Oct. 28, 2015---pool time and dinner at Dixie Landings
So today we planned to bring the Schneides over to use the lazy river at Bonnet Creek.  Sure glad this wasn't the day we planned to go to Epcot.  It was raining most the day and often hard---as seen here from our patio.

But first, we had to do our "owner update" since I was pre-gifted the Epcot ticket.  Unfortunately, we didn't get our usual short one.  First there was a group talk, then we went with our "adviser".  He proceeded to repeat everything the gal said in the group meeting---all of which we already knew.  This guy wasn't as happy to be our "adviser".  Funny how they like to market these meetings as "owner updates", then get made when you don't want to buy anything.  But we completed our obligation and headed over to get the Schneides.  Dropped them off at the lazy river, then I went to get Ken.  We walked on over.

 As soon as we got there it started thundering.  Dang!!!  I hadn't anticipated that!  At least something was enjoying one of the pools.

 We went and got nachos and burgers and had lunch, then there was a break in the storm to run to the pool.

 It did start raining again, but the lightening and thunder held off.

 The lazy river was a great temperature.  Even with the pouring rain.

 After a couple hours--we had had enough swimming, so Coni suggested going to Port Orleans Resort and getting some Beignets.   I think Ken followed along because he had no idea what we were doing.  He swore he wasn't going to what use to be called Downtown Disney, so made me take a picture of him there.

 some of the ghoulish delights there

 I never knew you could take these water shuttles to the resorts or other parts of Downtown Disney.  I loved the ride and could have done that all day!  Plus they're free---in Disney!!!

 saw a couple of these cruising the lake, too.

 looking towards the Boat/amphibian car house.

 A tiny boat as seen from our ride.

 This ought to be a cool restaurant.

 heading to our beignetts

 beignets!

I guess swimming in the rain is a good way to wear the little one out.  She napped without struggling today.

Port Orlean's sister resort, Dixie Landings, was not too far away, so we walked the pretty pathway to it.  The Schneide's use to like to stay there when their kids were young.  Now they said it's gotten too pricey.

 One of the shuttle boats.

 O and John on a bridge.

 The lobby of Dixie Landings.

water wheel by the cafe.

 Walking around Dixie Landings.

 by now it was getting to be dinner time.  Coni bragged about the off the bone turkey meals there, so we decided to check it out.  The meal was really good. 

 Then we were off to wait for the shuttle.

 Views of Downtown Disney from the water.

Looked to have a huge moon coming up then, too.

Looking towards the West dock where we got off to go to our car.

Dropped them off at their hotel and made it back to our condo in time to watch the fireworks from our 13th floor balcony.  First was the Epcot fireworks at 9pm.

 Then at 10 came the ones farther away by Magic Kingdom.

The end to another fun day in Orlando. (or should I say Disney)