Deluxe Resorts Archive
Flying Fish is an upscale table service restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Boardwalk, a short walk from Epcot. In this review, we’ll share food photos, thoughts on the menu and ambiance, and recommendations in terms of dining at Flying Fish, one of the best options for seafood in WDW. Flying Fish is considered one of
The breakfast buffet at Boma — Flavors of Africa in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of the best ways to start your day at Walt Disney World. This review features photos and thoughts about why breakfast at Boma is so delicious. Boma’s breakfast menu features a variety of American and African cuisine, with a
Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill is a counter service restaurant at Beach Club Resort in Walt Disney World. Located next to Stormalong Bay pool (outside of the gate, though), this dining spot features a sit-down bar, as well as a quick-service order window, and a refillable mug station. In this review, we’ll offer some
Hearthstone Lounge is the main bar in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at Disneyland Resort in California. This bar & lounge has a large seating area serving drinks and appetizers, and you can also order from the lounge menu at a number of tables in the Grand Californian’s lobby. In this review, we’ll take
This Walt Disney World hotel showdown compares the best of the best: Beach Club and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The ultimate hotel near Magic Kingdom versus the ultimate hotel near Epcot. Arguably two very different hotels that will appeal to different demographics…but we’re going to have them battle anyway! Think of this as a follow-up
If you’re looking for the best hotel near Epcot at Walt Disney World, there are several options. In this post, we’re going to compare the two that are most popular among Disney fans: Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Admittedly, this is one of the less exciting comparisons in this series. (It’ll be
Shanghai Disneyland Hotel is a luxury hotel at Disney’s new Deluxe Resort in China. This review features room and resort photos, thoughts on our stay at this hotel, and the pros & cons of booking Shanghai Disneyland Hotel. We’ll also take a look at the amenities and include a comparison to Toy Story Hotel (the
The Christmas season is the most popular time for Disney Vacation Club members to visit Walt Disney World. With all of the hotels and parks decked out for the holidays, this should come as no surprise. It’s certainly our favorite time to visit, which is probably clear to anyone who has read our “Ultimate” Christmas
BoardWalk Bakery is a counter service restaurant and bakery at BoardWalk Inn at Walt Disney World. Located along the boardwalk itself, it’s an easy spot to grab breakfast on the way to Epcot, or–as we often do–dinner when walking from Epcot to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This review features food photos both the baked goods and
My recent experience staying in the A-frame Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in a Bay Lake View room was wonderful–and worth it. This sentiment is at odds with our full Contemporary review, which reviews our Garden Wing stay. In this post, I try to reconcile these experiences and why the tower stay was a significantly
The Bora Bora Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are the latest Disney Vacation Club villas, and some of the most expensive rooms at Walt Disney World when you convert their cost in DVC points to real dollars. This review covers my recent stay at the Bora Bora Bungalows, including photos of the rooms, plus
