Trip Report A Poly Girl in a GF World *COMPLETED*

*Gasp!* :jawdrop:

Is it true? Tuvalu, the die-hard Polynesian fan, spent 4 recent nights at a different deluxe resort? Didn't she already have three magical stays at the Poly this year? Didn't she take her name from her favorite longhouse at the Poly? Isn't this blasphemy? (Actually it isn't, but you get the point.)

Yep, it's true. Like many of you who have broken loyal ties to a political party (don't worry, I'm not gonna go there) Woody and I decided to try another option for our Food and Wine Festival excursion.

In anticipation of the question, "Why didn't you stay at an Epcot resort?" I will say, "Cause I like the MK resorts better." :D

Tuvalu and Woody taking a trip to WDW specifically for F&W is a bit ironic, since:
1) We are not foodies and
2) We are not big drinkers
But as we approach our sunset years, we are determined to keep ourselves open to new experiences and embrace change (even when we don't like it.)

And really, who doesn't like to eat?

Now back to the resort. The Grand Floridian. Disney's Flagship resort. The resort people call "too stuffy." Or "I could never be comfortable there." Or "The Four Seasons is a much better resort for the price."

Well, Woody and I were quite comfortable, despite a couple of irritating incidents to be revealed later. We had no problem walking around in our Target and Kohl's clothes. And we got a room rate that wouldn't have paid for the janitor's closet at the Four Seasons. (Okay, a slight exaggeration.)

The deets:
Dates: October 1-5, 2016
Cast: Tuvalu and Woody

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Follow along to find out how we filled that "rumbly in our tumbly."
 

93boomer

Premium Member
My #1 priority for the morning was to see the new Muppets "Great Moments in American History" show. The first one was at 9:30 am and we got to Liberty Square several minutes beforehand.

We had no idea what to expect but assumed something would happen here ~
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While waiting, I glanced over at the Liberty Tree. Thirteen lanterns for 13 colonies.
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Suddenly I was startled by the Town Crier.
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But even more startled by Sam the Eagle in an unexpected place.
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Then our other Muppet friends appeared to tell the story of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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We loved the show ~ so funny and creative!! There is something special in watching a live Muppet performance, even if the audio is pre-recorded.

I definitely plan to catch the show again!! :p :happy: :D :geek:
The Muppet Show was so much fun! We loved it too!
 

Tuvalu

Premium Member
Original Poster

Gabe1

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cgersic

Well-Known Member
The castle was not roped off this morning. Perhaps Princess Elena of Avalor was performing someplace else?

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Shall we go inside? But of course!

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First a glance at the exquisite moat. Swan boats, how I miss you!

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I have mentioned several times how much I love the mosaic mural. Photos do not do it justice, but I'd like to give it a try.

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So many tiny tiles.....

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What a happy ending!

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Thank you for these!!!! Anyone know how many tiles it took?
 

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