Deluxe Resorts Archive
We’ve previously addressed Walt Disney World housekeeper shortages in What’s Up with Mousekeeping? That prompted a lot of questions about security checks and other policies. In response, we’re taking a deeper dive into concerns about “hassles” guests are having in resort rooms. (Updated November 29, 2023.) The latest development comes courtesy of readers who have reported
Walt Disney World has a lot of hotels, and every single one has diehard fans and hardcore haters. Neither are necessarily wrong, although either can be irrational in their likes and dislikes. This can make it difficult to avoid the bad or book the good for your family’s vacation. To help make things easier, we’re
Gingerbread houses and displays are almost all up at Walt Disney World for Christmas 2023, with over a half-dozen larger-than-life displays in the resort hotels. For this year’s holiday season, there’s one newcomer: a luminous lighthouse at Yacht Club that’s brilliant and bold. If you’ve never seen the various ‘edible creations’ and other displays during
There are over two-dozen hotels at Walt Disney World, which can making choosing the “right” resort for your vacation very difficult! To help make things easier, we’ve created this list of the top 5 WDW resorts for 2024, which covers accommodations that will be ‘uniquely good’ next year. It includes everything from familiar fan favorites
BoardWalk Inn’s newly-reimagined guest rooms have debuted, with a fresh look as part of a bigger-picture overhaul of the resort. This review share photos, video, and our thoughts on Walt Disney World’s redone rooms, how they compare to the old ones, and other recent redesigns to Deluxe Resorts. Let’s start by quickly recapping what’s happening
Walt Disney World just won’t stop building bars! Before you grab the pitchforks and take to the comments, we think it’s a good thing in this particular case. Unlike many fans who bemoan the many lounges that have been added and complain that Disney no longer caters to families, we like this development. We also think
Gingerbread houses are being built at Walt Disney World for Christmas 2023, with brand-new and returning lifesize displays in the resort hotels and EPCOT (plus one at Disneyland in California!). This post covers opening dates & details and the full food & drink menus for each. Before we dig in, it’s worth mentioning that as
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours is an on-site perk for Walt Disney World guests staying at a Deluxe Resorts, DVC Villas, and select other hotels. This strategy guide covers everything you need to know: eligibility, ride rosters, how the benefit works, and tips for best using the time at night. (Updated October 25, 2023.) In
Gingerbread houses and displays are already going up at Walt Disney World for Christmas 2023, with new and returning larger-than-life displays in the resort hotels. This post shares details, plus likely opening dates and last year’s food & drink menus for each. If you’ve never seen the various ‘edible creations’ and other displays during the
The last of Wilderness Lodge’s guest rooms have been modernized, with the Boulder Ridge Villas receiving reimagined rooms that feature totally different designs, a new look, and updated layout. This shares photos & video of the redone rooms, plus our thoughts on how these compare to their predecessors and other Disney Vacation Club studios. I’ll
Topolino’s Terrace serves character breakfast à la Art with Mickey & Friends at Walt Disney World’s Riviera Resort. This dining review shares food photos, a look at the chic costumes, thoughts on the atmosphere, how this compares to other comparable meals, and more. Let’s begin with background. Breakfast à la Art with Mickey & Friends is
