so soon, even next summer. I did a little resaerch and figured out it would be far less expensive than he thought. So, I just talked him into it!!!!

We are planning on Hard rock hotel and club level and probably 5 days.

The best part is, we're not telling the kids! I'm going to keep from mentioning it and make something up for next year's vacation. I think I can keep it up until we land in Orlando. DD might suspect something, she's hard to fool.

It's going to be so hard to keep this a secret!

**Dana** · 01-05-2006

Yeah! Congrats to you. I am so glad that you are getting to go!! sounds like you got yourself a great deal. CONGRATS!!!!!

DayDreamer · 01-05-2006

That's great! Make sure you keep it a secret, that's a great surprise.

E&B's Mom · 01-05-2006

I've always wanted to have a surprise trip! I usually have a little surprise for them on vacation, but never the vacation itself. Have I said I'm REALLY excited?

E&B's Mom · 01-05-2006

The only hard part is that it is so far away - eek look at my countdown!

**Dana** · 01-05-2006

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Originally Posted by E&B's Mom

I've always wanted to have a surprise trip! I usually have a little surprise for them on vacation, but never the vacation itself. Have I said I'm REALLY excited?

It's a secret? WOW!!! That makes this trip all the more exciting.

queensmama · 01-05-2006

Oh, so fun!!! Sorry that you are not going to do hershey though.

**ddoll** · 01-05-2006

Club level at the HRH??? You lucky duck you!! You know how much fun we had at HRH. I know you're gonna love it!

Be sure to factor in lots of pool time. It was one of the highlights of our trip.

lovemysons · 01-05-2006

Wow, that is so great. I am happy for you! Making it a surprise for the kids makes it all that much more fun!

E&B's Mom · 01-05-2006

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Originally Posted by queensmama

Oh, so fun!!! Sorry that you are not going to do hershey though.

No, queensmama, we are still going this summer - the Universal Trip is for next summer. I already have everything booked for Hershey.

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Originally Posted by ddoll

Club level at the HRH??? You lucky duck you!! You know how much fun we had at HRH. I know you're gonna love it!

Be sure to factor in lots of pool time. It was one of the highlights of our trip.

I plan on it. Now that we plan to have 5 park days instead of the 3 we had last summer, we won't feel rushed at the parks. I want to enjoy the resort. ddoll - you've been to both - how much bigger are the rooms at HRH vs RPR? We were pretty cramped last time, but we already made the decision to go club level vs. spending the extra money on the bigger room.

E&B's Mom · 01-07-2006

Grrr. DD just noticed I had a countdown. Should have been more careful. I tried to talk her into keeping it a secret from DS though.

susieq76 · 01-10-2006

We love Hershey Park- I call it the "Motherland", Yummmmmmmm
You'll have a great time- we have little guys so we always spend a lot of time at Dutch Wonderland Too. When you go make sure you eat at Plain & Fancy, Yummy food- we had a blast there- reminded my husband & I of a Disney "family-style" meal.

Cavey · 01-10-2006

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Originally Posted by E&B's Mom

Grrr. DD just noticed I had a countdown. Should have been more careful. I tried to talk her into keeping it a secret from DS though.

ROFL! That secret didn't keep long. (Sorry to find the humor in it, but...)

**ddoll** · 01-10-2006

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Originally Posted by E&B's Mom

ddoll - you've been to both - how much bigger are the rooms at HRH vs RPR? We were pretty cramped last time, but we already made the decision to go club level vs. spending the extra money on the bigger room.

The rooms at HRH are 375 sq feet at the standard level. The deluxe queen rooms go up to 400 sq ft. The kings are 500.
http://www.hardrock.com/locations/ho...n.asp?menuid=4

Standard rooms at the RPR are 335 sq ft, as are the Club level rooms.
http://www.loewshotels.com/hotels/or...ures_rooms.asp

I'd say that's a noticeable difference in room size. I think the decorations make the HRH appear even more spacious:
Whereas the RPR is decorated in darker colors and dark wood, the HRH is done all in white and light shades.

iluvwdw · 01-11-2006

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Originally Posted by susieq76

We love Hershey Park- I call it the "Motherland", Yummmmmmmm
You'll have a great time- we have little guys so we always spend a lot of time at Dutch Wonderland Too. When you go make sure you eat at Plain & Fancy, Yummy food- we had a blast there- reminded my husband & I of a Disney "family-style" meal.

