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You Don’t Even Need a Park Ticket for This Underrated Disney World Foodie Event!

It’s no secret, we LOVE tasting all of the delicious snacks and drinks Disney World has to offer!

Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic

Many people are familiar with the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, an annual event that tons of guests (including us!) look forward to every year. But did you know that isn’t the only foodie paradise available on Disney World property?? In fact, there’s another event offered within walking distance of the Food and Wine Festival — and you don’t even need a park ticket to enjoy it!

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NEWS: More Details Revealed For Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel Tower, Opening Summer 2021!

By Rachel Franko 1 Comment

There’s been a LOT of construction around Disney World since the parks re-opened, from the constant updates of the EPCOT Transformation to the TRON Coaster coming to life!

Swan and Dolphin Resort

We’re seeing plenty of hotel projects move forward as well, like the new addition to the Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, a Marriott property situated within walking distance to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Disney World.

We’ve been keeping our eye on the construction ever since the news dropped back in 2018 that the 14-story tower was being added. Today, a few updates have been revealed about the new hotel structure, which recently added its top floor!!, including a new name and an opening timeframe!

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The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is BACK in a New Way!

By Kelly Oliveros 1 Comment

Want to taste some delicious sparkling wine or enjoy handcrafted BBQ classics?

Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort

How about an Octoberfest-inspired party with German-themed tastings and brews? The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is ready to welcome you to a bunch of new delicious events!

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News! Several Disney World Restaurants will Participate in the Return of Magical Dining Month!

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Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining will soon return for its 15th year!

Paddlefish

If you’re looking for an incredible meal at a great value, you’re in luck! During Magical Dining month, select restaurants in the Orlando area offer options from their regular dinner menus to create a three-course, prix-fixe dinner for $35 per person! Plus, $1 from each meal is donated to Feed the Need Florida to help students and families in need.

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What’s New at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and The Swan Hotel

By Quincy Stanford 5 Comments

MORE resort hotels reopened in Disney World and we went a took a look!

Caribbean Beach Resort

We took a spin around the two most recently reopened hotels in Disney World and (as expected) there were a good number of changes. So here’s everything that NEW at The Swan Hotel and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort in food and construction! Take a look!

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PHOTOS: The Swan Hotel Reopened in Disney World Today!

By Quincy Stanford 5 Comments

Another hotel has reopened in Disney World!

The Swan

This morning, we took a tour around a reopened Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to see all of the changes. Now, we’re headed to the EPCOT resort area for a look at the health and safety measures in the Swan Hotel! Let’s dive in!

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You Can WALK To The Parks From These 7 Disney World Hotels!

By Quincy Stanford 7 Comments

When we’re at Walt Disney World, we’re always focused on the best ways to get around.

Grand Floridian Resort

Of course, Disney transportation will get you where you need to go on property for free, but those waits can be LONG. Even in the best of times, we all wish we could just stroll right into the park from our hotel, and we REALLY wish for that super short commute after a long day — when we just want to COLLAPSE in our room. Well, a few Disney World resorts actually make that possible, so check out these SEVEN Disney World resorts that are close enough to walk to a theme park!

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