The Crescent Lake Area in Walt Disney World is a beautiful area that connects several WDW resorts, the picturesque BoardWalk, and numerous entertaining and dining venues.  This area is also within walking distance of Epcot’s World Showcase, as well as Hollywood Studios.  So even if you’re not staying at one of the BoardWalk resorts, it’s well worth a visit to ...

It is no secret that the Epcot Resort area around Crescent Lake is my favorite.  I love that when you stay at the Beach Club, Yacht Club or Boardwalk Inn & Villas you can easily walk into Epcot, or take the path (or boat) down to Hollywood Studios.  But what I really appreciate is the feeling of the overall area, ...

Artist Point has been the signature dining restaurant at Wilderness Lodge ever since it opened. That said, the eatery never really caught on and has been due for some updates for quite some time now. Luckily, Disney stepped in and made some changes that are truly fantastic, turning this food stop from an “okay” option into one of the most ...

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 ...

Resort-hopping is one of the things we look forward to most during each Walt Disney World vacation.  It’s so much fun to explore the different themes, restaurants and unique features at each resort – and it gives us ideas about which resort to stay at next time!  So, how well do YOU know your Disney resorts?  Here are 10 questions ...

You may not even notice how many bridges are incorporated into Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts, but there are a lot.  Not only to they serve a practical purpose, but many of them are also aesthetically pleasing and offer great photo opportunities.  Here are 8 of my favorite bridges found at Walt Disney World. 8. Port Orleans Riverside Port ...

You can get good food pretty much everywhere in Walt Disney World. But certain restaurants go to infinity and beyond in that department. There are hundreds of fantastic restaurants on property, but these are nine fine/signature restaurants in WDW that are a cut above.    1. Victoria and Albert’s This exclusive restaurant is the cream of the crop. The waitlist ...

Sometimes it is nice to escape the hustle and bustle of the Disney theme parks and Disney Springs for a while and just hang around your resort (or another resort).  Many of the moderate and deluxe resorts are home to very nice lounges that have great themes, light bites and drinks to offer.  It is a nice place to go ...

Transportation at Walt Disney World can seem complicated, especially if you have never been before. It really is not all that hard to understand. You just need to know the basics of what the different types of transportation are, and then you’ll be able to easily get around. If you are staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, ask ...

The Epcot Resort Area is comprised mostly of Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels. The water in the center is Crescent Lake. It’s a beautiful area, and it comes alive in the evening. The International Gateway entrance to Epcot is within walking distance, or you can ...