Deluxe Resorts Archive
Walt Disney World has released new late 2022 resort room-only discounts for Annual Passholders during the Halloween and Christmas seasons. This post shares the details of these special offers, commentary about why there’s such a shortage of savings, plus sample pricing, analysis & other info. In case you’ve forgotten, discounts of up to 25% off rooms
Early Entry is now available for on-site hotel guests at Disneyland, and we’ve had a chance to check it out. This photo report offers a step-by-step look at what we accomplished in Fantasyland and Tomorrowland during the morning Extra Magic Hour replacement and at park opening, tips & tricks, and more. For this visit to
Walt Disney World will once again be closing the Skyliner, with the gondola system going down for refurbishment next year. In this post, we’ll cover dates and details, plus our recommended resort alternatives during the closure, and other recent transportation changes at Walt Disney World. NOTE:Â What follows are the closure dates for 2023. If you’re
Transportation is often a big problem point at Walt Disney World, with frustrated guests sharing stories of long or inconsistent wait times for buses, Skyliner delays, and more. This update will offer a report on our experiences traveling between resorts and parks–plus Orlando International Airport and the WDW area. While transportation has long been an
BoardWalk Deli is a reimagined restaurant coming soon to the EPCOT Resort Area at Walt Disney World. This post shares a sneak peek at the menu of this counter service Crescent Lake dining spot, plus some commentary about how it should stack up to its predecessor. According to Walt Disney World, the new BoardWalk Deli
Walt Disney World announced that Top of the World Lounge will reopen in reimagined form next month. This popular DVC dining and fireworks viewing location will return to Bay Lake Tower at Contemporary Resort on July 11, 2022–after hosting three nights of hard ticket parties. Dubbed “Top of the World Lounge – A Villains Lair,”
Polynesian Village Resort is a deluxe hotel at Walt Disney World themed to retro tiki culture and the South Pacific, with monorail access to Magic Kingdom. This review features room photos, thoughts on the amenities, and whether this expensive resort is worth the money. (Updated June 16, 2022.) We’ll start with several updates. The good
Walt Disney World has released new Summer & Fall 2022 resort room-only discounts for Annual Passholders. This post shares the details of these special offers, commentary about why there’s such a shortage of savings, plus sample pricing, analysis & other info. In case you’ve forgotten, discounts of up to 25% off rooms at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World has announced the reopening of Victoria & Albert’s at Grand Floridian in July 2022, plus a look at the reimagined restaurant. This post covers opening date & details, Advance Dining Reservation info, and commentary about the value proposition of V&A’s in light of the astronomical price increase. (Updated June 11, 2022.) This
2023 Walt Disney World vacation packages and hotel reservations are now available, and we’ve spent significant time on DisneyWorld.com comparing room prices for next year to this year’s rack rates to assess price increases. This post shares the extent of the “damage” and also offers commentary about the significance of the rates, discounts, best times
Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is a DVC deluxe villa hotel at Walt Disney World. In this review, we’ll share room photos, dining & amenities info, how Saratoga Springs Resort (SSR) stacks up to other Disney Vacation Club accommodations, and whether we recommend staying here. (Updated June 5, 2022.) We’ll start with several updates. First,
