The Final Countdown - 9 Days!

Definitely using this blog as a diary now. Sorry-not-sorry. These daily posts are certainly helping me chase the countdown blues away and also helping to keep my thoughts in order!

As previously determined, day 9 of the countdown corresponds with day 2 of the trip so let's keep moving!

Saturday September 17

• 9:30am - wake up! (allowing myself to sleep in a bit to counteract the late party from the previous night)

• 10:30am - brunch at Kona Cafe, Polynesian Resort via monorail

• 11:30am approx. - Lapu Lapu drinks from Tambu Lounge, Dole Whip from Pineapple Lanai (both at Polynesian Resort), then monorail back to Contemporary Resort

• Afternoon - pool time at Contemporary Resort

• 5:45pm - dinner at California Grill (Contemporary Resort)

• 8:00pm - Wishes fireworks from California Grill observatory deck

• 10:15pm - Electrical Water Pageant on Seven Seas Lagoon

I'm most excited to finally explore the Contemporary Resort on this day because we will be at the Halloween party for most of our arrival day and probably won't have time to walk around the resort much. I will need to locate a few key spots around the Contemporary: pool (duh), laundry room, souvenir shop, hostess stand for California Grill, and Contempo Cafe for quick service dining. I'm sure there are plenty of other sights, sounds, and smells that will catch my attention along the way but at least I've got a plan on where to start!

I'm also giddy over the idea of having brunch at another resort. The Polynesian is a huge favorite among many Disney fans and I am curious to see what the hoopla is about. Perhaps it will convince us to book a future trip at this property...(sooner than later!)

And I must share another way I'm passing the time - watching the Harry Potter movies and reading the books! I added to the experience today by trying my hand at a homemade Butterbeer recipe. It's rather delicious! Let me know how it fares for you if you try it!