Room 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 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...
Read MoreNew Wishes Dessert Party at Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
There’s a brand new Wishes Dessert Party available at Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This party takes place each Friday (and is currently available through March). The price is $62.43 per person and includes signature desserts plus a selection of wine, cocktails, beer, coffee, and tea. The Wishes Dessert Party starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom. The party takes place at the Grand Floridian’s back dock, which means guests can still make Advance Dining Reservations for Narcoossee’s in the evening. To learn more about...
Read MoreDates and Menu Details Announced for 2016 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic
The 2016 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic takes place Friday, October 28, and Saturday, October 29 at the Swan and Dolphin Resort. Once again the Food and Wine Classic coincides with the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. This year’s event includes the Causeway, Seminars, and the Beer Garden. The Causeway features more than 40 tasting stations featuring dishes from the resort’s 17 restaurants and lounges plus 30 wineries. The Beer Garden will feature several dishes in addition to craft brews. Guests choosing to take part in a seminar can choose...
Read MoreDisney Removing Alarm Clocks from Resort Hotel Rooms
The next time you check into a Walt Disney World Resort hotel room you might notice that the alarm clock is missing. Don’t be “alarmed” – Disney is reportedly removing all clocks from the resort’s hotel rooms. We were first made aware of this when a member of our team reported that her room at Disney’s Contemporary Resort was without a clock. When she called the front desk she was told that all the clocks had been removed but guests can still request a clock if they need or want one. After contacting Disney Vacation Club Member Services, a cast member did...
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