Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to be Renamed
The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge are getting renamed! Disney Vacation Club recently announced that the Villas will be renamed the Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. DVC says the new name will distinguish the area, gives the villas a more “rustic” feel, and allows Imagineers to bring the community’s story to life. The currently-under-construction Hidden Springs Pool at the DVC Villas will also be renamed at a later date. Construction also continues on the water-front cabins at Wilderness Lodge. Those will reportedly be called the Copper...
Read MoreDisney Vacation Club Celebrates 25th Anniversary with New Merchandise
Disney Vacation Club is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and members can celebrate with a new slate of commemorative merchandise. The new items include apparel, pins, and more. Guests can purchase a two-sided tee featuring the 25th anniversary logo on the front and a list of the DVC properties on the back. This shirt is currently available for purchase as the Disney Parks and at the Disney Parks online store. A new collection of Dooney & Bourke handbags is coming May 23 to select DVC resorts. The bags will be available in three styles: tote bag, letter carrier, and a pouchette....
Read MoreFree Dining Announced for Select Dates this Fall
It’s finally here – free dining has been announced for select dates this fall at the Walt Disney World Resort. The dates are: August 23 through October 1 November 15 through November 21 November 26 through November 28 December 10 through December 21 Guests must book at least a 2-day Magic Your Way ticket with Park Hopper and/or Water Parks Fun and More in addition to booking at least a 3-day stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Hotels excluded from this offer include: campsites, Bungalows at Polynesian Village, Grand Floridian Villas, Bay Lake Tower, 3-bedroom Villas, Port...
Read MoreWalt Disney World Resort Announces Summer Room Rate Deal
It’s time to start making those summer vacation plans for the Walt Disney World Resort! And to help with the planning, Disney recently announced a new summer hotel deal. The “Awaken Summer” deal features a discount of up to 30 percent on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels from June 12 through August 25. Guests can create a package with a minimum 2-Day Magic Your Way ticket and they’ll receive a special “Awaken Summer” MagicBand. Prices vary based on resort. Guests can save between 15 and 30 percent at the Deluxe Villas resorts and Deluxe hotels; 25 percent at the Moderate...
Read MoreIs Disney Thinking about Adding Resort Fees?
We’re hearing reports of a Walt Disney World Resort survey being sent to some guests about a potential $15-per-night resort fee that could be imposed at all Walt Disney World Resort hotels. This possible resort fee would cover things such as the Disney Magical Express, MagicBands, priority Fast+Pass planning at your resort, Extra Magic Hours at the theme parks, parking at the hotel and the theme parks, and Wi-Fi. Many hotels charge a nightly resort fee, including the Disney Springs-area hotels and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. The hotels “on property” at Disney...
Read MoreDisney Removing Alarm Clocks from Resort Hotel Rooms
The next time you check into a Walt Disney World Resort hotel room you might notice that the alarm clock is missing. Don’t be “alarmed” – Disney is reportedly removing all clocks from the resort’s hotel rooms. We were first made aware of this when a member of our team reported that her room at Disney’s Contemporary Resort was without a clock. When she called the front desk she was told that all the clocks had been removed but guests can still request a clock if they need or want one. After contacting Disney Vacation Club Member Services, a cast member did...
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