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…
We love the deluxe studios at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. These rooms offer sleek finishes and subtle decor with just the right amount of Disney pixie dust. Below, we’ll share photos and a room tour of the deluxe studios at Disney’s Saratoga Springs. We’ll also discuss amenities and some of the benefits that…
When it comes to the pools at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, you have options. The resort has five pools. Given its grand size, spanning over 65 acres, it has two feature pools! The other three pools are considered leisure pools. However, one of those three pools is in the Treehouse Villas, a separate resort area….
Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside is a gigantic resort with lots to explore! Since the resort is spread over a sizeable area, you’ll find a quiet or leisure pool near most accommodations. Additionally, the resort has a significant feature pool on Ol’ Man Island, centrally located between the resort’s lobby, Alligator Bayou, and Magnolia Bend. For…
Moana is the newest addition to the character lineup at Epcot. This formal character meet-and-greet recently debuted next to her attraction, Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Below, we’ll discuss specifics for meeting Moana at Epcot. As usual, be prepared for a long wait. We waited 35 minutes to meet Moana and were the first…
We visit The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios often. When we do (or when they have new menu items), we update this review to share our experience. Sometimes, you need a meal that’s not a quick service but not a full-on table service restaurant. The kind of meal where you want good…
Donald and Daisy Duck are two of the most classic characters at Walt Disney World. You can find the pair at various locations, including character dining experiences and meet-and-greet opportunities. Additionally, they make appearances in shows and parades. No matter where you find them, Donald and Daisy will surely add a touch of magic to…
Max and Goofy are a fun pair to meet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Previously, they met together in the park wearing a variety of costumes. Goofy, playing the role of a cool dad, wears a tropical shirt sporting vacation vibes. Max, the typical teen, wears a bright red shirt with purple pants like he did…
Silly old bear is the first phrase that comes to mind when I think of Winnie the Pooh. This classic character holds a special place in many of our hearts. So don’t be surprised if you find long lines to meet him when you visit Walt Disney World! It will soon become evident how many…
When it comes to Grand Floridian transportation options, you’ll find quite a few choices. In fact, there are so many options that it might become a little overwhelming. Knowing how to get to and from your resort to other destinations is critical. The last thing you want is to waste a half-hour because you “thought”…
Disney’s Caribbean Beach is a massive resort offering multiple forms of transportation. If you’re planning a vacation, you’ll want to know how to get to and from Caribbean Beach Resort to other popular Disney destinations. We’ve stayed at Caribbean Beach many times and have experienced every form of transportation at the resort. From the resort’s…
Regarding transportation at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, things can get confusing–even for a seasoned pro like me. It’s a massive resort with various areas dedicated to camping, cabins, and RVs. So, we recommend reviewing this entire guide before your vacation. If you want, bookmark it to your favorites for quick access during your…
It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the transportation options at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge before your stay. Whether you want to know the quickest route to Magic Kingdom or figure out how to get to Disney Springs for that dining reservation you have planned later in the week, we have you covered. We recommend…
Are you planning an upcoming stay at Disney’s Contemporary? If so, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the transportation options at the Contemporary before your arrival. Many of Walt Disney World’s resorts offer more than one mode of transportation. However, those options vary depending on where you’re staying. Since Disney’s Contemporary is a deluxe resort,…
Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside is a moderate resort at Walt Disney World located in the Disney Springs Resort area. It’s also a massive resort—so massive that it might be difficult to conceive its actual size if you’ve never visited. Riverside is not the kind of hotel where you hop on an elevator to come and…
In this review of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we’ll share the details of our last stay at Walt Disney World’s most tropical destination. We’ll preview the rooms, dining options, recreation, transportation options, and other amenities. By the time we’re finished, you’ll be able to decide if a stay here is too expensive or worth every penny. Aloha–it’s a word…
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…
This guide provides an overview of every restaurant we’ve experienced at Walt Disney World. Each review contains photos of the food we’ve tried, thoughts on value, and other considerations for dining at any of these restaurants. As you know, dining is one of the key elements when planning a Disney vacation. Thoughts come to mind,…
In this article, we visit Disney’s Beach Club to preview the 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…
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 resort 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…
Relaxing or Crowded? Unfortunately, the answer is often crowded if we’re talking about the pools at Disney’s Polynesian. Of course, if you get to the resort’s feature pool as soon as it opens, you might have an hour or two before it gets packed. Don’t get me wrong. Nearly all of the resort pools at…
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….
You’re planning a day at Magic Kingdom, and your children have mentioned half a dozen characters they hope to meet. Your schedule is already daunting with a lengthy list of rides and entertainment, and your mother-in-law insists on taking the time to get a family photo with Mickey Mouse. At least the photo will make…
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…
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has two of the most serene pools. However, anyone planning a stay here will need to know that the pool situation at Animal Kingdom Lodge is unique from other resorts at Walt Disney World. This article discusses the pools at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. We’ll preview the Uzima Springs Pool at…