Free Dining Announced for Select Dates this Fall
It’s finally here – free dining has been announced for select dates this fall at the Walt Disney World Resort. The dates are: August 23 through October 1 November 15 through November 21 November 26 through November 28 December 10 through December 21 Guests must book at least a 2-day Magic Your Way ticket with Park Hopper and/or Water Parks Fun and More in addition to booking at least a 3-day stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Hotels excluded from this offer include: campsites, Bungalows at Polynesian Village, Grand Floridian Villas, Bay Lake Tower, 3-bedroom Villas, Port...
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 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...
Read MoreNew Resort Hotel Deals Announced for Spring 2016
If you’re making plans to visit the Walt Disney World Resort in early 2016 there is a new spring savings deal that was recently announced. Guests can save up to 25 percent on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for most nights from March 15 through June 11. And if you choose to upgrade to a room and ticket package with a minimum 4-day theme park ticket you’ll get one more ticket day for free. Some deluxe villas and deluxe hotels are priced at a 30 percent saving from April 14 through June 11 while guests choosing a value resort can save up to 20 percent from April 14...
Read MoreNew Refillable Mugs at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
If you have plans to visit a Walt Disney World Resort hotel soon you should check out the refillable mugs in the quick service locations. Our friends at the Disney Food Blog are reporting that mugs featuring a new design are rolling out at the hotels. The mugs feature Mickey and friends as they’re driving through the entrance gates to the Walt Disney World Resort – something that is always exciting! The new design also features subtle shout-outs to resort hotels including the famous purple road signs, images of certain hotels, and even logos featuring hotel names. The mugs...
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