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 ...
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Walt Disney World Quarterly Refurbishment Schedule as of October 1, 2019
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 ...
Read More »Special Room Promotion for Disney Visa Cardmembers at Walt Disney World
Are you a Disney Visa Cardmember? If so, chances are you’ve enjoyed the discounts and perks that come right along with it. Well, now Disney has released a new room promotion for Disney Visa Cardmembers! Disney has announced that Disney Visa Cardmembers can save up to 40% on room rates at the all-new Disney’s Riviera Resort for stays most nights ...
Read More »9 Resort Experience You May Not Have Tried Yet at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is constantly changing, updating and improving. With these exciting new opportunities there always seems to be something new and fun to experience while visiting. Here are 9 resort experiences you may not have tried yet. 1. Ride the Skyliner Disney’s newest transportation system opened the last week of September providing guests with an all new and ...
Read More »Media Preview of Disney’s Riviera Resort at Walt Disney World
On Tuesday, September 24 I was part of a media group that was invited to learn more about Disney’s Riviera Resort. We did not actually step foot onto the new property, we instead toured the models that are located in the Disney Vacation Club Preview Center. Still, what we saw was quite impressive. Of course I would expect nothing less ...
Read More »Reflections: A Walt Disney World Lakeside Lodge – What We Know So Far
With all the recent changes to Walt Disney World, we’re eagerly awaiting our next WDW trip, when we can try out all the new restaurants and attractions that have opened since our last visit. While many changes continue to be made inside the parks, WDW resorts are not immune to the constant improvements on property, and that’s a good thing! ...
Read More »Top 10 Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World RIGHT NOW! Fall 2019 Edition
Can you think of a time when Walt Disney World was more exciting? We have delicious restaurants, limited time attractions coming to an end, and a brand new galaxy! Hurricane Dorian is gone, and the fall weather has to arrive one of these days, doesn’t it? Here are ten reasons why you need to stop thinking about an impromptu vacation ...
Read More »My Review of Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The 2019 D23 Expo was held in Anaheim on August 23 through 25. It’s a bi-annual convention, and it takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center, which is very close to Disneyland. Since my daughter and I were covering the convention for Disney Dining and Disney Tips, we needed a place to stay. Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel offered to host ...
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When looking for a place to stay at Walt Disney World, there are plenty of places to consider on property. The same is not true at Disneyland Resort in California. At Disneyland, there are only three Disney owned hotels. That makes it a lot more confusing to find the right place. If you are researching accommodations near Disneyland, consider Anaheim ...
Read More »What To Know About Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs & The Gran Destino Tower
If you are heading to Coronado Springs and Gran Destino Tower, there is so much new and fun opportunities waiting for you. Open as of early July 2019, Gran Destino Tower, the new addition to Coronado Springs, opened to guests. This new area brought many new and exciting dining, recreation as well as a unique mix of Spanish, Mexican, and ...
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