In this article, we review dinner at ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We’ll discuss the evening meal period in detail, including reservations, what to expect, photos of the food, and whether or not it lives up to the hype. This review is not to be confused with the character breakfast at ‘Ohana, an entirely…
A new resort recreation calendar is released at the Walt Disney World Resorts each month. These calendars contain a schedule of activities at the resort for each day of the week throughout the month. For instance, each calendar lists the movies for the Movie Under the Stars program. The Movie Under the Stars program is…
In this article, we visit Disney’s Beach Club to preview the 2023 refurbishment progress. This refurbishment was scheduled to last through late Fall. As of this last update in late September, it appears most of the work at the resort has been completed. Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Villas recently underwent a soft goods refurbishment….
This article shares details of our stay at the King Kamehameha Club Level at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. In this review of the club level at the Polynesian, we’ll discuss what club level is, the amenities you can expect, lounge hours, menus, and photos of the food and beverage options. Aloha! I’ve been practicing hula…
We stayed in the Moana rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and loved them! In this article, we’ll specifically discuss details of the Moana-themed rooms, including photos, a video tour, and other amenities you can expect. A few years ago, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort underwent an entire resort refurbishment. During that time, standard guest rooms…
This article discusses the pools at Disney’s Polynesian. We’ll discuss the Lava Pool, Oasis Pool, and other amenities in both pool areas. These photos are from our last hotel stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Relaxing or Crowded? Unfortunately, the answer is often crowded if we’re talking about the pools at Disney’s Polynesian. Of course,…
Moana Mercantile is one of the gift shops at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Located on the second floor of the Great Ceremonial House, the gift shop is only a few steps away from the Polynesian’s monorail station. One side of Moana Mercantile sells items geared toward children. You’ll find plush animals, games, dolls, and various toys…
BouTiki is the gift shop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. This tiki-themed gift shop is on the lower level of the Great Ceremonial House, the Polynesian’s lobby. Disney’s Polynesian is home to two gift shops. Boutiki is more of an apparel store carrying men’s and women’s fashions and other Disney-branded merchandise and souvenirs. Moana Mercantile…
This review of Disney’s Kidani Village discusses the resort in its entirety. We’ll look at what it’s like to stay at Kidani Village, including rooms, dining, recreation, and other resort amenities. A potentially formidable hurricane was approaching central Florida. When these weather events are forecasted, tensions mount, anxiety sets in, and grocery store shelves become as empty as…
In this article, we visit the Imagination Pavilion at Epcot for the Figment character meet-and-greet. We’ll discuss where to find him, what kind of waits to expect, and preview a few photos of the lovable purple dragon. If you’ve ever visited Epcot, chances are you’ve ridden Journey Into Imagination with Figment, AKA the Figment ride….
This article provides a list of Magic Kingdom Characters. We’ll preview the characters at Magic Kingdom and everything you need to know to meet them, from their locations to anticipated wait times. You’re planning a day at Magic Kingdom, and your children have mentioned half a dozen characters they hope to meet. Your schedule is…
In this article, we visit Magic Kingdom to meet Merida from the Disney and Pixar film ‘Brave.’ Merida meets daily at Magic Kingdom in the Liberty Square Enchanted Glade Gazebo. Merida, a Scottish princess once turned bear, is likely the most outgoing princess meet-and-greet at Walt Disney World. Formerly, she resided in the Scottish Highlands,…
Mirabel from Disney’s animated film Encanto has a character meet-and-greet at Magic Kingdom. Mirabel meets daily at Fairytale Gardens in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland. Below, we’ll walk through this new character meet-and-greet and discuss the specifics of meeting Mirabel. Fair warning, like the former characters who’ve met at this location, Mirabel will likely have a long…
This article discusses the pools at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. We’ll preview the Uzima Springs Pool at Jambo House and review the amenities you can expect to find in the surrounding pool area. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has two of the most serene pools. However, anyone planning a stay here will need to know that…
Nestled inside the lobby of Kidani Village sits a quaint shop known as Johari Treasures. Serving as the gift shop for Kidani Village, a Disney Vacation Club Resort, the store carries a variety of sundries, among other things. Below, we’ll preview what you can expect to find in the gift shop at Kidani Village. If…
