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The pools made the day for us, especially the Philippine Pool with its falls and the Arab Pool. The foam and bubbles at the Arab Pool ran from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM and were the highlight of our swim. We also had a great meal at DLT Diner, where everything we ordered, food and drinks alike, was delicious and good quality. There are lots of amusement rides, and Chicken Coop was my favorite. Iron Man and Minnie Mouse were especially entertaining and great with the crowd. I was also happy to learn that they offer free pet adoption every weekend, a lovely way for pet lovers to give a dog or cat a forever home. We had an incredible day tour yesterday. It was relaxing and fun, with a nice balance of downtime and activities. Torres Farm and Resort is well worth a visit, and we'll definitely be back soon!

Supervisor Sir Amiel and the cleaning staff helped us move to another room and kindly gave us three extra hours the next day, along with complimentary amusement park tickets. Their friendly help made the stay more memorable, even though the overnight visit had plenty of problems. We checked in on December 13 and checked out on December 14, as we were there for my niece's eighteenth birthday. It was our first time at this location. The room looked clean but smelled bad, especially the bathroom, and perfume didn't cover it. The bathroom lights were dim, and the bidet sprayer on the Japanese-style toilet looked dirty. I thought the smell and screeching we'd heard the night before might be from poor cleaning or ventilation, and at first I thought the animal sound was a cat. Then we discovered a large rat living in the bathroom ceiling. It was the source of the odor and noises. There are several swimming pools, and I recommend the "Going Around the World" activity. Taking the shuttle around the park is more comfortable than walking, and it includes a guided tour. There are also plenty of food stalls and restaurants. I wouldn't recommend Amare Cucina: the food was overpriced and only average. Hawaiian Cafe was better, with Filipino food, attentive staff, generous portions for sharing, and live entertainment. The staff handled the situation well, but this wasn't an ideal first visit. I hope the room is deep-cleaned and the bathroom smell is addressed. We plan to return and hope for a better stay.

The food was expensive, and it didn't live up to the price. One serving of sisig costs around ₱500. The chicken inasal was undercooked, while the pork binagoongan was so sweet it tasted more like pork humba. Flies kept bothering us as we ate. The staff apologized about the chicken, which we appreciated and which eased our frustration a little. We came for a day tour after seeing the photos online. The idea of visiting different countries in one place sounded exciting, and the airplane display by the ticket entrance caught our eye. But farther in, the installations got noticeably worse. Some areas seemed unfinished, and several country displays were poorly developed, with inconsistent sizes. Some were just box-like structures, as if they had been rushed to finish. We initially thought the farm might be new and still under development, but a staff member told us it has been operating since 2016, which made the state of the displays even more disappointing. The entrance area itself looked decent, but we wouldn't recommend visiting at the moment. There's a lot to improve, and the attraction needs a full 360-degree enhancement to live up to the expectations set by its online photos.

We had a nice day there, arriving around noon and having lunch at Hawaiian Cafe. The Menudo and sandwich were decent portions for an affordable price. While walking around, we found the catio for their neutered/spayed rescue cats. We learned visitors can adopt them at events they hold. I think it's a really good initiative, so kudos to the team and management.