Day Seven: More Swimming
So, originally I had today as a second visit to Animal Kingdom but since we were so successful on our first day, we decided to go to Magic Kingdom today instead and take advantage of the monorail one last time. But because we made this change, my cheat sheet for the day is completly wrong.
I think we made this decision the night we came home from Animal Kingdom or the next day. And switch fast passes then. I was able to get us, Big Thunder Mountain, Barnstormer, & Space Mountain Fast Passes.
We woke up whenever and I started packing us up.
Tinkerbell Gifts
Tink left gifts that were ironically more Magic Kingdom than Animal Kingdom.
Checking out Tinks gifts
Gwen liked the dress but decided not to wear it, as it was going to be hot again today.
We had leftovers from DS from the night before. And since we were in a DVC room, we had a microwave! So, Morgan had warm pizza for breakfast. She is very much against cold pizza. But it was nice, they had paper plates and silverware for us to use.
It took me longer than I wanted to get us repacked up this time around. I think we were more careless in what we took out this time around and had more to pack up. While I was packing us up, I got our room text for our last room! Some suggested putting in 7AM as our arrival time, maybe it was
@Cloe Colton? But it was nice to know we could have technically just move over to the new room right then! But eventually we got everything packed up, put our bathing suits on and headed out of the room.
It was about 11:00 when we left, I was hoping for 10, but it was what it was. We again, decided to drag our bags down ourselves. This time IT DID NOT go well. Morgan was tired at this point in teh trip and wasn't too excitied about dragging a suitcase across the resort. Andy was crabby and argueing with Morgan. And Morgan argued back. it was delightful.
We did make it to the front and unloaded our bags again with bell services. When we were giving the bags over, I asked if we would be able to add one more bag to the grouping. Bell Services said that they typically transfer the bags by 1:00. So, we should make sure we bring it over by then.
We thanked him and headed to the pool!
Volcano Pool
Much better!
The girls wasted no time jumping in.
M&G Waterfall
M&G
The girls took a couple rides down the slides:
Gwen Water Slide
Morgan Water Slide
Gwen Slide
They had a nice little time swimming.
Last Swim
We all swam a little. Andy and I wanted to try out the hot tub there as well. The hot tub here is amazing!!! it is like a little infinity pool and felt private even though it was right next to the main pool. Only problem it was full of KIDS! The whole pool today was VERY busy. I was glad we had the pool day yesterday as well.
Around 12:15, we dragged the girls out of the pool and went to change. And the changing area with the bathrooms here, was REALLY nice! There were 2 showers and they had the wall shampoo and conditioners, so I made the girls taek full showers! it was literally the best use of those wall shampoo.
I am not sure if all of the pool bathrooms are that nice but I was pleased with this one. There was a mom and 2 kids that had clearly just arrived and were changing to swim while they waited for their room. Which I just thought was funny, in with one family and out with another.
We met back up with Andy and I went to drop off the bag with our wet stuff in it at bell hop. And Andy went to order us lunch!
We decided to eat at Capt'n Cooks as I wanted to get the nachos from here!
Hawaiin Minnie
I found this lady on my way back to the fam.
Waiting for Lunch
We found a table by the waterfall. I believe there was some arguing between Morgan and Gwen whether to eat inside or outside. But I made an executive decision and we ate outside to enjoy the last of the Poly atmosphere.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Andy ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich.
Aloha Pork Sandwich
Pulled Pork on a Brioche Bun with Cheddar, Asian Slaw, Cucumbers and Tomatoes
He said this was really good! He liked it, and I think tried to get Morgan to try some but I can't remember if she actually tried it or not.
Turkey Sandwich
Morgan went with the Turkey Sandwich. Which I only see on the kids menu but I feel like she got the adult version? I don't know.
Turkey Sandwich
with Apple Slices and Carrots served with choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water or Minute Maid® Juice Box
It was carved turkey not deli turkey, so she was very happy with it regardless.
Macaroni and Cheese
Gwen went with the Mac n Cheese with French Fries, casue those two items go together...
which she took FOREVER to eat! I believe we were all done and had to wait for her to eat enough food for us to leave.
Pulled Pork Nachos
And I had the nachos!!! YUM!!!
Pulled Pork Nachos
topped with Onions, Cheese, Spicy Mayo, Tomatoes and Pineapple Salsa
This was so good! The pulled pork on it was really good and the pineapple salsa worked really well with it. My only complaint, I had a little too much cheese sauce but I am sure that varies greatly as they plate them. it hit the spot for sure!
As we were eating, I started texting with
@kastoney to see if we could meet up again.
Andy headed to the bathroom when he was done but Gwen was still munching away. A bird that had been milling around swooped in on the open seat and grabbed like 3 of Andy's fries that he had left! With us sitting at the table still! It was crazy! So, when Andy came back we told him what happened and he promptly threw out the remaining fries. (he didn't need them)
Morgan wanted another dole whip, so I took her over to get one, while (again) we watied for Gwen to finish eating. but the Pineapple Lanai didn't open till 1:00. And it was still not 1 yet. I told her we could get her one in Magic Kingdom. She agreed as she wanted another Hei Hei cone.
So, we finished lunch and headed to the monorail to finally get to Magic Kingdom.
There was a train puling in as we were walking up. And the security guard who was checking our stuff, was super nice and super chatty. And all I was thinking, I want to get on that train!!!! Thankfully we made it on and were on our way!
Up next Magic Kingdom!