Moderate Resorts Archive
Walt Disney World continues its return to normalcy while also gearing up for the 50th Anniversary celebration that starts on October 1, 2021. To those ends, Disney has announced the reopening timeline ALL currently closed hotels with new dates for resorts that were previously TBD. This looks at the schedule and offers commentary about why
We’re back with another walk around Caribbean Beach to check on the latest changes. In this Walt Disney World resort report, we’ll take a look at the guest buildings, Skyliner, dining locations, new merchandise, and more. After doing monthly Caribbean Beach Resort updates for over two years plus fairly regular stays during that same time,
Walt Disney World has slowly been reopening restaurants, with many locations returning as family-style meals. In this WDW dining review, we’ll cover the latest to return, how it stacks up to the competition, and whether we recommend making an Advance Dining Reservation here. As with so many of our posts during this time of transition
Walt Disney World has released new hotel discounts through Fall 2021 with room-only deals. 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. There is a tiered discount that’s essentially an “extension” of the previous promotions released for
Three Bridges Bar & Grill is a hidden gem table service restaurant across from Gran Destino Tower at Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort. Its name comes from the fact that it’s in the middle of Lago Dorado, the hotel complex’s lake, and connected via three bridges. This WDW dining review features food photos from
The Pirate Rooms at Caribbean Beach Resort are the only place at Walt Disney World where you can sleep on a boat…with a mattress in it. This review features photos of the Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired hotel rooms and whether they are worth the money. (Updated February 9, 2021.) I’ll start by stating that every
Walt Disney World has released new hotel discounts through Summer 2021 with the “Spring into Magic” room-only deals. In this post, we’ll share the details of these special offers, and share some analysis as to how much money you’ll actually save with each. There are actually three new resort discounts, which are essentially “extensions” of
Walt Disney World is offering over 50% off stays at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and aggressive discounts at other hotels for most nights this Christmas season through early 2021 for Disney Visa Credit Cardholders. In this post, we’ll offer thoughts on the deal, why it’s being offered, and more. This deal is available for travel dates
Caribbean Beach and Riviera Resort are “sister hotels” at Walt Disney World, both located around Barefoot Bay and sharing Skyliner gondola stations. While they’re very different—one a Moderate Resort, the other a DVC property—they share a lot. In this post, we’ll contrast and compare the two, in theme/decor, rooms, dining, transportation, pools, and value for
Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is an actual campground with both campsites and cabins at Walt Disney World. This review features photos of the both, the dining options and other amenities, and thoughts on the experience of staying at Fort Wilderness. The overhaul of the Fort Wilderness Cabins is entirely complete (we’ll get to that
In addition to the “Magic Is Here” deal, Walt Disney World has released awesome new room-only discounts for now through Christmas 2020. In this post, we’ll share the details of these special offers, and share some analysis as to how much money you’ll actually save with each. There are actually three “new” room-only discounts as
