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. ...

Depending on who you talk to, Walt Disney World vacations are either ridiculously expensive, or the cheapest vacation you can possibly book for your family.  So, which is the truth??  Well, they both are.  The cost of a WDW trip varies widely, and luckily, there are many factors that are completely in your control – if you know where to ...

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 ...

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again, every great Disney vacation should include a resort day. After all, if you’re paying to stay in these awesome onsite resorts, you may as well give yourself time to really enjoy the place. Obviously, this applies to those staying in any and all of the Disney-owned hotels. However, there are two ...

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 ...

Disney’s Coronado Springs is one of the moderate resorts guests can choose to stay at while visiting Walt Disney World.  Over the past year, Coronado Springs has gone through a lot of updates and improvements.  Here are 10 things you’ll love about staying at Disney’s Coronado Springs. 1. New lobby A breathtaking scene unfolds as guests enter the new grand ...

Walt Disney World is world renowned for its theme parks, but more and more people are visiting the parks and resorts for the food.  Yes, the food.  At a theme park.  Disney has done a lot to hype up their culinary offers through trendy “instagrammable” snacks, but true foodies know that the gourmet offerings at some of the most exclusive ...

Dining at Walt Disney World can be one of the most exciting, and sometimes the most overwhelming, experiences on property.  There are some restaurants that are worth facing crowds of guests and potential lines on top of advanced reservations, because the dining experience is just that amazing. But there are other times you just want a great meal away from ...

Going to Walt Disney World is an incredibly magical experience. But did you know that even eating there can be, too? Any restaurant you visit is going to be great, but there are certain places that just add that little bit of extra pixie dust. Here are our 8 most magical places to dine at Walt Disney World:   1. ...