Welcome to the Polynesian Village Resort! I love the Polynesian Village Resort. I’ve stayed at the Poly three times, and I cannot say that about any other Walt Disney World resort hotel. My parents are Disney Vacation Club members, and the Poly is their home resort. They sent me photos and told me all about…
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How Disney’s Pop Century Resort Won Us Over
The last time we stayed at a Value resort the theming was too much for us and the beds were hard. You can imagine our surprise when Pop Century recently won us over as happily satisfied Guests! Here are 5 things we loved about Pop Century that will bring us back there in the…
My Experience with Mears Connect
I recently had the great fortune of taking a brief but wonderful trip to Walt Disney World. Typically my husband and I would rent a car and occasionally take Disney’s Magical Express from Orlando the Walt Disney World Resort and back. The price of rental cars and gas are both outrageous, and Disney’s Magical…
Enjoying the Disney Lobbies
The Swan Hotel Let me know if this sounds like you: You very carefully pick out your Disney resort hotel at either Disneyland or Walt Disney World. You want to make sure you have the best access to the park you want to spend the most time at. You also want to make sure you’ve…
Why I Want to Stay at the Boardwalk
The Boardwalk at Walt Disney World I’ve stayed at many Walt Disney World resorts over the decades. There is one that I haven’t tried yet, and I’m really hoping to stay there one day. It’s the Boardwalk Inn and Villas, located near Epcot. Here’s why I’m hoping to stay here soon. LOCATION,…
Before You Make That Room Request…
View from the Polynesian Village Resort, 2931 You’ve picked your Disney resort hotel and booked it. As that magical check-in date comes closer, you’re starting to think about making a room request. What kind of a view do you want? How close to do you want to be to all the amenities? Or would…
Why I Love Port Orleans – French Quarter and Riverside
Walt Disney World has so many beautiful resorts to choose from, whether you are just visiting or staying on site, there is so much to see & explore! I have visited most resort hotels on property. I wish I could say I’ve stayed in them, but I usually stay at value level hotels (which are…
Finding Disney Resort Rooms for Parties of Five
If there is one thing this past year has shown Disney fans it is that we are a resilient bunch. With the ever constant changes of the past year we continually show our support. No FastPasses? No problem. No Extra Magic Hours? Got it covered. Only limited resorts open? Well, this one has been a…
Coronado Springs Resort Review
Each Moderate Resort has its own charm. I’d argue that Coronado Springs Resort feels the closest to the Deluxe Resorts, while maintaining some of the appeal of the Value selections. Join us on a tour of the Southwest as we explore Coronado Springs Resort! The resort has the new and eye-catching Gran Destino Tower with…
5 Reasons to Stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney’s Riviera Resort in Florida opened in December of 2019. While it is part of the collection of Disney Vacation Club resorts, you do not have to be a Vacation Club member to stay there. Here are 5 reasons why you should stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort. #1 Location and the Skyliner The Riviera…
Weekend Stays at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
It’s been several years since my last stay at the Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World, so I was very excited to book it for a weekend visit. I was fortunate to find some great prices for the resort through my Disney Chase Visa card. Right now, with the Chase credit card promotion,…
A Dozen Ways to Keep Your Disney Resort Experience Safe
Walt Disney World has implemented enhanced cleaning and distance protocols to help keep you safe at their resorts. Here are a dozen additional steps to keep your Disney resort experience safe and magical. 1. Understand how Disney Keeps Your Resort Experience Safe It’s important to understand what your hotel is doing to keep you safe…