• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About/Hire Me
    • About Me
    • Hire Me
    • Contact
    • Family
    • Faith
    • FAQ
    • My Running Story
    • Recipes
  • Disney
  • Fitness
    • runDisney Information Page
    • Fitness
    • Races
  • Parenting
  • Travel

Through Heather's Looking Glass

  • Disney
  • Fitness
  • Travel
  • family
  • About Me

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.

grandfloridian

grandfloridian1

grandfloridian2

grandfloridian4

grandfloridianpool

grandfloridianpool2

grandfloridianpool4

 

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

Like this:

Like Loading…

Sign up for my newsletter

Reader Interactions

Comments

  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!

Trackbacks

  1. runningwithsass says:
    May 7, 2013 at 1:17 am

    I’m Back! (Sort of)…

    Good morning everyone! I am BACK (sort of). I got off the cruise ship Saturday then headed to Disney…

Primary Sidebar

I am Heather Montgomery, a southern girl living in Knoxville, Tennessee with my husband Bobby, 11-year-old daughter Emma Kate, and our goldendoodles Dolly and Luna. I’m just a regular girl who likes to workout, travel, hang with my family, text, and eat chips and queso. Be sure to check out my “about me” page for more info!
Thank you for visiting, and feel free to contact me with questions, (or for PR inquiries or press trip invites) at Support@HeathersLookingGlass.com.

Please, no guest post requests. 🙂

More about me

Privacy Policy

You can also find me here:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Recent Posts

  • Plaza Inn Breakfast Disneyland: Is Minnie & Friends Breakfast Worth It?
  • Free Travel Planning with Best Day Ever Vacations (Yes, It’s Completely FREE!)
  • Mom Must-Haves for a Basketball Tournament: The Ultimate Survival Guide
  • Why Spring Is the Sweet Spot for Family Vacation on Alabama’s Beaches
  • You’ll Get It When You Get Here: A Spring Break on Alabama’s Beaches That Actually Feels Like a Break

 

Search

How to Start a Blog

How to start a blog
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
  • Disney
  • Fitness
  • Travel
  • Family
Are you team “it’s still summer” or are you team “ Are you team “it’s still summer” or are you team “ready for fall?” ❓ 

I’m over here still living it up for late sunny evenings outside, swimsuits, and sun kissed cheeks! ☀️ 
@hobbylobby had me cracking up with all the products out on the shelves for fall and Christmas. But they have some ccuuutteee stuff! 

#teamsummer #teamfall #hobbylobby #hobbylobbyfinds #hobbylobbystyle
No offense to camping, but waking up on a Disney c No offense to camping, but waking up on a Disney cruise is a pretty strong upgrade. 😅 🚢 
Who’s with me? 🙋🏻‍♀️

We are SUPER excited because we just BOOKED a Disney cruise for fall break! Eeepppp! I’ll share more soon in my stories so check back! 

#disneycruise #disneycruiseline #disneymeme #disneyfunny
🇺🇸 Happy 250 America! 🇺🇸 So thankful to live in t 🇺🇸 Happy 250 America! 🇺🇸 
So thankful to live in the land of the free because of the brave. 

We had a beautiful day celebrating our great country. 
❤️ 🤍 🩵

Walking to the parade and the golf cart we parked on the route earlier 

Dolly stayed at the house with Grammy 

Yearly parade tradition in my parents neighborhood 

🇺🇸🇺🇸

Luna girl got her paws in some sausage 🙄

Dolly in her happy place playing fetch while we grilled 

Another parade snap 

There were some adorable floats 

EK got to go tubing with some of my parents’ friends in the afternoon 

Homemade ice cream and brownies are a must 

As are sparklers while we wait for fireworks 

Papa 😆

Mom and her buddy before the fireworks 

🇺🇸🎉

40+ minute firework show. 

Waiting on the fairway for the show. Her favorite part of the day 

She gets to run around and play and I love watching her have fun! 

Fireworks set up 

🥹
Not saying you should book a Disney cruise for the Not saying you should book a Disney cruise for the Drink of the Day…

…but I’m also not not saying that. 🍹🚢😂
Girl math strikes again! 🫣

#girlmath #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #castawaycay #disneycruisetips
So thankful for summertime! ☀️ @thehendersonfl i So thankful for summertime! ☀️ 

@thehendersonfl is one of our all time faves (for obvious reasons, look how blue that water is! Look how amazing the drinks look! Look at the huge smiles on our faces!) we always come away feeling so relaxed and refreshed. 🧖‍♀️ 

If you want a luxury hotel feel in Destin Florida, but still something that caters to families (hello kids club!) then this is it! Your search stops here! Drop any questions you may have in the comments and I am happy to answer. 🏖️ 

#hendersonbeachresort #destinfwb #thehenderson #destinflorida #destinbeach
If you are doing Disney World, this is an easy clo If you are doing Disney World, this is an easy close by dinner to slip into one of your nights that will have you saying: “why didn’t we come here sooner?!?” (Ad) 🍝 

Simply Capri is just outside the parks and feels like a calm reset from the chaos of the day. Soft lighting, relaxed pace, and an authentic Italian menu where everything feels familiar in the best way. (Their pizza oven was sent over FROM Italy!) 🍕 

Enjoy cocktails on the patio or dessert under the soft lighting after dark. It still feels like part of your vacation, just with a slower rhythm and high quality delicious food. 

Save this reel for a night when you want a break from park food but still want something near by!! 🇮🇹 

@simplycapriorlando #simplycapri #simplycapriorlando #italianrestaurant #orlandodining #disneydining
Oldie but goodie! 😍 I can’t believe we are #halfwa Oldie but goodie! 😍
I can’t believe we are #halfwaytotheholidays! 🎄 

@disneyparks Has been releasing all kinds of great info like dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party, Jollywood nights, and EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! See below for details:

🎄 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
November 8, 2026 – December 22, 2026 

✨ Disney Jollywood Nights
November 7, 2026 – January 5, 2027 

🎅 Walt Disney World Holiday Season (resort-wide decor etc.)
November 13, 2026 – January 6, 2027 

🎄 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
November 27, 2026 – December 30, 2026 

It’s my favorite time to visit! Are you planning to go this year? What are you looking forward to? I have never done Jollywood Nights and we haven’t done MVMCP since Emma Kate was itty bitty. We gotta make it happen! 

#disneychristmas #jollywoodnights #epcotfestivaloftheholidays mickeysverymerrychristmaspart

Copyright © 2026 · Through Heather's Looking Glass · Theme by Bella Creative Studio

%d