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8. Territory Lounge (Wilderness Lodge) Nestled near the entrance of Artist’s Point, the Territory Lounge features fantastic theming in a relaxed atmosphere.  Guests can sit up at the bar or at a table while taking in the theme, watching the game on the TV, or just having a conversation.  The Territory Lounge also has a small bar bites menu for ...

9. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Disney Springs) A new addition to Disney Springs, Jock Lindsey’s invites guests into the world of Indiana Jones.  In addition to pieces found throughout his travels, Jock Lindsey’s serves a variety of beers and cocktails from the regions of the world that the movies are set in.  Guests will love sitting outside and enjoying watching ...

10. Martha’s Vineyard Lounge (Beach Club) Martha’s Vineyard Lounge is an open, relaxed lounge where guests can sit at tables, oversized chairs, or on couches and enjoy a variety of drinks from the bar.  Martha’s Vineyard Lounge is also equipped with a television and also features live music on occasion, too! Photo Credit: Disney

Disney World’s primary focus are the theme parks with attractions, characters, and food all creating a unique experience to entertain guests.  Mixed in with all of the ingredients of the theme park are bars and lounges that invite guests to enjoy refreshing drinks and delicious treats.  These bars and lounges are found across the theme parks and resorts, but all ...

1. Attraction Closures It’s only natural with so many modifications being made to the parks that older attractions must clear way. Yet the promise of cutting-edge fun on the horizon (wait- did I just say Horizons?) isn’t enough to soothe the most nostalgic Disney Fanatic. If something is closing permanently, it’s sure to invite a constant stream of sentimental guests, ...

2. Attraction Openings If there’s anything that recent history has taught us, it’s that the Disney parks are changing! The debut of exclusive attractions and new lands bring in first-timers and old pros alike. The first day an attraction opens, there’s likely to be congestion not only in the queue, but at the entry and parking of the theme park ...

3. Marathon Weekends (Princess, Star Wars, Wine & Dine) Perhaps it’s no accident that with the growth of food-related events at Disney World, there are also more runDisney events! Thankfully, since the races happen in the early morning, the course is unlikely to affect your ability to travel smoothly on property. Expect detours if you have an early breakfast reservation, ...

4. Food and Wine With the dawn of social media and hundreds of publications dedicated to all things culinary, The Food and Wine Festival at Epcot has become the premier event on property. Not only this, but during this extended period (about 10 weeks) there are several additional events, including Swan & Dolphin’s Food and Wine Classic, several runDisney races, ...

5. 3-Day Weekends Think Labor Day, Columbus Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, or Memorial Day. All of these extended weekends entice plenty of spontaneous travelers, especially from neighboring areas. If you like to sojourn by car, these can be especially difficult times to ingress and egress from Disney property. Precise planning can become unraveled by unexpected accidents and traffic ...

6. Spring Break/Easter For reasons much like summertime, spring naturally attracts many families. Schools both near and far offer week-long breaks throughout the season, and the opportunity to spend it at the parks is one that Disney fanatics of all ages can’t resist. Add in holidays like Mother’s Day and Easter along with special events like Epcot’s Flower and Garden ...