Deluxe Resorts Archive
The argument could be made that Walt Disney World has too many Italian restaurants. Several resorts plus Disney Springs, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom all have Italian eateries. There isn’t just a surplus of these dining options, but too many that are mediocre and aren’t memorable. In fairness, the same could be said about
If this blog had a mission statement…that would be a little weird. (Why would a Walt Disney World fan blog need something so lofty? We’re not exactly running the Red Cross here.) But if we did, it would mostly involve tricking convincing you to like the things we like (Seinfeld) and hate the things we
Wilderness Lodge is a Deluxe Resort at Walt Disney World that is themed to the Pacific Northwest and U.S. National Parks. This hotel review features room photos, restaurant info, details on amenities, if it’s worth the money, and whether it’ll work well for your vacation. (Updated April 3, 2022.) For starters, Wilderness Lodge is essentially
As Walt Disney World’s phased reopening has dragged into its second year, a slew of Signature Restaurants at the resort hotels recently returned. The most recent fan-favorite table service additions to the culinary lineup include Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Flying Fish on the BoardWalk. Both of these have been mainstays on our list
Disneyland Resort has released new hotel discounts through Summer 2022 with room-only deals for the general public, Magic Key passholders, and Disney Visa credit cardholders. This post shares the details of these special offers, analysis as to how much money you’ll save with each, comparisons to other discounts, and availability info. These discounts are available
Walt Disney World’s new Star Wars “hotel” has two types of rooms: standard cabins and 1-bedroom suites. In this review of Galactic Starcruiser’s accommodations, we’ll share photos & video from inside a less expensive of the two, pros & cons, whether these can comfortably sleep 4-5 adults, and more. Those are air quotes around Star
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opens soon at Walt Disney World, adding a 2-night experience behind the Galaxy’s Edge land in Hollywood Studios. Here we’ll share a sneak peak inside the new resort (of sorts) and share photos, first impressions, and thoughts about the big addition. Since its announcement almost five years ago, interest in Star
Disney Vacation Club has announced plans to expand the Villas at Grand Floridian by “reimagining” one building of existing hotel rooms at Walt Disney World’s flagship resort. In this post, we’ll share details and a timeline, share our opinion of the expansion and why this is likely happening. (Updated February 17, 2022.) Located on the
This dinner review of Steakhouse 71, a new table service restaurant that opened as part of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, takes a look mostly at the menu’s many meats. We’ll share food photos, recommendations, whether it’s worth the money, and more. As background, Steakhouse 71 is located on the first floor in the A-Frame
The Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin are on-site hotels near Epcot that are Deluxe-caliber. This resort review features room photos, thoughts on amenities at both hotels, value for money, and how these resorts compare to Disney-owned accommodations. Reviewing the Swan and/or Dolphin is a tricky proposition. One big question is how to categorize them?
Walt Disney World continues to update the resort reopening timeline for 2022, with revised dates for hotels that were TBD. This looks at the schedule, how refurbishments and construction are delaying opening dates, and offers predictions for what’s next. (Updated December 22, 2021.) As a quick recap, all Disney Vacation Club resorts welcomed guests back
