Random Thoughts From Marybeth

Flag Family

When we checked into the Wilderness Lodge I asked if we could be the Flag Family. This is the family/group who goes to the roof of the resort and helps raise the flags - US flag, resort flag, and Disney flags. It's a very popular request but we lucked out, last Friday (our last full day at WDW) was open.

We met Cast Member Stan in the lobby and took the elevator to the 7th floor. This let us get a sneak peak at the concierge floor. Then we climbed 60-something stairs to the roof.

The view from there was incredible. We had a good view of Space Mountain and Cinderella Castle since the Magic Kingdom was the closest park but we could also see the high points of a couple of the other parks- Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom and Tower of Terror in Disney MGM Studios.

We took turns raising the flags (and gawking at the view). It was a very special way to begin the last day of our stay.