New lobby area refurbishment at Old Key West Resort is now complete

The refurbishment on the lobby at Disney’s Old Key West Resort at Walt Disney World is now complete! The lobby was closed for almost 4 months while it was being redone. Related – Disney’s Saratoga Springs & Old Key West are next to receive updates Guests are greeted by 50th

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Port Orleans Riverside Resort officially reopened today

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside at Walt Disney World officially reopened today! The resort was closed for over 18 months due to the pandemic but today the fan-favorite resort is open and welcoming back guests. We got to take a look at the reopened resort today! Purple banners topped

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Disney Cast Members Celebrate the reopening of Port Orleans Riverside Resort

The long-awaited Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort officially reopens today at Walt Disney World! From the stately white-column mansions of Magnolia Bend to Alligator Bayou’s quaint backwoods cottages, delight in a picturesque setting that evokes the romance of rural Louisiana. Related – Yehaa Bob Jackson returns to Disney World tonight

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Refurbishment is Underway for Disney’s All Star Movies

Construction continues as Disney’s All Star Movies Resort undergoes refurbishment in the lobby. Related: Mickey’s PhilharMagic closed for month-long refurbishment If you’ve ever stayed at this value resort before, you may remember that the check in area in Cinema Hall was once one long desk. Now, Cast Members work at

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Acclaimed Chef Richard Blais will open His first Orlando restaurant at Hyatt Grand Cypress

Acclaimed Chef Richard Blais will open His first Orlando restaurant at Hyatt Grand Cypress. His new Orlando restaurant will make its home in the former Hemingway’s venue within the resort and offer dinner nightly and brunch on Sundays. Blais is widely recognized as the first winner of Bravo’s Top Chef All-Stars and

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Disney World 50th Anniversary Pressed Pennies at Walt Disney World

Disney World 50th Anniversary Pressed Pennies at Walt Disney World. It is getting hard to keep track of all the changes and merchandise released for Disney’s 50th anniversary. One overlooked item was the pressed penny machines located all around the Walt Disney World Resort. Disney updated most of the machines

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Disney Adds Cast Member Compliment Feature to My Disney Experience App

We love our Disney Cast Members and we never hold back from saying so! These talented and passionate people have made magical memories for us over the years, and while guests have always been able to personally thank a Cast Member, send an email, or tweet a compliment, now there

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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Pre-Sale Announced For DVC Members and Annual Passholders

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Pre-Sale Announced For DVC Members and Annual Passholders. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will Depart for a Galaxy Far, Far Away Beginning March 1, 2022. During Disney World’s 50th Anniversary virtual media event this morning we got some great news about the new Galactic Starcruiser. The opening Date and

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Steakhouse 71 Grand Opening Breakfast Review

Steakhouse 71 Grand Opening Breakfast Review. In under 3 months, Disney transformed the space previously occupied by The Wave into Steakhouse ’71. Not only did they redo the whole space, but they also updated the menu. We got a chance to go this morning for the Grand Opening breakfast. Our

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Disney Vacation Club Expanded Accommodations Coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Disney Vacation Club, Disney’s timeshare, currently has 13 resorts at Walt Disney World. Soon, one of those resorts will receive enhanced and expanded accommodations! Celebrated for its 1890s Victorian architecture and elegance, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is a favorite resort of Disney Vacation Club Members.

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Look inside the all new Steakhouse 71 in Disney’s Contemporary Resort

The new restaurant in Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Steakhouse 71, will open tomorrow and we got a look inside! Related – Contemporary Resort’s Steakhouse 71 Menus Revealed Steakhouse 71, which gets its name from the year the resort opened, has a sleek yet comfortable décor with fun design elements from the

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New Christmas Pre Arrival Magic Bands land on the Disney World Website

New Christmas Pre Arrival Magic Bands land on the Disney World Website. For those that are annual Passholders or have a hotel reservation upcoming, the band is up for preorder for $25.00. Normally it will sell for $39.00. The Christmas Pre Arrival Magic Band is red plaid with Mickey Mouse

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First look at the Disney World 50th Anniversary Foods

First look at the Disney World 50th Anniversary Foods. During a virtual media event this morning, Disney released a lot of good information about Star Wars, Guardian’s of the Galaxy, furthermore we got info on the new MagicBand + coming in the new year. They also gave us a sneak

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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will Depart for a Galaxy Far, Far Away Beginning March 1, 2022

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will Depart for a Galaxy Far, Far Away Beginning March 1, 2022. During Disney World’s 50th Anniversary virtual media event this morning we got some great news about the new Galactic Starcruiser. The opening Date and Booking dates have been announced. The inaugural voyage of Star

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