Florida residents can save up to 35% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels when staying four consecutive nights or longer in late summer and early fall 2025. Florida Resident Walt Disney World Hotel Offer This offer is valid for stays most nights from August 1 through October 11, 2025, at the hotels … Read more
A woman was charged with aggravated elder abuse after authorities said she attacked her 68-year-old mother in a Walt Disney World hotel room, records show. Drunk Woman Arrested After Attacking Mother in Disney World Hotel Room As Christine Neil, 41, of North Carolina, was being taken to jail, she fought back and eventually got tasered, … Read more
Disney Vacation Club has filed a construction permit for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village, indicating a major refurbishment of the villas starting soon. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Room Refurbishment According to DVC News, DVC filed Notices of Commencement for “General Construction” in the Kidani Village area earlier this month. DVC … Read more
Now that Hurricane Milton has mostly made its way through the State of Florida, Walt Disney World has advised that resort guests continue to shelter indoors. Disney Tells Guests to Shelter Indoors After Hurricane Milton In an update posted this morning to the Walt Disney World Weather Updates webpage, Disney says the following: Walt Disney … Read more
Guests hoping to enjoy Fuentes del Morro Pool, the main pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, will now have to show resort-given wristbands in order to gain access to the amenity. Wristbands Now Required to Access Pool at Caribbean Beach Resort guests are now required to show wristbands given to them by Cast Members in … Read more
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort at Walt Disney World has a new series of apparel by Vineyard Vines. These items are available in The Market at Ale & Compass. Yacht Club Polo Shirt – $100 This shirt is short-sleeved with a collar and three white buttons. It has thin white and blue stripes. “Disney’s Yacht Club … Read more
Doubloon Lagoon pool, the Aquatic Play Area, and Mardi Grogs pool bar at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter are back open after a routine refurbishment. They closed in February. Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Refurbishments A Mardi Gras band of alligator figures leads guests to the pool area. The Doubloon Lagoon decorations haven’t … Read more
Guest rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will undergo a refurbishment in early 2025. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Refurbishment An announcement on the resort’s landing page reads: From January through May 2025, some Guest rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will be under refurbishment. While Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours, … Read more
A section of the facade for Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is being refurbished, with paneling stripped from the walls and scaffolding covering the building. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Facade Refurbishment This section of the building includes the Disney Vacation Club showroom, which was also closed for construction last year. We saw several crew members on the first … Read more
Have a groovy day with this new Disney’s Pop Century Resort apparel and water bottle, available in Everything Pop Shopping & Dining. There is a new youth shirt, an adult shirt, and a Spirit Jersey. Youth shirts are $17.99 each when you buy two. Disney’s Pop Century Resort Youth T-Shirt – $21.99 The youth T-shirt … Read more
Crews have finished installing the new carpet on the stairs of the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. New Polynesian Carpet The new carpet is red-orange with light stripes patterned across it. When we first noticed the carpet, installation was already complete on the stairs closest to Ohana in the resort lobby. The … Read more
An opening season announced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Tiana audio-animatronic revealed, and construction walls redecorated for Mardi Gras — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Entertainment and Media Disney+ The … Read more
Disney’s Beach Club Resort at Walt Disney World has a few new merchandise items. We found a new sunhat, mug, Tervis tumbler, and magnet in the resort’s gift shop, Beach Club Marketplace. Beach Club Hat – $34.99 This is a straw hat with a wide brim lined in teal fabric. It has a tan chin … Read more
The Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pools at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will be closed for five months to complete routine maintenance. Stormalong Bay, Shipwreck Pool Closing for Five Months From January 2025 through May 2025, both pools will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests are advised that they may see or hear construction … Read more
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Resorts & Experiences, is now appearing in a message on Disney resort TVs. Watch the video of D’Amaro below. We saw this on a Walt Disney World Resort TV, but it’s made in such a way that it could play at any Disney resort, Disney Cruise Line ship, or … Read more
If you are looking for a fun and “egg-citing” activity to get you in the holiday spirit, try decorating a tree ornament with ostrich egg shells at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Now through the end of December, guests can create a mosaic-like ornament made from crushed and dyed ostrich eggs. Guests of all ages can … Read more