Loved all of the pictures of Saratoga Springs. We've eaten dinner at The Turf Club but didn't have time to really see the resort because we were too busy hurrying to get to Cirque. The red and white theme around the pool is so pretty.
I remember reading about your meal there in your last TR.
The resort is really gorgeous. I love it and I'm glad we stayed there (well at the treehouses) because I don't think I have stayed there since 2009. It took me awhile to make the rounds at all the other DVC resorts.
When you ended the update with the fact that you didn't remember what ya'll did for the evening, I thought "Well that's a good thing. It means it truly was drama free."
So true! It's weird, because I know we couldn't have stayed at DTD past 9pm, but I have no recollection of what I did back at the villa and I know I don't go to bed THAT early.
That picture of the Turtle Crawl had me pricing a stay at OKW earlier today.
The Turtle Crawl is definitely one of the best drinks on property. I'm not kidding. But even without a solo cup full of four types or rum, OKW is a wonderful place to stay. If you ever get a chance, go for it. Super relaxing!
Now, I suspect that your pictures of SSR will have me doing the same thing.
Just beautiful!
How do you think I ended up buying DVC?
I rented points to stay there one Thanksgiving and the rest is history!
Maybe that haziness was a ghost!
Well, you know I believe in ghosts and orbs and supernatural things, so that was actually my first thought, but I think Wendy straightened me out.
Love the Christmas shop! I could spend a lot of money in there!
No kidding! That's why I don't even like to look too closely in there, because I want 80% of the store!
Glad you had such a lovely evening.
Thanks we did! And the perfect weather didn't hurt either.
I loved the pictures of the Dwarves behind the cash register. When I was a baby my parents had decorated my room with Snow White and the Dwarves. LOL! When I got older I thought they were scary!! LOL!
Oh No! I guess they could be scary for a toddler. Poor thing - surrounded by scary dwarves!
Love the pool pictures. You have a knack for photography. Me? I take pictures of very random and sometimes strange things. LOL!!
Thanks! I actually had no idea how to "compose" a picture until I started reading TRs. I tended to gravitate to the ones with the best pictures and I really learned a lot. It's all trial and error. Random and strange things sometimes make the best pictures!
Really great pictures of SSR pool area. I have to agree the red really pops in these pictures.
Thank you! I really love that whole red and white theme. I'm not sure which area I like better - the Grandstand or Congress park.
I have to admit the first time we went to eat at WPE I lead our group in the wrong direction. I got it mixed up with the the WP and we got off at the wrong bus stop and had to walk our way back. Not good for hungry people, but the food made up for it. I really want to try the salmon after seeing your picture. We usually go for the chicken.
I know where the WPE is near Cirque, but I really didn't know where the Marketplace one was and it never occurred to me to figure it out BEFORE we left.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets lost there.
The Christmas store is my favorite. I can spend some some major time and money here. Dennis usually has to come get me out. I try to send him somewhere else so he's not hovering over me, it ruins my fun when he rushes me and sees how much I'm spending.
Ugh - I hate that feeling. You see why I had to leave. I didn't want to be tempted. Taking pictures is free (well, sort of), but the Christmas store is dangerous!
I happy everyone had a drama free evening and I hoped it helped get everyone up for rope drop the next day.
Well, you are going to have to wait until my next update to figure that out, aren't you?
Your time by the pool sounds like heaven, especially after the afternoon you had. 
That pool time was so wonderful and so welcomed!
I think you're an 
to put up with all that you have been, but then again when you travel with family that's kinda how it goes. 
Not everyone is going to do things the same way we do. 
Exactly - I knew that going into the trip and I told mysel I was just going with the flow. I knew that Denny and I had some "alone" time after everyone left and I think that kept me from getting frustrated. It also helps that I have been to the world a lot. There is nothing that I "had" to do.
I'm with you on eating anything in AK but pizza, but alas everyone else wanted pizza on our last trip, I thought it was pretty decent. I thought it was going to be pretty bad but it wasn't and I really liked that it came with a salad. The a/c is what sold me and I thought it had to be better than eating outside at the moment. Next time, come heck or high water, I'm eating anywhere but there. I haven't tried anywhere else except Tusker House....when it was counter service.
I'm glad to know that the pizza is actually good. You are the second person who said that. I've never tried it, but there's always a first time. If you like veggies - try the veggie sandwich at Restaurantsaurus. It's fantastic! Yum! The TH buffet is also really good!
The drinks Cynthia is having look pretty darn yummy! Something else I haven't tried when in AK, next trip I'm changing that. It was just last trip I even tried any of the drinks anywhere around WDW. What are your favorites to drink when in WDW? I'd have to say I'm pretty fond of the Magical Star at AK and the Poly and the bellini while walking in Italy. I've had others but they all were too sweet, I like sweet drinks but I'm not big on overly sweet. I'm looking forward to trying others on my next trip.
I like drinks that really have a decent amount of alcohol in them. I've had the Turtle Crawl at OKW and it is excellent. I love the margaritas at DTD and I especially love the margaritas at the Ditch in Mexico. I have also had the lost on safari at AK and its very good.
I once sent back a mojito at the Wave because I took 3 sips and was down to the ice.
LOOOOVE eating at WGPE!! 
Such a great use of a counter service! Their salads are beyond yummy, and big!! You should have had the creme brulee, probably the best dessert on property besides The Wave at Coral Reef and the nepoleon, in the EPCOT France patisserie. 
Once I saw the creme brulee I knew I misordered. Oh well, next time! I did love WPE and I will be back. Excellent use of CS.
Sounds like your evening in DTD went much better than your day in AK. 
Without a doubt!
staceyeid! Thanks for joining in! So glad you are enjoying the TR! Glad you like the pics! 
I'm very glad your whole family enjoyed their meals! 
So again, God Bless you for doing this trip!
) The transportation situation at SSR sounds annoying too....but I do wish I was sitting by that pool right now! 
For your comment about if you saw SIL you would have posted it on facebook!!! Too too funny!!
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