One of our favorite pastimes when visiting Walt Disney World is to take some time away from the parks and enjoy exploring one of the resorts. This can be the resort that we are staying at or venturing somewhere new to see what there is to discover somewhere else.  Regardless of which you choose, you’re guaranteed to have a relaxing day ...

From grumpy teenagers to tourists that are too ‘grownup’ to enjoy a whimsical theme park, Disney has been pulling out the big guns to impress. More so than ever before, the Walt Disney World resort is bursting with new and exciting offerings for guests of all ages and tastes. Never again can a visitor label WDW as a place for ...

Saying on Disney property is a truly magical experience, and well worthwhile if only for the close proximity to the parks. That said, there are a whole host of other amazing benefits to staying in a Disney World Hotel. Obviously, you’ll want to know about these benefits before you head out so you can be sure to take full advantage ...

Disney Vacation Club, or DVC, is Disney’s equivalent to a timeshare.  Members have contracts worth a certain amount of points that can be used to reserve deluxe accommodations.  For travelers who want to visit Disney properties year after year, membership affords them the ability to save money on those accommodations over time. Many of the deluxe resorts at Walt Disney ...

Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort is undoubtedly one of my favorite parts of any Disney vacation. Lounging by the pool, taking a stroll around the hotel to admire décor, hitting the pool bar for drinks and enjoying the eateries at the resort I’m staying in are all resort must do’s for my vacation. You cannot go wrong staying ...

3. Star Wars Resort The resort with the most excitement surrounding its introduction is the Star Wars Resort which will be built adjacent to Hollywood Studios. This resort is being billed more as a boutique hotel since in addition to phenomenally themed rooms, this resort will also feature unique guest experiences that allow guests to interact with cast members in ...

2. New Tower at Coronado Springs To add to the selection of rooms available at Coronado Springs, Disney is constructing a new 15-story tower to add space at Coronado Springs as it is popular hotel for conventions. With the tower, guests will also be given a new restaurant atop of the resort that will allow guests to be able to ...

With new themed areas coming to the theme parks, as well as improvements to the existing attractions in the parks, Disney World is also directing resources to the resorts. Resorts have the unique ability to immerse guests in a theme so their entire vacation has the same degree of Disney quality. Currently there are three new resorts being built at ...

Most WDW regulars can agree on this sentiment. Staying on Disney property makes all the difference in your vacation quality. However; all magic comes at a price, and Disney World is no exception. Even the resorts in the most affordable (officially dubbed “value”) tier, are usually priced at a higher cost than off-property equivalents. Despite that, I still give my ...

Guests of the Pop Century Resort at Disney World usually have two thoughts in mind when making the choice to stay here during their vacation – cost and convenience. As one of the value resorts, the Pop Century is a more affordable choice of accommodations for cost-conscious visitors. The resort also offers one food court and three pools, which means ...