Disney Vacation Tips

The New – and Stunning – Gran Destino Tower at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World recently completed a major expansion of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, with the addition of the Gran Destino Tower – and after touring it last month, I can tell you that it is jaw-droppingly gorgeous! Inspired by the adventurous spirit of great Spanish explorers and historic innovative Spanish artists, writers and architects, Gran Destino Tower is now the main entrance for Coronado Springs and added 545 new guest rooms (including 50 suites!) to the 1,800-plus existing rooms at this resort. Read more

Tips for a Magical Multi-Generation Disney Vacation

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We took our first big family Walt Disney World vacation when our kids were 2 and 3 years old. My family of 4 was joined by my sister-in-law, her husband, and their 8 year old, my mom, and my mother- and father-in-law. Planning a trip for 2 families with young children and 3 grandparents was a fun and exciting challenge. Ten of us! Read more

Exploring Disney: Building a Droid at Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge

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There was a lot I wanted to see and do on our recent visit to Walt Disney World and much of it had to do with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Super cool rides, character interactions, amazing details (Disney Imagineers, you all are totally incredible!), fun shops, and interesting (and delicious) food and drinks – all of this can be found at the Black Spire Outpost on the planet of Batuu (which is the actual name of the Galaxy’s Edge area). But along with all of this, there are two truly interactive experiences there that, while not free, are really cool experiences. In one of them, Guests can create their own lightsaber. While that sounded interesting, it was the other one that really caught my eye, and was the one that I signed up to do. And as it turned out, it was literally one of the most fun things I’ve done at Walt Disney World in all the years I’ve gone. And that’s saying a lot. Read more

Getting a Boarding Pass for Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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An important part of my recent visit to Walt Disney World was to check out everything associated with the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While there was a great deal to experience in this new “land”, important highlights for us were the two rides – Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, and Rise of the Resistance. We greatly enjoyed both of them, but it is Rise of the Resistance that is the latest Disney attraction that is getting all of the buzz, and is causing the most discussion online, as this incredible ride has a unique process for riding it. And that’s what I am going to discuss today. Read more

Planning the Perfect Disney Date Night

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Happy Valentine’s Day! This time of year always gets me thinking about all the romantic things to do around Walt Disney World. There are many hidden treasures and places that make it a perfect get away for just the two of you! Read more