I recently had the pleasure of staying at the new Art of Animation resort. It is an amazing and beautiful resort. It is considered a “value” resort but it does not look like a “value” resort in anyway. They have mainly suites and some standard rooms. When you first drive
Category: Places to Stay
Touring the Grand Floridian
People always tell me or post about how they never spend time in their rooms at Disney or time at the resort, and that they are only there to sleep, so they only want to stay at a value resort. Sound familiar? Well, I say the opposite (sometimes)…and you may
Collecting Disney World Resort Soap and Shampoo
I know most people would look at this and think ” Why in the world would someone want to collect Disney World Resort Soap and Shampoo”. Honestly I would have thought the same thing a few years ago myself, before I became a full-blown Disney addict. When I first saw
Catch an Outdoor Disney Movie at Walt Disney World
When most people think of Disney they don’t think of seeing a movie, but there are some resorts that offer a nightly Outdoor Disney Movie on a huge screen usually by the pool or in special areas at the various Disney Resorts. Best of all it is 100% FREE! Here
Disney’s Aulani Resort Combines The Best Of Both Worlds
For those of you who think Disney is just Theme Parks and rides and characters, think again! Disney is MUCH more, and one of their more recent expansions is their Disney’s Aulani Resort on the island of O’ahu in beautiful Hawaii. It’s an amazing place, and well worth the cost.
Can’t decide on where to stay on your Disney World Vacation? Take a Resort Tour!
One big decision when planning your Disney World Vacation is where to stay? Some people have a favorite that they never waver from, while some make it a mission to stay every place at least once! Others choose in the categories Disney has set, value, moderate or deluxe for one
Sometimes You Just Want a Night In Away from the Walt Disney World Parks
A trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth, aka Walt Disney World Resort, awesome as it is, can wear even the most seasoned traveler to the bone. Walking miles a day, waiting in crowded lines, eating delicious meals (ok, that’s not really a problem), basically pushing yourself physically, trying
Are Disney Value Resorts right for you?
When planning a Disney vacation on a budget you have to ask yourself one question… Are Disney Value Resorts right for you? For me the answer for me would be a definite yes. I know some people hear the term “Value” and think cheap and not well-kept but that could not be
When Should I Go To Disney World?
There are many theories on what is the best time of year to visit Walt Disney World, and there are websites and apps and charts and graphs and all kinds of information that can help you determine when the crowds will be the smallest. Even we have touched on it
Is Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside the Right Resort for You?
My family has enjoyed a couple of weeklong stays at Walt Disney World’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort. The question asked above, is it for you, depends on what you are looking for in a Resort, how much time you will actually spend at the Resort, and what types of amenities you prefer. My family
Is Disney’s Boardwalk The Right Resort For You?
Should you stay at Boardwalk Inn & Villas? Well it all depends on what you are looking for in a resort, how much time you will actually spend at the resort, and what types of amenities you prefer. We have stayed at all three types of resorts, Value, Moderate, and Deluxe.
Is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Right for You?
Is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort the right place to take up residence while visiting Walt Disney World ? I say absolutely if…… You enjoy convenience to all the parks and several popular restaurants. Since the Grand Floridian is a “monorail resort”, you can monorail to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT in
Planning an “Off Day” at Disney’s Fort Wilderness
So many people travel to Walt Disney World and never experience any of the fun Fort Wilderness has to offer. Since 1971, the Campsites at Fort Wilderness Resort have been accommodating guests on over 700 acres of wooded trails. This camping resort offers campsites for tents, pop ups and RVs
Monorail Happy Hour – An Adult Escape!
For those of you who have been to Walt Disney World before, you know that around 2 pm, the Magic Kingdom gets super crowded, the sun gets super hot, and the complaining/meltdowns/tantrums begin – and we aren’t just talking kid meltdowns, I have witnessed many adult ones too! It’s hot,
