Pixie Dust…everywhere!

SIMPLY. MAGICAL! Welcoming the grands and our kids to Disney World in Orlando, Florida amplified the magic and oh what fun we had! Our time at Fort Wilderness, Disney World’s campground just minutes from all the action, has come to an end but we created such great memories along the way!

While at Disney World, I had the opportunity to stroll through Epcot for the first time while nibbling my way through 12 countries. Another day, Jim and I caught the boat from camp, then the monorail, to tour the three beautiful hotels nearest the Magic Kingdom…the Grand Floridian, the Contemporary and the Polynesian Hotel for cocktails.

Once our family arrived, Jeff, Miranda, Jack & Betsy made it to both the Magic Kingdom (Disney World) and Animal Kingdom (my absolute fav!), but Jack, mommy & daddy also slipped in a day at Universal Studios (Harry Potter) while Betsy and I had fun at camp. Seriously, you could stay at Fort Wilderness, never entering any of the four Disney parks, and have a fabulous time! Activities include trail rides, tie dye shirts, canoe/kayak, loopin’ in your golf cart, relaxing at one of the two pools, mini golf nearby, grabbing a monorail to the hotels…the list goes on!

I also had fun meeting up with a very good friend, Suzy, at Disney Springs (Disney’s dining and retail location, similar to Downtown Disney in Anaheim, CA) where we took in an amphicar ride. These cars were manufactured in Germany from 1961 to 1968 and used a 4-cylinder Triumph motor. Their speed is 7 knots in the water and 70 mph on land. I actually have fond memories of the mid-60s and having the opportunity to ride in one of these on Lake Sheridan in South Dakota.

2021 marked the 50th anniversary of Disney World and this milestone was noted throughout the Parks in their parades, souvenirs, bus transportation, banners, etc. We had a wonderful time connecting with family who stayed nearby in a Fort Wilderness cabin and we enjoyed the parks even with some pretty cold and damp days in the Sunshine State.