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WDWNT Daily Recap (1/21/21): Crossroads Shopping Center to be Razed for New Road, More Layoffs for Walt Disney World, ‘Festival of the Lion King’ to Return, Cast Member Helps Save Woman from Domestic Violence, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, January 21, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

“General Construction” Permit Filed for Disney’s Contemporary Resort Refurbishment, Possible Incredibles Overlay

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Walt Disney World has filed a new permit for “general construction” at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The resort will have limited availability beginning April 2021 as refurbishment begins. It will last through September, but the extent of the refurbishment is not yet known. The contractor on the permit is Hoar Construction, which has worked on New … Read more

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Beginning Refurbishment in April 2021

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Disney’s Contemporary Resort will have limited availability beginning in April 2021 as rooms are refurbished. The refurbishment is scheduled to last through September 2021. No more information is known about the refurbishment, but with such a short time refurbishment window, this will likely be a “soft goods” update. These refurbishments generally involve replacing linens, carpeting, … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (1/10/21): Tour of Cinderella Castle Suite, New Meet-and-Greet Location for Anna, Chris Pratt Rumored to be New Indiana Jones, New WandaVision Details, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, January 10, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour a Garden Wing Deluxe Room at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Join us on another room tour as we stay in one of the unique Garden Wing Deluxe Rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The Garden Wing is adjacent to the Main Tower and gives a view of the gardens, pools, marina, and Bay Lake. There are only three rooms in this category at the Contemporary, two … Read more

PHOTOS: “Holidays Are The Sweetest” With Christmas Decorations at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Disney’s Contemporary Resort is all dressed up for Christmas. Though there is no gingerbread house display this year, you can still find plenty of holiday touches throughout the resort. Upon arriving, you’ll see garland draped around the porte cochere. Small trees can be found throughout the lobby area. More garland with gold ribbon hangs at … Read more

PHOTOS: New Build-Your-Own Gingerbread Contemporary Resort Kit (with Chocolate Monorail) Debuts at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World may have canceled its annual tradition of gingerbread house displays across its resorts, but you can bring the holiday spirit home with new build-your-own gingerbread house kits at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This is no ordinary gingerbread house, this is the resort itself! Designed to look like the resort, the kit comes with … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour a Theme Park View Main Tower Room at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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While staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, we got to enjoy one of their Main Tower rooms with a theme park view. Although there currently aren’t any fireworks, we were still impressed with our view looking out at Seven Seas Lagoon and the Magic Kingdom. Main Tower rooms feature 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed, … Read more

PHOTOS: Stairwell and Escalator Access Encouraged at Disney’s Contemporary Resort to Alleviate Long Wait Times for Lobby Elevators

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Disney’s Contemporary Resort has seen an influx of guests since reopening, as many guests have been transferred here while other Deluxe Resorts remain closed. With the increase in guests, and new safety measures ensuring one party per elevator, the lines for the elevators in the lobby were similar in length to waiting in line for … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Luxury Room Tour of the Presidential Suite at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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While staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Cast Members were kind enough to upgrade our party to THE Presidential Suite. This is the very suite in which Richard Nixon freshened up before infamously declaring “I Am Not a Crook.” The press conference in which he spoke was held in the Ballroom of the Americas at this … Read more

REVIEW: Chef Mickey’s Debuts New Family-Style Breakfast with No Characters at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Chef Mickey’s is a fan-favorite breakfast spot located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Known for its buffet-style character meals, Chef Mickey’s has made some significant changes in the wake of COVID-19. Join us as we explore the many restaurant updates and chow down on some delicious Mickey waffles. While the Grand Canyon Concourse has been welcoming … Read more

Reservations Now Open for Chef Mickey’s and California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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If you’re craving some Mickey waffles or a nice dinner, Chef Mickey’s and California Grill are both back in business at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Both restaurants have availability beginning tomorrow. As we had previously reported, Chef Mickey’s will be serving family-style meals instead of buffets. There won’t be characters anymore, either. Chef Mickey’s is only … Read more

PHOTOS: New Soarin’ Travel Tumbler Takes Us Around the World at Walt Disney World

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Soarin’ to tower, you’re clear for take-off! Before you take off for your high flying day, make sure you’ve got your beverage ready to go with this all-new Soarin’ travel tumbler that’s flown into Walt Disney World. Travel the world with Mickey Mouse as your pilot as you take in all the sights as you … Read more

PHOTOS: New Stitch Phone Case With Matching Strap Surfs Into Walt Disney World

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The latest edition in the popular line of phone cases with coordinating straps included is this fun blue case featuring a smiling Stitch from Lilo & Stitch. The strap and attached rings allow it to be worn around your neck or as a crossbody. The adorable case is made of a faux leather material, with … Read more

PHOTOS: Tour Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Now Reopened After COVID-19 Closures at Walt Disney World

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After officially closing its doors on March 20, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney’s Contemporary Resort has partially reopened. This Monday, it started welcoming DVC Members and their guests back “home.” The adjacent Bay Lake Tower has reopened to house guests, and while rooms at the iconic A-frame Contemporary tower (and Garden Wing) are not … Read more

PHOTOS: Bright Pink Cinderella Castle and TRON Lightcycle Run Construction from Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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With the reopening of DVC Resorts to members and their guests today, we were able to get our first real look at a project that we’d been following very closely before the closure of the parks: the makeover of Cinderella Castle. Right away, the new vibrant blue roofs stand out against even the brightest blue … Read more

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