So, I’m sitting here in our suite with Ian while Brian and the girls are playing pool or ping pong (or “ding dong” as Ian called it) with my boss’s kids, and thought I’d take the time for a quick blog entry. Here are just some random thoughts (that I’m sure will become more elaborate Destination Disney and/or Magical Blogorail posts in the future) . . .
- It’s hot, HOT, HOT in Florida in May!
Actually, my friend Lance from Florida Dream Homes says that the temperatures this week are record-breaking. Figures! - I think the FPEA committee should consider moving the convention date. I’m casting my personal vote for February or March. Just sayin’ . . .
- We really enjoyed our first time at a Disney resort (Port Orleans Riverside). It was definitely an experience that we are all glad that we had. I still sees both pros and cons to staying on property (but I’ll elaborate on those thoughts later).
- Not everyone who goes to WDW is honest.
We spent Saturday at EPCOT, only to find our stroller missing when we came out of the American Adventure pavilion. We filed a report with security, only to find the stroller parked in the next country (Japan) – sans our wonderful Disney spray-fan and my camera bag (with all my camera equipment in it). We’ve checked with Guest Relations and later Lost & Found – of course, NOTHING. I think someone thought they were getting a nice, new camera; but fortunately, I had the camera with me. It makes me sad to think there are people like that in the world – especially Walt Disney World. I mean, seriously, people, it’s supposed to be a happy place, right?! - There are still some good-hearted people left in this world, though. The clerks at Best Buy kindly swiped a frequent shopper card for us, which gave us 20% off a new camera bag and battery charger. While it was money I wasn’t planning to spend, at least we were able to replace these things.
- The Disney Vacation Club truly is a no-pressure sales pitch. If you’re invited to check it out – go for it. It comes with complimentary ice cream (yum!), some gift cards for the family (which my kids LOVED), and transportation to wherever you want to go afterwards.
- The Wyndham Timeshare sales pitch, on the other hand, I wouldn’t recommend. Watch for my thoughts on today’s experience coming later – in a guest post on Lance’s blog.
- Meeting up with friends is always great! Here are 3 of my favorite people – one I’ve met before, one I just met the other day, and one I’ve been friends with for a long, long time . . .
My dear friend Becky from There is Hope Blog
My sweet friend – and faithful Destination Disney participate – Melissa from The Life of a Honeybee
And this next guy doesn’t need an introduction, does he?! 
Tomorrow we’re off for a day at the Magic Kingdom. I better wear sunscreen! (Yes, I really am THAT red!)
