It’s really strange here, though absolutely breathtaking. A lot of the trails are closed, the lodge restaurant is closed, as is the lobby, check in is completely contactless....But, when we went out to town for grill foods.. the town was PACKED.
We sat in traffic for several minutes. Live bands were playing. Restaurants open. Mini golf open. Gem mining open. Retail open. Photography open.- people at all of them, a lot of people, all ages from young to seniors.
We aren’t doing any of that.. it was really strange to see. We went in the most adorable grocery - Betty’s (thanks
@epcotisbest!) and picked up some deli food to grill and for sides.
We did stop at a charming roadside vendor, bought too many fresh peanuts, a gallon of peach cider, and peanut brittle.
Here’s 2 photos of what we saw while driving to the store..they don’t even show how bad the crowds were. The other side of the band was a courtyard full of people
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Here’s the adorable roadside peanut shop.. they move the puppets when you walk near them.
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Here’s just 3 of the closed trails in the park. Imo, it would make more sense to have trails open and restaurants carry out only. Right??? That part doesn’t make sense to me.
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