Paul & Ruth’s September Trip Report – Day 9

[Paulieuk1969]

Cast:

Paul (37)
Ruth (40)

Sunday 23rd September

Today we had planned a quiet morning at our resort, followed by lunch at the Turf Club and MK for the evening, the weather had other ideas. We decided to head to Downtown Disney after breakfast and have a look around World of Disney before lunch.

Ruth wanted to take the boat to Saratoga Springs so we headed down to the dock and the boat was in, we got ourselves comfy, then just as we were due to depart the captain heard thunder. With the boat going nowhere and 30mins to our ADR at the Turf Club we decided that we had better drive round. We walked back to the car and made the short trip onto Disney Vacation Club Way (Ruth’s favourite road) and into our DVC Home resort.

We parked in the Springs area and walked past High Rock Springs pool on our way to the restaurant.

We were seated straight away, as we sat deciding what to eat, the heavens opened and we were glad we hadn’t walked.

For lunch Ruth had her usual Crab Cakes (which she’s addicted to)

followed by the Spiced Salmon Salad

and the New York Style Cheesecake for dessert (which she describes as yummy)

I went for the Onion Rings & Dips

with the Ribeye Steak Sandwich for entrée

and the Chocolate Lava Cake to finish

After our lunch we wandered around our home resort before heading back to Downtown Disney for some more shopping.

Since the weather wasn’t looking too good, we popped down to the Lake Buena Vista Outlet Mall to pick up some jeans. On our way back to Coronado Springs we were driving past Pop Century and decided to have a look around having never stayed there. We were quite impressed with the resort, it’s very colourful. We wandered around the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s buildings which were all very well themed.

We had a look at the displays in the check-in area which brought back memories. As we were about to leave the heavens opened so we decided to have a coffee at the food court, we were also impressed with the food court as there was quite a large selection of different types of food to suit most tastes. We both agreed that if we ever stay in a value resort then this would be the one.

When the rain stopped we walked back to the car and drove back to Coronado Springs and had a counter service dinner at the Pepper Market. Ruth had the Fettuccine with Mushroom Sauce and Chocolate Cake while I went for the Bourbon Chicken. I was too full for a dessert so I decided to pick up a Danish for tomorrow morning instead.

After dinner we returned to our room and decided to have an early night since we have an early start tomorrow.

 

[jockey]

Great day and pics!

 

[Minniespal]

Another great day with lovely photos.

 

[natalielongstaff]

im glad you liked pop, we love it there

 

[mandymouse]

im glad you liked pop, we love it there

So do we, great piccies again - thanks for sharing

 

[florida sun]

Oh My, Look at that cheesecake Great day and great piccies

 

[KayleeUK]

The Turf Club is getting good reviews lately

 

[mark&sue]

We love the turf club, but we are biased as love anything to do with Saratoga Springs. We always walk to downtown disney when we stay at Saratoga Springs, in fact we walk to crossroads and beyond.

We just love Saratoga Springs, such a great resort

Great photos


susan

 

[Chilly]

learning about some great new restaurants from you thanks

 

[wilma-bride]

Wow, the food at the Turf Club looks great - might have to try that next trip.

 

[The Fetherstons]

Hi

We loved pop too. We were there from 15 to 29 September also. And looking at your photos in the pop pool we think this could be our son Adam and my dad how weird is that.

Glad you had a nice time.

Kerry (33) Craig (35) Adam (5)

 

[arieljasmine]

Yes, I remember the weather on this day very well! Glad you could make the best of it though. We love the Pop, it is a great resort with excellent theming. Those onion rings look gorgeous - and the hidden mickey of dips!

Laur's