Deluxe Resorts Archive
Wondering if Veranda Club Level at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is worth the money? Our review of the most expensive concierge hotel option at Disneyland Resort covers our experience with this lounge, with photos and thoughts on the food, resort amenities, service and strategy for taking advantage of the premium perks. As background,
Gingerbread houses and displays are already going up at Walt Disney World for Christmas 2022, with several brand-new, returning, and newly-returning displays in the resort hotels and EPCOT (plus one at Disneyland!). This post will covers opening dates, details, and food & drink menus for each, plus our hope for a Festivus miracle last-minute addition
Swan Reserve is a Deluxe Resort at Walt Disney World, located within walking distance of Epcot and Hollywood Studios on Crescent Lake, with boat and bus transportation to the parks. This hotel review features family suite room photos, pool & restaurant info, pros & cons, and much more. In terms of basics, the Swan Reserve
When it comes to breakfast at Walt Disney World, our general philosophy has been don’t bother. Most restaurants are overpriced and the food is sub-par, which is why we’ve been strong advocates of hotel grocery delivery and preparing healthy, inexpensive in-room meals in the morning. (Updated November 1, 2022.) We’ve also been anti-Ale & Compass
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is once again welcoming guests and one of the most in-demand hotels at Walt Disney World. ‘Ohana is also back, with Advance Dining Reservations booked solid weeks in advance despite high prices and spotty quality. Meanwhile, the Poly’s best restaurant flies under the radar, with last-minute ADRs, fair prices, and delicious
Walt Disney World has announced new menus coming to the Grand Floridian, Port Orleans (French Quarter & Riverside), and Riviera Resorts in October 2022. This food guide dispenses with dish details, plus photos and thoughts about the enticing entress, savory snacks, decadent desserts and (uh…) drinkity drinks coming to Walt Disney World. Before we get
BoardWalk Deli is newest restaurant to debut at Walt Disney World. In this WDW dining review, we’ll share food photos, a look inside, this counter service Crescent Lake dining spot, plus thoughts on cuisine quality & authenticity, value for money, and how it stacks up to other alternatives around the EPCOT area. According to Walt
Walt Disney World has announced new food coming to Wilderness Lodge this month. In this post, we’ll dispense with dish details, plus photos and thoughts about the enticing entress, savory snacks, and decadent desserts coming to the best resort at Walt Disney World. Naturally, I won’t pass up an opportunity to plug Wilderness Lodge. Whenever
Disneyland has released new hotel discounts through Christmas 2022 with room-only deals for the general public and Magic Key passholders. This post shares the details about the special offers, commentary about whether this changes the off-site v. on-site calculus, and booking recommendations. These discounts are available at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel,
Rosa Mexicano Restaurants has announced a new fine dining table service restaurant coming to Walt Disney World in 2023. This post covers official details of the upcoming addition, what it’s replacing, and other commentary. This will be the first Orlando-area location of Rosa Mexicano Restaurants, which will join the already-stacked dining lineup at the Walt Disney World
It’s a Festivus miracle! For a limited time this holiday season, Extended Evening Theme Park Hours will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This post shares dates, details, and strategy for taking advantage of the on-site perk for Walt Disney World guests staying at a Deluxe Resorts, DVC Villas, and select other hotels. For those who are
