I stayed there for one night, FD staffs were friendly and helpful, due to COVID-19 need to reserve the time slot for the swimming pool in advance, love the view from the balcony, will definitely visit again.

,,,,but if only we could live in those special moments all the time, then we wouldnt have to just remember them, like our latest visit to our favourite local getaway destination...

...i know i've reviewed the Lodge several times now, more than usual this year coz the rest of the planet is still closed..but thats because we really love coming back to the resort, if not doing the rounds at the park..we'd rather 'happily' hang out here vs the city and its noise, visually and audibly, no matter the better staycation rates &or packages...plus, living with the virus-related restrictions, etc, one really needs to take advantage of enjoying life however possible, outside of the daily routine in the new normal...

..anyway, this is the one about updates, after re-opening for the 2nd time this year, no thanks to the pandemic...there are some minor changes st the Lodge, eg theres an official reservation system for breakfast and usage of the pool, with regards to capacity control...CastMembers will explain all this upon check in...

...breakfast is still served in Dragon Wind, but be alerted that reserved or walk-ins end up in the same queue, on day, so, if you're staying over a busy weekend &or public holiday period, it is suggested that to queue up earlier if you want to have a table by the time that you reserved, give or take 5-10 minutes...and regarding when the restaurant/breakfast period is busy, after you're seated, served your beverages and had your orders taken, patience is necessary when waiting for the food or having additional requests because things can get hectic still, what with breakfast still being 'set-menu', ie the restaurant has to work different, a little extra harder than usual routine ( vs to when it was in buffet format, before covid19), tho but I'm sure will always try to make sure to lessen, if not avoid, any inconvenience to patrons..

Chart Room Cafe and World of Color are open, the former from late morning, and this time serving more food options vs to as when we were there last June. WoC still a great place to enjoy a meal, where we had lunch on our 2nd day...besides the usual a-la-carte menu, there was a (seasonal?) brunch menu with good choices that included starters, mains and desserts, price-worthy, .but mainly we love the dining atmosphere here, bright and airy....we didnt try room service this time, but it's still available, as is takeway service from the restaurants.

Rain Drop pool is still and awesome place to de-stress...the gardens seemed quite popular with families stretched out enjoying the sun, if not having a picnic..the indoor kids' playroom is open this time, w/capacity control

The Lodge, this hotel is really a relaxing place to be, the lobby's big enough you never feel crowded, even when walking the grounds...the CMs everywhere are always ready to assist, if not just have welcome greetings or a smile..well, actually nowadays, its called 'smeyesing'...and so, although we were not able to experience the new Adventure's Suite, this review cant end without thanking our 'behind-the scenes' friends, Fannie/Fanny/Romeo for your pre-arrival assistance...also these ladies and gentlemen:

Karl at check in, and the other CMs, Crystal, Ariel, Joey @FO, Joe/Alex from HSKP (i think), Hoey from Gst Services, Edmund/Brandon/Cherry/Kaman but especially IVY @ Dragon Wind ...guests are in good hands when with these ladies and gentlemen...

...including the CMs @WoC, especially those we met during lunch (no names as I forgot to take note, wrongly trusting my memory coz now ive forgotten after a week..my bad)..but we do have to say that the cakes were appreciated and delicious...sorry we couldnt try the gelato as we were really full from your brunch..maybe next time...and last but not least, to our new friend, Joe Fung @ Front Office

'Yo! Joe, it was a pleasure meeting you..thank you for the accomodation (that room is starting to be a personal favourite)...thanks for making us feel at home, in your home, taking the time to talk if not assist with queries/issues during our short visit...i'm sure you're proud to have a skillful and efficient team and colleagues working hard and in-sync to make sure that we the guests are comfortable and truly enjoy our stay every time we come exploring!...We look forward to the next adventure soon!'

...p.s., Dear Ms Young, Bravo!, of course, with thanks...