Disney’s Aulani resort brings a large dose of Disney magic to Hawaii. Of course, it’s attracting a fair share of celebrities who want to escape the pressures of Hollywood. Alfonso Ribeiro and his family recently visited the resort. Here they’re getting their picture taking with… Read More »Celebrity Spotting: Alfonso Ribiero vacations at Disney’s Aulani Resort
If you head to the theme parks as frequently as we Disney bloggers do, you probably feel fairly familiar with the services that are part of MyMagic+. But if you haven’t been in a while, you may be surprised at all the features included with… Read More »Walt Disney World pushes Fastpass+, MagicBands, and My Disney Experience
The Polynesian Villas & Bungalows just opened as the 14th resort in the Disney Vacation Club. Join us as we tour one of the Bora Bora Bungalows. It sleeps 8 and features one of the most prime locations in all of Walt Disney World.
The villas are completely new, but they look and feel like they could have been there since 1971. Yes, there is new technology inside (flat screen TVs and a modern kitchen and bath), but you do feel transported back in time immediately upon entering.
As a fan of mid-century architecture and design, I love the look of the Villas. Add in the Tiki elements and I want to move in immediately. Disney recreated some great Mary Blair-esque graphics and brought in Jody Daily and Kevin Kidney to create a unique piece of art that includes the Orange Bird and other Walt Disney World icons. Plus there are other Tiki themed works from the Kidney’s in the kitchen.
I’ve also included a gallery featuring some of the details I wasn’t able to capture on the video tour.
Read More »Walk-Through Tour of Disney’s new Bora Bora Bungalows at the Polynesian Village DVC Resort
I know this is hard to believe for most Disney fans, but many families only visit Walt Disney World once or twice while the kids are still young. So when and how families decide to tell their children they’re going to the most Magical Place on Earth for vacation is a big deal. In fact, there’s a whole genre of YouTube videos dedicated to taping the big moment of surprise.
Sometimes you wait until the very last minute. Like when they’re already at the airport:
Left him speechless. Kids usually have a slightly more excited reaction, like this:
Or there’s the tried and true, try to figure out the clue method:
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For Disney fans, there’s nothing more romantic than a trip for two to the most magical place on earth, Walt Disney World. But what are some of the specific activities you can do together that will make your Valentine’s Day, or any day, that much more magical.
With over 40-square miles you have a lot of options, but we’ve tried to narrow it down to the ten best.
The Couple that ‘Spas’ Together… – What’s more enjoyable than a luxurious spa treatment? Imagine sharing it with that special someone. The new Senses – A Disney Spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort or Senses – A Disney Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, both feature a “couples room” where guests can enjoy specialized spa treatments – such as massages and facials – with the one they love.
Make like Aladdin and Jasmine – Fly through the sky with your special someone on an adventurous tandem parasail over Bay Lake. Those looking to soar to new heights can spend 10 minutes soaring high above Disney and get a bird’s-eye view of Magic Kingdom and its neighboring resorts. Contact Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for reservations for a tandem flight.
Sunset in the Sky – A very different kind of flight is aboard a tethered balloon rising gently into the Florida sky. Located on the waterfront at Downtown Disney, Characters in Flight gives romantics a chance to take their love to new heights. Operating daily,the giant balloon provides breathtaking sights from 400 ft. up in the air with an unparalleled, 360-degree view of the Vacation Kingdom and beyond. Flights take place between 8:30 a.m. and midnight (weather permitting) and last approximately 8-10 minutes. Romantics who time their flight to sunset or fireworks bursting above the parks are in for a special treat. Tickets can be purchased at Downtown Disney West Side; tickets are $12.00 per child and $18.00 per adult.Read More »Top 10 Options for Lovebirds on Valentine’s Day at Walt Disney World
In 2003 congress put into place a law that restricted flights around Disney’s U.S. theme parks. There’s a 3-mile restricted zone from which helicopters and planes are prevented from entering. Originally put in place to prevent attacks from bad actors (mostly terrorists), the no-fly zone… Read More »Disneyland and Disney World’s No-Fly Zones Under Scrutiny
Facebook has released the top places honeymooning couples check into. Like others celebrating a big event, newlyweds share the moment on Facebook and then check in at their honeymoon destination of choice. Facebook crunched the numbers and then compiled the top honeymoon places for couples who married in 2014. Lake Buena Vista (aka Walt Disney World) clicks in at number 10.
Walt Disney World offers an enchanting playground for honeymooners with its fun-filled theme parks, world-class dining and Broadway-style entertainment. Frankly, I’m a little surprised it isn’t higher on the list.
The complete list of top destinations in the US for honeymooners is below the jump:
Some of my best times at Walt Disney World have been when my parents have had the chance to see Walt’s world through their grandchild’s eyes. It really does make them feel young again. If you’re lucky enough to have a multi-generational family, you’ll be… Read More »Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Offering Deals for Grandparents Day