Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort

Our “Home Away from Home” during our stay in Orlando was at the Walt Disney Swan & Dolphin Resort.  We didn’t spend a large amount of time actually in our room, although it was nice to crash some place comfortable every night after a busy day of exploring.  Our room (I think each room had the same) had a mini-refrigerator and plenty of space to put food and snacks.

We did all our breakfasts and dinners (except one) in our hotel room.  For our lunches we packed sandwiches to take with us in our backpacks so we wouldn’t have to stop and eat.  I shared a few tidbits about earlier resort and the neat pools they have on the resort.  The only thing that really bothered the girls about the resort was that the fish on the signs and around the hotel did not actually look like a dolphin (something they pointed out to me on multiple occasions).  They still loved it though!

Fun jungle gym.  Great place to vent out any extra energy the kids may have had.

The ducks were very friendly.  We were walking on the sidewalk when this duck decided to take a stroll with us.

Waiting with smiles for the bus to arrive.  Sometimes we didn’t wait very long and other days it took longer before the bus arrived.

I had fun hanging out with the girls while Jake was in his conference!

Wild crew.  Not sure how the girls sustained all their energy throughout the days and late into the evenings.  We had a blast!

The girls were standing in the walkway for our hotel.  It was really beautiful at night.

Our Mickey and Minnie Mouse in front of the fountain after a very long day at the park.

Our balcony overlooked this walkway outside of our hotel.

It was mesmerizing watching all the lights change colors.

It was very relaxing to sit out on the balcony at night, listen to the music from below, and watch the different lights fade in and out.

Pretty trees….

Several nights the kids would eat there dinner on the balcony so they could watch the lights.

You could even smell some of the great food from the restaurants nearby as you relaxed on the balcony.

I don’t know if it was the pretty lights, music, smell of good food, or the fact we were sitting down after walking around all day, but we spent a good bit of time hanging out on our balcony every night as everyone relaxed for the evening and got showers done before hitting the bed.

Goodbye Orlando….until next time!  We had a great trip!  Many fun activities happened and memories were made.  Now it’s time to head on home!