food IS a theme park
💥 HEADS UP 💥 Something important is changing at Disney World’s hotels soon!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
There are a lot of things you can order to be delivered to your Disney World hotel room — food from local spots, groceries, and even special gift baskets and balloons. But the way you order some of these things is about to CHANGE.
Disney World has a LOT of hotels, that’s no secret.
Pop Century Resort
Many hotels have wonderful perks but are wildly expensive, while others have fewer perks and are more reasonably priced. We give you recommendations all the time about what hotels are the best to stay at, but we’d be lying if we said there aren’t a few that stick out in our minds consistently. These are the two Disney World hotels that we CANNOT stop thinking about.
There are a lot of things you can do in Disney World outside the parks…and we mean a LOT.
Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Outside of the four main parks there are dozens of hotels, two water parks, Disney Springs, golf courses, mini golf courses, the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, and much more. It would take you weeks, possibly months, to do everything. But the good news is — you don’t have to be staying on property to knock most of those activities off your to-do list!
We’ve spent a LOT of time at Disney World hotels.
Beach Club Resort
Besides countless overnight stays, we also visit the resorts frequently to see what’s new in merchandise, food, and activities. And throughout those many hours spent at the resorts, we’ve learned all about the hidden secrets of the Disney World hotels!
Picture it: you’ve saved up your hard-earned cash and finally booked the Disney World vacation of your dreams. You think you’ve chosen the perfect hotel for you and your family, but then you arrive and find out…uh oh…it’s NOT at all what you expected. These things happen and can totally throw off your trip — but we can help.
Walt Disney World
We’ve covered all kinds of hotel news and info to help you make the best choice for your group — from a ranking of every Disney World hotel to a look at the WORST hotels for 2023, and everything in between. But today we’re taking a closer look at a few hotels that are NOT for everyone so you can be best prepared to make the right choice for your trip.
Disney has announced a new addition for some of its hotels, but we’re not sure how to feel about it and we want YOUR input!
All-Star Movies
It’s been a BUSY time for Disney World’s hotels. Construction is actively taking place on the Disney Vacation Club Villas being built at Disney’s Polynesian Village. There’s also a LOT of work happening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (seriously, it’s an intense construction zone over there in certain areas). Plus, we’ve seen updates that’ll make your hotel pool day much fancier, and other things happening around the resorts. But now we’ve got one update that is…interesting.
There’s a NEW hotel in Disney World that you might want to check out!
Drury Plaza Hotel
The Drury Plaza Lake Buena Vista is located in the Disney Springs area of Disney property, and though it’s not owned by Disney, it has some great perks that might just make your stay worthwhile. Included in your booking are both a continental breakfast and a 5:30PM “kickback” meal. On top of that, you’ll get some of the perks that Disney-owned hotels have, including Early Theme Park Entry. But we all know that the sleeping conditions matter when choosing a hotel, so what do the rooms look like?
There are PLENTY of places to eat breakfast in Disney World.
Nothing beats a Mickey waffle!
From the various character meals to the breakfast buffets to the grab-and-go options at the Disney Resorts, you don’t have to go hungry in the morning before you hit the parks! And the same is true if you’re staying at a non-Disney resort on property. Recently, we got the chance to visit one of the newest hotels and try out their breakfast offerings…along with a little surprise!
If you’re a Star Wars fan, a live-action roleplay fan, or just someone who loves an immersive theme park experience…Disney World has something just for you.
Star Wars Hotel Atrium
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opened back in March 2022 and it’s a truly unique offering in Disney World. The two-night experience immerses you in a Star Wars story and your decisions throughout your visit will affect how your stay plays out. Similar to a cruise ship, you stay “onboard” and eat your meals in the dining room, enjoy entertainment, and even get a “cabin” to sleep in. But that hotel room had some surprises we weren’t expecting!
Are you ready for your next vacation to Disney World?
Yacht Club
We often talk about the perfect Disney trip — and while you might think it begins once you step foot into the parks, it actually starts a while before that. The perfect Disney trip starts with what you pack for your hotel! We’re sharing the hotel essentials you’re forgetting to pack for Disney World.
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