Mini Disney Vacation Recap

We're back from our getaway!  We had a fabulous time there, even though we didn't go to any of the Disney parks.  Instead, we spent our time at the pool, Downtown Disney and the Boardwalk.  **Warning, this is a very picture-heavy post.  I had a hard time eliminating photos!**

The Contemporary Resort and Disney World

We were really lucky to stay at the Contemporary Resort.  What a wonderful location, right next to Magic Kingdom.  When we checked in, we were asked if we were celebrating anything and when we told them it was our anniversary, they upgraded us to a room with a view of Cinderella's Castle!  What a beautiful view to wake up to!

View from Contemporary Resort, Magic Kingdom view

And at night, there was no need to run up to the roof to watch the fireworks -- we just sat on the balcony to watch the show.

Cinderella's Castle at night

I've never been to Downtown Disney and let me tell you, it was love at first sight!  The bus dropped us off right in front of Disney's Days of Christmas store.  Fate?  Absolutely!

Photo op outside Disney's Days of Christmas Store

We also stopped in Once Upon a Toy, saying hello to Mr. Potato Head on our way in...

Posing with Mr. Spud himself

...and the Lego Imagination Center.  Many ridiculously awesome Lego designs!

Woody & Buzz Lightyear built with Legos

All said and done, it was a great time, just a little short.  We're crossing our fingers that Shane's work conference will be held yet again at a Disney Resort and we can bring Loreli to meet Mickey & Minnie.  =)

Hanging with Mickey at the Contemporary Resort