Even though there won’t be gingerbread houses at Walt Disney World Resort hotels this year, the popular holiday centerpieces still get their due as part of an ornament-shaped pin collection! The pins, themed to select resort hotels and EPCOT, are limited edition, with edition sizes varying depend on the resorts. Let’s take a closer look! … Read more
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort unveiled new cast member costumes that are a little more subdued than what we’ve come to expect from the colorful eatery. The wonderful cast members were nice enough to strike a pose for us. The collared button-downs feature a subtle blue pinstripe design and bright … Read more
After a refurbishment that took over a month, Beach Club Marketplace has reopened at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. The shop and counter-service restaurant closed on August 23rd. One of the big changes is that the designated entrances and exits have switched places, with guests now entering through the restaurant side. Markers have been set up … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from August 23-30, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Social distancing markers for the character cavalcades … Read more
French fry lovers are in for a shock at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop in Disney’s Beach Club Resort, as the fan-favorite steak fries are currently unavailable. We were served shoestring fries with our French Dip sandwich this afternoon. For comparison, here’s how the sandwich was served when we reviewed it on its debut at … Read more
With the upcoming reopening of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, the resort’s various stores and restaurants are also prepping for their imminent reopening, including the guest-favorite Ale & Compass Lounge and Restaurant, which is set to open a few days earlier, on August 20. Do note that Ale & Compass doesn’t show times before August 24 … Read more
We were at Disney’s Beach Club Villas for a few days and wanted to bring you along! Join us now on a tour of our Deluxe Studio. These villas are only a short walk from EPCOT (and a slightly longer jaunt to Hollywood Studios), and there’s plenty of room to stretch out after a long … Read more
Reopening dates have shifted for numerous Walt Disney World Resort hotels, including delayed reopening dates for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. As part of this reopening schedule update, Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, originally set to reopen on August 24 and October 1 (respectively), will now remain … Read more
Some of our reporters have been staying at Walt Disney World hotels while we check out new social distancing measures around the resort. So far, we’ve already looked at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House, and now we’re staying at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, in one of the Deluxe Studio Villas that make up … Read more
With Walt Disney World’s phased reopening underway, the resort is offering Florida residents an extra incentive to visit. Florida residents can save up to 35% on resort hotel rooms on most nights through September 30th. The maximum discount applies to select Deluxe Resorts and Villas, with up to 30% off for Moderate Resorts and 25% … Read more
Yesterday, Walt Disney World released new policies regarding the reopening of the resorts, from transportation, to housekeeping, resort amenities, and theme park access. Among the new policies, it was announced that the popular Stormalong Bay, the sand-bottom pool that can be found at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, will be closed when the resort reopens. To … Read more
A couple of days ago Walt Disney World began calling Cast Members back to restaurant locations that will be reopening June 22nd. Keep in mind that while these restaurants will be open, Guests must abide by the new policies that Disney has put in place for dining. Currently, you must have a confirmed dining reservation … Read more
As Walt Disney World remains closed for the longest period in the resort’s history, aerial photographers have been able to capture just what the Most Magical Place on Earth looks like without guests. Thanks to pilot Jonathan Michael Salazar on Facebook (also @ColombianPilot on Instagram), we’re able to show these photos of many of Walt Disney World’s resort hotels as … Read more
During Easter, one of the activities at Walt Disney World is the various resorts that put out grand Easter egg displays. At Yacht & Beach Club, the bakery team put together two displays! The Yacht Club gives nods to some of Disney’s most classic characters and animated movies, like Dumbo and Beauty and the Beast, … Read more
With Valentine’s Day nearly here, Disney’s Beach Club Resort has an offering that is, bear with me, unbearably cute: the Sweetheart Bear Cupcake! This cutie pie cupcake consists of a decadent chocolate base topped with chocolate frosting and filled with peanut butter cream. To make the bear decoration, several candies are used. The paws are … Read more
