Deluxe Resorts Archive
Our rankings of all Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World, the highest tier of hotels there, take into account theme, value for money, amenities, location, pools, and more. These luxury accommodations have a lot to offer, and can be great for a splurge. They’re all easy to love…if you don’t get sticker shock first! (Updated
Walt Disney World has announced a new prix fixe menu at California Grill in Contemporary Resort. Starting on April 2023, the rooftop Signature Restaurant will replace its 50th Anniversary Celebration Meal with a fresh dining package. This post covers dates, details, pricing, and some of what’s on the menu. In case you’ve missed it, California
Is Club Level at Walt Disney World worth the money? This guide answers that, with reviews of the best concierge lounges in hotels, VIP services, pros & cons, and more. We also have an update on Club Level, and what the experience is like now. (Updated January 19, 2023.) Without question, the biggest benefit of
Whenever Walt Disney World resorts or cutbacks come up, readers complain or ask about scaled back or nonexistent hotel housekeeping. Specifically, whether it’s returned to normal, if there’s daily cleaning, and what can be expected of “Modified Mousekeeping.” This post attempts to answer all of that with official policies, our experiences, what readers have shared,
We have a lot of top 10 lists for eating at Walt Disney World. Ones for table service restaurants, counter service, bars & lounges, character meals, resorts, fireworks views, themed dining, and more. This ranks our absolute favorites–places we love and would do again and again. For this, we’re going to do things a little
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels have released new resort room-only discounts available to Annual Passholders, Floridians, and other groups for this summer and beyond. This post shares the details of these special offers, sample prices for 2023, analysis & other info. If you’re looking for general public promos for official Disney-owned hotels,
Construction continues at Grand Floridian Resort, with more work to building exteriors and (presumably) interiors. In this post, we’ll share photos and thoughts on the impact to guests with stays here between now and 2023. We’ll also address the reimagining of rooms, restaurants, lobby, and more. (Updated December 16, 2022.) Right now, the official announcement
Walt Disney World has announced another dining addition at BoardWalk Inn as part of its reimagining, with the new Carousel Coffee Shop coming this holiday season or in early 2023. This post shares details about what’ll be on the menu there, plus an update on Cake Bake Shop Restaurant and photos of the construction around
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 December 12, 2022.) In
Disney Vacation Club has released its timeline for room refurbishments, resort reimaginings, and other construction projects at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond in 2023 & 2024. This resource provides the scheduled dates and details for work on the Deluxe Villas, and what to expect from each overhaul. Typically, resort refurbishment schedules are released at
Staying in an on-site or off-site hotel is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when booking your trip to Disneyland. This weighs the pros & cons, with an unbiased look at third party accommodations, official resort perks, value for money, and other aspects of deciding where to stay for your Southern California vacation.
