Disney’s Riviera Resort is the newest resort to open at Walt Disney World.  Accepting guests starting on December 16th, 2019, this new resort brought both European and Mediterranean feels to Florida.  If thinking about staying at Riviera, here are ten things you should know. 1: Disney Vacation Club Resort Disney’s Riviera is the 15th Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort to ...

So, you’re heading to Disney’s Riviera Resort – lucky you!  Whether you have plans to stay at Walt Disney World’s newest resort, or are taking advantage of Disney’s Skyliner to visit for the day, you’re sure to have a great time exploring the magic of Europe and the Mediterranean (and you’ll discover why Walt Disney himself was captivated by this ...

Disney’s newest mode of transportation, the Disney Skyliner, opened in September 2019.  This amazing transportation system connects Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Pop Century, Art of Animation, Disney’s Riviera Resort and Caribbean Beach Resort.  This has quickly become a favorite mode of transportation of guests visiting Walt Disney World.  It provides quick, easy access as well as a unique way to ...

The Disney Skyliner is the newest, most exciting way to get around Walt Disney World.  Why not enjoy your travel time to the parks in style, soaring above the trees with fantastic views of the most magical place on Earth?  The Disney Skyliner connects Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot’s International Gateway with Disney’s Caribbean Beach, Art of Animation, Pop Century ...

The newest Disney Vacation Club property is open. Disney’s Riviera Resort is the first standalone DVC resort at Walt Disney World since Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort opened back in 2004. The new resort features the themes of the French and Italian Riviera. There are also plenty of extra touches that only Disney can provide.   On December 16, I was ...

On December 3, 2019 I had a chance to take a peek at the future of Epcot as part of a hosted media group. What I saw is exciting indeed! Part of the event was seeing different things throughout the park, present and future, and then part of the event was spent as a group, learning new information. There were ...

Looking for a place to grab a quick drink, a small plate and enjoy some relaxation?  Guests will want to check out these top lounges at Walt Disney World.  Each offer excellent drinks, food and a unique atmosphere that only Walt Disney World can provide. 1. Oga’s Cantina- Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Hollywood Studios Bounty hunters, smugglers, rogue traders and ...

Encore Resort at Reunion, an Off-Property Choice Near Walt Disney World One of the main questions that I hear when someone is planning a Walt Disney World vacation is “Where is the best place to stay?”. The answer to that depends on the situation. Staying on property is convenient, but that is not what works best in every situation. That ...

Walt Disney World has five unique resorts in their moderate category.  Moderate resorts at Walt Disney World typically offer both a table service as well as quick service food option, a pool with a slide, and larger rooms than a value.  The moderate resorts at Walt Disney World are Port Orleans Riverside, Port Orleans French Quarter, Caribbean Beach Resort, Coronado ...

One of Walt Disney World’s newest resorts is the Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs.  The Tower is decorated in a Spanish style with subtle Disney touches, and nods to Walt Disney’s 1940s collaboration with Salvador Dali, Destino.  There are 15 floors in Gran Destino, with the table service restaurant Toledo on the 16th floor (since they skip 13).  Here ...