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The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Posted by on Jul 11, 2013 in DVC, Featured, Resort News | Comments Off on The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

If you have been thinking about joining the Disney Vacation Club, now might just be the time to do it! The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa are scheduled to open in October 2013. Members will enjoy the elegance of the Victorian age combined with Disney magic.  The story behind Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa begins in the late 1890s, when Florida was established as a vacation destination for well-heeled visitors who turned the beaches along both shores of the Sunshine State into their personal winter playgrounds. Guests staying at The Villas at...

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Easter Activities and Church Services at Disney World

Posted by on Feb 20, 2013 in Contemporary Resort, Resort News | Comments Off on Easter Activities and Church Services at Disney World

Easter Activities and Church Services at Disney World

  Easter is March 31st this year and if you’re staying at Walt Disney World, there are quite a few activities for you to participate in!   Easter Activities in the Disney Parks   Magic Kingdom – The week before Easter, you can meet Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny next to City Hall. – 15 minutes before the normal 3pm parade on Easter Sunday, there will be a special “pre-parade”.   Epcot – On Easter Sunday, there will be Easter Egg Hunts and Relays in the United Kingdom Pavillion – On Easter Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny will be...

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New Menu and Look for Disney’s California Grill

Posted by on Feb 11, 2013 in Contemporary Resort, Dining, Featured, Resort News | Comments Off on New Menu and Look for Disney’s California Grill

New Menu and Look for Disney’s California Grill

The popular California Grill, which is located on the 15th floor of  Disney’s Contemporary Resort is now closed through late summer 2013 for a major renovation including some menu changes! The new California Grill is designed by the Puccini Group in San Francisco and will feature a wall of wines when you enter and of course, the spectacular views you get of the Magic Kingdom from every table. Here are some renderings of what the remodeled California Grill will look like:           Chef Brian Piasecki is creating a new menu that will combine classic dishes...

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Headed to Walt Disney World in 2013? Check out the The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining e-book!

Posted by on Feb 6, 2013 in Dining, Featured | Comments Off on Headed to Walt Disney World in 2013? Check out the The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining e-book!

Headed to Walt Disney World in 2013? Check out the The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining e-book!

If you’re headed to Walt Disney World in 2013, one of your must-have items should be the brand new Disney Food Blog Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2013 e-book! This e-book is full of over 400 full color pages of food photographs, information, advice, strategies and worksheets to help make the most of dining out while at Disney World! There’s also great details about the new My Magic + System and how it affects your dining in addition to an expanded section of Disney restaurant reviews and scavenger hunts to enjoy! You can head over to the Disney Food Blog to check out all of...

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Menus for Disney World Resort Pool Bars and Lounges

Posted by on Jan 28, 2013 in Dining, Featured, Resort News | Comments Off on Menus for Disney World Resort Pool Bars and Lounges

Menus for Disney World Resort Pool Bars and Lounges

Many guests who are headed to Walt Disney World like to get everything planned before they go, right down to deciding what they will eat at the different restaurants at the Disney Parks and Resorts.   If you’re looking to see what the menus are at the lounges and pool bars at the different Disney Resorts, the Walt Disney World website is currently being updated to include the menus of those also! Not all lounges and pool bars have a full menu up, but it looks like they will! Each pool bar and lounge will have it’s own page, description, map, menu with prices and hours. You...

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