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 MoreFlying Fish and AbracadaBar Lounge Opening this Fall at Disney’s BoardWalk
This fall the Flying Fish Café at Disney’s BoardWalk will reopen as the Flying Fish and will be joined by a new bar next door, the AbracadaBar Lounge. Chef Tim Majoras will lead the kitchen at Flying Fish and the star of the menu will be sustainable fish including new menu items like the ‘Fruits of the Sea’ sampler. This dish will feature rock shrimp and clams from Florida, grouper cheek, mussels, and a “splash of Brandy and a rich lobster stock.” The remodeled interior includes an all-new kitchen and dining room – including expanded spaces for private dining – and new accents...
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 MoreBeaches & Cream Adds Grownup Floats and Shakes to the Menu
Beaches & Cream at Disney’s Beach Club Resort has recently added “adult” hard floats and milkshakes to the menu. These new cool concoctions are created with beer – including Guinness Stout – hard ciders, and hard root beers plus ice cream. Guests (21 and over, of course) can choose from a S’mores Shake, a Classic Root Beer Float, a Grasshopper Float, a Tropical Sunrise Float, and a Stout Float. The S’mores Shake is made with Amarula Crème liqueur, Cream de Dark Coco, and chocolate and vanilla ice cream. It is topped with marshmallow, chocolate sauce, and graham. If...
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