If you missed yesterday's Disney holiday decoration extravaganza, you should go check out those photos first. { part 1 here } Today I'm sharing photos from our visit to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The name of the place alone sounds regal, and then you approach the front doors and find yourself transported to another time and place. Vintage Cadillacs and hotel workers dressed to impress. Walking through the front doors into such a spacious lobby was breathtaking, and then you spot the magnificent tree. Turning the corner you find yourself standing next to a life-size gingerbread house. The whole experience at the Grand Floridian just oozes historic luxury. It's luxurious but welcoming all at the same time. See for yourself.
... nothing says welcome like a beautiful vintage car ...
... pass under the garland ...
... behold the tree ...
... and its twinkling lights and sparkly bows ...
... a life-size gingerbread house that smelled amazing ...
... a grand space for a beautiful tree ...
... there was never a shortage of people admiring the beauty ...
... wandering around the upstairs shops, taking in the sights ...
... quick self-portrait with a tree in the background ...
... browsing the lovely, and rather expensive, clothes ...
... so many details to catch ...
... a friendly stranger snapped this one ...
If you ever get a chance to visit any of the Disney parks, try your best not to rush. It will be tough, because you'll want to see every bit of the place. Take it all in though; there are so many details that will go unnoticed if you're simply hurrying off to your next destination. Sometimes the finest details exist in the journey... the little things.
We took time during our visit to just sit and gaze at all amazing ideas that have been brought to life. I am telling you, Disney is a place of the tiniest details. I wish I could have met that Walt Disney guy. I think we would have gotten along just fine.
I don't know about you, but I'm trying my hardest not to rush through this month. Is it just me, or is it seriously flying by so far?! Sorry I have over 30 emails I hope to respond to this week, and I hate sending one liners back to you all. I'll try to get back to you soon!
Happy Tuesday
Wow, this is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Floridian. We always ate there with the characters. This is just gorgeous! I think it would be so much fun (and tedious, though)to be in charge of decorating one of the Disney hotels.
ReplyDeleteYou are right, though. I wish I could've met that Disney guy, too. What a vision! I bet he'd be happy to see what has come of his empire!
Disney is the best around the holidays and you're right, if possible take your time or you will miss all of the little details.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are beautiful! Thanks for sharing :) I'm new to your blog + newly following. Excited to read more! xoxo, eliza
ReplyDeleteHoly cow that ginger bread house is HUGE. I don't think that velvet rope would be able to hold me back. I'd be sneaking pieces off every inch of that house ha!
ReplyDeleteThat tree is beautiful.