The Magic

I don’t even know where to start with our DisneyWorld trip so far. We’ve gotten in way more than I could have expected; had great weather and lots of great strategizing thanks to the work Drake and I have put in. It’s been two busy days with lots of walking, but we have hit all four parks and everyone is having a great time. I think there is definitely some magic happening too which I will take. 

A couple pictures - more to come in more detailed posts. Just capturing the magic I feel in my heart right now. ❤️

Bonus Beach Day

We didn’t know what we were going to do Tuesday for most of the day, so we rented an umbrella and beach chairs again. Tanner and I took advantage of some big waves with the body board while Marshall got us breakfast and lunch. 

We took a nice walk on the beach and just enjoyed “being.” We left around 3:30 or so to head to Orlando (with a stop at the grocery store for breakfast food). 

We got all checked in (with dumb luck, we got a room that was recommended in my book) and headed to Disney Springs for dinner before Marshall went to pick up Drake. While pulling into the hotel, we could see the fireworks for Epcot. Starting to feel the magic. 

Bonus day - sunscreen application was a miss…. 

Catching some waves 

Our own “table” aka a frisbee 

Playing frisbee on the beach 

Throwing the disc into the wind - very entertaining 

Driving the Challenger 

We made it! 

View from our room 

Finding a spot to relax 

Disney Springs 

Pretty 

Epcot Fireworks from the parking lot 

Our resort at night 

Nighttime view from our room 

Life’s a Beach

It’s been a long time since we have just had time at the beach. For not knowing where to go, I was happy with our choice of Cocoa Beach. Our hotel rented umbrellas and chairs and we also rented a bodyboard. We all tried our hand at the surfing in it, but Tanner win the competition by far. The water was shallow and had good waves and while chilly when first getting in, felt really nice once you were in it. We hit high tide both days for trying out the bigger waves which was fun. 

We went on an adventure for lunch and hit a local deli for lunch. While seemingly close, getting there on foot was not easy. But, it helped break up the day and the house cut fries were yummy. 

We enjoyed some beach drinks in our reusable glasses - including a fun drink for Tanner. At the end of the day, Tanner went back to the hotel and Marshall and I walked to another hotel for their happy hour drinks and appetizers. We got Tanner a pizza at the hotel and because the gelato machine was broken, we ended up venturing out for ice cream. 

It was a nice diversion as got to take the car out and ended up in “downtown” Cocoa Beach. Marshall and I ended the evening with a nightcap by the sea. A fun day. 

Beach bum 

Body boarding 

Chillaxing 

Lunch spot 

Free popsicle 

The hotel beach 

Good catch! 

Happy hour

Sunset 

Trying to capture sunset….

The Fat Donkey ice cream shop 

Old town Cocoa Beach 

Night cap 

Boardwalk back to hotel 

Cocoa Beach

Day one of vacation started with a nightmare situation at the Frontier bag drop. Thankfully, our flight was delayed 30 minutes and that is the only reason that we made the flight. It appears everything at Frontier is run in chaos, including on the flight. We did Dave over $1000 flying them so to save that much money, we said we would do it again. If we had missed our flight, that might be a different story….:: 

In any case, after waiting a long time for our luggage, we were upgraded for free to a Dodge Challenger to Tanner’s delight. We arrived at our hotel at Cocoa Beach around 4:00 and headed out to the beach to throw the frisbee around and take a walk on the beach. 

Tanner went to chill in the room and Marshall and I got fun drinks on the pool deck. To keep things easy, we are at the beach bar at the hotel and Tanner enjoyed gelato for dessert. 

We headed up to room pretty early as we were up at 4:15. The boys watched The Mandolorian and then lights out. Even with a less than stellar start, we are on vacation and have much to be thankful for. 

Fun rental car 

The beach! 

Nice catch! 

❤️

Warm water 

Showing up with fun drinks on the pool deck 

A fun light up glass at bar 

Getting Ready

It’s been a three-year wait, but our DisneyWorld trip is finally happening. Thanks to Jaima, Drake and my trusty book, I think we are ready! It’s been fun to do some strategizing with Drake while he has been here this week. And the yellow rose, perfect as we head to the land of Beauty and the Beast and so many others. 

And three of us will enjoy a couple of days at Cocoa Beach. For all of us, for different reasons, are all ready for spring break and the happiest place on earth.