food IS a theme park
Something MASSIVE is happening over in Disneyland.
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
Disneyland has seen a ton of changes already. Last year, a newly updated ToonTown reopened, Tarzan’s Treehouse became Adventureland Treehouse, Haunted Mansion closed to get an updated queue area, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is under construction. But a huge $1.9 billion expansion is also coming to the park, which means new rides, lands, restaurants, and more!
For a lot of folks, a Disney World vacation is way more than just visiting the theme parks.
Fuentes del Morro pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
It’s also a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of regular life and have a little “me” time or family time. That means you might want to spend some time at your hotel indulging in special activities. Or maybe you want to have a little pool time. That’s all well and good, but there are two things we think Disney World pools still desperately need that could make pool time even better.
We’re still about a year away from the opening of Universal Orlando’s brand-new theme park, Epic Universe.
©Universal
However, Universal has been dropping a TON of hints about all five lands in the new theme park, as well as details about some of the rides and attractions in those lands (we’re really excited about the How To Train Your Dragon-themed land). Well, today we learned a bit more about the new HOTELS that are also coming to Universal Orlando as part of that expansion, including confirmation of the room rates.
No matter what time of year it is, you can probably find some kind of construction or refurbishment project going on at Disney World. But is it just us, or does it seem like there are way more than usual right now?Â
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter
We’re finally nearing the end of the EPCOT transformation project, but there are still restaurants on the way at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, and a new DVC villa coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. A lot of Disney World hotel rooms are also getting upgrades, including the rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter.
There are some big things happening this summer in Disney World.
Monorail at the Contemporary Resort
A lot is going on, including a brand new ride opening in Magic Kingdom with another attraction reopening with a brand new show! We’ve also got a long-awaited reopening of a restaurant coming up. This is why we think summer 2024 is going to be busier in Disney World than normal. However, we also think things are going to be different this summer at Disney World hotels, and we’re going to tell you why.
Do you have a dream resort at Disney World where you’ve always wanted to stay?
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
So many of us have deluxe resort dreams on an All-Stars Resorts budgets, but sometimes, you can score a deal (or even rent DVC points) and grab a room at one of Disney’s more luxurious hotels. We had an opportunity to stay at what is probably THE most luxurious hotel on Disney World property, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and there are some things we wished we’d done differently. Live and learn, right?
We’re BACK with another hot Disney debate, and this time, it’s all about HOTELS!
Art of Animation Hotel
My coworker Kayleigh and I recently found out that we do Disney World VERY differently. I live for rope drop, and she absolutely detests it. She usually drives to Disney World, but I would much rather fly and then use Disney transportation. The debate we’re tackling today is whether Disney World’s value or deluxe hotels are better! Should you really pay more for Disney’s deluxe hotels? And how MUCH more do they actually cost? What kinds of perks are offered there that you DON’T get at value hotels, and is it WORTH IT? We’re gonna get into it all! [Read more…]
Staying in a hotel room can be exciting and daunting at the same time.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Hotel Room
Exciting because it means you’re on vacation, but nerve-wracking because you have no way of knowing who has been in that hotel room before you or if it’s been cleaned properly. If you’re as anxious as some of us are about germs, here are a few things you should NEVER use in your hotel room.
One of the biggest decisions you can make when planning a trip to Disney World is where you’ll stay.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney World has a TON of hotels to choose from, pretty much at every price point: value, moderate, and deluxe. The hotels are located ALL over the resort, plus some have access to transportation options like the Skyliner and Monorail. Well, we’ve told you which hotels are our favorites (you can check them out here!), so now I’m going to tell you about the ones I won’t go back to.
Are you planning your next trip to Disney World?
All-Star Resorts
When it comes to that planning, choosing where you’re going to rest your head is crucial. The great thing about Disney World property is that you have a lot of options for where to stay, including hotels for lower budgets. Any way you slice it, you have to weigh the pros and cons carefully. To that end, let’s dive into what might just be the biggest headache you’ll be dealing with if you opt to stay at Disney World’s cheapest resorts — transportation.
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