Reservations Now Open for Disney Riviera Resort
Disney’s Riviera Resort – the new Deluxe Disney Vacation Club Resort – is open for reservations for dates beginning December 16, 2019. Room options at Disney Riviera Resort include: Deluxe Studios, one and two bedroom Villas, and Grand Villas which accommodate up to twelve guests. There’s also a new category of rooms at the hotels – Tower Studios, which will accommodate two guests and offer a private balcony with Tower views. Disney Vacation Club members can begin booking with DVC points this spring. New dining options have also been announced for the resort and...
Read MoreNew ‘Sun & Fun’ Room Offer Announced for Disney World
There’s a new room discount for Walt Disney World for dates starting April 28 and going through September 30. The Sun & Fun room offer gives guests up to 30% off room at select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. The biggest discounts (30%) will be found at the Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts, while smaller discounts will be available at Moderate and Value resorts. For a full list of participating hotels visit the Special Offers page. Rooms must be booked by March 24, 2019. Note that this discount – like the Free Dining offer announced this week – ends before fall when the...
Read MoreReservations Open November 27 for Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs
The new 15-story Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is slated to open in July 2019, and guests can start making reservations on November 27. Dates for reservations begin July 9, 2019. The tower will serve as the new main entrance for Coronado Springs and will feature a two-story lobby, more than 500 rooms (including 50 suites), and a themed table service rooftop restaurant. All of the more than 1,800 rooms at Coronado Springs have been updated with new fixtures, new furnishings, and lights. Guests at the hotel will also be able to enjoy a new restaurant that is...
Read MoreRoom 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 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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