Scheduled Character Appearances and Other Special Activities for Kids Coming to Select Walt Disney World Hotels This Summer

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As part of “Cool Kid Summer,” select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels will feature a new slate of activities and scheduled character appearances. Summer Fun at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Characters have been known to appear randomly as “surprise and delight” magic for resort guests, but four hotels will have a set schedule for … Read more

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Gets Christmas Tree & Holiday Snack Kiosk

Large decorated Christmas tree in a spacious, rustic lodge interior with wooden beams and hanging lights. People sit and walk around, some near a fireplace and wreath on the left.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is ready for the holidays. Decorations, including a giant Christmas tree, now adorn the resort lobby. They’ve also opened a kiosk of holiday sweets. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Christmas Decorations When approaching the front entrance of Wilderness Lodge, you’ll immediately notice some Christmas decorations at the porte-cochere. A giant wreath hangs on one … Read more

Disney Announces 2025 Refurbishment Schedule for Wilderness Lodge, Port Orleans Riverside, and Pop Century Resorts

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Walt Disney World has announced months-long refurbishments for Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, and Disney’s Pop Century Resort. 2025-2026 Resort Refurbishments Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will undergo refurbishment from mid-May 2025 to September 2025. All resort amenities will remain available but guests may notice construction work … Read more

Imagineering Files Permit for Possible Resumption of Reflections Lakeside Disney Lodge Construction

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Walt Disney Imagineering recently filed a new construction permit that could mean they are reviving the Reflections – A Lakeside Disney Lodge project. Wilderness Way Construction Permit The permit is for “Site and facility improvements” at several addresses along Wilderness Way near the Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. This may mean Disney is planning … Read more

New Pandora Charms Inspired by Walt Disney World Deluxe Resort Hotels

A display featuring jewelry items from Disney's Riviera Resort, including two keychains with round charms, two pairs of earrings on stands, and a Pandora charm bracelet, all showcasing the resort's logo and design motifs.

Walt Disney World has several new Pandora jewelry charms inspired by Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Riviera Resort, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. These charms are available exclusively at their respective resort gift shops. ‘The Incredibles’ Contemporary Resort Pandora Charm – $75 The … Read more

Full List of Food and Beverages Coming to Walt Disney World for Valentine’s Day 2024

The Disney Parks Blog has released the full guide of food and beverages coming to Walt Disney World Resort for Valentine’s Day 2024. Valentine’s Day 2024 at Walt Disney World Disney Springs  Amorette’s Patisserie (Available Feb. 1 through 17; mobile order available)  The Ganachery  Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Available Feb. 1 through 17)  Vivoli il Gelato (Currently available … Read more