food IS a theme park
There are a lot of reasons to stay in a Disney World hotel.
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Of course, the hotels’ themes are incredible. When staying at a Disney hotel, you don’t just leave Disney at the parks, it carries over into your hotel in artwork, pool decor, food, and more. You also get access to Early Entry and some hotel guests have access to Extened Evening Hours. But one BIG benefit is free transportation around property.
Whether you’re just starting your Disney day or wrapping up for the evening, taking the Monorail is always a fun little trip to check out some of what Disney has to offer outside of the actual Disney World parks, including some must-have treats!
The Monorail
Even if you’re not feeling up for a park day, the Monorail can also be boarded at any of the three hotels on its path and thus you can begin your snack tour of the three Magic Kingdom resorts, including Disneys Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort!
We’ve been anxiously awaiting the return of Narcoossee’s in Disney World, and now it’s finally open!
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
For almost a year, this restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been closed for an extensive refurbishment. As of April 1st, it’s officially re-opened with a menu makeover. We snagged a reservation for opening night, so come see what we thought about how it has changed!
There is a lot going on in Disney World right now.
Disney’s Grand Floridian
We just got word of a new snack cart coming to Tomorrowland, lots of construction on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is underway, and the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run is right around the corner! But today we’re headed to the Disney World Resorts to give you an update on everything that’s going on there lately. Come take a look!
We’ve been spotting a lot of Easter eggs around Walt Disney World lately. No, we’re not talking about subtle nods to Imagineers or hidden Mickeys — we’re talking about LITERAL Easter eggs.
Mickey and Minnie Easter eggs
Yes, the holiday of bunnies, ducks, and chocolate eggs is back. And, we spotted QUITE the chocolate egg today at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa!
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is now welcoming back guests after a temporary closure.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
While the Villas at the Grand Floridian and some of the resort’s restaurants had already opened, the non-Disney Vacation Club guest rooms reopened today! We visited the hotel to see what things look like now that it’s officially reopened.
Walt Disney World has seen its fair share of hurricanes and tropical storms. Thanks to this, Disney has precautions in place to keep the parks, guests, and Cast Members safe.
Storm clouds
But, have you ever wondered about the best places to STAY during a hurricane or tropical storm in Disney World? We’ve got some tips for you here!
We all know which restaurants are popular at Walt Disney World. They’re the table-service ones that are nearly impossible to get an advance dining reservation at or the counter-service spots that never have any tables open so you end up eating your food on top of a nearby trash can (no judgment — we’ve all done it!).
Char Siu Pork
But what about some lesser-known Disney World dining options? We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite underdogs; the restaurants and menu items that most park guests often overlook. Here are our top 5 things that people aren’t eating at Disney World, but oughta try!!!
For years, guests have dreamed of a walkway that could connect the Grand Floridian Resort and Magic Kingdom.
Grand Floridian Resort in Disney World
A few weeks ago, we shared information about a permit that just might be setting the groundwork for that dream to become a reality.
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