The Polynesian Village Resort was one of two hotels on opening day at Walt Disney World in 1971. The resort hotel is located on the Monorail loop, on the edge of Seven Seas Lagoon, and many rooms offer Magic Kingdom views. The resort is often referred to as simply “Poly” by many longtime Walt Disney World fans. Polynesian Village is ...
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8 Facts And Secrets About Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Tucked all the way in the back of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the Kilimanjaro Safari. The 18-minute ride’s conceit is a two week long safari through the Harambe Wildlife Reserve – 110 acres of land in an open sided safari truck. The safari is an excellent opportunity to see and learn about a wide variety of animals. Want to know ...
Read More »Do You Know These 6 Secrets About Disney’s Wilderness Lodge?
Robin S Nestled along the shore of Bay Lake is a Deluxe resort themed like a national park in the Pacific Northwest. Wilderness Lodge is a beautiful resort with a spectacular lobby. The massive fireplace (as tall as the Splash Mountain drop) and towering totem poles are no secret. But did you know these six things about Wilderness Lodge? 6. ...
Read More »Do You Know These 6 Perks About Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside?
Port Orleans Riverside Resort in a Moderate hotel at Walt Disney World in the Disney Springs area. As the hotel is on Disney property, its guests can take advantage of perks like Magical Express, Extra Magic Hours, early Fastpass+ reservations, and the Disney Dining Plan. Most guests know about these perks, and even about the Royal guest suits. But you ...
Read More »Do You Know These 6 Secrets About Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge?
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is famous for its hotel rooms that look out over four savannahs, each teeming with African wildlife, like zebras, giraffes, ostriches and more. Made up of two areas, Jambo House and the Disney Vacation Club Kidani Villas, the Lodge is a Deluxe resort on Walt Disney World property. Not surprisingly, the Lodge is adjacent to Disney’s ...
Read More »6 Points Most People Don’t Know About Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Nestled alongside Crescent Lake behind Epcot’s World Showcase sit a handful of seaside-themed resort hotels. One of these hotels is Disney’s Boardwalk Inn. As a Deluxe hotel, guests receive top-notch accommodations, plus all the Disney hotel perks like MagicBands, Magical Express, Extra Magic Hours, and advanced Fastpass+ planning. Even casual Disney guests have heard of amusements like the evening Boardwalk ...
Read More »6 Tips To Know About Shopping At Walt Disney World
Souvenirs are a major part of any Walt Disney World vacation. Can you really say you visited the vacation kingdom if you didn’t get a pair of ears, a plush toy, or a t-shirt? I think not. You will undoubtedly spend at least some time of your trip in a gift shop. Here are six tips for help you shop. ...
Read More »6 Things They Won’t Tell You About Free Dining at Walt Disney World… But We Will!
The Free Dining promotion is one of the most sought after and popular deals at Walt Disney World. Basically, the promotion offers guests one of two Dining Plans for no cost as part of a room and ticket package. The Dining Plans are available to guests all year round as an add-on to their vacation package. A dining plan is ...
Read More »5 Things They Won’t Tell You About Walt Disney World Resorts… But We Will!
For folks planning a Walt Disney World vacation, there’s a whole slew of information to be had, from TV shows, the internet, and planning DVDs produced by the Disney company. A lot of these sources contain great information, but not the whole picture. Here are six things you probably won’t read anywhere else, to help first time visitors to the ...
Read More »5 Things You May Not Know About Walt Disney World Resorts
For folks planning a Walt Disney World vacation, there’s a whole slew of information to be had, from TV shows, the internet, and planning DVDs produced by the Disney company. A lot of these sources contain great information, but not the whole picture. Here are five things you may know know that will help first time visitors to the Vacation ...
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