When I surprised my daughter with a Spring Break trip to Walt Disney World, I booked a room at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. A friend mentioned that they had a scavenger hunt at the resort that would be great for my 7 year old. Well my daughter and I knew that we would have to…
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Everything About Walt Disney World Resorts
Top Things to Do at Your Resort Hotel
The lobby at the Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Staying at a Disney resort hotel, whether at Disneyland or Walt Disney World, is one of the highlights of my Disney vacations. I love the immersive theming, the Disney service, and the whimsical touches in our rooms. For some vacationers, a hotel is just a place…
Ranking Walt Disney World Value Resort Pools
Photo: Ellice Ford Staying on Disney property has its perks, and one of my favorites are the various pools. Each resort, from Value to Deluxe, have multiple on-site pools that are great to use when winding down from a long day in the parks. This post will focus on ranking the Value Resort pools. Value…
The Disney Vacation Club Model at the Boardwalk
Welcome to the Boardwalk! My parents are now Disney Vacation Club members, and I’ve been able to stay at a DVC unit at the Polynesian Village Resort. In addition, I blogged about my parents’ DVC unit at the Grand Californian Hotel. I’ve also taken a tour of the model Aulani unit. And years ago, we…
Resort Review – Disney’s All Star Music Family Suites
A recent stay at Disney’s All Star Music Resort Family Suite convinced my husband and I that we cannot vacation at Walt Disney World any other way. Disney’s All Star Music Resort has three room choices for Guests to choose from: Standard, Preferred, and Family Suite. And while our family has stayed in both the Standard…
Planning A Disney Vacation: Choosing Your Hotel
It’s that magical moment! You might be like us and your family has finally decided that it’s time to make your way down to the most magical place on Earth! Excited, you sit down at the computer and start doing some research. But, as you click through the million links that pop up on Google,…
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels to Charge Overnight Parking Fees
Big changes have happened within the Walt Disney World Resort. It was shared that the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels would now be charging parking fees for Guests who are staying overnight and who have a vehicle. Each resort category will have a different pricing structure per night for those who will be needing to…
It’s Time To Begin Online Check-In
There is just something about seeing those words, “Begin online check-in” that make me giddy with excitement! When you’ve been planning your Walt Disney World vacation for months, every milestone is a celebration! From Advanced Dining Reservations to Fastpass+ choices, the excitement just keeps building. Then the day comes when you receive that…
Romantic Spots to Escape the Crowds at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is a great place to celebrate romance. From a honeymoon, to an anniversary trip, a surprise proposal, or a Valentine’s Day getaway, you’ll find plenty of activities that make sparks fly! Between all of the attractions, crowds, long lines, and craziness, sometimes you just need a break from the hustle and bustle….
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins: A Top-Notch DVC Property
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, recently stayed at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Here is her report. Over the years, Disney has opened very fine resorts and added luxurious properties to its DVC portfolio. Many offer amenities and views that are unparalleled, such as the…
DVC Studio at the Polynesian Village Resort
Our DVC Studio at the Polynesian Village Resort – Tokelau 2931 My parents recently became Disney Vacation Club members, and decided that they wanted to arrange a family reunion at Walt Disney World. They graciously offered to use their DVC points to get three studio units at the Polynesian Village Resort for six nights. Our sofa…
Should You Stay Onsite or Offsite? Walt Disney World Edition
The Polynesian Resort, an onsite option Planning for a Walt Disney World vacation involves many decisions. When do you want to go? For how long? What attractions are most important to your family? Where would you like to eat? But one of the first decisions you’ll make is where to stay. The two major categories…