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Dining at the Value Resorts does not offer much in way of options since each of these resorts only have a food court that caters to guests from breakfast through late-night dining.  These food courts are located in the main building of each of the resorts near the bus stops making grabbing breakfast before heading to the parks easy, as ...

Let’s Recap! Unique Atmosphere – Thanks to its spot on the monorail line, the atmosphere of the Contemporary is unlike any other. Browsing for Souvenirs – The Contemporary may not have as many shops as Disney Springs, but you can still find top-of-the-line souvenirs. Delectable Dining – Whether you’re a chicken finger or fine dining enthusiast, this resort has plenty ...

4. Luxurious Guest Rooms This may be obvious, but we can’t skip over the fact that deluxe resorts have the most fabulous rooms. In addition to being the most spacious on property, they are also known for precise theming and first-rate comfort. Specifically, the guest rooms are chic, modern, and feature subtle hints of Disney magic. (This makes the Contemporary ...

This can’t be denied. Walt Disney World is even more enchanting (or dare I say magical?) once the sun has gone down. While the parks take on a mystical life of their own at twilight, there are other spots on property that are worth a nighttime visit. For example, Disney’s deluxe resorts offer exceptional ambiance and a variety of activities ...

Let’s Recap! 1. Il Mulino (Swan) – a signature Italian dining experience where guests can enjoy a filling homestyle dinner.   2. Shula’s Steakhouse (Dolphin) – another signature dining experience, it is no mystery what guests will find to gnosh on at Shula’s. 3. Garden Grove (Swan) – open all day, guests can enjoy oatmeal, omelets, turkey hash, biscuits and gravy, french toast, ...

7. Splash Terrace (Swan) Guests relaxing at the pool will be able to have a traditional Caesar salad or an inspired fried chicken salad or enjoy heartier fare like fish tacos, a burger, a lobster roll, or a meatball hoagie.  Adults will also like the variety of refreshing cocktails to wash down their meal! 8. The Fountain (Dolphin) Open at ...

4. Kimonos (Swan) Open for dinner, guests can start their meal with traditional Asian soups and salads. You’ll also find an assortment of sushi rolls.  Guests desiring something else can also find traditional appetizers, too. If you enjoy dining at Tokyo Dining at Epcot, this is quite the impressive alternative! 5. Todd English’s bluezoo (Dolphin) Guests can dine here every night ...

Located amongst the other resorts in the Crescent Lake area, the Swan and Dolphin are two resorts that guests can dine at after a full day at Hollywood Studios or Epcot.  Conveniently located along the path between the two parks, guests can also reach either of these resorts by using the Friendship Boats that travel between the two parks and ...

Let’s Recap! 1. It’s Mickey Mouse Land. – I have actually heard Disney World referred to as “Mickey Mouse Land,” but only by those who have yet to visit the parks. 2. It’s just for kids. – Disney World offers everything possible to make the dreams of kids (and kids at heart) come true. 3. Once is enough. – Utter ...

5. Cinderella Castle can be dismantled. In a place where hurricane season can threaten extensive damage, it makes sense that people would think that structures like Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth, the Tree of Life and others could be taken down and dismantled in preparation for a hurricane, but that’s not the case with any of Disney World’s iconic structures. We ...