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Are you planning a trip to Disney World this summer?
Disney Springs
If you are, and you happen to be a teacher, you’re in for a special summer treat! This summer, there will be special teacher rates at Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels. This is a great way to celebrate and recognize teachers, let’s take a look in full detail! [Read more…]
Well, we’re halfway through 2024, and a LOT has happened in Disney World already this year.
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
A lot is still set to happen at Disney World hotels, though. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is getting a Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs plus The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers. Brand new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) villas will be opening later in 2024 at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. With all of this, and more, going on, we expect to see some hotel trends popping up in 2025.
Staying at a Disney-owned hotel for your upcoming vacation at The Most Magical Place on Earth can get quite expensive, which is why some visitors choose to stay at hotels that are still on Disney property but are owned by other hotel companies.
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Some of these hotels are called Good Neighbor Hotels, meaning the people staying there get some of the same perks as those staying at Disney-owned hotels (like Early Entry at the theme parks). These can be a great lower-cost option for staying at Disney World. Some of these Good Neighbor Hotels are located near Disney Springs, offering quick access to tons of entertainment and dining options. However, if you’re looking to stay at the B Resort & Spa soon, you need to know that it’s changing hands.
Want to get inside the Disney World theme parks BEFORE everyone else? If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, you CAN!
Early Entry signage showing eligible resort guests where to go to enter
Disney World hotels offer Early Entry, which means guests can go inside the theme parks 30 minutes before anyone else. The perk is available at all the Disney-owned hotels on property, but some third-party hotels on property offer Early Entry as well! Now, one of those hotels has finally confirmed that Early Entry is offered to its guests in 2024.
With all of the price increases hitting Disney World this month, we’ll take all the help we can get when it comes to saving money.
Drury Plaza Hotel near Disney Springs
Whether that means snagging a deal when you book a flight or scoping out discounts on Disney Gift Cards to pay for your trip, we love saving money. Now, there’s a new way to save some major cash on your hotel stay — come check it out!
Staying on Disney World property during your stay can give you some extra magic.
Magic Kingdom
But did you know there are plenty of other hotels NOT owned by Disney but located nearby that can also give you additional benefits and are usually a little cheaper? These hotels are the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels, and they can offer many added benefits to your stay. And for a limited time, they have a great deal going on! [Read more…]
Staying at a Disney World hotel comes with its share of perks.
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
First, there’s free overnight parking for guests, which is very important for those who drive to Disney World. Then, of course, there’s the free Disney World transportation that will take you pretty much EVERYWHERE you need to go throughout the resort. Plus, Disney World hotel guests also get access to Early Theme Park Entry. However, guests at some NON-Disney hotels can get that perk in 2024.
There are PLENTY of places to eat breakfast in Disney World.
Nothing beats a Mickey waffle!
From the various character meals to the breakfast buffets to the grab-and-go options at the Disney Resorts, you don’t have to go hungry in the morning before you hit the parks! And the same is true if you’re staying at a non-Disney resort on property. Recently, we got the chance to visit one of the newest hotels and try out their breakfast offerings…along with a little surprise!
There are a lot of changes happening at Disney Springs.
Disney Springs
Summer House on the Lake is opening this year, we saw these changes to the menu at the Edison, and the UGG store closed recently. Between shopping and restaurants, there is so much that Disney Springs offers. There are many hotels to choose from around Disney Springs and there might be a new one coming soon!
One of the most important parts about planning your Disney World trip is deciding how you’ll get there in the first place. Are you going to fly to the Orlando Airport and then use a shuttle service or rideshare to get to your hotel? Or will you opt for the freedom of driving yourself so that you can use your own car once you’re there?
Disney World entrance
If you’re planning to drive yourself around The Most Magical Place on Earth, there’s an important traffic UPDATE that you should know about before you arrive. [Read more…]
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