Disneyland Resort Announces Plans to Build a Fourth Disney-Themed Hotel
The Disneyland Resort has announced plans to build a fourth Disney-themed hotel at the Anaheim resort. The plans, submitted in early June, are for a 700-room, four-diamond hotel and parking structure to be located on 10 acres at the north end of the Downtown Disney District parking lot. Once plans are approved, construction would begin in 2018 with an opening in 2021. The as-yet-unnamed hotel would be designed by Walt Disney Imagineering and would be the first hotel built at Disneyland in 20 years. The hotel would feature two pools, a fitness facility, and a play area. Nightly rates would...
Read MoreNews: Toddler Snatched by Alligator at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
A two-year-old boy was snatched by an alligator Tuesday night on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Officials say the boy was playing in several inches of water when the gator grabbed him. His parents entered the water and tried to wrestle the boy away from the gator to no avail. The search and rescue operation became a recovery operation Wednesday afternoon. Authorities told ABC News that the attack was “not survivable.” Nearly 50 personnel from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office plus officials from Florida Fish and...
Read MoreDisney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to be Renamed
The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge are getting renamed! Disney Vacation Club recently announced that the Villas will be renamed the Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. DVC says the new name will distinguish the area, gives the villas a more “rustic” feel, and allows Imagineers to bring the community’s story to life. The currently-under-construction Hidden Springs Pool at the DVC Villas will also be renamed at a later date. Construction also continues on the water-front cabins at Wilderness Lodge. Those will reportedly be called the Copper...
Read MoreBeaches & Cream Adds Grownup Floats and Shakes to the Menu
Beaches & Cream at Disney’s Beach Club Resort has recently added “adult” hard floats and milkshakes to the menu. These new cool concoctions are created with beer – including Guinness Stout – hard ciders, and hard root beers plus ice cream. Guests (21 and over, of course) can choose from a S’mores Shake, a Classic Root Beer Float, a Grasshopper Float, a Tropical Sunrise Float, and a Stout Float. The S’mores Shake is made with Amarula Crème liqueur, Cream de Dark Coco, and chocolate and vanilla ice cream. It is topped with marshmallow, chocolate sauce, and graham. If...
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...
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