I don’t know about you, but from the time my flight touches down at Orlando International Airport until the time I take off again, I want to be completely enchanted by what my husband and I fondly refer to as “the Disney bubble.” That means that the Disney experience starts even before we step into … Read More
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Why Animal Kingdom Lodge is the BEST Disney Resort
It’s hard to play favorites with Walt Disney World Resort Hotels because let’s face it—everyone has different tastes … perfectly preppy, colorfully casual, southern relaxation, or rustic wilderness, just for example. Plus there are so many factors in picking your vacation accommodations (who’s going, for how long, what’s your travel style, what’s the budget, will … Read More
A Stay at the Riviera Resort: Perspective from a Value Gal
I’m a loud and proud, self-proclaimed, Value Gal—a HUGE fan of the Value Resorts at Walt Disney World. But this past January, I was treated to a three-night stay in a 1-bedroom villa at Disney’s brand new Riviera Resort. Some people think just staying at Value Resorts makes me cheap (and I won’t lie—budget is … Read More
How to Choose Between Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts are unique at Walt Disney World—while most hotels stand on their own, these two sister resorts are more like twins—side by side with lots of shared features and a few distinct personality traits all their own. You can use the amenities of BOTH resorts if you stay at either … Read More
8 Fort Wilderness Surprises
Did you know that Walt Disney World has a 750-acre campground, just across the water from Magic Kingdom (which is only a measly 107 acres big!)? Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground offers campsites for tents or RVs, plus fully furnished cabins—and it’s one of the best value choices for accommodations on property! But if … Read More
5 Reasons to Choose Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Way back in the year 2000, it was my very first trip to Walt Disney World, and we stayed at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! After a lifetime of growing up on the West Coast and visiting Disneyland, checking out its bigger sibling was a huge undertaking for my family—we truly had no idea how expansive … Read More