Chloe returns to Florida

We flew back down to 8002 today, bringing Chloe and planning to remain for a few months. Interestingly, it looks like Chloe might be remembering her previous time down here – she seems quite settled already, she’s not gone hiding anywhere, and is already playing just like in Gloucester!

Margaret and I are also, of course, quite settled 🙂

Disney Magic Kingdom New Fantasyland preview

Disney is working hard to create a New Fantasyland area at Magic Kingdom, and much of it is now close enough to be previewed – we saw the new Enchanted Tales with Belle, Under The Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid, and ate at the excellent Be Our Guest restaurant. Here’s some pictures:

 

 

We also enjoyed fireworks and a lighted Cinderella’s castle!

Manatees

On the way back to 8002 from Sanibel, we followed signs to Manatee Viewing which took us to a nice viewing area next to a power station on the Gulf Coast south of Tampa – and we saw LOADS of Manatees there!


The viewing area was free, lovely, and filled with Manatees, due to the 8+ degree warmer water from the power station outflow. A recommended destination …