I totally agree!!!! We have been to Plain and Fancy and it was DELICIOUS! We have also been to Bird in Hand and Good And Plenty. I think I like Plain and Fancy the best!

I think I m ight need to take a trip to Hershey this summer!!!

Do you all stay onsite at Hershey?

Sorry to threadjack...

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E&B's Mom Just keep swimming . . . Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,856	I did it!!!!! I have been posting about not doing Orlando this year, but doing Philadelphia and Hershey Park this summer and saving for Univerasl Studios for next summer. Well, DH didn't like the idea of going back so soon, even next summer. I did a little resaerch and figured out it would be far less expensive than he thought. So, I just talked him into it!!!! We are planning on Hard rock hotel and club level and probably 5 days. The best part is, we're not telling the kids! I'm going to keep from mentioning it and make something up for next year's vacation. I think I can keep it up until we land in Orlando. DD might suspect something, she's hard to fool. It's going to be so hard to keep this a secret! __________________ Maggie Avatar: New Years Resolutions Realistic - to get back into my best running shape. New Years Resolution Dream - to run a marathon 2006 - US Hard Rock Hotel 2005 - US Royal Pacific and Rennaisance at Sea World 2003 - All-Star Sports 2000 - All-Star Movies 1995 - Off Site My Disney Countdown Counting down to: RCCL Liberty of the Seas Sailing, Sailing . . . . . Last edited by E&B's Mom; 01-07-2006 at 07:42 PM.

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E&B's Mom Just keep swimming . . . Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,856	Re: I did it!!!!! I've always wanted to have a surprise trip! I usually have a little surprise for them on vacation, but never the vacation itself. Have I said I'm REALLY excited? __________________ Maggie Avatar: New Years Resolutions Realistic - to get back into my best running shape. New Years Resolution Dream - to run a marathon 2006 - US Hard Rock Hotel 2005 - US Royal Pacific and Rennaisance at Sea World 2003 - All-Star Sports 2000 - All-Star Movies 1995 - Off Site My Disney Countdown Counting down to: RCCL Liberty of the Seas Sailing, Sailing . . . . .

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E&B's Mom Just keep swimming . . . Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,856	Re: I did it!!!!! The only hard part is that it is so far away - eek look at my countdown! __________________ Maggie Avatar: New Years Resolutions Realistic - to get back into my best running shape. New Years Resolution Dream - to run a marathon 2006 - US Hard Rock Hotel 2005 - US Royal Pacific and Rennaisance at Sea World 2003 - All-Star Sports 2000 - All-Star Movies 1995 - Off Site My Disney Countdown Counting down to: RCCL Liberty of the Seas Sailing, Sailing . . . . . Last edited by E&B's Mom; 01-07-2006 at 01:27 PM.

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E&B's Mom Just keep swimming . . . Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,856	Re: I did it!!!!! Grrr. DD just noticed I had a countdown. Should have been more careful. I tried to talk her into keeping it a secret from DS though. __________________ Maggie Avatar: New Years Resolutions Realistic - to get back into my best running shape. New Years Resolution Dream - to run a marathon 2006 - US Hard Rock Hotel 2005 - US Royal Pacific and Rennaisance at Sea World 2003 - All-Star Sports 2000 - All-Star Movies 1995 - Off Site My Disney Countdown Counting down to: RCCL Liberty of the Seas Sailing, Sailing . . . . . Last edited by E&B's Mom; 01-07-2006 at 01:32 PM.

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susieq76 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 122	Re: I did it!!!!! We love Hershey Park- I call it the "Motherland", Yummmmmmmm You'll have a great time- we have little guys so we always spend a lot of time at Dutch Wonderland Too. When you go make sure you eat at Plain & Fancy, Yummy food- we had a blast there- reminded my husband & I of a Disney "family-style" meal. __________________

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