Hotels Archive
Caribbean Beach and the Polynesian are Walt Disney World’s tropical-themed hotels, and both have received reimaginings and added amenities in the last few years. It may seem like a ridiculous resort face-off, but thanks to improved transportation and dining, it’s a surprisingly close call. (Updated July 20, 2023.) Essentially, this post head-to-head smackdown answers whether
Gran Destino Tower and Riviera Resort are the two newest hotels at Walt Disney World. While very different–one aimed at convention guests and the other at DVC members–they have a ton in common and are built with similar priorities in mind. This post compares and contrast the two, crowning a champion in several categories including
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has newly reimagined rooms, which replace the bland & boring accommodations previously found at Walt Disney World’s flagship hotel. This shares photos & video of the redone rooms, plus our thoughts on how these compare to their predecessors and other DVC studios at Walt Disney World. (Updated July 2, 2023.) As
Port Orleans French Quarter is a Moderate Resort at Walt Disney World with a romanticized New Orleans theme. This hotel review features room photos, pros & cons, info on amenities, and our take on whether staying here offers good value for money. Although Port Orleans French Quarter hasn’t always ranked highly on our list of
Larger parties have a tough time finding spacious hotel rooms at Walt Disney World without breaking the bank. Although accommodations exist for 5+ people at many resorts, most are expensive and aimed at luxury travelers. Hence this, which lists best family suites at Walt Disney World, including multi-room options and sleeper picks. (Updated June 25,
Caribbean Beach Resort has newly reimagined rooms inspired by The Little Mermaid, which replace the most infamous accommodations in all of Walt Disney World. This shares photos & video of the redone ‘Under the Sea’ rooms, plus our thoughts on how these compare to their pirate predecessor and DVC studios at WDW. This is the latest upgrade
Caribbean Beach Resort is a Moderate hotel at Walt Disney World with a tropical theme. This review features new room photos, thoughts on the reimagining, Skyliner gondola transportation, pool & dining info, plus details on amenities offered by Riviera Resort, the sister DVC property to CBR. (Updated June 21, 2023.) The advantages of Disney’s Caribbean
Whether you want the top hotel at Walt Disney World for your Christmas stay or are curious which have the best holiday decor, this list is for you. This ranks resorts based on how they embrace the spirit of the season via Christmas trees, garland, gingerbread displays, background music & more–everything else that enhances the
Caribbean Beach and Coronado Springs are hotels at Walt Disney World that have similar dining, pools, and rooms–but theme and transportation differences. As the two Moderate Resorts to receive recent reimaginings and huge expansions, vacation planners might wonder which to pick. This head-to-head comparison helps answer common questions. (Updated June 13, 2023.) Trying to choose
Choosing the best room location and building at Caribbean Beach Resort is tricky, as it’s the only Walt Disney World hotel with two Skyliner gondola stations and non-stop access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. This post covers room recommendations based upon various priorities. (Updated June 8, 2023.) First, I’d be remiss if I didn’t start
2024 Walt Disney World vacation packages and resort reservations are now available! We’ve spent significant time on DisneyWorld.com, mostly waiting to ‘orbit’ in the virtual queue…but also comparing 2023 vs. 2024 hotel room rack rates to see what’s changed. This shares our “recalculations” on price increases, plus commentary about the significance of the rates, discounts,
