Since we now belong to the Disney Vacation Club, we intend to visit Walt Disney World rather frequently, so I have decided to only show pictures that I feel are either outstandingly beautiful, or that show something different than past trips. Of course, I often like our pictures so I end up not being such a good editor. This trip included a side trip to West Palm Springs. Dana's Spring Break was one week and Alicia's the next, so we did two different trips in one.

3/18/09-3/26/09—Walt Disney World

The Boardwalk Villas was the first Disney Vacation Club resort we chose to stay in, with its living area above, lobby below, pool to the right, and me on the verandah on the fourth floor to the left

Madeline and I did a Backstage Magic Tour, that included a look at the American Adventure at Epcot, and how the animatronics below pop up from the stage. We went to Hollywood Studios and had how Tower of Terror operates explained to us. We had lunch at the Fort Wilderness Lodge, and then went through the tunnels under the Magic Kingdom, visiting wardrobe and ride build shops along the way. It was a very memorable tour.

From the lake outside the Boardwalk, we could see the Yacht Club resort and the Beach Club Resort, and the Swan and Dolphin were around the corner

Jordan's first time at the Magic Kingdom. His first ride was Pirates of the Caribbean. He also liked the Haunted Mansion and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

At Hollywood Studios, Jordan tried out and qualified for the American Idol Experience. We also met up with the Mastrangelis for a little while

My two favorite rides at Hollywood Studios

The ten of us rented a boat and did a tour of the lake around the Boardwalk and eventually outside the lagoon at Epcot, where we saw Illuminations from under a bridge

Epcot is the most beautiful park in my opinion, especially during the flower show. Here are a couple of pictures that Madeline took that I love

Nemo above and Test Track, which is one of my favorite rides at Epcot

Our tour group and Dopey