Disney 2013

IMG_1709, a photo by tracyg00 on Flickr.

We made it back to Disney this year for my ESMG meetings. We stayed at the Coronado Springs Resort and the weather truly could not have been better. It was literally 82 degrees and sunny every day. We arrived on Friday, Jan. 11 and came home on Tuesday, the 15th. Our resort had a great pool with a water slide (M & J spent a ton of time there).





They also had a nice playground near the pool.



The staff offered marshmallow roasting every day at 5:00. I think we were there almost every day.



On Sunday, we made it to the Magic Kingdom. Our kids are at a very self-sufficient age now. No strollers!



We tried to visit Mickey for a photo, but only found Goofy and Donald.





The Swiss Family Treehouse was one of our earlier stops.



And, Jake had been waiting and waiting for his favorite ride!



I got Megan to go on Space Mountain and she wasn't too happy. It was a bit darker and faster than I remembered. Oops. Here is the "before" photo....not great as I took it with my phone.



She enjoyed the other roller coaster with Darin. If you look closely, you'll see Darin with his hands up.



We ended our Magic Kingdom visit with a front row spot at the parade.



That night, my little artist decided that there was good lighting for a photograph, so she had me snap this one.



On Monday, Darin got in a round of golf in the morning while the kids and I hung out at the resort. We found the sandy beach area where Jake played with his action figures in the sand for a couple of hours. He and Darin ended up making a huge fortress with sticks, etc. I wish I would have gone back to take a photo of it.



And finally, Jimmy, Michele, Dane and Wrigley came to visit that afternoon.



The kids had more pool time.



This one of Dane looks like it should be an ad for fun.



Even Uncle Jimmy got in on the slide action.



Dane found a snake in the pool that the staff had to come and remove.



The boys practiced cannonballs.



Megan's highlight was definitely her baby cousin, Wrigley.



Had to get a group photo.



She sure loves this baby!



On Tuesday, we headed back to chilly Chicago!



All in all, a fun trip!!