Doug and I completed our Disney resort bucket list this weekend by staying at the Grand Floridian. At first, we weren't sure that it would happen due to a mishap this morning, but we were able to work through that and had a wonderful day. We checked in at 11 a.m. and then met Meg and Nick at Epcot for lunch at the Festival of the Arts. It was nice to try the food booths that we missed several weeks ago, and the cold weather kept the crowds lower than normal.
After Epcot, the four of us went back to the Grand Floridian to enjoy the resort's amenities. Meg and I loved the decor and the Mary Poppins theme in our room. Doug suggested that we try the bar at the hotel. The Enchanted Rose at the Grand Floridian was nice, but the theming lacked the Beauty and the Beast feel that it advertised. The drinks and appetizers were good, but a little pricey for us, so we decided to walk to the Polynesian for dinner. They had an outside bar on the water that we loved when we tried it in November with the Doyles. It was once again a hit with the four of us. We each ordered a small meal and enjoyed the atmosphere very much. The rest of the night was spent at the Grand Floridian where we could see the fireworks from our balcony.
Overall, Doug and I really enjoyed our stay at the famed deluxe resort and were very happy to check "Staying at all of the Disney World resorts" off of our bucket list. In saying that, however, The Boardwalk Inn will always be our favorite. The proximity to Epcot, the theme, and the activity on the Boardwalk make it a true resort vacation. Thankfully, today, we got a bounce back offer from Disney that allowed us to book a room there for Mother's Day weekend at the club level. That will be a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday.
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