Babymoon part 1 of 6. Chris and I needed a vacation. When we found out we were pregnant, we decided to take our babymoon at Disney World. It would be the last time we could go and be kids ourselves and be responsible only for ourselves. Having worked there for a year, I knew I wanted to go during an off-peak time — I no longer have any patience to wait in ridiculous lines! Neither of us had visited for over 10 years, so we planned to stay a week just after the new year. I would be seven months pregnant, ready for a vacation but not so uncomfortable to travel.
We stayed at Port Orleans Riverside Resort, which had a quaint, relaxing Tom Sawyer-ish theme. For the first few days of our stay, it was still adorned with pretty holiday decorations. It has ferry service to and from Downtown Disney via the Sassagoula River Cruise, which has a fleet of boats with fun southern names like Magnolia Blossom, Memphis Miss and Saratoga Queen. I have to admit that I was rather impatient with the boat sometimes, but in a way, the slow pace and southern feel also helped me relax and remind me that we were there to unwind, not to rush 🙂
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- We took the complimentary Magical Express to and from the airport
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- Within 10 minutes of arriving, we came across these hammocks and immediately put them to use.
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- Our room -- fun light fixtures
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- The bed spread print is themed with images of the resort's iconic structures.
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- A washboard decorating the washbasins
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- The icebox exterior of our mini-fridge
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- It looks like a freight box...
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- ...but it's actually a bed!
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- The water wheel actually turns these giant gears
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- The view in front of our room
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- The main resort area has dining, a general store, and an arcade.
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- waiting for the boat
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- riding the river boat
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- The water wheel and its sluice
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- view along the river boat ride -- French Quarter
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- view along the river boat ride -- looks like we're in the swamp!
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- just in case you were lost on the river
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- A Disney resort is not complete without a fun pool!
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- my 7-month belly with little Madeline inside
You blog is so beautifully done.
thanks katie 🙂 it’s based on our wedding theme