Contemporary Resort Pumpkin Carving Contest
The cast members at Disney’s Contemporary Resort participated in a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween week. The carved pumpkins were on display on October 30 and 31, and throughout Halloween day guests had a chance to vote for their favorite pumpkins. This Cinderella-themed pumpkin was voted “Best Disney Theme” in the contest. While this amazing Mickey Mouse creation was voted the “Best Overall” pumpkin by guests. From the looks of the entries, there are some very talented cast members at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! You can check out all the...
Read MoreNew Sign at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
While it’s been up for a few weeks, we haven’t yet had a chance to spotlight the new sign at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. But we were able to snap a few photos of it on a recent visit and we have to say, the sign is gorgoues! The resort’s new sign looks like volcanic rock – fitting for the setting of the hotel – and it also features the new/old moniker ‘Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.’ Construction continues at the hotel with work on the Great Ceremonial House lobby continuing through December. The lobby is being reimagined to...
Read MoreWalt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel Launching Multi-Year Redesign
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is getting a major facelift. The resort just announced a multi-year, multi-phase $125 million redesign project that is the biggest in the hotel’s history. At the end of the project every guest room in the two hotels will be transformed. “As we celebrate the hotel’s 25th anniversary, it is appropriate that we mark the occasion with a renaissance of our room product,” said General Manager Fred Sawyers. “Our guests will continue to receive the level of service and hospitality that comes with a quarter century of experience while enjoying a...
Read MoreHalloween Festivities Planned at Aulani
Guests at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa can celebrate Halloween in paradise with several fun activities planned for this month. On October 24 and 31 the Halawai Lawn becomes the location for the Keiki Halloween Party. Guests can dress up in costumes and enjoy crafts, games, and face painting. Disney characters will also be on hand for photos and meet-and-greet opportunities. Teen guests ages 13-17 at Aulani can enjoy a Hallow “Teen” party on October 24, 26, and 28. This party starts at Makikii Joe’s Beach Rental and continues on the beach. Pumpkin sand sculpting contests and more...
Read MoreMenu Announced for Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk
The newest restaurant at the Walt Disney World Resort opens December 18, and Disney recently debuted the menu. Trattoria al Forno is scheduled to open at Disney’s BoardWalk in the former location of Kouzzina by Cat Cora. The restaurant closed on September 30. The menu at Trattoria al Forno features regional Italian specialties in addition to hand-crafted mozzarella and pizzas baked in wood-burning ovens. The dinner menu features an antipasti section with salads, calamari, mussels, cured meats, and other items. The entrees include a seasonal risotto, slow-cooked lamb shank, whole...
Read MoreVictoria & Albert’s Named One of the Top 5 Restaurants in the United States by TripAdvisor
Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Florida Resort and Spa was recently named one of the Top 5 restaurants in the United States. The restaurants received the honor on TripAdvisor’s 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards. The TripAdvisor awards are based on millions of reviews from travelers. The winners were determined by an algorithm that factored in the quality and quantity of the reviews that had been posted over a 12-month period. Victoria & Albert’s is one of two AAA five-diamond award winning restaurants in Florida. Chef Scott Hunnel, maître d hotel...
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