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New Time Shares Coming to the Animal Kingdom

Do you enjoy vacationing regularly at Disney World? Well, you’re in luck there is a plan in the works for 458 time-share units to be opened at the Animal Kingdom. This is the sixth such time share type of property to open in the Disney World area and will include some new construction and renovated accommodations at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and will feature the African details popular at the lodge as well as views of the Savannah. The new time-share property will be called Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas. There are over 19,000 time-share units available in Orlando and according … Continue reading →

Disney’s The Week in Review – September 16-22

Our week in Disney’s (Unofficial) Blog was a bit brief, but we did manage to cover a few interesting stories. Monday, September 18 The Santa Claus 3: The Escape Clause is due to open on November 5th and it’s the third film in the Disney franchise that began back in 1994. These family fun movies are a real treat at our house and we’re looking forward to the continuing adventures of Scott, Charlie and the rest of the North Pole gang. Tuesday, September 19 We discussed a review of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – A Review and why you should … Continue reading →

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – A Review

Are you considering a trip to Disney World soon? Are you looking at all the different Disney World resorts and trying to figure out which one will be the best to stay at for you and your family? Let me share with you my experiences staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge in October of 2005. Deluxe Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is considered one of the deluxe resorts and it’s actually located the furthest from all the theme parks save for the Animal Kingdom itself. The Lodge offers Savannah view rooms that look out over part of the Animal Kingdom’s … Continue reading →

Should You Stay Inside or Outside Disney World?

When you book your vacation to Disney World, one of the first things you have to think about beyond transportation is ‘where do I stay?’ I’ve been to Disney World a half dozen times and I’ve stayed both ‘inside’ the world and outside of it as well. Hands down, if you were to ask my preference, I would admit to being far fonder of the World hotels whether it’s The Boardwalk, the Grand Floridian or the Animal Kingdom Lodge. But staying inside the ‘World’ is an expensive proposition. Hotel rates run from around $75 to $2,000 dollars a night. (Yes, … Continue reading →

Disney Bans Smoking in Disney Hotels

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If I ever needed another excuse to stop smoking, then Walt Disney World hotels have just announced one. Beginning June 1, all Disney owned hotels will be banning smoking in their rooms and on their balconies. Disney-owned time-shares will also be banning the smoking of cigars or cigarettes. The hotels and time-share properties will provide designated smoking areas away from the rooms and balconies. This ban will make Disney the single largest resort company to take such a step. According to Disney World Senior Vice President, Erin Wallace: We’ve just continued to see the demand for smoking decline, and in … Continue reading →

Zagat Names Soarin’ Best Attraction

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You know the Zagat guides? These great travel guides that give us access to all the interesting and charming things a city or location has to offer. This year, they’ve published their first ever Walt Disney World’s Insider Guide and named Epcot’s Soarin’ as the best overall attraction to visit. Having been on Soarin’, I have to agree wholeheartedly with Zagat on this. Soarin’ The Soarin’ attraction invites you to be strapped securely in your seats and then to experience the wonder of special effects and a screen that send you soaring across the countryside, beaches and mountains of California. … Continue reading →

Why We Love Downtown Disney!

It seems to me that everyone knows to do the four major theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney-MGM Studios and Epcot. Actually if you do all four parks your week will be filled. If you have time left you can check out one of Disney’s water parks to satisfy your swimming aficionados not to mention a whole slew of other attractions near Disney World; like Sea World to name one. But Downtown Disney is one of the ‘hidden’ gems of the Disney World experience. I say ‘hidden’ because it’s not entirely unknown, but it’s not nearly as popular as … Continue reading →

Restaurants at the Grand Floridian

I promised you some information on the restaurants available at the Grand Floridian and while I’m late, better late than never. Here is a look at the restaurants available at the Grand Floridian. Even if you do not stay at the hotel, the restaurants themselves are worth checking out during your next Disney World visit and stay at a Disney World resort. Victoria & Albert’s is considered the dining centerpiece of the Grand Floridian. It’s also a very fancy, elegant restaurant and if you’re looking for a place to dress up in your fine clothes for a beautiful evening with … Continue reading →

The Grand Floridian – Why Should You Stay There?

The Grand Floridian is an experience I think that every Disney World visitor should have. My husband I stayed there during our honeymoon and I look forward to our next opportunity. But for now, let me tell you about the Grand Floridian. It’s a beautiful hotel and extremely clean. It’s right off the Monorail so you’re a one-hop stop away from the Magic Kingdom. You can also take the boat over if you want and both are great ways to arrive at the Magic Kingdom. The main building of the Grand Floridian is all about great service and beautiful entertainment. … Continue reading →