UPDATE: 09/12/17 This morning Walt Disney World opened its gates to all four theme parks to guests. Even though the parks looked immaculate, several attractions were closed today (or delayed) due to debris caused by Hurricane Irma. We walked around Magic Kingdom to see if we could identify the causes
Tag: Resorts
Pets Welcome at Disney World Resorts for Hurricane Irma
As a owner of two dogs, I absolutely love that Disney has done this! They are now allowing pet owners that have had to evacuate due to Hurricane Irma to bring their pets with them. This is the official statement from Disney World: We are glad to have you and
A Look at the Flavors of Disney Explorers Lodge at Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland recently opened its newest resort Disney Explorers Lodge. This immersive resort not only has amazing decor and guest amenities, the culinary offerings have guests saying their stay at the new resort is unlike anything else they’ve experienced. Let’s take a closer look at the three new restaurants
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins Now Open at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Today marks the official grand opening of Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. A breathtaking DVC property, Copper Creek Villas was inspired by the industry and architecture of the Pacific Northwest and features natural elements like wood and stone in its design as well as features that
Is Disney Offering a Disney Gift Card for Declining Mousekeeping?
Today, there have been unconfirmed reports circulating that if you stay at a value resort and decline “Mousekeeping” you will be offered a $40 Disney Gift Card in exchange. There are many details surrounding this rumor that we are unsure of at this time. We cannot confirm if this is
Walt Disney World Updates In-Room TV Channel
It’s probably one of my favorite TV channels! The “Your Disney Resort” Channel featured on Channel 3 at all Disney Resorts has just been updated with some new features to help guests plan their day. Now when guests turn to Channel 3 at their resort they can find information such
Disney World Replaces Bug Spray With Mosquito Wipes in Guest Rooms
Walt Disney World has replaced the bug spray provided in guest rooms with a resealable package of mosquito wipes. Disney does an amazing job at keeping most of pesky mosquitos away. However, it is impossible to keep them all away and with the risk of the Zika Virus Disney began
Disney Hiring 1,000 Workers This Spring
If your dream has always been to make your home at “home,” you are in lucky! Walt Disney World has announced that they will be hiring 1,000 people for full and part-time positions this Spring. In the news release issued by Disney, the positions that they are looking to fill
$5 Million Meeting Space Redesign Complete at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has completed a $5 million renovation of its 329,000 square feet of meeting space, refreshing every meeting room at both the Swan and Dolphin resorts. The renovation included new technology and updating the carpeting and paint the meeting spaces. The meeting space
Walt Disney World Resort Lobbies Removing Online Check-In Lines
In Walt Disney World‘s continuing efforts to improve customer service, guests may notice a few changes during their next visit to a Disney resort. One of the first things you may notice is that online check-in lines are going away and in most resorts, they are already gone. Our friends at
Florida Resident Discounts Announced for Early 2017
Staying at the Walt Disney World Resort just got even more magical for Florida residents with this new offer for January to February 2017! Florida residents* can enjoy rates as low as $75 per night, plus tax at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from
Fuel Rod Kiosks Coming to Disney Resorts
In today’s age of technology, the one thing can ruin your day at the parks is having your cell phone battery die. In the last few months Disney has been adding more and more Fuel Rod kiosks in the parks, so it was only a matter of time before they
Disney Receives 2016 Conde Nast Readers Choice Award
We all know that staying at Disney is a one of a kind magical experience, so it is no surprise to us that Disney announced today that Disney Parks & Resorts have once again been named among the top destinations around the world to stay and play in the 29th annual
Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule for August 2016
In order to keep their rides running smoothly and safely, Disneyland often needs to close rides in order to perform maintenance on them, or even to give them a new look. As much as we don’t like it when our favorite rides aren’t running, it’s necessary to keep all the
