1900 Park Fare has always been a classic character dining opportunity at Walt Disney World. When someone mentions the restaurant, a few words come to mind: Mary Poppins, strawberry soup, and those rotten Tremaines. But not anymore. Only the strawberry soup remains as a nod to the former breakfast that closed some time ago. It…
A few weeks ago, I received a text message from a friend who was coming into town for a business trip. She wanted to know if I would be available to hang out in the parks if she came a day early. Her main priority was going to Hollywood Studios to see Fantasmic! because she…
We continue our coverage of Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter with a visit to the gift shop, Jackson Square Gifts and Desires. French Quarter’s gift shop is located off the resort’s lobby and carries a variety of gifts including resort-branded merchandise, souvenirs, sundries, and a small selection of grocery items. Below we’ll preview photos of…
When I began our updates of the Port Orleans Resorts earlier last month, I intended to continue with the French Quarter after Riverside. However, it was recently announced that the rooms at French Quarter were undergoing a refurbishment. So I decided we would settle with a few updates for now and we’ll return later for…
When I started Resorts Gal in 2019, I had all these ideas I wanted to write to help others plan their visits to Walt Disney World. So, with a gleam in my eye, I hastily began to share my experiences. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. Over the years, most of the…
There aren’t many places you can meet Donald and Daisy Duck as a couple. However, they have recently been meeting together at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We found them at Echo Lake near Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction (the green dinosaur that doubles as an ice cream shop). Donald and Daisy Duck meet intermittently throughout the…
Staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is a treat. We rank the hotel as our top choice for deluxe resorts at Disney World. But many don’t realize that the resort comprises two entirely separate areas, Jambo House and Kidani Village. Jambo House is the main portion of the resort that’s home to the “lodge” with…
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn is undergoing a multi-year refurbishment, entailing considerable construction work. We’ve seen reasonable progress throughout the last year. Hopefully, the resort’s refurbishment will be completed in 2024. Since we visit Walt Disney World regularly, we have been privy to seeing most of the updates as they happen. We even stayed at the Boardwalk…
During the past twelve years or so, we’ve stayed at Port Orleans Riverside several times. To date, those stays have been in the Royal Rooms, Magnolia Terrace in Magnolia Bend, and our most recent visit was to check out Alligator Bayou. Given the amount of stays and many day trips, we’ve accumulated a good deal…
Until recently, I had never stayed in the Alligator Bayou section of Port Orleans Riverside. We’ve always received a room assignment in the Magnolia Bend section. But since we updated the majority of our resort coverage this last year, I wanted to do something different. So, I booked a room with a fifth sleeper at…
Creating a budget for a Walt Disney World vacation might initially seem overwhelming. But guess what? You’ve got this! We can teach you how to plan a vacation with a budget that will get you nearly down to the penny in terms of how much you’ll spend. How? We have a step-by-step process that breaks…
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter and Port Orleans Riverside are two popular moderate resorts at Walt Disney World. Each resort has a unique style with a few similarities and several significant differences. So, it’s essential that you know which one is right for you before making a reservation. Below, we’ll compare Port Orleans French Quarter…
We’re off to Port Orleans Riverside once again. But this time, we’re changing things up and visiting the Alligator Bayou section of the resort. Until this staycation, I had never stayed in the Alligator Bayou rooms. Our previous trips have always been in Magnolia Bend. So, this stay was planned to remedy that, and we’ll…
Every day, Disney’s Animal Kingdom invites guests to look to the sky as a flock of Macaws swoop in for a landing in front of the Tree of Life. This offering is known as Winged Encounters—The Kingdom Takes Flight. Below, we’ll discuss the details of this ultimate bird-watching experience, including showtimes and different species of…
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a deluxe resort at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. This review of the resort will provide an overview of our last stay. We’ll discuss everything from the Wilderness Lodge’s magnificent lobby to little-known details that you’ll want to be aware of during your stay. We have stayed at…
