I cannot even begin to explain how excited I am to be discussing one of my favorite resorts on property – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Everything about it is absolutely stunning, down to the last detail. The rooms are immaculate, making sure you feel a part of a magical story every single second during…
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Managing a Split Stay at Walt Disney World
Dreaming of a stay at Grand Floridian? A split stay might make it possible! What is a split stay? Simply stated, when guests divide their trip to stay in two (or more) different accommodations, they are splitting their stay. For example, a guest might stay at Disney’s All Star Movies for the first part…
Purchasing DVC – 5 Things I Wish I Knew Beforehand
On my last trip to Walt Disney World, my husband and I did a stupid thing. We got “free” Universal park tickets by staying at an offsite hotel, with the catch that we had to attend a timeshare sales presentation “breakfast”. Needless to say, the tickets were not free, the hotel was not great, we…
Perks of Being a Happy Camper at Disney’s Fort Wilderness
To say Walt Disney World offers a multitude of different resorts would be an understatement. There is a place for just about anyone in Disney with 19 different resorts on property. Disney has another 12 deluxe villas options on top of that. The Disney hotel rooms are hard to pass up with intricate theming, unique…
A Weekend Stay at the Swan Hotel at Walt Disney World
On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, I finally had the chance to stay at the Swan Hotel. I’ve wanted to stay at the Swan or its partner hotel, the Dolphin, for a very long time. The hotel’s close proximity to Epcot was a big draw for me. If you’ve been to Disney’s BoardWalk,…
The Groovy Pop Century Resort At Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World‘s Pop Century Resort is a top choice for all ages! Young guests will enjoy the large icons, and older guest will bask in the nostalgic moments the resort will bring to mind. Classic Hall Classic Hall is home to Guest Registration, Concierge Service, and Everything Pop Shopping and Dining. The area is…
A Split Stay Between Bay Lake Tower and Animal Kingdom Lodge
A week long trip to Walt Disney World is something that I try to indulge in once every few years- but there’s no perfect resort that’s close to every park. So rather than pick a resort that is central to everything, I decided to indulge in my first ever split stay- two nights at…
What All is at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground?
It’s not the “wildest ride in the wilderness,” but it’s still wild, and it’s still wilderness! Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground is Walt Disney World’s largest resort with 750 acres of forest housing campsites and cabins for guests to stay in. Going to Walt Disney World growing up, this was the resort my family…
Review of the Everything Pop Food Court at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
The Everything Pop Food Court, located at Walt Disney World’s Pop Century Resort, is a convenient place for guests of the Pop Century Resort and Art of Animation Resort to grab a quick meal. The Everything Pop Food Court Everything Pop has various food stations with offerings, and it is easy to compare menus…
Disney’s Yacht Club: A Resort in a Perfect New England-inspired Setting
If you want to experience the stylish feel of Nantucket, Disney’s Yacht Club, with its New England-inspired lakeside setting, is perfect for you. Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids,recently stayed at the Yacht Club and loved it. The resort faces the 25-acre Crescent Lake, complete with lighthouse and marina….
Top 10 Things You Can’t Miss This Christmas at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is always a magical place to visit, no matter the time at year. However, even if you aren’t an over the top Christmastime aficionado like I am, the holidays at Disney World will still fill you with that extra bit of joy and cheer. But as with anything at Disney World, you…
Painting with a View at Walt Disney World
When my wife and I decided to buy into the Disney Vacation Club, the only real reason was because we fell in love with Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and knew we would want to best deal for deluxe accommodations at Walt Disney World. However, over our term of membership we have tried to also take…