Gaylord Palms and Celebration

Yesterday was an eventful, fun day. Lori & Mike picked me up & we headed to Gaylord Palms Resort where we met an ex-colleague of ours, Cindy & her husband Jerry. I can’t remember exactly, but, Cindy & I know each other for at least 20 years!!

The Gaylord is known for their extravagant indoor Christmas decorations of 2 million lights, poinsettias & a Christmas tree trail. They also feature an indoor ice skating rink, 8 lanes of snow tubing and a Cirque Dreams performance, as well as many other kids activities! The temperature in the area that showcases these adventures is a frigid 9 degrees 🥶. Funny to see folks walking around outside in 75 degrees with winter parkas & knit hats. And if you don’t have a winter coat, no problem, you can ‘borrow’ one of their used parkas 😳. No thanks ! 🤣

We had lunch at Wreckers Sports Bar. Mike & Lori had their first taste of my Impossible Burger, but, neither have any intentions of saying goodbye to an all beef burger ! 😂

The next leg of our adventure took us to Disney cast connection where cast members & their invited guests can shop discounted Disney merchandise 👍 … Thanks Lori !!

Next, we headed to my fave town, Celebration where we enjoyed homemade ice cream in waffle boats at Kilwins. YUM !

Then the highlight of the evening … Celebration buzzes with the holiday spirit ! Every night they offer train rides, ice skating, horse drawn carriage rides, photos with Mr & Mrs Claus & falling snow !! YES … Falling snow … well, actually falling suds !! 🤣 My inner child woke up & enjoyed the festivities !! See pics !!

Lastly, we enjoyed the synchronized lights, holograms & music on individual houses on Jeater Bend, a small residential block of neighbors that offer a 360 degree Christmas display that proves teamwork can put a smile on all visitors faces!

Thanks Lori, Mike, Cindy & Jerry for a great afternoon/evening !!

Enjoy the pics & videos !!