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If you’re not a DVC member, this article is STILL for you!  Did you know that you can rent vacation club points from members who are not using all of their points for the year?  It’s easy to do, and it allows you to stay at some of Disney’s best resorts- often times for less than Disney rack rates.   Comparing ...

Many travellers to Walt Disney World choose to visit in the Summer for a variety of reasons.  Parents who don’t want their children to miss school, educators who can only travel on school breaks, and other folks who simply enjoy a good old Summer vacation flock to Walt Disney World in the Summer months and contend with the Florida heat ...

Let’s Recap! 1. The Turf Club – The Turf Club is a lesser known restaurant at Walt Disney World, but many really enjoy their offerings.   2. Phenomenal Grounds – You may do a lot of walking here, but the grounds at Saratoga Springs are gorgeous.     3. Easy Access to Disney Springs – Perhaps the biggest draw of Saratoga Springs Resort ...

8. Golf On Premises Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is a world class 18-hole course, having hosted both the PGA and LPGA tours.  It’s located right at Saratoga Springs, so if you’re traveling with a golfer, the convenience to this great course is a real treat!   9. Booking a Room is Easy – AND a Good Value for your ...

5. Calm Atmosphere & Subtle Theming Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa is themed after 1800’s Saratoga Springs, located in upstate New York.  In addition to Victorian styling, you’ll notice plenty of subtle nods to horse racing at the resort; my favorite are the pillows in the rooms that feature Disney animated horses.   6. Plenty of Pools Such a sprawling ...

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is a great big beautiful resort located across the waterway from Disney Springs.  With over 1,300 rooms on property, it is Disney Vacation Club’s largest property. Saratoga Springs is often overlooked, perhaps due to its age (having opened in 2004) and it’s perceived inconvenience to the 4 main theme parks.  Saratoga Springs Resort has ...

Let’s Recap! 1. Pricing – When the Magic Kingdom first opened its gates, the cost of entry was under $4.00 per adult; tickets were then purchased for each attraction based on their classification (A through E-ticket).  2. Transportation – If Walt Disney were still alive, I can only imagine how excited he would be about the innovations in transportation that we are ...

5. Introduction of more IP (Intellectual Property) Walt Disney World started with rides based on original ideas and concepts, but today we see more emphasis on attractions being based on intellectual property (movies, television characters) that have shown proof of concept.  We’ve seen hit movies become rides (a la Frozen), and we’ve even seen attractions become movies with the hugely ...

As we approach Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021, it’s fun to take a look back and think about all the ways that the resort has changed over the years and dream about how it will evolve in the future.  Entire books on the history of the parks’ evolution have been written, but today’s article is just a toe-dip ...