I’m going to Walt Disney World for my birthday in October. My trip’s set for 10/3 to 10/10. I think it would be the most fun thing ever if a group of Beta Nus joined me for a couple of those nights. Here’s an example of what we could do:
Our adventure begins when you check in to your selected resort. I suggest WDW Swan and Dolphin for a good combination of price and convenience. These are Starwood Resorts in the middle of the action, with discounts for teachers and nurses. Next door, the more expensive Disney’s Yacht Club Resort has beautiful theming and the kind of atmosphere only Disney can create. If your budget doesn’t allow one of these special resorts, the Best Western Lake Buena Vista might be your choice. It’s close to Disney’s new shops and dining locations at Disney Springs.
After checking in, meet up with your sisters in the Dolphin’s lobby bar for snacks and beverages. Or hang out at Kimono in the Swan and relive Greek Sing fun with their karaoke. Or for a maximally silly time, meet at the tropical Trader Sam’s at Disney’s Polynesian (a Minnie van ride away).
The next morning, our party will have to split up into Disney and “No Disney, Thanks” groups.
Those with theme park tickets will visit Epcot, just a 10 minute walk away (well, unless you’re at the Best Western). We’ll grab breakfast at Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie in “France.” Then we’ll walk over to the Future World side of Epcot and do some rides, “Soarin'” for sure and then others as they strike your fancy, from a greenhouse boat tour to a realistic simulation of going into space. After our rides, we’ll make our way back to the World Showcase for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival with its reasonably priced small plates and lots of choices for food, wine, and cocktails. The link is to the 2017 festival, but 2018 will be at least as fun.
If you don’t wish to visit a Disney park, you can have breakfast at your hotel, go swimming, walk around the Boardwalk, miniature golf, bus to Disney Springs for shopping, sit, talk, jump on the beds, etc.
For our evening Beta Nus Together event, we could take a bus to dine Southern style at the highly praised Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ at Disney Springs and chat until we shut it down or wear ourselves out before heading back to our hotels.
