We rapidly discuss our options, given that one of our party doesn't have his Key to the World card and can't into the park without it! We end up disembarking at the Grand Floridian, making a quick trip through the lobby and then upstairs to the monorail platform, intending to take the loop back to the Poly for the room key. Benjamin’s not too happy with himself, but it was an honest mistake, and we try to take it in stride. We’ve got a 6:30 reservation for Hollywood & Vine. My one concern is missing that. But, as usual, we have extra time built into our schedule.We also have three magic words we can interject into any negative situation, and they almost always cheer us up. They worked last night on the bungled fireworks cruise, and they work now: "Walt Disney Suite!" It's always nice to have that reminder of the cruise ship luxury we have ahead of us!
As we step out to the monorail station, we hear an enormous BOOM. It sounds like it came from across the lagoon, maybe on the southeast side near the TTC. None of us can figure out what it could be, since it’s not time for any fireworks. I take a note of the precise time – 5:37 – in case we can ask someone later what it was.
The ride around the lagoon is still relaxing, all the more because of the colors of the sunset reflecting off of the water. It’s gorgeous.
For some reason, our monorail spends a loooooong time at the Contemporary station, over twelve minutes. I can’t help thinking about that loud “boom.” I hope the delay isn’t related to that. But then we’re on our way. I never see any smoke or any indication that anything is out of the ordinary. Hmm.
When we arrive at the Polynesian, Benjamin and I head for our room, while the others go straight back to the bus stop. When we join them, I note that it’s 6:10 – exactly 40 minutes since we were last here. It’s amazing what leaving one little card can do.
I take a picture of the same “palm tree and sunset” picture that I did forty minutes ago, but this time it’s considerably darker!
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