food IS a theme park
Hotel stays have been a part of Walt Disney World from the very beginning, and guests staying on property in 2026 are going to have a slew of perks available to them.
Skyliner
These perks range from extra time in the parks and early Lightning Lane bookings to theme park transportation and baggage transport. However, not every perk is available to guests at every tier of Disney hotels.
2026 is a year of construction around Walt Disney World!
Skyliner
While projects like Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, and Monsters, Inc. land are receiving the majority of guests’ attention, there are also a litany of projects happening across the resort’s many hotels. Let’s take a look!
So you’ve gone and done it. You’ve booked a Disney World vacation, meaning you’ve got your theme park tickets and you’ve booked your Disney World hotel.
Art of Animation Resort
Now, we get it. So many people don’t even think that much about the hotel because they’re so focused on the parks. But you paid for that hotel room, and you want to get the best value out of your stay in that hotel, right? Well, we’re going to tell you just how to do that.
A quick reminder if you’re traveling to Walt Disney World in January: The resort’s Skyliner system will be CLOSED for refurbishment at the end of the month!
Disney Skyliner
The popular gondola system, which links EPCOT and Hollywood Studios with several Walt Disney World hotels, will be down for its annual maintenance refurbishment from January 25th through January 31st, 2026.
In the day and age of rising prices, a discount on anything in Disney World feels like an excuse to splurge!
Disney World Theme Park Tickets
If you’re a savvy planner (and we think you are), you might already know that Disney is constantly running discounts and deals throughout the year if you know where to look. Right now, Florida Residents can get a special ticket deal, but it’s ending VERY soon.
It’s the most wonderful CROWDED time of the year! 🎶
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
The holiday season in Disney World (which lasts from early November through early January) is one of the BUSIEST times of year to visit. Fans flock from all over the world to watch it snoap on Main Street, U.S.A., and to ogle at life-size gingerbread creations and 50-foot Christmas trees. It’s tradition! But there’s another tradition this time of year that people don’t tend to love…the parking crackdown!
If you’re sick and tired of that bar soap slipping out of your hands when you’re washing your hands in the sink at your Disney World hotel, you’ll never believe what could be on the way.
This is a BIG day
We heard a report from a friend of ours that pump soap could be arriving at various Disney World hotel room bathrooms, and we knew we needed to check it out ourselves. So, we headed over to Animal Kingdom Lodge to check it out ourselves, and were NOT disappointed!
We’re thrilled that Disney’s newest hotel, Lakeshore Lodge, is still underway, because for a moment there, it didn’t look like it would ever happen!
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This new hotel will be opening in 2027, and we’ve been keeping a close eye on construction updates. From what we’ve seen, the main hotel building is coming along well, but now we’ve gotten an updated look at the pool area, which includes a lazy river, and we’re ALREADY looking forward to relaxing.
One of the best parts of staying at a Disneyland hotel is the theming. Now, you have three choices for a stay at Disneyland, including the Disneyland Hotel with its fun fireworks light-up bed headboards. There’s also Disney’s Grand Californian, which makes you feel like you’re staying in a California lodge.
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The most fun hotel in Disneyland, though, just might be Pixar Place Hotel. Well, that hotel just leveled up two of its suites with Coco and The Incredibles theming — and we’ve got your first look at these INCREDIBLE (pun intended) rooms.
Disney World might be the Most Magical Place on Earth, but sometimes booking a hotel there can feel like stepping into a maze.
Construction at the Beach Club
There is so much happening at the resorts right now that even seasoned Disney fans can get caught off guard. Construction, refurbishments, transportation closures, and even pool downtime can seriously affect your trip if you do not know what to expect. If you are in the process of booking a hotel, here is everything you need to look out for before you hit confirm on that reservation.
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