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I’m Back! (Sort of)

May 7, 2013 | Disney, Travel

Good morning everyone! I am BACK (sort of). I got off the cruise ship Saturday then headed to Disney to meet up with my parents. I will be here until Wednesday, but I am “back” as far as blogging goes. I hope you all enjoyed my guest posts, a huge thank you to them for offering to hang out on my blog while I was away, they are all awesome! I have so much more to tell you about the press event. If you missed the three posts I wrote on it so far, you can check them out below:

runDisney Princess half marathon news

Magic Dry dock info

Monstrous Summer All-Nighter

I have more great things to share when I get home so stay tuned. For now, I just wanted to share a few pictures from our two night stay at the Grand Floridian during the press event. The resort looked beautiful as usual and the courtyard pool has finished it’s renovations. We were on the 4th floor of Sago Cay.

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QOTD: What is your favorite thing about going to the pool?

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  1. Jan @ Sprouts n Squats says

    May 7, 2013 at 2:21 am

    I like just being able to relax and read magazines and go in for a dip to cool off every so often when its too hot.

  2. Lesley says

    May 7, 2013 at 6:15 am

    Welcome back! On Friday I was watching the Destination Channel talk about the Disney cruise line. I hope you had a great time because it all looks so fun.

  3. Kristen @ The Smith Summary says

    May 7, 2013 at 6:55 am

    My 5 year old loved the volcano slide at the Poly. I hope we can stay at the new DVC villas at the GF when they open because I know both of them would love the new water play area!

  4. Jen says

    May 7, 2013 at 8:05 am

    Enjoy your last day!

  5. Lindsey says

    May 7, 2013 at 9:29 am

    This looks like so much fun! I love Disney – we even went there on our Honeymoon. 🙂

    My favorite part of the pool is underwater contests – I don’t think I will ever outgrow them!!

  6. Victoria says

    May 7, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    Welcome back! The Grand Floridian looks amazing! I’ve never stayed there. SOMEDAY! What’s your fave Disney resort?

    • Heather says

      May 10, 2013 at 6:53 am

      toss up between grand floridian and boardwalk!

  7. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says

    May 7, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    I’m so excited for summer time weather!! It looks beautiful there.

  8. Kierston @candyfit says

    May 7, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    That the sun is out 🙂 If i’m out by the pool it means the sun is shining!

  9. Karen :0) says

    May 7, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    The new additions look great! Welcome back…missed you! See you SOON!!

  10. EveryDayGirl says

    May 7, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    Welcome back!! My favorite thing about a pool….it means that it’s usually summer! 🙂 This winter seems like it lasted forever so I’m just happy to see some nice weather.

  11. Beth Barbara says

    May 7, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    Well, when I get a moment too myself at the pool I love just sitting on a chaise lounge reading! Nothing more relaxing.

  12. Kat says

    May 8, 2013 at 10:20 am

    I’m learning more and more about Disney through you and can’t WAIT till DisneyLAND in the summer! I’m an immediate fan 😉

    • Heather says

      May 10, 2013 at 6:51 am

      woo hoo!

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