Free Dining Announced for Select Dates this Fall at Walt Disney World Resort
Free Dining has been announced for select travel dates this fall at the Walt Disney World Resort. The dates for the 2015 free dining offer are: August 28 through October 2; October 25-31; November 8-19; and December 15-21. Most of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels are included in the offer except: Little Mermaid rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation, all campsites and three-bedroom villas. Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside is excluded from October 25 through December 21. If you are going to book free dining you must also book a minimum of three nights at your Disney hotel and must...
Read MoreRefurbishment of Suites at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Starts in May
Starting next month the suites at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will undergo a refurbishment. The refurbishment of the 25 suites includes new draperies and window treatments, in addition to new bedding. The color scheme will be neutral colors with deep reds and aqua. Other changes include new seating, artwork, flooring, lighting, and wall finishes. During the refurbishment only a few suites will be closed at a time so as to not disrupt guests. Last year the Grand Floridian updated its guest...
Read MoreNew Photos from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
It’s been an exciting few weeks over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort with the soft opening of Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and the first phase of the Bora Bora Bungalows opening too! We had the chance to stop by the resort recently and we took so many fun photos that we just wanted to share some with you. It’s like a virtual vacation from your computer! The main feature pool at the Polynesian Village is finally open again after nearly a year of refurbishment just in time for the spring and summer crowds! There’s a fence around the pool now, which seems to be...
Read MoreGrand Floridian Resort and Spa Easter Egg Display
If you’re visiting Walt Disney World Resort this weekend you’ll want to take a few minutes to swing by Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to check out their annual Easter Egg display. The pastry chefs at the Grand Floridian have created this handmade chocolate Easter eggs each for the past 19 years – but guests have only been able to see them on display for the last four years! (Who knew?) The eggs are created with edible ingredients including chocolate, fondant, sugar, royal icing, colored cocoa powder, and sculpted sugar. Each egg weighs between 9 and 12...
Read MoreEaster Celebrations at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
If you’re visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this week for Easter, several of the resort hotels have special events and food planned. At the Contemporary a special cupcake is available April 3-5 featuring pineapple-coconut filling, white chocolate buttercream frosting, toasted coconut, jelly beans, and a bunny macaron garnish. The resort also has a display of chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs located on the fourth floor near Chef Mickey’s. Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has extended hours on Easter Sunday from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. The restaurant will also have a table full...
Read MoreFirst Phase of Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Officially Open
It’s official! The first phase of Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows officially opened to guests on March 31. The newest Disney Vacation Club Resort will offer 360 Deluxe Studios and 20 over-the-water bungalows. The Deluxe Studios will be opening in phases throughout the summer. “This is truly a stunning addition to the Disney Vacation Club portfolio,” said Ken Potrock, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Disney Vacation Club. “Research has told us that Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is one of our most beloved Walt Disney World Resort hotels. As a result, we...
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