First of all, let me say: We [8|]LOVE[8|] this hotel... It is like an art masterpiece no matter which way you look[:)] Just walking through the entrance of stained glass is an awe-inspiring experience[:@]
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The Theming is " Craftsman" style and this resort was designed by the same architect that designed the Wilderness Lodge and the the Animal Kingdom Lodge... The detail here is YUM! This is the registration area:
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and the Holiday lobby. Every evening Santa came as well as carolers and storytellers. It was really a hoppin' place at night[&:]
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This fellow, and others like him[&o], stood in attendance on every floor at the elevators.
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The hallways had lovely sitting nooks in case folks need a rest " on the way" [&o]
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And now our lovely room...
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LOVE the tree images in the wood cabinet and the rose border in the wallpaper!
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The vanity includes a coffeemaker as well as several extra touches like a vase with dried flowers in it.
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I don' t usually take pictures of the door between the vanity and bathroom, but this wooden ' slider' is too cool to leave unmeantioned, imho[&o]
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And HOW ABOUT THIS SHOWER CURTAIN?![&:]
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After settling our luggage in, we headed down to dinner at the Storyteller' s Cafe. We caught this lovely view of the grounds from the walkway...
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and look how close the Californian Adventure Park is! This shot is through the gates of the pool area.
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