Deluxe Resorts Archive
Walt Disney World has released new Fall & Christmas 2023 resort room-only discounts for Disney+ subscribers that offers up to 35% off regular room rates. 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. This isn’t exactly unprecedented. Last
There’s no better way to do ‘dinner and a show’ at Walt Disney World than by watching Magic Kingdom’s fireworks while you eat. Seeing Happily Ever After from your table is a way to end the evening that lives up to its name. This post shares the best restaurants for fireworks viewing, with tips on
When it comes to choosing the right Walt Disney World hotel, pools are the difference-maker for many guests. In this guide, we’ll answer frequently asked questions, current policies & rules, and offer other info about swimming, water slides, hot tubs, pool bars, and more. (Updated March 6, 2022.) While we personally prefer choosing a hotel
California Grill is serving a new 3-course dinner instead of an a la carte menu. This Walt Disney World dining review covers the prix fixe meal at the Contemporary Resort’s rooftop Signature Restaurant, with fireworks & food photos, recommendations, whether it’s worth the high prices, and more. With the new 3-course dinner, California Grill is
2024 Walt Disney World vacation packages and resort reservations are now available! We’ve spent significant time on DisneyWorld.com, mostly waiting to ‘orbit’ in the virtual queue…but also comparing 2023 vs. 2024 hotel room rack rates to see what’s changed. This shares our “recalculations” on price increases, plus commentary about the significance of the rates, discounts,
After announcing that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will permanently close in Fall 2023, Walt Disney World reopened bookings and quickly sold out all remaining voyages. This covers official statements and details, plus commentary about how it was able to sell out and whether that offers hope for the future. In case you missed it, the
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will permanently close in Fall 2023, and with that, they will write off up to $300 million. This covers a new interview with Josh D’Amaro about the tax implications, plus more commentary about the decision, the timing of the closure, and more. In case you missed it, the final voyage for
Walt Disney World has announced that it will be permanently closing Galactic Starcruiser, its Star Wars “resort.” This covers the official announcement of the closure, dates & details, plus our commentary about the decision. According to Walt Disney World’s official announcement, the final voyage for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will take place September 28-30, 2023.
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is Disneyland’s flagship resort with a AAA four-diamond rating. It has the best location of any on-site accommodations, with a direct entrance into California Adventure and Downtown Disney. This review features room photos, pros & cons, and other thoughts on this Anaheim luxury hotel. (Updated May 6, 2023.) With
Disneyland is home to two (and only two) great resorts: Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa (GCH) and Disneyland Hotel (DLH). This head-to-head comparison weighs the pros & cons of each, picking a “winner” in theme, restaurants, location, pools, cost, and other categories. This marks the first (and last) entry into our ongoing Disney Hotel
BoardWalk Inn is currently in the midst of construction and changes part of a resort reimagining. This post shares details about what’s on the horizon and work that Walt Disney World has already completed at this iconic inn. (Updated April 27, 2023.) About one year ago, Walt Disney World announced that they’d be making “a
