New Deluxe Resort Announced for Disney World
A new, deluxe resort hotel has been announced for the Walt Disney World Resort. The hotel will be built in the area between Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. Disney has said that the as-yet-unnamed hotel will be inspired by nature and “themed to complement its natural surroundings.” The hotel will feature 900 rooms and proposed Disney Vacation Club Villas, making it the 16th DVC resort on property. In a release from Walt Disney World, Terri Schultz, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Vacation Club said, “This resort experience will be a...
Read MoreWalt Disney World Resort Posts “No Fishing” Signs at Resorts
In the wake of last month’s fatal alligator attack at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Disney World has erected “No Fishing” signs at several resorts on property. According to reports there are ‘No Fishing’ signs posted at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, Fort Wilderness, and Old Key West Resort. Essentially, guests are forbidden to fish on their own at Disney World now. The only permissible fishing is part of a guided fishing excursion. Disney has also installed fences along the shoreline at several hotels including the Grand Floridan,...
Read MoreFences Installed on Beaches at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Following the fatal alligator attack earlier this month at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Disney has put up fences along the shorelines at several resorts including the Grand Floridian, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Other resorts with beaches – including Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts – will also likely have fencing installed at the shoreline. In addition to the fences (which look to be permanent) Disney has also put up signs warning guests to stay out of the...
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...
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