The title's quote comes from the Disney Channel television show "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody".

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A huge blue building stood before Frodo, as well as a black paved road. Where was he?

Thud!

Frodo looked back at round green door, now closed and vanishing right before his eyes. No way! He looked again at his surroundings, watching horse-drawn carriages trot down the street, bringing various peoples and anthropomorphic animals to their destinations. He sighed, realizing there was no turning back. He approached the building's glass doors now, opening them, and proceeding into the building's lobby.

The lobby was so huge. The cream-colored walls, mixed with the rose and mint colors from the furniture, rugs, and plants, already made him feel warm and welcome. The thick cushioned chairs and couches added to this sensation, along with the polished dark wood tables with their floral décor of roses. Why couldn't he stay here longer than a month?

"Hi!" the desk manager, a blonde-haired man wearing a grey tuxedo, smiled at the hobbit. "Welcome to the Walt Disney World's Beach Club Resort and Hotel! How may I help you today?"

Frodo approached the front desk with unease. Did this manager know he was coming? He showed him the gold envelope. "I received this in the mail. I wonder if you know anything about it."

The desk manager pulled out the gold letter, reading it quietly. He smiled, passing the letter back to Frodo, but not without giving him a red coin purse. "That's for you!" Frodo took the coin purse, surprised to find it filled with gold, silver, and copper coins, decked with a mouse symbol on the front and back of the coin. The desk manager continued, "We've been expecting you for a long time. Mickey Mouse declared that you stay at this hotel for a month. If you stay longer than a month… well, you'll have to ask Mickey about it. Sometimes characters stay longer than a month and are still given a free pass by the mouse himself."

"Other characters?" Frodo asked, confused.

"Yes." The desk manager smiled. "We're in a realm where time stands still. This hotel and Walt Disney World, as well as Disneyland, are frozen in time here. You're free to explore both resorts, or you may choose to spend time in Walt Disney World. I think Mickey said you're allowed to stay here until you've completed all the tasks. Like I said, you'll have to speak with Mickey about it." He passed to Frodo a gold key. "You'll be in the One Bedroom Suite on the Club Level."

"Thank you," Frodo said, stuffing the letter back into the envelope and taking the key. He asked, "I didn't bring anything. No trunk, nothing except for what I brought with me." He showed the gold envelope again to the desk manager.

"Not to worry." The desk manager waved his hand several times. "All your stuff is in the suite."

"In my suite?" Frodo paused. It wasn't wise to press such matters. He tried again. "Where is the Club Level? Where can I find my suite?"

"I'll show you…."

After a few helpful instructions, Frodo thanked the desk manager and wandered off. He couldn't help noticing that hanging on the walls were portraits of anthropomorphic mice enjoying their vacation. There was even a forest picture next to his suite door. He looked back once at the hallway. He jumped in fright upon seeing a large white bear make his way into one of the suites, carrying a red rose towel on one arm. No. He refused to bother that bear.

In haste, Frodo unlocked his suite door and sped inside. He closed the door and locked it again, hoping the bear did not follow him. One minute… two… three… nope. The bear wasn't coming. He sighed, taking a look instead at his suite.

The room closest to the suite's front door had a kitchen with an oven, a strange box that was cool to the touch, and a smaller box that was even colder and filling up with ice.

A cozy living room stood ahead of the kitchen, with a beige couch, decked with blue pillows, and dark oak furniture with a black box included, as well as a black rectangular device sitting underneath it. Various pictures of two anthropomorphic mice rested on the walls. One of the pictures had the two mice sitting on a beach, with one mouse's arm wrapped around the other's shoulders. The carpet was brown and felt comfortable against his hairy feet.

Behind the living room was a dining room that had a polished dark mahogany dining room table, as well as polished wooden chairs sitting around the table, fitted with cushions embedded to the seat and the chairs' backing. Close to the living room was a balcony with white railing wrapped around it, overlooking a vast square garden with red roses towards its center.

White double doors, fitted with blue curtains, brought Frodo from the living room to the bedroom, which also had a beige couch and a white queen-sized bed and a grey cushioned bedside table. A dark oak writing desk stood in this room as well, right underneath a picture of a bluebird. Over by the wall a bathroom stood, complete with a tiled beige floor, a white sink, and a white tub with spotted curtains. Soap and shampoo had been set up in the tub for the hobbit's use, along with some clean towels, clean wash cloths, a basin, and its pitcher set inside the basin.

Frodo sighed, grateful to see all these accommodations prepared for his arrival, as well as finding his clothes inside the dresser drawers and his books in a tall dark oak bookcase. He returned to the living room, eager to sit down and rest for a couple of minutes. He closed his eyes. Maybe sleep was what he needed after all….

….his stomach growled, waking him up. He looked out at the balcony window. Judging by the sun, it was around eleven o' clock in the morning. How long had he slept? Three hours? He yawned, deciding to move away from the couch and walk into the bathroom. When he finished and washed his hands, he discovered a white envelope with his name on a round coffee table, right in front of the living room couch.

He sat down again and took the envelope, breaking the seal and opening it. Inside was a white notecard with handwriting, dipped in dark green ink, scrawled on the front and back of the card.

Frodo,

I'm glad you're here! Yes, from what you heard, we've entered a realm where time stands still. Various characters from all sorts of realms will be at the hotels and resorts, but only the Disney characters will meet and greet you at the dining areas, the hotels, and in the parks!

This is your chance to meet with these characters, so expect the park to be semi-busy, but not too crowded. We wouldn't want long lines when you get to the attractions! Hehe!

Frodo flipped to the back, continuing to the read the note.

As for today, there won't be anything for you to do in the parks. Not even Boardwalk has any tasks for you to do. I'd like it if you could explore the hotel, get an idea of where you're staying at, so you won't get lost! This is your home away from home for the next month or so. By that, I mean, I may keep you here longer if we haven't done everything. I hope this is alright and fits into your schedule! We – by that, I mean I and the other Disney characters – would really love it if you could stay longer! You're such a good hobbit!

Hope to see you at Boardwalk tomorrow!

Signed,

Mickey Mouse

"First, I might want to find some lunch," Frodo said, finding another note inside the envelope, written in the same dark green handwriting.

Frodo,

One more thing! The coins you received at the front desk is your spending money. The pouch is extensive, so you won't run out of coins. Don't worry about the coin purse getting lost. It will always come back!

Signed,

Mickey Mouse

"Well, that's good to know!" Frodo said, setting the envelope and the notes down on the coffee table. He tossed the red coin purse in the air for a bit, before placing it back inside his brown breeches' pocket. "Time to grab some lunch." He stood up, went out into the hallway, and locked the suite door. His stomach grumbled. He sighed, wondering where the dining area was in the hotel.

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Thanks for reading. :)