Polynesian Village Resort

Tuesday morning we checked out of Saratoga and checked into one of the new DVC studios at the Polynesian Resort. These are former hotel rooms that were converted to DVC.

Jennifer arrived that morning on the Magical Express.

Our room was nice, with two showers, a kitchenette, a queen bed, a sleeper couch, and a murphy bed under the TV. It was an easy walk to the TTC, where we caught the monorail to the Magic Kingdom.

The new Fantasyland area was fully open and looking good.

That night, we watched the Castle projection/fireworks show.

Wednesday, I enjoyed an early morning swim in the pool. Susan and Jenn headed to Epcot while I picked up a rental car. Jennifer took pictures with the characters, and we checked out more of the Flower and Garden exhibits, besides enjoying the attractions.

WDW

To celebrate the end of the school year, we took a trip to Disney World. We were originally going to go in June and attend the DeMolay International Convention as well, but then Bryan found he had to attend summer school at the time to complete some classes he needed to graduate with a second major in Accounting. Susan and I headed out first, while the kids were finishing finals. Our flight landed late Sunday night, and we took the Magical Express bus to WDW.

We had a studio at the Saratoga Springs Resort the first two nights. Our room was in the Carousel section - the furthest away from anything, and the only section without a pool. I wouldn't recommend it, especially if you don't have a car, which we didn't for the first two days. 

Monday, our first day in the parks, we headed to the Magic Kingdom, where we watched the opening ceremony before riding on the new Snow White Mine Train roller coaster.

 

Over at Epcot, the flower and garden show was going on. There were topiaries of Disney Characters throughout the park, as well as booths with special food, merchandise, and activities.

Rainbow OV's

Jennifer is continuing to attend Rainbow events as Grand Faith. Earlier this month, she attended the official visit at the Metro East district.

Today was the Official Visit and Grand Officer Reception for the Willamette Valley West district. Jennifer gave a speech as Grand Faith.

The members of WVW posed for a picture after the OV.