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Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Gingerbread Displays

Posted by on Nov 21, 2014 in BoardWalk Inn, Contemporary Resort, Deluxe Resorts, Disney Resort Activities, Featured, Grand Floridian Resort, Resort News, Yacht and Beach Clubs | 0 comments

Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Gingerbread Displays

It’s that time of year again – time for the gingerbread displays to go up at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels! Our friends at the Disney Food Blog recently reported on the 2014 gingerbread display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The display was inspired by Frozen (of course!) and features Mary Blair-inspired figures of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, and Kristoff. Stop by the DFB and check out all the amazing photos of the display and the yummy treats you can buy! Other hotels with gingerbread displays in the works include the BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Beach Club,...

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Handmade Authentic Leis and Floral Headbands at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Posted by on Nov 20, 2014 in Deluxe Resorts, Disney Resort Activities, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Featured | 0 comments

Handmade Authentic Leis and Floral Headbands at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

One of the things we love most about visiting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is receiving a lei upon arrival! It adds to the authenticity of the resort and makes you feel so welcome. The next time you’re visiting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort we recommend taking a few minutes to visit the Hawaiian cultural ambassadors set up in the lobby where they are creating handmade leis and headbands out of fresh flowers and ribbons. One a recent visit we spotted traditional leis made from fresh carnations and even one that was filled with candy! The headbands were made with...

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Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian to Host Cinderella Breakfast

Posted by on Nov 18, 2014 in Deluxe Resorts, Dining, Disney Resort Activities, Featured, Grand Floridian Resort, Resort News | 0 comments

Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian to Host Cinderella Breakfast

Cinderella’s Royal Table at the Magic Kingdom is closing for a refurbishment in January 2015, but guests will still have a chance to dine with Cinderella and her royal friends. Citricos at Disney’s Grand  Floridian Resort and Spa will be hosting a royal breakfast and brunch for guests beginning January 8. The meal will feature a meet-and-great photo opportunity with Cinderella before diners enter the restaurant. Inside Citricos guests will have a chance to meet other Disney Princesses. The royal breakfast will be served daily from 8 a.m. until 2:20 p.m. and will feature a menu...

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Tranquilo Golf Club at Four Seasons Resort Orlando Now Open

Posted by on Nov 17, 2014 in Deluxe Resorts, Disney Resort Activities, Featured, Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, Off Property, Resort News | 0 comments

Tranquilo Golf Club at Four Seasons Resort Orlando Now Open

The Tranquilo Golf Club at Four Seasons Resort Orlando is now open for guests and locals to enjoy the redesigned 18-hole course. The course was originally built in 1992 as the Tom Fazio-designed Disney’s Osprey Ridge course. Fazio has redesigned the course for the Four Seasons with a new hole, renovated bunkers, improved visibility and air flow, and a renovated clubhouse. The course is a Par 71 with four sets of tees on each hole and a yardage of 6,901. “I am very proud of the transformation of the Tranquilo Golf Club golf course.  Since the course opened over 20 years ago, it has been...

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Disney Food Blog Launches ‘DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2014’ e-book

Posted by on Nov 14, 2014 in Deluxe Resorts, Dining, Discounts, Disney Resort Activities, Featured, Free, How To, Moderate Resorts, Other, Resort News, Value Resorts | 0 comments

Disney Food Blog Launches ‘DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2014’ e-book

The Disney Food Blog recently announced the launch of the ‘DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2014 e-book. This full-color, 310 page e-book is full of the most up-to-date information on all the holiday happenings at the Walt Disney World Resort. The book features more than 250 color photos of holiday food, displays, hotel decorations, and more. The book includes descriptions and photos of every holiday event and activity on property, a comprehensive dining section and a chapter on where to eat without Advance Dining Reservations, and an all-new chapter on the top 10...

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New Merchandise Debuts at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa

Posted by on Nov 12, 2014 in Deluxe Resorts, Disney Resort Activities, Disneyland, Featured | 1 comment

New Merchandise Debuts at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa

Guests at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa will find a new assortment of themed merchandise at Acorns Gifts & Goods. The new merchandise includes T-shirts for men and women, a fleece zip hoodie, a nightshirt featuring Chip ‘n’ Dale, a fleece sweatshirt, and even a hat with the hotel’s logo. If you’re looking to take a piece of the hotel home with you there is a line of themed home goods including drinkware, frames, a trivet, and fluffy pillows. Smaller trinkets are also available including a magnet with the hotel’s logo and Disney...

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