solana131
From Maine to Mickey
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Another boring day at work means another chance to update the TR
So Wednesday was my mid-week break day for us. I had a really hard time picking between the Poly and Port Orleans French Quarter, so I wanted to get some resort-hopping in during the week. I figured our DTD day was the perfect chance. Originally Mom & Dad were going to leave Wednesday morning, but I convinced them to stay another night so we could go to eat at Wilderness Lodge since I knew they would just love it.
So we got up bright and early and went to Capt Cooks.....KIDDING! We didn't do CC this morning. Can you believe it!? We walked on over to the TTC and caught the monorail to Epcot so we could take a bus from there. Dad gets car-sick, so we wanted the shortest bus ride we could get. We had a little fun along the way with all the tiki statues around the Poly.
I have about 20 of these pictures, but I'll spare you They are pretty much the same.
So we got to enjoy the longer monorail ride to Epcot again. Love going around the ball and over Future World. As we were walking up to the bus stop we saw the POFQ bus had just let people off and we started to run so he wouldn't take off on us. Luckily he wasn't in a hurry cause he waited. We chatted with him and he was surprised we were getting on because not many people go back to the resort at 8:30am! Needless to say, we had the bus to ourselves
We got off at FQ and went straight to Sassagoula Floatworks which is their QS spot. I had heard all about the beignets, so of course I had to try them. They were good and if we stayed there, I would have them as a snack maybe, but not for breakfast again. They were more like fried dough than a donut. I guess they were just too sweet for me. I had to go back up and order a side of sausage to cut down the sweetness. Their sausage is no way as good as the Poly. But overall the meal was great. It is such a fun place. I can see how it could get really busy and crazy in there, but we were fine.
After breakfast we took a little stroll around New Orleans. Boy that place is gorgeous! I am definitely staying here next time.
So, this whole trip we were trying to get Bradey to smile more natural. So instead of doing the whole "say cheese" thing we would think of fun things to say. Like "say Mickey" or "say pickles". Not sure what we were saying here, but it didn't make for good smiles
Yeah, they look funny, but they were trying to copy the clown behind them
So jealous of their pool! I did bring Bradey's bathing suit, but it was only around 10 and it was chilly. So we just walked around. This one is Bradey and I walking up over a section of the pool.
So pretty! And they had two things the Poly didn't have.....a hot tub (a nice one) and a playground. I can't believe with the price you pay at the Poly they don't have these two things.
After the pool comes the river. We took a nice relaxing stroll up along the river to the sister resort Port Orleans Riverside. This place was beautiful too, but if I were to stay at one of them I would pick FQ in a heartbeat. First of all is the size. FQ is much more compact, so your room isn't very far from the main building and bus stop. Riverside is way more spread out and could be quite a walk to the restaurant each morning. And secondly, they share amenities, so no matter which one you stay at you can swim, eat and play at the other anytime you want. So I would go with the convenience on the FQ, but make sure to visit Riverside often.
We walked over to Old Man Island to check out their pool and do a little cane pole fishing. This was a great way to spend a half-hour and at only $5, it was a bargain.
They didn't catch anything, but they had fun. Mom and I just snapped some pics and got some sun. Very relaxing
Up next....Downtown Disney and the boat ride to get there.
So Wednesday was my mid-week break day for us. I had a really hard time picking between the Poly and Port Orleans French Quarter, so I wanted to get some resort-hopping in during the week. I figured our DTD day was the perfect chance. Originally Mom & Dad were going to leave Wednesday morning, but I convinced them to stay another night so we could go to eat at Wilderness Lodge since I knew they would just love it.
So we got up bright and early and went to Capt Cooks.....KIDDING! We didn't do CC this morning. Can you believe it!? We walked on over to the TTC and caught the monorail to Epcot so we could take a bus from there. Dad gets car-sick, so we wanted the shortest bus ride we could get. We had a little fun along the way with all the tiki statues around the Poly.
I have about 20 of these pictures, but I'll spare you They are pretty much the same.
So we got to enjoy the longer monorail ride to Epcot again. Love going around the ball and over Future World. As we were walking up to the bus stop we saw the POFQ bus had just let people off and we started to run so he wouldn't take off on us. Luckily he wasn't in a hurry cause he waited. We chatted with him and he was surprised we were getting on because not many people go back to the resort at 8:30am! Needless to say, we had the bus to ourselves
We got off at FQ and went straight to Sassagoula Floatworks which is their QS spot. I had heard all about the beignets, so of course I had to try them. They were good and if we stayed there, I would have them as a snack maybe, but not for breakfast again. They were more like fried dough than a donut. I guess they were just too sweet for me. I had to go back up and order a side of sausage to cut down the sweetness. Their sausage is no way as good as the Poly. But overall the meal was great. It is such a fun place. I can see how it could get really busy and crazy in there, but we were fine.
After breakfast we took a little stroll around New Orleans. Boy that place is gorgeous! I am definitely staying here next time.
So, this whole trip we were trying to get Bradey to smile more natural. So instead of doing the whole "say cheese" thing we would think of fun things to say. Like "say Mickey" or "say pickles". Not sure what we were saying here, but it didn't make for good smiles
Yeah, they look funny, but they were trying to copy the clown behind them
So jealous of their pool! I did bring Bradey's bathing suit, but it was only around 10 and it was chilly. So we just walked around. This one is Bradey and I walking up over a section of the pool.
So pretty! And they had two things the Poly didn't have.....a hot tub (a nice one) and a playground. I can't believe with the price you pay at the Poly they don't have these two things.
After the pool comes the river. We took a nice relaxing stroll up along the river to the sister resort Port Orleans Riverside. This place was beautiful too, but if I were to stay at one of them I would pick FQ in a heartbeat. First of all is the size. FQ is much more compact, so your room isn't very far from the main building and bus stop. Riverside is way more spread out and could be quite a walk to the restaurant each morning. And secondly, they share amenities, so no matter which one you stay at you can swim, eat and play at the other anytime you want. So I would go with the convenience on the FQ, but make sure to visit Riverside often.
We walked over to Old Man Island to check out their pool and do a little cane pole fishing. This was a great way to spend a half-hour and at only $5, it was a bargain.
They didn't catch anything, but they had fun. Mom and I just snapped some pics and got some sun. Very relaxing
Up next....Downtown Disney and the boat ride to get there.