This past June, our extended family took a fabulous vacation to Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, the new Disney Vacation Club resort that opened in 2009. Our family had purchased points in DVC in June, 2010, and this was the first time we had stayed at at DVC
Tag: Resort
Is Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside 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
Plenty of Delicious Dining Options Offer Something for Every Guest at Disneyland Resort
From fast-casual fare to haute cuisine, the menu of dining options at Disneyland Resort offers something for every guest. Here, morning pancakes with Minnie Mouse are as celebrated as the spectacular creations at Napa Rose restaurant. “We offer innovative cuisine from our award-winning chefs that match our guests’ desire for
Is Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort For You?
We recently completed an 11 day stay in Walt Disney World at Disney’s Coronado Springs 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
Affordable In Room Fun – Disney Spa Night
Walt Disney World is such a fun vacation with so many add on features that you could never get bored, no matter how many times you visit The Mouse. However, some extras cost more than others and it all really comes down to your priorities and budget while on vacation.
Disneyland Resort Releases 2010 Community Report
When Walt Disney created Disneyland in 1955, he also created a culture of giving. Today, the Disneyland Resort continues to be dedicated to making a positive impact on Southern California. This video highlights efforts conveyed in the 2010 Disneyland Resort Community Report released this month, and provides a glimpse into
Disneyland Resort Generates $4.7 Billion in Economic Impact
For 56 years, the Disneyland Resort has been an economic engine for Southern California – contributing billions of dollars in support to the local economy, millions of dollars in taxes and thousands of jobs. Despite the recent economic downturn, an independent study conducted in 2009 concluded that the Resort generates
Opening-Day Cast Members Mark 40 Years
Earlier this month, Disney cast members who were hired in 1971 gathered at Magic Kingdom Park for a photograph marking the 40th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. A photo of this group was first taken before the park opened in 1971, and was featured on the Oct. 15
Ideas for the Next Disney Vacation Club Resort Location
The Disney Vacation Club is, for some people, a really great way to bring the magic of Disney into their lives for the next fifty years. There are already several Disney Vacation Club locations, both throughout Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and in other locations — so the question is, where
Between the Lines: Guide to the Disney Vacation Club
My husband and I first took our two little girls to Disney four years ago. It was a last minute decision, literally, and we didn’t know what to expect. My husband is a hard working man and we don’t see him as often as we’d like. So our impromptu week
Disney and Four Seasons Finalize Deal Construction begins on $360 Million Hotel
As if we weren’t already busy enough obsessing over the Fantasyland expansion…now news has come out that the $360 million luxury resort will begin construction in December. The process started in 2008, when Disney approached the Four Seasons about putting a resort on Disney property. Why would Disney do this?
Why stay at Fort Wilderness? Why NOT!
When it comes to planning a Walt Disney World vacation, the resort options are so endless that it can be headache-inducing (it was for me at first!) Should you choose to stay on property (which I highly recommend), one of your options is Walt Disney World’s Fort Wilderness Resort and
My Top 5 Things to do at the Disney Resorts
For the most part, my writing revolves around the things that you can see and do and experience at Walt Disney World. It has only been recently that I realized that I really don’t write a whole lot about some of the best aspects of the Walt Disney World resort
Top Five Reasons I’m a Disney World Nerd.
Are you like me? Do you sometimes find yourself hiding the fact that you’re a Disney nerd? Do you have to remind yourself that wearing more than one article of Disney clothing at a time is a bad idea? Are you tired of having to defend Disney World‘s extreme awesomeness?