Geyser Point Bar and Grill is a lounge at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort that doubles as the resort’s pool bar. This unique location offers rustic fare in an open-air environment that’s simply picturesque. From the tranquil setting to the delicious menu, it’s one of the most pleasant places to enjoy a meal at Walt Disney…
Ask anyone, they’ll tell you that Hoop Dee Doo is a must-do dining experience at Walt Disney World. What they probably didn’t tell you was how to get to Hoop Dee Doo Revue. We’ve been working on a behind-the-scenes project for Resorts Gal that’s caused us to end up at the Fort Wilderness bus stop(s)…
Is any bunny else egg-cited for Easter at Walt Disney World? If so, you found the right place–if you can get past the holiday puns. Below, we’ll preview a list of the Easter egg displays at the Walt Disney World Resorts. Then, we’ll share a few photos and tips for what you can expect. Several…
We’ve made it to our last hop for Easter Eggs! We stopped at Disney’s Beach Club, where we found a happy surprise. This year’s display is themed again to the International Flower and Garden Festival. This is a fitting theme for the Easter Eggs at Disney’s Beach Club since Epcot is only a few short…
We continue on our bunny hop to tour the Easter egg display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This year’s display was moved to a more prominent location on the resort’s ground floor with significantly better lighting. It is very difficult for resorts to showcase these displays in areas where guests can enjoy them, so kudos to…
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is our next stop on our Easter egg hop. In 2024, the Grand Floridian has the most significant display of Easter eggs. The display debuted on March 3, 2024, and will be available through Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. Given the Grand Floridian’s lobby size, the resort often has twice as…
Are you egg-cited for Easter? At Walt Disney World, select resorts celebrate the holiday with a time-honored tradition of cast member-created Easter Egg displays. These elaborate eggs are showcased in hotel lobbies throughout the season. This year, the eggs debuted on March 3, 2024, and will remain on display through Easter, March 31, 2024. We’ll…
Dug and Russell from ‘UP’ are meeting again at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The pair meet at Dug & Russell’s Wilderness Explorer Clubhouse. Below, we’ll discuss the details of this meet-and-greet and preview a few photos of both characters and their autographs. Dug and Russell were meeting separately and intermittently on the day of this visit….
Roaring Fork is the primary counter-service restaurant at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They are open daily between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and participate in the Disney Dining Plan as a counter service credit. This Roaring Fork Review will discuss this dining location in detail. We’ll share what you…
Having breakfast at Whispering Canyon Cafe is by no means the worst way to start your day at Walt Disney World. When we stay at the Wilderness Lodge, we always secure breakfast reservations here at least once. So, this Whispering Canyon Cafe breakfast review will discuss our latest experience and preview a few past meals…
Wilderness Lodge Mercantile is the gift shop at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. It’s a unique gift shop whose theming is inspired by the Pacific Northwest mixed with touches of Disney. You’ll find anything from resort-branded merchandise to the latest Disney-branded items inside the tremendous gift shop. This store is also great for guests staying at the…
During our stay at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the weather was warm, and the pools were packed. So I woke up early one morning to take photos of the pools before the crowds hit! Below, we’ll preview those photos of the two pools at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. We’ll also discuss pool hours, amenities, and what you…
When it comes to doing laundry at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, you’ll want to know your options. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has three laundry facilities. However, you’ll need to use the laundry room dedicated to your resort area. One laundry room is for guests of the main lodge. Another laundry room is for guests of Boulder Ridge…
If you’re planning a stay at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, deciding which room type will work best can be challenging. This choice alone can be overwhelming, considering the resort is home to the Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Creek Villas, and Copper Creek Villas. All three of these resort areas offer multiple room types. For this review, we’ll…
This timeline shares construction updates for the new Disney Vacation Club Tower being built at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Disney’s Polynesian Resort recently underwent an extensive refurbishment that included many updates. With those updates, we saw the debut of new rooms featuring design elements from the popular Disney film Moana. During that time, the resort’s…