Technically we are in a Disney Resort, but in truth, this very nice resort is wholly run by the US Armed Services and lies within the Disney properties. Do YOU get "it"? Actually, it is a pretty nice arrangement.
Following a light breakfast, we took some time to explore this huge facility. We have "done" Disney World (as well as Disneyland in California) several times, and, did not plan to go there on this visit...........however, curiosity got the best of us. We INQUIRED about tix to Epcot. The "discounted" price is $73 per person.............too much for the level of OUR curiosity! However....... Downtown Disney is OUTSIDE the gates AND this hotel runs a free shuttle bus every hour. Perfect! We actually have been there before too. In fact, it was our first encounter with Cirque du Soleil and Wolfgang Puck's restaurant. This time we concentrated on the "other" end of Downtown.
The exhibits outside the Lego building are remarkable. The enormous green sea monster in the Lagoon is great and the Lego "family" (totally constructed of Lego pieces)....really amazing! Nearby was a Ghirardelli Chocolate/Ice Cream Store. Before lunch??? Oh YEAH! Just as good as our San Francisco memories. We combed the various toy stores (Happy Birthdays are ahead for Savannah and Cam), but it was really hard because almost everything was produced in China .....and, we know how concerned everyone is about those issues. A huge Christmas store....but, NO SERVICE! We looked but could not find an ornament in brass for the Travel Tree. 'Did find a "Memories" store with SCRAPBOOK materials (limited....of course.....to Disney designs). NOW it started to rain......well....heavy sprinkles. We just kept on truckin', rounded a corner, AND WALKED RIGHT OUT OF THE RAIN! Really weird.
Now the ice cream was great (think "dessert first"), BUT, we started thinking lunch. "Fulton's Crab House" is very big and very conspicuous. It is located in a faux riverboat. Fish & chips and crab were really good. We rushed from there to the bus stop......arriving at "just" the right time. Thank goodness as it was hotter than ____!
We were feeling our age and looking forward to relaxing........unfortunately the room had not been serviced. So we did a photography run around the property and read awhile in the spacious lobby. (I am reading "The Political Mind" which Tom has finished and really recommends to all). When we finally came back to the room, it was in perfect order. This really is a Magic Kingdom! The rain clouds have cleared and all is well in our world!
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