VGF: we thought we'd splurge (points-wise) on a 1bdrm villa this time. More fridge space!

We were like kids in a candy shop. So many new things to try

A magical time to arrive. The 630pm fireworks were going off as we pulled in

Would you like a valet sir? Ah, no thx mate. We're right with our own bags too - classy all the way!

We only went for a standard view but we should be able to see the Epcot show from here - lucky

One of our errands. We went to Disney springs to pick these up. Transport was surprisingly easy

We bought the meal plan for 1 day only which was the only way to make it work. Polite pig

Complete with margarita. Fun for a day but with every meal on the plan?? No thx

Excited that the whole gang arrives tomorrow

Home again, home again Jiggity Jig

December 31, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

I was back behind the wheel today as we left Colombia for one of our DVC "homes": Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.
12 months ago I stumbled across a rental deal for under $20/day - the only catch was that it had to be Miami to Miami. The flights were more reliable from Cartegena to Miami as well so it was time to get reacquainted with the Florida Turnpike. Fortunately it was flowing much better than our drive to Vero Beach so the 4 hr trip only blew out because we got too excited in Walmart.
Yes, it is NYE but we've never been keen on staying up. We'd rather rope drop tomorrow while everyone else is still bleary eyed. There were several errands to run and things to set up too so we were all glad that we didn't try and burn the candle at both ends from day 1.Read more