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Greetings from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge!
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
We took refuge from the storm at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge after we stopped by Magic Kingdom (see everything we spotted on our rather soggy adventure through the theme park here!).
As Walt Disney World continues to move ahead with its phased reopening, we’ve been keeping our eyes on how construction is progressing around the resort.
Construction on potential walkway between Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom
Although some construction projects have recently been paused, we’re excited to see that there are quite a few that are forging ahead, like the expansion of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin with the construction of a brand new tower called The Cove. Let’s take a look.
A BRAND NEW hotel has just joined the ranks of the Bonnet Creek-area hotels, which are located INSIDE the gates of Walt Disney World.
Walt Disney World Resort entrance
The JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa opened July 1st and is located just down the road from other popular Bonnet Creek resorts the Hilton Orlando-Bonnet Creek Resort, the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek, and the Waldorf Astoria Orlando.
Select Disney World resorts have reopened this week. And recently, Disney shared the reopening dates of a few more Disney hotels that will open at a later date.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
But we noticed one of the resorts that had been previously listed has now mysteriously vanished!
OK, we know things are crazy right now. But fear not. Future vacations ARE on the horizon, I promise. And when you DO go back to Disney World, this info is going to come in VERY handy, trust me.
Being on vacation means an escape from the mundanity of life and the tasks that take up waaay too many hours of our time normally. One of those chores we’re more than happy to escape from is laundry!
Epcot
But sometimes you find yourself in a bit of a dilemma! How did you blow through a week’s worth of socks in just three days? Why did you only pack two pairs of shorts? Oh no…your kid (or your husband…or you…let’s be honest) forgot to pack underwear!? What if you’re headed somewhere other than home after your trip to Disney World or Disneyland and your suitcase could only hold so much? The solution becomes pretty clear — you need to do some laundry for your vacation-vibes to survive!
One of the hardest things at Disney World is saying goodbye until your next vacay!
Play Disney Parks App
But now, Disney’s unrolling a new feature that makes having to go back to your everyday life a little more magical!
Today has been a HUGE Disney date day!
Lunar New Year Celebration
Not only did Disney announce that dates for the 2020 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, but they have also released the dates for the 2020 Lunar New Year celebrations!
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort has been quite the center of attention this week! We’re bringing you one another first look from Old Port Royale: the newly renovated Calypso Trading Post!
Before the renovations, Calypso Trading Post was a bit outdated with bright contrasting colors and patterns. Check out Calypso Trading Post’s sleek new island-inspired look!
Calypso Trading Post entrance
The decor is simple and rustic but still gives off a laid-back tropical vibe – LOVE the stacked crates and tall shuttered doors!
Dole Whip alert! Dole Whip alert!
(Mental note: we need a secret, underground alert system for Dole Whip news.) Walt Disney World’s Art of Animation Resort, with its enormous Big Blue (Nemo-inspired) Pool and totally groovy theming, now has an alcoholic Dole Whip drink (and a non-alcoholic option!).
Captain’s Pineapple Drink at Art of Animation Resort
Yes, that sound you hear is us screaming with joy! To get one for yourself, you’re gonna have to make your way over to Art of Animation. You’ll know you’re there when you see massive depictions of animators’ sketches.
Art of Animation Entrance
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