Barefoot Bay is a large lake in the center of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort at Walt Disney World. The stunning lake sits amongst the resort’s villages, recreation areas, and neighboring Disney’s Riviera Resort. During our last stay and a few subsequent visits, I made several loops around Barefoot Bay. So I thought you might like…
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to preview the holiday decorations. This gorgeous resort has grown on me through the years, especially during Christmas. So, I returned to Caribbean Beach over the weekend to take photos and videos. We don’t usually do a separate holiday post for the moderate…
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a proper visit to Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club to see the entirety of the seasonal decor. In addition to the popular gingerbread displays and Christmas Village train set, the sister resorts offer much more holiday appeal than expected. That holiday appeal includes nautical Christmas decorations at Disney’s Yacht Club…
Traditions are what makes Christmas at Walt Disney World so unique. One of our favorite traditions is visiting Disney’s Beach Club to see their annual gingerbread carousel. Each year, a new working carousel is installed in the center of the resort’s lobby. In 2023, the carousel’s theme celebrates DuckTales and Epcot’s World Showcase. Since Disney’s…
As we get back on track (no pun intended) with our holiday coverage, we’re stopping at Disney’s Yacht Club to check out the Christmas Village, train set, and gingerbread lighthouse display. New this year, the gingerbread lighthouse adds an extra touch to the holiday festivities at the resort. Of course, the classic train set that…
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is a twice-nightly parade almost entirely exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. This dazzling parade features tons of characters, extravagant floats, and a whimsical tune you’re sure to continue humming long after the parade has passed. During the week of Christmas, Mickey’s Once Upon a…
Santa Claus has returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this holiday season. Outside of his former motorcade, this is the first time we’ve seen him in the park in quite some time. Below, we’ll review the details of the Santa meet-and-greet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you have an upcoming visit planned, this is an excellent…
Continuing our Christmas coverage, it’s time to visit Disney’s Contemporary to see the resort’s gingerbread castle. This year’s gingerbread castle represents The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary. The castle opened to the public on November 10, 2023, and will be displayed through January 6, 2024. If you’re visiting Walt Disney World during this time, you…
Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently debuted, and we attended the first night primarily to check out the character meet-and-greets. Below, we’ll preview the character lineup for this event with a few tips based on our experience. Unfortunately, due to guest demand, my entire evening was spent in line to meet only a handful…
Pluto has moved locations at Epcot again! Formerly, Pluto met at the park’s entrance. Then, he was moved to the World Showcase Gazebo across from Disney Traders. But Asha from Disney’s new animated film Wish is meeting at that location. As of late 2023, Pluto has relocated to the International Gateway area at Epcot. Therefore,…
When it comes to Christmas, Disney’s Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House is a time-honored tradition. The magnificent structure is erected each year in the resort’s lobby. Built from scratch, Disney chefs and a construction team assemble the house piece by piece as resort guests diligently check on the progress. Within a few days, the work is…
Do you want to know what characters meet at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in 2024? Below, you’ll find the list from last year’s party. We’ll update this article when Disney releases the formal list of characters for this year! It’s hard to believe that it’s that time of year already! Time to meet characters…
We took advantage of the Spyglass Grill more than I would have ever thought during our recent stay at Disney’s Caribbean Beach. This quick-service restaurant is located in the Trinidad section of the resort. It sits adjacent to the village’s quiet pool. As we discussed in our review of Disney’s Caribbean Beach, Trinidad is a…
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is a moderate resort themed to the Caribbean Islands. Each village is named after a Caribbean Island, and these villages make up guest accommodations. During your Walt Disney World vacation, you might end up in a section inspired by Aruba, Jamaica, or another tropic. In this review of Disney’s Caribbean Beach…
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room is an attraction featuring audio-animatronic birds in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom Park. This attraction sits in the heart of Adventureland, directly behind The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. Below, we’ll look at the specifics of experiencing Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room during your Walt Disney World vacation. Fans of Walt Disney…
