Opening in early spring 2012, the Royal Guest Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-Riverside

Opening in early spring 2012, the Royal Guest Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-Riverside allow princes and princesses of all ages to stay where Disney royalty have stayed. Guests find regal touches left behind by some of their favorite Disney characters – fiber optics special effects above ornately decorated beds,

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort new Royal Guest Rooms Now Available for Booking

Two new ways for guests of Walt Disney World Resort hotels to live like their favorite Disney characters are now on sale. Building on the success of Pirate Rooms at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, new “Disney Story Rooms” are now available for guests booking vacations in 2012 – Disney’s Art

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Top 5 Quick Service Restaurants

There are two different types of dining at Disney World: table service and quick service. Table service restaurants are dining destinations that offer either buffets or served meals with appetizers, main courses, desserts, and service. Meanwhile, quick service restaurants are set up like cafeterias offering quick, but tasty, menus where

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Pixie Pricing! Receive discounted rates for Disney’s Food and Wine Festival!

Pixie Vacations is at it again with another EXCLUSIVE offer! Book a vacation package with Pixie Vacations and stay at a select Disney Resort during the Food and Wine festival (October 5, 2011 through October 10, 2011) and receive 35%-45% off! Sample Pricing As follows: October 5, 2011 through October

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Huge Resort Discounts for Food and Wine.

If you’ve been thinking about a trip to Food and Wine this year but are worried about the lack of discounts available, Pixie Vacations has a great offer for you.  Now you can save up to 50% on your Disney resort room–that’s 10 to 25 % better than any discount

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New Storybook Rooms and Health and Wellness Suites at Walt Disney World

Over the course of the next year, new Walt Disney World Resort hotel rooms and suites will open that will allow guests to sleep like visiting Disney royalty or perhaps add a yoga session or two to their Disney vacation. It’s part of an overall lodging strategy at Walt Disney

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule May 2011

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool (Fort Wilderness) closed through 4/22/11 for refurbishment. The Meadow Swimmin’ Pool will be open during this time. Star Tours (Hollywood Studios)

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule April 2011

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Walt Disney World website. Current Luna Park Pool Slide (BoardWalk Resort) closed through 3/16/11 for refurbishment. Guests may use the pool or use the feature pool and slide

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Disneyworld Refurbishment Schedule March 2011

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Walt Disney World Website. Current The Enchanted Tiki Room – Under New Management closed until further notice. Fairways Course at Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf closed through 2/20/11 for

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Take A Boat Ride With Us From Downtown Disney To Port Orleans Riverside

One of the reasons we enjoy staying at Port Orleans Riverside is the wonderful boat transportation option from the resort to Downtown Disney and back. It’s not just convenient but a terrific way to relax at the end of your day so you can get a great night’s sleep when

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Oldies But Goodies – Moderate Resorts, A Very Viable Option For Us

Oldies seem to like Deluxe Resorts. From experience, it seems they lean towards the Magic Kingdom Resorts, not necessarily for access to the park itself but for the numerous transportation options, dining options, and overall ambiance of their particular favorite. I can’t blame us (Oldies), we love them and stay

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Save Up to 40% on Spring or Summer Travel at Select Disney Resort Hotels

Escape to the convenience, service and magic of the Walt Disney World Resort. Treat your family to a late spring or late summer vacation for less. Save on stays most nights April 28 to June 14, 2011 and August 14 to October 1, 2011 when you book by March 27.

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Man dies after walking in front of Disney bus at Port Orleans resort

This article comes to us from the Orlando Sentinel. A Massachusetts tourist was killed Sunday when he walked in front of a bus at Walt Disney World’s Port Orleans resort, the Florida Highway Patrol said. According to witnesses, Robert Krueger, 69, of Yarmouth Port, Mass., on Cape Cod, was walking

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Room Refurbishments Begin At Port Orleans Resorts

According to PortOrleans.org, an unofficial but extremely fine website, the anticipated room refurbishments have begun at Port Orleans. As of November 1 the French Quarter has started and is expected to be complete sometime in April. From there they will proceed to the Magnolia Bend (mansion) area and then on

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