Charleston Princess
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Having arrived at Port Orleans Riverside at last, we made our way into the main building and lobby.
So pretty.
We stayed here for our Christmas trip in 2004, but I was excited to be staying here again. I love that old south theme they have going on with all the nods to travel along the Mississippi River.
Charles took the kids to Riverside Mill to buy their refillable mugs while I went to officially check us in.
I had done the online check-in, so, as usual, it was super fast. The very friendly cast member explained that we were in the Alligator Bayou section, where it was located, and the activity schedule for the week including a nightly campfire.
Now, when I had fantasized about this vacation, my fantasies always included a lovely refurbed room in the Mansions section. I know you will be surprised to hear that the packing crate décor found in the bayou section is just not my thing.
Inside Me: Bayou? Are you serious? I want a pretty mansion room, but, wait, the bayou section has a Murphy bed. Charles has done nothing but complain about having to share a bed with Connor this week, and if we have a Murphy bed, then that wont be an issue. I guess I will suck it up and learn to love the fake timbers of wood look.
Outside Me: Thanks so much!
As the family met back up with me and we walked back to the car, I explained the Murphy bed -- Im not sure who was more excited: Charles, Connor, or Chelsea. Connor quickly declared that he wanted the Murphy bed, and there was a minute there when I thought there was going to be a fight between Chelsea and Connor over who got it. However, Chelsea must have figured out that if Connor got the Murphy bed, it would mean she got the full-size bed because she acquiesced very quickly. Most unlike her.
We drove around the circle and soon arrived at our building: Number 39 with a room that practically opened up into the quiet pool.
Despite my initial disappointment, I was completely charmed with the bayou section of Riverside. Absolutely darling, quiet, and peaceful, and it even had a real bayou.
The room was really quite cute as well with all sorts of Princess and the Frog touches throughout.
Heres the Murphy bed. If Connor had been just a couple of inches taller, it wouldnt have worked, but it was perfect. It pulls down from the wall where the dresser would normally be in a moderate room, but there were three drawers underneath it.
And a little treat from Mousekeeping to welcome us.
While I unpacked and got everything situated and Charles showered, the kids decided to take the camera and go exploring. Some of the previous pictures were Chelseas as well along with these. (Second post.)
So pretty.
We stayed here for our Christmas trip in 2004, but I was excited to be staying here again. I love that old south theme they have going on with all the nods to travel along the Mississippi River.
Charles took the kids to Riverside Mill to buy their refillable mugs while I went to officially check us in.
I had done the online check-in, so, as usual, it was super fast. The very friendly cast member explained that we were in the Alligator Bayou section, where it was located, and the activity schedule for the week including a nightly campfire.
Now, when I had fantasized about this vacation, my fantasies always included a lovely refurbed room in the Mansions section. I know you will be surprised to hear that the packing crate décor found in the bayou section is just not my thing.
Inside Me: Bayou? Are you serious? I want a pretty mansion room, but, wait, the bayou section has a Murphy bed. Charles has done nothing but complain about having to share a bed with Connor this week, and if we have a Murphy bed, then that wont be an issue. I guess I will suck it up and learn to love the fake timbers of wood look.
Outside Me: Thanks so much!
As the family met back up with me and we walked back to the car, I explained the Murphy bed -- Im not sure who was more excited: Charles, Connor, or Chelsea. Connor quickly declared that he wanted the Murphy bed, and there was a minute there when I thought there was going to be a fight between Chelsea and Connor over who got it. However, Chelsea must have figured out that if Connor got the Murphy bed, it would mean she got the full-size bed because she acquiesced very quickly. Most unlike her.
We drove around the circle and soon arrived at our building: Number 39 with a room that practically opened up into the quiet pool.
Despite my initial disappointment, I was completely charmed with the bayou section of Riverside. Absolutely darling, quiet, and peaceful, and it even had a real bayou.
The room was really quite cute as well with all sorts of Princess and the Frog touches throughout.
Heres the Murphy bed. If Connor had been just a couple of inches taller, it wouldnt have worked, but it was perfect. It pulls down from the wall where the dresser would normally be in a moderate room, but there were three drawers underneath it.
And a little treat from Mousekeeping to welcome us.
While I unpacked and got everything situated and Charles showered, the kids decided to take the camera and go exploring. Some of the previous pictures were Chelseas as well along with these. (Second post.)
