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Cyber deals aren’t just for Amazon and in-store shopping; you can get pretty sweet deals on flights, too!
Flying to our next adventure!
If you’re looking to travel in the new year, you need to check out Southwest Airlines’ Cyber Week Deals on travel! From flights to hotel stays to cruises, you can save a good chunk on your next vacation — and who would say no to that?! Let’s take a look at the details.
We’ve got some rough news for those who were hoping to stay at a fully refurbished Contemporary Resort soon.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Construction is currently ongoing ALL around Disney World Resort, and while it’s all to make things better, more exciting, and add more value to the parks for guests, when it’s all happening at the same time? That can get a little rough! We’ve been keeping a close eye on the refurbishment happening over at the Contemporary Resort, and it looks like something unfortunate has happened — the construction has just been extended yet again, now meaning it’s going to take over three years to complete this project.
There are lots of Disney World hotel pools, but they’re certainly not all created equally. Some of them are totally out of this world, like the Big Blue Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, or Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, while others are just…meh.
Meadow Swimmin’ Pool at Fort Wilderness
Previously, the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool at Fort Wilderness Resort was pretty in the middle — it wasn’t fantastic, and it wasn’t bad either, but now it’s under refurbishment, and the plan is the DOUBLE the size of the pool area. Disney hadn’t yet announced when they expected this construction to be complete, but now we’ve got a timeline!
If you love all things New Orleans, The Princess and the Frog, and Mickey beignets, then you might have a stay at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort on your list for your next Disney World trip.
The room
Now, you have two choices at Port Orleans, including the French Quarter, which is designed to remind you of New Orleans. But there’s also the more relaxed Riverside part of the resort, where you’ll feel like you’re living in the bayou. We just recently stayed in Port Orleans — Riverside in Alligator Bayou, and we’re giving you a full room tour so you can see if this might be the room for you!
Are you planning a trip to Disney World? You’ve probably already started looking into things like how long to stay and what tickets you need, but have you chosen a hotel yet?
Conrad Orlando pool
If you haven’t — and you’re open to staying off-property (but still close to Disney World), you might want to consider a stay at the award-winning Good Neighbor hotel Conrad Orlando, which is part of the massive Evermore Resort. If so, you’ll want to take a look at a new deal the hotel is offering for Black Friday: up to 40% off rooms!
It seems like everywhere you turn, there’s some kind of construction going on in Disney World. Three out of the four theme parks are getting new lands and expansions, while Disney Springs is getting a new store and a new social interactive experience.
Magnolia Bend Mansions at Riverside
Disney World hotels are also making big changes, too, which means LOTS of construction. Well, one Disney World hotel, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside, just extended its construction, and the date for its completion has been pushed back by a year.
The holiday season in Disney World is special. It’s not only the parks that get in on the holiday spirit. You’ll find Christmas cheer all throughout Disney Springs, as well as at Disney World hotels.
This amazes us every year!
Not only do Disney World hotels put up beautiful trees in their lobbies, but some hotels also put out elaborate gingerbread displays. We’ve already seen the gingerbread castle up at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, but now we’re heading to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney’s Beach Club Resort to check out their gingerbread displays, which are now up.
There’s a NEW hotel coming to Disney World in 2027!
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Disney Lakeshore Lodge is currently being built on the shores of Bay Lake near Magic Kingdom, and naturally, we’re all curious about what it’s going to offer. The resort has been shrouded in a bit of mystery ever since it was announced, so we’re here to break down everything we already know about it!
Sleeping at Disney World sounds like the easiest part of your trip, right? Well, you might need to think again.
A room at the Polynesian
Between the excitement, the early mornings, and the unique hotel experience, getting a good night’s sleep at Disney World can be trickier than it sounds. Whether you’re staying at a Value Resort or one of Disney’s Deluxe hotels, there are a few things first-timers should know before their head ever hits the pillow. Let’s talk about what you might not expect when trying to sleep at a Disney World hotel and how you can prepare for it.
For years, we’ve been searching for the ultimate Disney World hotel hacks, and we’ve amassed quite a list.
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
From learning the best rooms to request at each hotel to knowing which products are a must-have for a peaceful stay in a place where there are lots of people, you gather quite a bit of know-how when you’ve been doing Disney World resort stays for decades. But recently, one member of our team tried out a “secret perk” for Disney Resort guests, and it was a game-changer!
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