This article shares a room tour of a deluxe studio at Kidani Village. We’ll preview photos of the room and share a video tour. After so many recent visits to Walt Disney World, we were not expecting to end up at Kidani Village. But with news of a hurricane on the way, I quickly went…
This article previews the pool at Kidani Village, formally known as the Samawati Springs Pool. Kidani Village has one feature pool area, a waterslide, and a water playground for children of various ages. Kidani Village flies a little under the radar when it comes to Walt Disney World Resorts. Even more so–its pool area seems…
This article provides a review of our stay at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. We’ll preview updated rooms, dining, transportation, and recreation. Then, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of staying at this resort. Sometimes, the overall cost of the hotel is the deciding factor on whether you can take a Walt Disney World vacation. After…
This article provides a tour of a standard room at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, including photos and video. Rooms at All-Star Music sleep up to four guests and feature two queen beds. One is a Murphy-style bed that converts to a table with chairs. Of all the value resorts at Disney World, All-Star Music is…
This article discusses the pools at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. We preview photos of the resort’s feature pool, leisure pool, and other poolside amenities. Disney’s All-Star Music Resort is home to two pools. One pool is shaped like a guitar, and the other a piano! Both pools are on point with the resort’s “music” theming….
This article previews the best Marriott hotels near Disney World. We’ll discuss factors you’ll want to consider, like proximity to the theme parks, amenities, and pricing. Are you looking for the best Marriott hotels near Walt Disney World? With so many options, it’s challenging to know which hotel will work best for your next vacation….
This article takes an in-depth look at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter pool, the Doubloon Lagoon Pool. We’ll preview photos of the pool, the aquatic play area, hot tubs, and more. Walt Disney World has some of the cutest resort pools around, and Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter pool is no exception. This pool is…
This article discusses the pools at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. We’ll preview photos of the resort’s feature pool, waterslide, quiet pools, and other recreational amenities. Disney’s Coronado Springs is hands down our favorite moderate resort. This Southwest-themed resort offers stunning grounds and tons of amenities, including its pools. If you’re planning a stay or considering…
This article discusses the pools at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Disney’s Contemporary has a feature and leisure pool. A third pool is also available to guests at the neighboring Bay Lake Tower. With Bay Lake nestled in the background, the pools at Disney’s Contemporary provide a serene spot to relax only minutes from the magic. However,…
This timeline shares construction updates on the new Disney Vacation Club Tower being built at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Disney’s Polynesian Resort recently underwent an extensive refurbishment that included many updates. With those updates, we saw new rooms debut featuring design elements from the popular Disney film Moana. Additionally, the Polynesian Resort’s entrance saw significant changes,…
This article shares a timeline of the renovation and refurbishment progress at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort in 2023. Disney’s Grand Floridian is undergoing a multi-year renovation and refurbishment. So far, we’ve seen several completed projects, including new rooms and other updates around the resort. With that said, considerable updates, including the refurbishment of the Grand…
This article discusses the restaurants at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club. We’ll preview a list of restaurants for both resorts and then provide an individual overview of each one. Some dining options might not be so obvious when you stay at either Disney’s Beach or Yacht Club. While the resorts have adequate table-service restaurants and…
Stormalong Bay is the tremendous feature pool area at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club Resorts. A day spent here might be the best part of your Walt Disney World vacation. We planned our first stay at Disney’s Beach Club many years ago and fell in love with the entire Epcot Resorts Area during that stay….
This resort guide discusses the benefits, amenities, and everything you need to know to plan a stay at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. If you’ve read any online ramblings about Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, you might be confused about whether or not you should plan a stay there. For instance, you might have read: “Disney’s Yacht Club is the best–you…
This article provides a tour of a resort view room at Disney’s Yacht Club. We were assigned room #4216 on the fourth floor of Disney’s Yacht Club. We’ll also discuss where and when an upgraded view is worth your consideration. Disney’s Yacht Club is one of our favorite resorts at Walt Disney World. So, when…