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October 2013 Disney Trip Photos

October 30, 2013 | Disney, family, Travel

Bobby and I went to Disney at the beginning of the month for the Tower of Terror ten mile race. We stayed at the Boardwalk in a deluxe club level room, and I wanted to share a little about out trip with you! We very much enjoyed being able to walk over to the Food and Wine festival, and even to the race and back. Great location!

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We had an amazing view of the boardwalk and the lake.

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We ate out at several of our favorite restaurants as well, and even dressed up on some nights.

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The newly reopened California Grill was a favorite of ours.

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As were the animals at the Animal Kingdom park. How cute is this meer cat? We learned that one will stand guard while the others hunt for food, etc, and that’s what this little guy was doing. He constantly looked at the skies for birds!

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Mr. Gorilla says hi.

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Epcot was great as always, and Bobby particularly loved the food booths. It was still very warm, but the last full day we were there it cooled off which was nice!

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Lots of other yummy treats were consumed as well.

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We enjoyed just hanging out with each other and not thinking about the other crazy things going on in life.

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We went bowling together for the first time (ever!) as a couple. I have bowled once in the past 10 years…him, none.

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We goofed off at Mickey’s Not so Scary Halloween Party

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and made lots of great memories!

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QOTD: Do you enjoy going to the zoo or aquarium?

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  1. Karen :0) says

    October 30, 2013 at 5:33 am

    Fun times! :0) Love the proximity of Boardwalk to Epcot. Glad y’all had fun!

  2. Jen says

    October 30, 2013 at 6:35 am

    Love your room at the BW! Looks like a great trip!

  3. Lesley says

    October 30, 2013 at 6:35 am

    My parents’ DVC is at the Boardwalk and I love that area. It’s so nice to be able to walk to two of the parks and have so much to do around the hotel.

  4. Mindy @ Road Runner Girl says

    October 30, 2013 at 7:02 am

    I love both the zoo and aquarium! And now….I’m itching to go to Disney! Can’t wait until January!!!

  5. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says

    October 30, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    Disney is so fun. Totally not just for kids! 😉 Talking the kids to the zoo this weekend too!

  6. Sammy @ Peace Love and Ice Cream says

    October 30, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    Aw, you guys are so adorable! i HEART Disney!! {Happiest Place on Earth!} Looks like you guys had an awesome time! I actually love the zoo! Even more now that we have kids – they think it is just the coolest to see all the animals…especially the big ones 🙂
    -Sammy

    • Heather says

      November 1, 2013 at 10:24 am

      I love the zoo too!

  7. Frank@The Fat Runner says

    October 30, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    Wait, wait! You go to Disney World, have what appears to be a pretty wonderful time, eat all this great food and go to a Halloween party, and your question of the day is whether we like the zoo or aquariums?! LOL I’m lost. Did I miss something?

    • Heather says

      November 1, 2013 at 10:24 am

      yuo bc of the animal pics!

  8. Becky Allen says

    October 30, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    I love going to Disney around the time of the Wine and Food festival. I loved the little booths of all the extra types of food to try. My hubby and I would go from one booth to the next just smelling our way, and eating our way around the entire area!

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    October 30, 2013 at 2:16 am

    October 2013 Disney Trip Photos

    Bobby and I went to Disney at the beginning of the month for the Tower of Terror ten mile race. We stayed

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