Baers at The Boardwalk

     On their way back from their own vacation, my parents made another stop in Orlando, for a mini-vacation with me!  We checked into The Boardwalk Resort yesterday, and I headed straight there after work (in costume and all!).  We had a sweet room with a water view, right above the boardwalk, which is filled with places to grab a bite and little shops.  We were also given MagicBands for the first time, which was pretty sweet!
     We walked downstairs and got some dinner from The Boardwalk Bakery.  They had the best lobster roll sandwiches!  This time, we had purchased the Quick Service Dining Plan, which turned out to be a really great value.  Anything to help make dining in Disney cheaper can't be bad! We snagged a table outside, right by the water to eat, and strolled up and down the walkway a bit.  It's such a nice place, I'd definitely love to stay there again!

      In the morning, we got up pretty early, and grabbed breakfast at The Boardwalk Bakery.  Another good meal, props to you Bakery!  We then took advantage of possibly the best perk at The Boardwalk Resort, the walkway right into Epcot.  It took us about 10-15 minutes to walk right into the park, smack between the France and the UK pavilions, perfect for Food & Wine attendees like us!

     We made our way around again, tasting and collecting stamps from around the World Showcase.  This time however, I completed my passport!  I tried at least one thing from every country!  The best thing from today's venture was definitely the Warm Chocolate Pudding with Bailey's Cream from Ireland, pretty decadent!
     We didn't stay into the evening this time however, because my parents still had a drive home in front of them.  So, after stalling for as long as possible in the hotel lobby, I had to say goodbye to them yet again.  I don't know that it will ever get easier!

"It's not goodbye, it's see ya real soon!" - Mickey Mouse

xoxo

Mama & Papa & Food & Wine

My Parents are here, my parents are here!!!     

     I've seriously missed my parents so much, and now they are finally here to visit! I, unfortunately, was unable to get any days off while they are here.  So, we are spending our evenings together.  We went to the movies last night.  We went to the Fork & Screen AMC at Downtown Disney, to see Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.  It was so cute!  

     Tonight, for the first time, we all hit up the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!  It was so great!  We tried so many things from so many different countries.  My favorite part however, was getting spend a whole afternoon and evening with two of my favorite people in the world!  We had so much fun together, so much so, that I think I've even convinced them to come again at the end of the month!

                                 

     They will be leaving tomorrow morning, and are going to stop by to see me on my break at work before they go.  

I'm already dreading having to say goodbye!

xoxo

Food & Wine Preview

     Tonight, Alyssa and I headed to Epcot to grab dinner at Nine Dragons in China.  Today was also the first official day of The International Food and Wine Festival.  We were not expected for the crowds of people packed in there, shoulder to shoulder.
     We made our way past the delicious-smelling booths, to the restaurant.  I wanted to wait to start sampling, until my parents get here tomorrow (yay!).
     On our way out, we made a quick pit stop into Character Spot, and headed home, since Guy and Seth were coming over to hang out.

I can't wait to see my parents tomorrow!!!

xoxo