Walt 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...
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 Year’s Eve at Disney’s Yacht Club to Feature a Progressive 3-in-1 Party
If you’re making plans to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Walt Disney World Resort you might want to check out the party at the Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center. The party is being billed as a “Progressive 3-in-1” party with food, cocktails, and live entertainment. The Yacht Club party starts at 8 p.m. with an interactive “comedy reunion at the Adventurer’s Club.” Next, Club Live starts with dancing to a nine-piece band, and then Club Vinyl features a seven-piece band. The party also includes buffet and dessert stations and drinks and right before midnight the countdown...
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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