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 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 MoreNew Wishes Dessert Party at Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
There’s a brand new Wishes Dessert Party available at Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This party takes place each Friday (and is currently available through March). The price is $62.43 per person and includes signature desserts plus a selection of wine, cocktails, beer, coffee, and tea. The Wishes Dessert Party starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom. The party takes place at the Grand Floridian’s back dock, which means guests can still make Advance Dining Reservations for Narcoossee’s in the evening. To learn more about...
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 MoreGingerbread Displays Up at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
It’s the holiday season at the Walt Disney World Resort and guests can stop by several of the hotels on property to check out the gorgeous gingerbread displays. Once again this year Disney’s Contemporary Resort is showcasing its Frozen-themed display complete with Mary Blair-inspired characters (Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven!) The display is located on the Grand Canyon Concourse at the hotel near the Fantasia gift shop. The always popular gingerbread house is up at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. As is always the case, the back of the gingerbread house is an actual...
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