Okay, Ill spill the beans to you guys but you can never, never tell Caitlin about this. Alex and I went to Epcot. Yes, Im a bad mommy but, man, we were RIGHT THERE! I could see it. My notes say, We were really tired and yet, oddly, bored so we went to Epcot. We wandered around World Showcase for a little bit and then I remembered that I had originally planned for Alex and I to go to Raglan Road for lunch. Duh. There is absolutely no photographic evidence that we entered Epcot because I didnt want Cait busting me by looking through the pictures.
When I explained Raglan Road to Alex, he was game. We caught the bus from the Boardwalk and got off at the Pleasure Island stop. DTD was packed with people but there was no waiting at all to get into Raglan Road. That was a reliefI thought I was going to drag him over there and then not be able to get in without a reservation.
More than half the tables in the restaurant were emptyit was very strange. I have to say that Raglan Road was my favorite meal of the whole trip. I got the Whole Lotta Lobster Sandwich which was just heaven on bread, in my opinion. It was lobster, avocado, hard boiled egg and cilantro in some kind of flavored mayo. YUM! Alex got the Guiness sausage which came with pickled onions. I know they were pickled onions because he had me taste them and identify them for him. He must have liked it, he practically licked his plate. We both had chips as a side with malt vinegar. It was a delicious meal.
After that, we did a little shopping. We walked past the T-Rex Restaurant (which had a line to get in):
Then we stopped at the World of
Disney store. It was wall to wall people. I was really surprised by all the Sale signs in the store. Toys were 35% off and so were stuffed animals. We did a little browsing but decided to wait to buy anything until one of the weekdays. I did check out the make your own t-shirt store. I knew Caitlin would love it.
We decided to head back to the resort and check on our room. We rode back with a delightful little boy named Jack who had just purchased a WALL-E and was making him answer questions by nodding his head. He and his family were actually from Michigan and were flying back that day. I bummed them out by telling them about the snowstorm that was expected that day. I was just spreading sunshine.
We got back to the Boardwalk around 2:15 and we sat out on the rockers on the porch to call about the room and HOORAY! it was ready! We picked up our luggage and headed to Room 2095. As usual, it was all the way at the end of the hallway (I have no idea why were always put at the end of the hallwaymaybe we just look like were bad). It was a beautiful room with a view of the quiet pool, the Community Hall, and the canal to MGM.
Here are a few of the pictures I've downloaded so far. I have many more!
No biting doors in this bathroom!
Although it's funny--I spent all fall painting the three bathrooms in my house that were painted this same color pink!
Our view:
Our big balcony:
Caitlin called and they had arrived. I gave them instructions on how to pick up their luggage and how to get to the ME check in counter. She called a bit later to let me know they were on their way.
The girls were really excited and they loved the room as much as I did. I unpacked the groceries while the girls gussied up to go get something to eat.
Jen in the sink:
Alex & Caitlin:
Of course, Caitlin wanted to go to Picabus at the Dolphin. The girls each ordered hot wings, Alex got a ham sandwich and I had a wonderful greek salad with about 2 lbs of feta cheese. It was a huge hit with everyoneI shared it because it was enormous.
At Picabu's:
On the way back to the Boardwalk:
The girls had been traveling since about 3:00 am so they were pretty exhausted after we ate. We made a stop at the General Store to get some Hot Pockets for the girls, some cheese to make grilled cheese sandwiches, and some chips and dip for me because I was on vacation, I love chips and dip, and thats the only time I allow myself to eat it.
Since we were all tired, we decided to have a quiet night in the room. Caitlin had forgotten to bring any movies and, of course, didnt like any of mine so we went to the Community Hall to see what they had. Movies for non-members cost $5 so they got one movie to watch. The Community Hall is greatthey have crafts, movies to rent, board games, a ping pong table, a foose ball table, and lots of tvs with video games that were full up with little boys every time we went there.
Caitlin made the mistake of lying down and promptly fell immediately asleep. It was only about 5:30 and she told me the next day that she was awake again around 11:00 pm. We watched tv for a bit but Im pretty sure Alex and I were both sound asleep by 7:30 or so. Woo hoo! We are big party people, arent we?
I sure hope things get better and as always I am looking to hearing all about it!
Things got better for me but not so much for Alex, poor guy. We did have a good time, though!
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I'm really having issues with that darn Photobucket.
The touchdown sign was hilarious. 
Ha! I knew I wasn't making that up. It was ok with the lights on but at night, I tend to leave the lights off when I'm wandering and that's when I forgot and got trapped between the toilet and the door!
: Or am I just really out of touch these days and missed it before?
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We loved the villa and we loved Raglan Road--I really had the urge to try it after reading your reviews so thanks for the tips! I like Jen's hair better this way, too. I don't know if you can see the pink in Cait's hair in any of the pictures I took but keep an eye out for it. 
but, you are right - pick your battles...Look at that spoken like *Mickeys* Mommy...not a human mommy... 
