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For some a trip to Disney World may be an annual experience for spring break or for one of the fabulous special events at Epcot or the Magic Kingdom.  But for others, a trip to Disney World may only be feasible every few years. Regardless of where you fall on visiting Disney, here are all of the things you’ll be missing ...

4. Gran Destino Tower Opening in the summer, the Gran Destino Tower is an addition to Coronado Springs.  This addition will tower over the resort and invite guests to enjoy breathtaking views, as well as new amenities to the resort. A new restaurant will be added in the middle of Lago Dorado, as well as a restaurant on top of the ...

7. Dance Parties A popular addition to any theme park, Disney has added a special anniversary dance party on Discovery Island at Animal Kingdom to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “The Lion King.”  Kids and adults alike can enjoy interacting with some of their favorite characters from the movie.  Timon and Pumba host this fun event! 8. IllumiNations Farewell No ...

Let’s Recap! 1. New DVC – later in 2019 Disney plans to open the 15th Disney Vacation Club Resort on the grounds of the Caribbean Beach Resort. 2. Transportation – adding to the fleet of busses, an armada of boats, as well as the always popular Monorail, Disney will be adding an additional method of transportation in 2019. 3. Mickey Gets ...

Epcot is slowly becoming the destination for guests looking for special events throughout the year.  Beginning in August and continuing through May, guests visiting Epcot will be able to experience one of four special events.  Every fall, Epcot is home to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, every December guests can celebrate at the Festival of the Holidays, January ...

4. Specialty Food and Drinks One of the high points of any of the festivals are the outdoor kitchens and food kiosks.  Guests can find small plates of specialty foods and drinks.  Guests will be able to enjoy tastings of new and different cuisine not generally available at Epcot.  Just make sure to grab a passport upon entering the park ...

Let’s Recap! 1. Collectables/Merchandise – guests visiting during any of these special events should take some time check out the merchandise venues and the festival center for merchandise. 2. Entertainment – in addition to the food and fun of the park, guests can also find more traditional sources of entertainment.  3. Scavenger Hunts – Disney does not forget about children ...

Nestled between Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests will find five resorts that are able to cater to their needs for amazing themes, unique dining, and quality entertainment.  The Epcot area resorts are sometimes also know as the Crescent Lake Resorts for the body of water they are all situated on and have access to providing guests will another form ...

4. Disney’s Beach Club Resort Attached to the Yacht Club, the Beach Club offers similar amenities as the Yacht Club — chief among them, Stormalong Bay!  Another benefit of lodging at the Beach Club is the proximity to the International Gateway at Epcot — guests are able to quickly enter and exit Epcot while staying at the Beach Club.  Guests ...

Let’s Recap! 1. Disney’s Boardwalk Inn – home to a variety of dining options, as well unique entertainment venues, the Boardwalk Inn also houses one of the Disney Vacation Club villas at Disney World.   2. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort – located across Crescent Lake, the Yacht Club is also another deluxe resort that also houses a number of DVC villas ...