Jungle Cruise is a classic attraction at Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World. This fun-loving cruise sets off through the Amazon Jungle, where you’ll behold the magic of audio-animatronic animals. Below, we’ll ride through the attraction and share our adventures. In addition, we’ll provide details for experiencing Magic Kingdom’s version of Jungle Cruise and…
Swiss Family Treehouse is an original opening day attraction at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. For most, this timeless attraction is well worth taking a walk through during your vacation. You’ll find Swiss Family Treehouse immediately past the front entrance of Adventureland. It’s across the walkway before you get to Aladdin’s Magic Carpets. Below,…
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is a spinner-style attraction at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. This ride is popular with guests of all ages, but especially children. Below, we’ll discuss everything you need to know to experience this attraction during your visit. It is essential to note that while this is a simple ride, most younger kids…
Disney’s Caribbean Beach is one of the largest resorts at Disney World. With a resort of this magnitude, it means you’ll have plenty of options when it comes to the pool. In fact, Caribbean Beach has six pools, one of which is a feature pool. The other five pools are considered leisure or quiet pools…
Calypso Trading Post is the gift shop at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. It features fun resort-branded merchandise as well as other souvenirs and sundries. During our last stay at Caribbean Beach, I stopped at Calypso Trading Post for a few photos. These photos will give you an idea of what items were available. Naturally, certain…
Disney’s Caribbean Beach recently debuted new rooms featuring elements of The Little Mermaid. We planned a stay to check out these new rooms and share them with you. Disney’s Caribbean Beach is one of those resorts that we love to explore. However, it’s never been one of our go-to resorts because of its rooms. But…
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa is a gigantic resort that covers a lot of ground. We have stayed at the resort several times over the years, and I would say, other than Fort Wilderness, it’s been the most challenging resort to learn when it comes to transportation. Sure, your main transportation option will be…
Asha, from Disney’s new animated film Wish, is now meeting guests at Epcot. Her meet-and-greet debuted on November 1st. Since the movie doesn’t arrive in theaters until Thanksgiving, this meet-and-greet will likely be available through the remainder of the year. In the past, we’ve seen new character meet-and-greets debut ahead of their movies, only to…
If you’re visiting Epcot in the near future, you may have an opportunity to meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse in their Disney100 celebration outfits. This meet-and-greet is a limited-time opportunity, and we do not know an exact end date. But if you happen upon it, it’s an excellent opportunity to meet the couple in special…
Goofy, in his dino-fabulous carnival costume, is once again meeting guests as part of Donald’s Dino-Bash at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently and found that several characters had returned to traditional meet-and-greets. However, these meet-and-greets have yet to be listed in the My Disney Experience app at the time of publication….
Meeko! This food-loving raccoon from Pocahontas has been greeting guests lately at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. As of late, we’ve seen both Pocahontas and Meeko greeting guests in the mornings. They have been out intermittently in The Oasis toward the front of the park. Below, we’ll share our experience meeting Meeko. Cast members said he would…
Pocahontas is one of the most free-spirited characters at Walt Disney World. As of this update, she is again meeting with guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. However, her traditional character meet-and-greet has not been added to the My Disney Experience app yet. So below, we’ll discuss where and when you might find her during your…
Each year, cast members at the Walt Disney World Resorts take the time to create seasonal artwork for their guests. For Halloween, those creations are in the form of decorated pumpkins. Unfortunately, we didn’t visit every resort this year to see the pumpkin decorating contest. But during our stay at Saratoga Springs and Disney’s Caribbean…
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa is considered a deluxe villa resort within the Disney Springs Area at Walt Disney World. This review will discuss the pros and cons of staying at Saratoga Springs. We’ll also go over options for dining, transportation, recreation, and other resort amenities. When I visit Saratoga Springs, I feel like I always have a silly smile on…
Sometimes, during your Walt Disney World vacation, you want to visit Disney Springs for a meal, shopping, or to enjoy a little entertainment. If you’re staying at Saratoga Springs, you’re in luck because two walking paths lead from the resort to Disney Springs. Below, we’ll preview the details for walking from Saratoga Springs to Disney…