My Florida trip was a week long, divided into three separate adventures that each went by too quickly.
After a spectacular Guncle evening, Terry and Holly picked me up in Jax to drive to Orlando. And you know what happens there, right?
Disney Magic!
They treated me to the Grand Floridian, and its reputation is well deserved. So many subtle, understated and sweet nods to Disney classic movies while keeping its Grand and classy ambiance.
A grown up trip to the parks can be very laid back and comfy. I had two mornings on the balcony with my coffee to relax and simply enjoy being there. Very different than my typical trip, trying to squeeze in as much as I possibly can from the crack of dawn til I fall in bed after midnight.
Although, our first night did go pretty late, but we didn’t get started til evening, and once arriving at Mickey’s Halloween party, we ambled about and took our time. We managed to eat some of the special goodies, do some trick or treating, and practically walk on to every ride we wanted to go on. Lines were minimal, the weather was perfect, friends were delightful, it could the most ideal night at Disney that I could have. (Even though I missed the grandfairies.)
We had discussed Halloween costumes, but that frizzled out, Terry was moving into a new home, I was redoing my studio. Then I thought I’d order Sleeping Beauty Fairy shirts with our names, but instead of Merriweather, Terryweather.
Ran out of time, though. So I looked around town the day before leaving to find Hocus Pocus matching shirts, no luck.
When Terry arrived, I was happily surprised to see that she’d found a trio of cute Sanderson shirts for us!
Terry and Holly are ideal partners at the parks, both love the place as much as I do. They’ve been multiple (zillions) of times, so aren’t rushed, or worried about missing anything. We can check out attractions we’d like to see, or just snack at Epcot Food and Wine and chill out.
I got to see the new, Moana area, and can’t wait to take Sugarwings to it.
And we lucked into a walk up reservation at the new space station restaurant.
We were seated in the lounge, which I discover was another lucky break. There, you have a view of the entire room, and the astronauts working outside the windows. Plus the menu options are better, no set choices.
Holly and I were able to split a meal. And look- a Mickey shaped fillet!
Our time together was as wonderful as the dessert. Thank you, Terryweather and Holly for such a treat of a visit. You guys bring the magic with you!