Is 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...
Read MoreNew Travel Discounts Announced for the Walt Disney World Resort
The Walt Disney World Resort recently announced two new travel deals for the end of 2015 and early 2016! The first is the Stay, Play, and Dine package which will save guests at up to $600 depending on what level resort they choose. Details for this package include: Save up to $500 on a 5-night/6-day room, ticket, and dining plan package for a family of four at select Disney Resort hotels! This package is valid at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights Decembeer 13-19, 2015 and January 2-March 7, 2016. This offer includes the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan at select Value Resorts...
Read MoreBridge to Caribbean Cay at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Closed
If you’re visiting Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort between now and December you’ll find the bridge between Caribbean Cay and the villages of Jamaica and Aruba is closed. The sign at the bridge states that the area is under refurbishment but guests are are reporting that they received no warning from Disney about the closure. The bridge not only connects the villages to Caribbean Cay but also gives guests in those villages a way to get to the main feature pool and Old Port Royale. We’ve seen reports that the resort is running a boat across Barefoot Bay for guests in...
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