Without further ado:
We stayed at Old Key West. We absolutely loved it. To my fellow DVC members, if you don't own there and make reservations late and think you are getting "stuck" with OKW, think again. You are lucky. The resort is beautiful and you will love it.
We stayed in a 2 bedroom villa in building 31, first floor. Our porch had a nice view of the golf course, with some traffic noise, but not much. The porch and view (note: my children have a need to be in every pic I take!):
The living room:
Grandma and Gainey's room:
The master bedroom:
Master bathroom with whirlpool tub. We LOVED the whirlpool tub.
After we checked out our villa, we headed over to Epcot, where we had reservations for dinner at the Biergarten. We found out that the ladybug release was about to start, so we headed over there before dinner. While we waited, the kids played on the playground that was set up:
Soon it was time for the release!!
Johnnie decided he didn't care for ladybugs, since they crawled up his sleeves.
After dinner, we headed over to the American pavilion. Grandma wanted to watch the concert. We hung out for a bit, then John and I headed over to ride Soarin' and Johnnie and Gainey stayed to rock out with Grandma. Flower stayed for the concert, too.
The photopass photographer took some shots at the concert:
Afterwards, we went back and met them. Johnnie wanted to ride Donald's boat ride at the Mexico pavilion, so we walked over there and took the first of several rides. Afterwards, we headed back to OKW to get some sleep before we set out for Magic Kingdom in the morning.
Monday, we woke up and ventured over to Magic Kingdom. We hit the bakery for breakfast (sticky buns and crumb cake!) and then it was off to ride some rides. We went on several, Mansion, Buzz, Pooh, etc, but I only took pictures on Small World (so I have evidence when I am committed) and Goofy's Barnstormer. Gainey went on it this time...I think she forgot she hates it. She quickly remembered, right about the top of the first hill. She then screamed AT me the whole ride. LoL Flower rode with the boys....she loves the Barnstormer! We also hit the character tent in Toon Town to visit some of our friends.
The pics:
Gainey on Small World....reminding me of the little warning in front of her: No disco dancing!
Donald:
Goofy:
Pluto:
After Magic Kingdom, we headed back for a short break. Then it was time to go back to Epcot, because we were expected at dinner with the ladies! The Princess dinner at Akershus in Norway.
We arrived somewhat early and there was hardly any wait for Nemo, so we ran over to take a ride. "Ohhhhhhhh science is great, there's so much to knooooowwww...climb aboard, explorers, it's time to gooooooooo!" I love Mr. Ray. lol We stopped out front to take our picture with the flying rats. Mine...mine...mine.
After, we strolled over to World Showcase and checked in at the Norway pavilion. Our waiter's name was Kristofer and I wanted to take him home in a doggie bag. hehe We met all our favorite girls:
Ariel:
Aurora:
Jasmine:
And I was amazed to see Cinderella over here!!!
Belle was in the foyer in her gorgeous yellow gown, taking the pics with the families. The picture package with Belle is now included in the price of dinner, and since there were 5 of us, we had a set with all of us and a set with just Gainey and Belle. However, those pics will not be appearing here because I am an idiot and forgot to have them added to our photopass. Such is life.
After dinner, Mommy went and had the first of many Fiesta margaritas. We also snapped some pictures with a few of the amazing topiaries that were created for the Flower and Garden Festival:
Johnnie didn't want to get out of the stroller, so I just took his picture:
Since I was tipsy, I also attempted to take the ever elusive shot of John. And holy crap, I got one!!! This is what he looks like when you say, "hey John, you know what?" and he turns around to say "what?" lol
After our wonderful night in Epcot, it was time for bed again. Tuesday morning, we have reservations at Olivia's!
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