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...
Read MoreCitricos 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...
Read MoreTranquilo 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...
Read MoreDisney 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...
Read MoreNew 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...
Read MoreMake Plans to Celebrate Thanksgiving at Aulani
Imagine spending Thanksgiving in paradise. Aulani was recently voted one of the ‘top 10 warm weather Thanksgiving getaways’ by Sunset Magazine and the resort has a very special Thanksgiving day planned for guests. The Aulani Thanksgiving Feast is planned for the Kaiona Ballroom and will feature an heirloom tomato salad with Maui onions, longboard-braised boneless beef short ribs, guava and pineapple glazed ham, roasted turkey, safe stuffing, giblet gravy, and fresh cranberry-orange chutney. The festivities will also feature live entertainment and Disney character meet-and-greets. The...
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