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Gran Destino Tower is now open at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. At a recent media event we were able to sample some of the new foods, stay in a room, and see the incredible view. There were a couple of topics at the event that were touched upon that I haven’t yet covered, so I’d like to share those with ...

Gran Destino Tower is now open at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. That means that there are also some new dining options! The newest part of the resort is a nod to the short film Destino, which was a collaboration between Walt Disney and Salvador Dali. The entire tower has a Spanish flair, and that spills over into the dining locations. ...

The long awaited Gran Destino Tower is finally up and running at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The 16 story tower features 545 guest rooms, 50 of which are club level. I was part of a hosted media group that was invited to spend the night before the official opening. Even though it’s a moderate resort, the property is stunning. It ...

The rides, attractions, and restaurants at Walt Disney World are maintained on a regular basis. This keeps guests safe. Sometimes, though, extra work is needed. A ride, attraction, store, or restaurant might close for refurbishment. It could be that the closure is just for a few days so that the elements of the area can be deep-cleaned, and maybe a ...

Central Florida’s newest water park is now open. Island H2O Live! is located at Margaritaville Resort Orlando. You can’t miss the new water park if you’re on Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway (US Route 192). It is located just a few miles from Walt Disney World. I drive by it all the time, and I have watched the water park spring ...

Toy Story 4 does not hit theaters until June 21, but I was lucky enough to be part of a sponsored advanced screening. I’m a huge Toy Story fan, I have been since the first movie came out in 1995. It is hard to believe that these movies have been part of our lives for almost 25 years! A lot ...

On Saturday, June 8, I was part of a press junket that focused on Toy Story 4. It was held backstage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We had been lucky enough to watch the finished film the day before. For a spoiler-free review click here! There were two sessions to the press conference. The actors in the first one were Tim ...

Disney Villains After Hours has begun! I am a huge fan of the Disney After Hours events, so when Disney offered to sponsor my daughter and me for the first evening of the latest version, I jumped at the opportunity. I was not disappointed. Disney Villains After Hours is similar to the regular Disney After Hours in many ways. It ...

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is already open at Disneyland in California, and will open on August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. If you made a trip all the way to the planet Batuu, you are of course going to want some souvenirs to remind you of your journey. Don’t worry, there are plenty of shopping options. Galaxy’s Edge ...

The Disneyland version of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is already open, and guests will be able to visit Black Spire Outpost at Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting on August 29. Food is a large part of any Disney vacation, and to really feel like you’re visiting the planet of Batuu you need to eat like a local. There are several places ...