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2. The claw As is fitting, the giant claw from the first installment of the Toy Story film franchise makes its appearance inside the Alien Swirling Saucers attraction! Though it doesn’t move up and down, we think it’s a nice addition to the attraction and adds to the authenticity of the ride! 1. Again, Toy Story Land is open! This ...

6. Toy Story meets Alice in Wonderland—kind of. The ride experience at Alien Swirling Saucers is somewhat reminiscent of a much older Magic Kingdom attraction—the Mad Tea Party at Fantasyland which features pink, purple, turquoise and yellow teacups as ride vehicles. Like the teacups, the spaceships in the Alien Swirling Saucers attraction spin or “swirl,” but unlike the Mad Tea ...

4. Cool new “spin” on music from Toy Story! We love that the new Alien Swirling Saucers attraction has its very own soundtrack—and it’s all music we remember from the Toy Storyfilm franchise. But it has an outer space, out-of-this-world kind of sound to it, which makes the ride all the more fun! 3. Night lights! For a contrast in ...

Toy Story Land has finally opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we couldn’t be happier! The new land offers a new entrance to the long-time Guest favorite, Toy Story Mania, as well as an all-new quick-service restaurant and a fun and exciting new experience called Slinky Dog Dash. But if you’re less about the thrilling and more about the less-thrilling, ...

4. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort—Riverside This beautiful Disney Resort hotel is situated in the Disney Springs area at Walt Disney World, and it has something for every member of the family! Princess Tiana from Disney’s Princess and the Froghelped the hotel staff decorate this gorgeous resort hotel. All the décor in the guest rooms is inspired by rural Louisiana and ...

3. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Are you a Disney fanatic who also loves our country’s national parks? You’re in luck because Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge in the Magic Kingdom area of the Walt Disney World Resort was inspired by lodges in the U.S. National Parks. In fact, thanks to the lush green forests, creeks and even wildlife in the area, you ...

2. Disney’s Contemporary Resort This resort hotel was one of the first hotels built on Disney property when the park first opened in the early 1970s, but the hotel is definitely not behind the times when it comes to all it offers its guests! Enjoy one of Disney World’s most delightful character dining experiences when you have breakfast at Chef ...

1. Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Hotel Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Hotel is the picture of Renaissance elegance. This beautiful resort hotel is home to swaying palm trees and beautiful fountains. The hotel also offers Guests amenities such as swimming pools—five of them—volleyball and tennis courts, jogging trails, paddle boats for rent and even Disney’s nearby Fantasia Gardens mini-golf. You’ll love ...

Unless you’re blessed enough to already live in the Orlando area, chances are you’re going to need lodging accommodations when you visit the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. There are hotels and resorts off Disney property, but staying at one usually requires traveling at least a short distance to the Disney parks. If you aren’t staying on Disney property, ...

5. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Every Disney hotel has a theme that is carried throughout the hotel in the form of artwork, decorations and more. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort has an elaborate animation theme throughout the hotel, which makes this one of the most favorite Disney Resort hotels of Guests traveling to the parks with their families. The ...