Disney Diary: The Virgin Experience
It’s Day two, 5.43 am and I’m wide awake. I’ve ditched the ‘making a good impression’ clothes in favour of my usual hoody and trainers. I guess this is a good time to mention that the Hilton was a bit lacking, their rooms aren’t as modern as the online photos would suggest and the food was overpriced and below par. As compensation (for Disney) I helped myself to the lovely Crabtree & Evelyn products. Thanks Hilton
We arrived at the correct terminal after just about going the wrong way (totally my fault) and met up with the other three bloggers, Are we nearly there yet mummy?, Family Affairs and Dulwich Divorcee.
We do the self-check in bit, not too keen on that, scared I’m gonna do something wrong, but must have done something right, I’ve been upgraded! Hot towels and proper cutlery here I come.
We’ve also been given access to the V lounge which is priced at ?17 for adults and ?10 for children. I was expecting it to be really busy but it was actually very peaceful. Let’s get to the nitty gritty though, is it worth your hard earned cash?
What You Get For Your Money
Hot filled rolls (served for you)
Innocent smoothies
Tea & Coffee
Pastries & Muffins
Fresh Fruit
Soft Drinks
My Personal Opinion
I don’t have loads of money so I expect value, in my opinion the V lounge delivers that value. The whole area was very clean, including the toilets. Staff were polite and helpful. The equipment was all in good working order. The food was fresh, tasty and plentiful.
I tried to book the V lounge for my own trip to Disneyworld in June but there isn’t a lounge in Manchester, and I think that’s the best feedback I can give you, I was prepared to cough up the ?45 to use it again. I’m actually a little disappointed, come on Virgin another lounge in Manchester please.
It was pretty good, wasn’t it? I think I’d be prepared to shell out, particularly if I had children and definitely if I had young children. Food was great and the staff were excellent.. Shame no wi-fi though….the pc’s provided kept chucking you out.
Yeah, strange they don’t have wifi really, would surely be easy to sort out…
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