New Sense of Africa Tour Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
A new behind-the-scenes tour is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The Sense of Africa tour is meant to encourage guests to use their senses while learning about the animal that live on the savannas. The tour includes breakfast at Boma – the popular buffet at the Animal Kingdom Lodge – which will entice guests’ senses of taste and smell. The tour also includes a “backstage peek at the care, feeding, well-being and social interactions of the resident animals,” such as okapi, giraffes, and ostriches. The Sense of Africa Tour will happen on Tuesday and Saturday...
Read MoreRoom Discount Announced at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin has announced a new room rate special for the late summer. The new room discount is good for stays from August 22 through September 30. This is perfect if you’re planning to visit the 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival which kicks off September 14. Room rates at the Walt Disney World Swan are $159 per night, while rates at the Walt Disney World Dolphin are $149 per night. Guests at the Swan and Dolphin can take advantage of Extra Magic Hours at the theme parks and use Disney Parks transportation. To book this late summer room rate...
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 MoreDisneyland Announces Springtime Hotel Offer
If you’re making plans to visit the Disneyland Resort you’ll want to check out this new hotel offer. The on-property hotels at Disneyland – Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disney Hotel, and Disney’s Paradise Pier – have a special offer just for springtime travels. For stays between April 3 and June 16 guests can receive 20 percent off premium rooms at the Grand Californian or the Disneyland Hotel, or 10 percent off at Disney’s Paradise Pier. The room rates are for select Sunday through Thursday nights and must be booked by May 24. For more information visit the...
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...
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