Pictures #18---A visit to DxL and a bit of Illuminations from my Room

[Dan Murphy]

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<p><b>Skipping the morning and afternoon that I spent at Universal/IoA for the
moment, this short picture thread is of the late afternoon and evening after I
came back to WDW.  Ever since I stayed at Dixie Landings (I have a hard
time calling it Port Orleans, Riverside) I always try to stop by during a WDW
trip to have a meal, take in the lazy ambience and just relax a bit.  It is
like a circle of life for me.  After
a long day at Universal, I thought today would be the day.  I stopped at
the food court (Riverside Mill...I like the old name, was Colonel's Cotton Mill
Foodcourt), one of the best at WDW, IMO, for my evening dinner.  After a
enjoying a relaxing meal on the porch overlooking the Sassagoula River, I took a
bit of time to just walk the grounds and take it in, and captured a few sights
with the camera.  </b></p>

<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3699.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>

<p><b>A number of guests disembark from the Sassagoula River Boat while many
wait to board for the relaxing cruise to Downtown Disney.  One of the
Magnolia Bend Mansions in the background.  I like Alligator Bayou myself.</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3700.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>These guys are always looking for a handout, and at times, can be a bit pesky,
but fun to watch.</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3702.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>DxL is one of the few places at WDW you can find a manual flush
restroom.  Just thought I would point that out.</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3704.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>Now, just a few of the restful, lazy scenes from the resort......</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3706.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3708.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3709.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3712.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>The reflection of the clouds caught my eye.</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3713.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3715.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3718.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3719.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3720.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3721.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3722.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3726.jpg" width="337" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3727.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>A guest pauses for a moment....</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3730.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>....or was I imagining that?</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3731.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3733.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>The lobby of DxL takes one back to the 'old South' and a steamboat dock
for various destinations along the river.  Really gives you a relaxing,
nice feeling to just sit and soak it in.</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3736.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3738.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3747.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3748.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3751.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>One of the several ship models, the Sassagoula, beautiful they are.</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3752.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3762.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>And now back at the Swan for an earlier evening to relax.  Here I
capture a mirrored image of the Swan's front portico, reflected in a bright
metal sign in the lobby.</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3763.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>And, as always, the Swan fountain lets me know I am home again.</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3772.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3775.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>I stepped out on the balcony of my room to capture the Swan's sister
resort, the Dolphin, here silhouetted with the evening sunset. </b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3781.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>A look the other direction gives me a view of the Boardwalk, and across
Crescent Lake, the Yacht & Beach Club Resorts.</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3785.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>And, looking a bit more to the right, I can see Epcot and Spaceship Earth,
starting to glow in the evening's creeping darkness.</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3787.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>And now, with the sun fully set, Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
rumbles to life. Boardwalk Inn and Luna Park in the foreground.  (don't worry, only a few pictures here, LOL)</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3803.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3800.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>The Eiffel Tower of France is backlit by a shower of falling flame.</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3815.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>It was great to see a new perspective of Illuminations.</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3817.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>Almost over......</b></p>
<p><b><img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWMay2002/28/DSCN3824.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>And that's it, folks, time for bed for me (at WDW that is).  Hope you
enjoyed this quiet evening, as did I.</b></p>
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[olena]

These are great, Dan! I especially love the Illuminations ones....

 

[amid chaos]

Beautiful dan...I agree, i have always enjoyed Dixie Landings and it will always be Dixie landings to me.

 

[skuttle]

Great pictures, Dan! I can't get enough pictures of POR since we're staying there for the first time in May!

And great pictures of Illuminations...Ryan and I really enjoyed watching Illuminations from our room at the Dolphin...really is great.

 

[helenabear]

Thank you so much for these Dan. I have never seen DxL before and it truly looks like a beauitful resort to stay at

Those Illuminations pictures were breathtaking! Especially the ones of the Eiffel Tower backlit by the fireworks... absolutely beautiful!

 

[Gail T AGAIN]

dan, those pictures were FANTASTIC, thanks for sharing them, I felt like I was really there again.

 

[Fantasia Girl]

Great Pictures! Thanks!

 

[EROS]

 

[SeaSpray]

Thanks Dan When I see your picture threads they make me feel as if I'm not too far from Disney World after all

 

[Patrick IL.]

Wonderful Pictures Dan! I love the shots from your room at the Swan, also DXL What floor where you on at the swan? That view is incredible!

 

[DonnaW]

Great pictures, Dan! Thank you! I, too, love the look of Dixie Landings, & can't get used to the *new* name, either!

 

[Debi]

DxL...my favorite resort. Thanks for posting, Dan.

 

[glo]

Great pictures Dan...makes me miss my second home....I love that view from the Swan one of my faves!!!

 

[Kteacher]

Thanks Dan- you're right- it will always be Dixie Landings to me too

 

[UncleKyle]

I'm the same way Dan! I love eating at Dixie Landings and walking the grounds, it has such a great old south feel. And IMHO the best food court on property.

 

[Kallison]

Glad to see I was not the only to take a picture of the toilet. When you were at DXL I was in the building right next to yours. Sorry I didn't look you up.

 

[slimplaw]

I feel as though I have just been on vacation when I look at your pictures. Beautiful grounds. I hope to stay there one day(we were going to last year until they closed it).
Thanks for the pictures.

 

[KimRaye]

Very lovely pics, Dan.

Thanks again.

 

[Diane]

Thanks so much, Dan! I always enjoy seeing pictures of DxL - my home away from home. It's also nice to see pictures of the Swan, as I'll be staying there for the 1st time in December!

 

[#1 Disney Fan]

Great pics Dan. Well... I'm not so sure about the toilet handle one ... but the rest were beautiful! Amazing pics of Illuminations from your balony! Wow!!!!