Best Western Lake Buena Vista

The Best Western Lake Buena Vista hotel is one of the Downtown Disney hotels that are not owned by Walt Disney World but part of an arrangement that considers them Disney World resorts. Reservations for these resorts can be made through the Disney Reservations office at (407) W-Disney like every other Disney resort and guests have the luxury of being able to take advantage of the Disney World transportation system from the doorstep of these hotels. Downtown Disney hotels offer the following to all of their guests: * Free transportation to all Disney World parks * Disney admission tickets available … Continue reading

Doubletree Guest Suites

The Doubletree Guest Suites is one of the hotels in the Downtown Disney Resort Area. These hotels are conveniently located near Walt Disney World. Each of these resorts is considered a Walt Disney World Hotel and within walking distance to Downtown Disney’s shopping, dining and entertainment. Guests at all of these Downtown Disney hotels enjoy complimentary shuttle service to all Disney Parks and water parks as well as Pleasure Island. The Doubletree is an all-suite hotel featuring 229 suites with either one or two bedrooms, a separate living room with queen sofa sleeper, workspaces, wet bars and more. This is … Continue reading

What is Pleasure Island?

Ah, Pleasure Island. When I worked at Walt Disney World in the late 1980s, other reservationists and I would often go to Pleasure Island after a swing shift. Some of the names of the clubs have changed but the fun is timeless. If you’re planning a family vacation at Walt Disney World but would like to take an evening just for you and your spouse or significant other, book a babysitter through your Walt Disney World Resort and head to Pleasure Island for the evening. Pleasure Island is an island of nightclubs and restaurants with a few shops mixed in … Continue reading

Regal Sun Resort (Formerly the Grosvenor Resort)

The Regal Sun Resort was previously known as the Grosvenor Resort. After a $25 million renovation, little of the Grosvenor is left to be found here. Although the Grosvenor was a lovely resort, the Regan Sun is even better. All 626 guest rooms and suites have beautiful, brand new furnishings, carpeting and artwork as well as the latest technology to make you as comfortable as possible. Each guest room has either two double beds or one king-sized bed and all have a spectacular view of the city, the pool or the courtyard. Accommodations at this newly renovated hotel include: Pillow-topped … Continue reading

Disney Deals

Everyone is looking for a way to enjoy their dream vacation but save a few dollars, right? Here is a newly updated list of the best deals Disney has to offer: Free Dining Package No–that wasn’t a typo and considering how expensive the food is at Disney World, if you’re traveling between 8/26 and 9/22 you should definitely call to make reserve your free dining package. Normally the dining package is an extra expense that you can add on. Purchase at least 3 consecutive hotel nights at an official Walt Disney World resort, plus at least a one-day theme park … Continue reading