The Magic of Visiting Other Disney Resorts

I have written before about the all the perks and Magic of staying "In Disney". I even wrote about the "extra" Magic of staying in a DVC Villa. And today, as I sit here and start to think about my upcoming Disney Trip, I find myself thinking about the wonderful Disney Resort Hotels and all the Unknown Magics that can be found around them.
I was thinking this morning about going to the Wilderness Lodge, and how I'd like to just relax by walking around the grounds. To be
able to walk by the waterfall that fills the pool and starts inside the lobby of the resort, would be wonderful today. Or maybe even wander over to Fire Rock Geyser, and see the amazing beauty of this "natural" wonder.
But there are other resorts that aren't Disney Vacation Club Resorts that I would like to see this visit also. I'd like to see the Art of Animation Resort for the first time. The pictures I have seen on line and the articles I have read about it, make it a definite stop on this year's trip. We are also
planning on going to the All-Star Sport, resort, as my son John is going to be staying there next year on his senior class trip and we figured we'd go scout it out. We will also be going to the Coronado Springs Resort at least for a meal or two (the Pepper Market is one of our favorites and we are eating at the Maya Grill one evening).
Of course any of the resorts are great places to relax and find some entertainment. The Boardwalk has roaming entertainers nightly and there is usually a piano player in the lobby of the Grand Floridian Resort. During our upcoming trip we are planning on going to the Port Orleans Riverside Resort and catch a show by Bob Jackson. He is their resident performer and performs Wednesday through Saturday. We have never had the pleasure of seeing his show, but are really looking forward to it.
Another new place we are going to eat for the first time, is the California Grill. This is one of the meals I booked, not for the meal, but for the experience after the meal. I planned our reservation to coincide with the Fireworks in the Magic Kingdom, since the view from the restaurant overlooks the park. I'm hoping to share this great viewing area with my wife and son, after a great meal.

These are just some of the many Unknown Magics I am looking forward to.  I hope this gives you an idea of the many things you will be able to enjoy on your trip also.