Happy Birthday Kim !

Kim is back in FL from her holiday visit in PA ! Plus, tomorrow is Kim’s birthday, so, today we went out on the town to celebrate !!

First up, we ‘tried’ to drive in to visit Disney’s newest resort, The Riviera, but, we got stopped at the gate because we didn’t have a valid lunch reservation … but, that didn’t stop this dynamic duo from figuring out how to get in !! Brilliant Kim said we could gain access to the resort via Disney’s Skyliner from Disney’s Boardwalk ! Quite frankly, our attempt at ‘breaking & entering’ wasn’t worth it as we both agreed the resort overall was a tad disappointing. The lobby was far from Disney’s usual grandiose style & the landscaping needed some color & TLC. Our expectations were higher than what the resort delivered.

Next stop, Disney Springs, where we celebrated Kim’s birthday in style by having a late lunch at the Boathouse. The Boathouse is an incredible surf & turf restaurant that sits on the waterfront of Lake Buena Vista and features Amphicars & Italian Water Taxis.

We soaked up the sun as we sat outside on the dock that is attached to the restaurant & sipped on white Sangria with blueberries & cherries. We shared an appetizer platter of yummy fried green tomatoes. Then our entrees arrived, Kim enjoyed mahi-mahi fish tacos as I drooled over my incredible crab cake which was 99% lump crab meat & 1% filler. Without a doubt it was the best crab cake I’ve ever eaten! Then our waiter returned with a sinful looking chocolate cupcake for the birthday girl. We sang as she made a wish & blew out the candle.

Ever since arriving at Disney, I have been curious about the giant French Aerophile hand painted helium balloon parked at Disney Springs. This tethered 8 minute ‘ride’ ascends 400 feet in the air & offers a breathtaking 360 degree, 10 mile view of Disney property. We decided to be adventurous & go for it !! So, after lunch we made our way over to the ticket booth & within 20 minutes we were floating high above Disney Springs.

After we returned to earth, we headed back to the campground to greet Sadie. We took her for a long walk & came upon some of Disney’s Hoop Dee Doo Revue cast members in full costume & character. They offered to strike a pose, so I quickly snapped their photo.

Thanks Kim comma yes ! (Only Kim will understand that previous sentence). Today was so much fun ! 👍😃💖

Enjoy the 2 videos too !!