Do Disney Hotels Have Resort Fees?

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Staying at a Disney resort hotel means you are eligible for additional perks and benefits. As a Disney World resort guest you get free parking at the theme parks and access to complimentary transportation on buses, monorails, the skyliner and more. The early park entry and after hour park access is a plus for many. […]

DVC Resort Refurbishment Schedule

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We have a DVC resort refurbishment schedule here to help make your vacation dreams come true. Enjoying freshly refurbished pools, rooms and lobbies can be a real delight. It’s fun to explore new designs, finishes and amenities as interiors get an upgrade or offerings debut. We also hope this can serve as a resource for […]

Epcot Festival Guide: Eat and Drink Around the World

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Epcot is a special theme park with so much to do, see and eat. There’s even more to enjoy when the food booths are open for different festivals! Epcot is home to a different themed festival each season. Throughout the year, the offerings and decor at the park change to match each festival’s theme. Every […]

Walt Disney World News April 2024

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This is our longest, most information packed Disney World news update ever! Disney recently announced quite a few things to look forward to at Walt Disney World Resort this summer. There are some limited-time summer celebrations in 2024. With continued reopenings, regular refurbishments and new rides and restaurants, there’s much more to know. We’ve got […]

Where to Find Encanto at Disney World

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Disney is the home of the most iconic animated film characters. Sometimes, it takes a while for them to head from the screen to the theme parks. Over the years, Disney World has had many resort wide overlays celebrating recent hit films. We’ve seen Encanto become wildly popular over the last few years. That might […]

Grand Floridian Easter Eggs, The Grand Cottage

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Disney is so good at celebrating and decorating. Special holidays often bring about some of the busiest times at Disney destinations. The best Easter display at Walt Disney World Resort is at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. In the main lobby, guests can enjoy a delightful chocolate Easter egg display inspired by Disney films, […]

Walt Disney World News March 2024

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It’s spring break season and lots of vacationers are visiting Orlando. Disney World news March 2024 brings us some exciting restaurant reopening details! Especially for DVC Members who own, or like to stay, at the Grand Floridian. With continued reopenings, regular refurbishments and new rides and restaurants, there’s much more to know! We’ve got it […]

2024 runDisney Events

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Have you ever wanted to run through the parks at sunrise? How about hopping on a ride in the middle of a marathon? A few times each year, Disney Parks fill up with runners. Maybe you’ve been conquering these events for years. The 2024 runDisney events bring some new offerings to consider.     There’s […]

Are Costco Travel Disney World Vacation Packages Worth It?

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These days, Disney World vacations are pretty pricey. To pay the lowest rate, shopping around for deals may be your best bet. There are a few different ways to book a Disney trip. Many work with an Authorized Disney Travel Planner. They are fee free, help with planning details and make sure you don’t miss […]

Walt Disney World News February 2024

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Some beginning of the year refurbishments are still underway across property. Things are especially different in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom these days with two attractions now down for an extended period. Operational changes and how to plan, or not plan, for your Disney days is still the big thing right now. Disney World news February 2024 […]