Victoria Falls Lounge at Animal Kingdom Lodge Has New Menu
Victoria Falls Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is a great spot to sit back, relax, and enjoy a cocktail or a glass of South African wine. The lounge has an all-new menu that pairs the flavors of Africa and India and is inspired by the hotel’s restaurants. Items on the new lounge menu include a plate of artisanal cheeses with Marcona almonds, honeycomb, Egyptian flowers, and wild strawberry gastrique; tandoori chicken wings; and pork “wings” with tamarind barbecue sauce, crispy onions, and cilantro. The menu also features African-inspired tapas with dates, cumin green...
Read MoreCulinary Tours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has an extensive list of “culinary exploration” activities for guests and visitors. One of the more popular choices is the daily Culinary Tour of Boma – Flavors of Africa followed by Jiko – The Cooking Place. This culinary tour is led by one of the hotel’s Cultural Representatives and gives guests a chance learn about the history and cuisine of the African-inspired restaurants at the hotel in addition to learning about the decor of the restaurants.The tour begins at Boma and then travels to Jiko – The Cooking Place. At...
Read MoreFall Discounts Announced for Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Fall is a great time of year to visit the Walt Disney World Resort! In addition to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival and Mickey’s Not-S0-Scary Halloween Party, late fall also sees the Magic Kingdom transformed for the winter holidays. And then guests have a chance to celebrate at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. To help guests plan their fall visit, Disney has announced fall room discounts. Guests can save up to 30 percent on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels, valid for stays most nights October 4 through November 25, and November 29 through December 23,...
Read MoreKeeping Cool at Your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel
The dog days of summer are upon us and if there’s one thing you need to know before your Walt Disney World vacation, it’s how to keep cool. But you’re in luck because the hotels at Walt Disney World are home to some amazing pools and they might become your favorite place to hang out this summer. In addition to the pool, some of the resorts also have other fun ways to help guests stay cool. The Walt Disney World Yacht and Beach Club is home to what is arguably the best pool on property – Stormalong Bay. This sand-bottom pool features a zero entry beach area for the...
Read MoreWalt Disney World Announces Fall Room Discounts for Select Dates Through October
The Walt Disney World Resort in the fall is extra magical. Not only are the crowd levels lower, but several special events including the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are on the schedule. And just in time to book that fall getaway, Disney has announced a room discount. Guests who book a fall visit to Walt Disney World for dates between August 16 and October 3 can save up to 30 percent. Discounts range from 10 percent at Disney’s Art of Animation on select dates to 30 percent at some Deluxe Resorts on select dates. Room discounts...
Read MoreMovies Under the Stars at Walt Disney World Resorts
If you’re looking for something to do on any given evening at your Walt Disney World Resort hotel, you can always check out the movies under the stars. Each resort offers guests a chance to watch a different movie each night at an outdoor “movie theater.” The movies are usually shown either on the beach (if the resort has a beach area) or near the main feature pool. The movies being shown do change each month and some resorts will show the same seven movies each week, while others like the Contemporary will show the same movie only twice in a month, giving guests more...
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