Exploring the Resorts of Disney

Okay so again there's not much to talk about, but like I've said several times...having a couple of days to just walk around, relax, chill, and enjoy being in Disney makes all the difference for me.

After breakfast, we took my car and did a test run to the Vista Way apartments where DCP check-ins will be held. I, of course, wanted to make sure I knew how to get there so that I don't have a freak-out in the morning. We actually found that the area is really easy to get to and is right off of the highway. We talked to the woman at the security gate who gave us some general information for tomorrow's check-in and then went to the Walgreens, which is literally down the street. I also wanted to check out the location of the other three apartment complexes...Chatham Square, Patterson Court, and the Commons. All of these complexes are located close together and are only about five minutes away from Vista Way. The whole area is pretty easy to navigate and like I said it's right next to he highway which makes for easy access.

When we got back to the hotel, we decided to do a little resort hopping :D We got on the first bus we could, which happened to be Animal Kingdom, and once we arrived at the destination, we transferred to the bus that would take us to the Yacht and Beach Club Resort. Basically, all we did was tour the gift shops of the Yacht Club, Beach Club, and Boardwalk Resorts (all are located on the Epcot Lagoon) and then took a boat ride to Hollywood Studios. At Hollywood Studios, we took another bus to the Old Key West Resort, toured that gift shop, then took the boat to Downtown Disney. Immediately, we transferred to another boat to take us to Saratoga Springs so we could check out the gift shop and answer some questions about DVC (Disney Vacation Club - we're members). We took another boat afterwards to get back to Downtown Disney and walk around for awhile.

Dad and I had reservations at Rainforest Cafe for 7:30, but by about 5:30 we were getting hungry and checked to see if maybe we could get in earlier - lucky us we were seated right away! The meal was soooo good! We split an order of mozzarella sticks for an appetizer, had a cheeseburger with french fries, and a caesar salad - we were stuffed! It was great to have a nice sit-down meal with Dad instead of eating on the road or passing through someplace. Plus, we were seated next to one of the aquariums!

So, that was pretty much my day! A lot of transportation, exploring, wandering, and attempting to relax. Tomorrow is the big check-in day so I should have a lot more information by tomorrow night!

Have a magical day!