Now & Then...Part Five

And here is the final part in this little series of looking back and comparing how things were and how they are now.  These photos look back at the first Disney Resort hotel that we stayed at in 1996 and then when we stayed for a third time in 2011 - Port Orleans French Quarter.

So let's see what has, or hasn't, changed...

First we have the walkway from the main building down to the pool area.

1996

2011

And by the pool...

1996

2011

And in one of the beautiful courtyards...

1996

2011

Where have the palm trees gone?

It is a beautiful and, surprisingly, tranquil resort and one that we love and would not hesitate about returning to or recommending.  But this year we have decided to be brave and try a different 'moderate' resort (can't afford the 'deluxe' ones although I'd love to be able to one day) so this year see's us at Disney's Coronado Springs instead...only 132 days to go!!