Walt Disney World is Open. What You Need to Know When You Visit.

The 4 theme parks of Walt Disney World – Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom – along with most of the Disney resort hotels and the Disney Springs shopping/dining district, are all now officially opened and welcoming Guests. If you are planning a visit in the coming weeks or months, as we’ve shared recently, Disney has made a number of updates based on guidance from health authorities, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and appropriate government agencies, all designed to provide as much safety as possible for both Guests and Cast Members.

Let’s take a closer look at how these new protocols are affecting Guests visiting Walt Disney World. Read more

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Feel at Home at Disney’s Lovely Old Key West Resort

When you have a large(r) family or are looking for room to spread out on your Disney vacation – and maybe even have a kitchen so you can do some cooking – what do you do? Happily, the Walt Disney World Resort offers a number of options for guests who are looking for just that, at their Deluxe Villas. While some villas are part of existing deluxe resorts and so share facilities and amenities (Disney’s Beach Club, Boardwalk, and Animal Kingdom Resorts are examples) there are several deluxe villas that are ‘standalone’ resorts in that they only have villas. One of these – and a personal favorite of ours – is Disney’s Old Key West Resort. With a quiet and colorful Key West vibe, and enhanced with water ways and palm tree lined streets, this resort might just be the perfect option for your next Disney vacation. Read more

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Exploring Disney: Star Tours – The Adventure Continues

Before Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios last year, guests had the chance to explore  the universe on Star Tours: The Adventure Continues. Happily this attraction is still taking Star Wars fans (and everyone else) on a voyage to all kinds of worlds from the Star Wars stories. If you are you ready to blast off to a galaxy far-far away, you’ll love this 3D flight simulator ride! Read more

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Victorian Elegance at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

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There’s no doubt that Walt Disney World has a themed resort for pretty much any taste, and for Guests that are looking for a quiet, romantic, and distinctly luxurious feel, the number one choice is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Villas at Grand Floridian. This deluxe and deluxe villa resort is considered the ‘flagship’ resort at Walt Disney World, and in addition to it’s lovely Victorian-style theme, it has a fantastic location – just across the Seven Seas Lagoon from the Magic Kingdom, and is one of the three deluxe resorts on the Magic Kingdom monorail route. Read more

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Exploring Disney: Toy Story Midway Mania

Before my first time riding Toy Story Midway Mania in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Was it maybe another target-shooting attraction? Was it a fast-spinning type of ride? Or was it something else? Well, the minute I entered the building (or rather walked up to the entrance), I realized it was all of those things and more, and most of all, it is FUN! Read more

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