Walt Disney World is a BIG PLACE – like 40 square miles big! To put that in perspective, that’s about the same size as San Francisco, or two Manhattan islands. Needless to say, one cannot expect to traverse the Disney World Parks by foot alone! Disney has its own internal transportation
Category: Resorts
Disney Must Do – Sammy Duvall’s Water Sports Centre at Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort
Sammy Duvall’s Water Sports Centre, located at the Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort, is the place to be for your water sports experiences. From parasailing and water tubing, to wake-boarding and personal watercraft tours, they have everything you need for your next water sports adventure. If you are planning a
Enjoy a Golf Getaway Package this Summer at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World Golf Getaways Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a magical golf experience this summer with a Golf Getaway Package at Walt Disney World. Packages include accommodations, theme park tickets, Pro Shop credit and of course a couple rounds of golf. 2-Night / 3-Day Golf Getaway Packages from $284 per
Two New Names Revealed for Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort
Disney announced today that the existing Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will officially be renamed Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. The new Disney Vacation Club development that is currently under construction at the resort will be named Copper Creek Villas & Cabins. The release stated “Both Copper Creek
Trail’s End Restaurant at Fort Wilderness Introduces a Weekend Brunch
Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will offer a weekend brunch beginning this Saturday, May 21st. Brunch will be served on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30am until 2:00pm at the rate of $23 per adult and $13 per child, ages 3-9. There is no word yet on
Walt Disney World Refurbishment Update for May 2016
There are a lot of new refurbishments scheduled to take place throughout Walt Disney World this summer. Here are the most recent updates: Dinosaur – Closing July 25 – September 29, 2016 Swiss Family Treehouse – Closing July 6 – September 24, 2016 Liberty Square Riverboat – Closing August 1 – 7, 2016
Ample Hills Creamery Is Now Open at Disney’s Boardwalk
Ample Hills Creamery opened to Disney guests over the weekend at Disney’s Boardwalk entertainment, dining and shopping area. The bright and flavorful shop is located next to ESPN Club overlooking Crescent Lake. The creamery is a whimsical take on a turn-of-the-century ice cream parlor so it keeps with the timeless charm
How To Survive Those Looooooong Stretches Between Disney Trips
I wish I could afford to go to Walt Disney World every year – heck I would go there every day if I could and never tire of it! But the reality for me (as for a lot of you, I’m sure) is that the expense of a WDW vacation
Three Pool Closures at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort This Summer
It looks like yet another pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be closed for part of the summer. There are a total of six villages within the resort, each with its own quiet pool in addition to the main theme pool. Guests can still enjoy the Fuentes del Morro
The Best Places For Chocolate Treats At Disney World
Walt Disney World is well known for many things – it’s characters, it’s rides and attractions, and its FOOD, too! We aren’t talking just your standard “burgers and chicken nuggets” amusement park-fare here – they have it ALLLLL – cuisines from all around the globe, amazing drinks and snacks, and
Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort Announces New Kingswell Neighborhood
Golden Oak is a one-of-a kind luxury resort residential community that offers estate-sized homes within the Walt Disney World Resort. The recently announced Kingswell neighborhood will include the last 53 home sites available to purchase within the Golden Oak community. Custom homes start at $3 million and will range from approximately 5,000 to 7,000
Two New Pool Closures at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Heads up for guests staying at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort over the next few months. The Trinidad South Pool, located at the Pirate Rooms area, closed for refurbishment May 2nd and isn’t expected to reopen until June 3rd. The Jamaica Village Pool is also closed for refurbishment from April 19th through summer 2016. In the
Sign Up to be Notified Once 2017 Walt Disney World Packages Are Available to Book
Are you thinking about a Walt Disney World vacation next year? If you like to plan your trips far in advance then I’m sure you’re anxiously waiting for 2017 packages to be released. Send a quick email to lbourget@mickeytravels.com and I will add you to my 2017 watch list. Once
Possible New Name for DVC Resort: Copper Creek Cabins and Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has been undergoing an extensive refurbishment with construction already underway on its new waterside cabins. According to WDW News Today, the Disney Vacation Club portion of the resort will have a new name: Copper Creek Cabins and Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Construction on the resort is expected to
