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What’s one thing that can unexpectedly mess up your Disney World trip? Closures!
Beach Club Resort
Whether it’s rides going down for weather and technical difficulties or scheduled refurbishments of hotels, restaurants, attractions, and pools, a closure that you weren’t prepared for can really upset your schedule. That’s why we’re here to warn you about a BIG closure coming in the future!
Sea monsters, volcanoes, and Mayan pyramids — the pools around Disney World may be WAY better than you realize.
Port Orleans French Quarter Pool
In the past, we’ve shared a look at some of the hidden secrets about Disney World’s pools, a peek at permits that could signal changes at these pools, and even full resort guides that showcase the differences between certain hotel pools. But today we’re doing it — we’re sharing our list of the TOP 10 Disney World Hotel pools — grab those bathing suits!
In 2022, we got some HUGE news about something exciting at one of Disneyland’s hotels: we learned that Paradise Pier Hotel would be re-imagined as a Pixar-themed hotel.
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It will be called Pixar Place Hotel, and be dedicated to ALL things Pixar and will “weave the artistry of Pixar into its comfortable, contemporary setting.” We haven’t had a lot of updates from Disney about the newly-reimagined hotel, but we visited the site recently to see its progress!
When you visit Disney World, is going to the pool a must-do for you and the family? Are the water slides a big part of the fun? If you answered “yes” to those questions, you need to be aware of some closures that could seriously impact your trip.
Pool at the Polynesian!
In 2023, one pool at Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will be closing for refurbishment, a pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will close, and a pool at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Spa is set to close too. We’ve even seen some pool closures announced for 2024. And now it’s time to add another pool-related closure to the list.
Do you have a friend who just seems to do everything right when they visit Disney World and you don’t understand how their vacation is so relaxed and meticulously planned compared to yours?
Cinderella Castle
Well, around here we call those folks the pros, and most pros would tell you it just comes with practice! Luckily, we’ve been to the parks a whole lot and made all the big mistakes so that you don’t have to! So, do Disney like a pro and AVOID doing these 14 things.
There are some great things to do while staying at a Disney World resort hotel including craft activities, movies under the stars, and more.
Art of Animation pool
One Disney World hotel amenity that many guests take advantage of no matter what hotel they’re staying at is…the POOL! We’ve seen a number of pools close for some refurbishment in Disney World over the past few months, and more refurbishments have been announced for the future. Now, some more Disney World hotel pools have been added to the refurbishment list. If you are planning on staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort in early 2022 and hoping to use some of its pools, here’s what you need to know.
Disney World is full of highly themed, over-the-top pools for families to enjoy while they’re on vacation. But, since we can’t spend all of our time at a Disney Resort (though we wish we could) in the summer, sometimes we have to make the backyard work!
Schoolyard Sprayground at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
And, if you’re a fan of Disney, the only way to make water time at home even better is to do it with some of your favorite Disney characters, right? So, we’ve compiled all of the Disney pools, splash pads, and water activity centers that are available right now so you can soak in (get it) the remaining warm days before Fall REALLY kicks in! Put down your Pumpkin Spice Latte and enjoy the last days of warm weather!
Slowly but surely, as Disney World tiptoes back to normalcy, mandates are being tweaked and removed throughout the resorts and the parks.
New Face Mask Policy
Things are also happening at Disney pools! We just noticed a BIG change that will make your next swim feel pretty different!
Ever since Disney World reopened last summer, Mobile Ordering at restaurants and bars has become a HUGE focus in the parks and at the resorts. It’s basically most guests’ only option to order fast food at most locations! But let’s just say the process hasn’t always been the smoothest… .
Mobile Order Pick Up
In exciting Mobile Order news, though, we discovered that a Disney World area resort is TOTALLY raising the bar on the process, and we’re crossing our fingers that other Disney restaurants take note!
It seems like the pools are the place to be in Disney World right now!
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Sure, the parks are popular and all, but what better way to cool off on a hot day than taking a dip in your resort pool? At least, that seemed to be a lot of people’s logic today! Blizzard Beach hit capacity, and when we passed by Stormalong Bay on our way to our Beaches and Cream fix (yum), we noticed a LONG line.
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