The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Fitting nicely with the Rocky Mountain lodge theme of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is the 19th century railroad theme of the Wilderness Lodge Villas. The Wilderness Lodge Villas are a Disney Vacation Club property but you can book a villa as easily as booking a room at the lodge. When you’re traveling with a large family or want the convenience of being able to eat a few meals in without surcharges or having to pick up take-out, the villas are the place to stay. There are 136 villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge that range from studio style to two bedroom home. … Continue reading

Travel Tidbits: Disney Delivers

The other day I wrote about the incredible service some lodgings around the world offer their guests. Recently, a hotel staffer in Washington, D.C. went above and beyond the call of duty to help a beleaguered guest retrieve his lost laptop from a city cab. And if you thought that story was incredible then you will truly appreciate what employees at a Disney resort recently did for guests there. Two weeks ago a couple from Massachusetts checked into Disney’s Wilderness Lodge resort in Florida. They and their two children had a magical time during their stay and were sad to … Continue reading

Disney Vacation Club

The Disney Vacation Club is an interesting twist on the traditional time-share plan. With the Disney Vacation Club, you do make a large initial purchase and then pay annual fees but you get more than the same week every year in Orlando – that is, if you want it. The one-time purchase prices begin at $16,640 (plus closing costs and annual dues). For that purchase price, you receive annual points toward your vacation. You can save your points or use them every year. The point system is what allows the Disney Vacation Club its flexibility. Each of the Disney Vacation … Continue reading

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Key West is a beautiful place. The pastel colored cottages, white picket fences and tree lined roads are nothing less than quaint perfection. If you were hoping for a laid back vacation in Key West but the kids wanted to go to Disney World, this is the perfect compromise. Disney’s Old Key West Resort will provide you with a quiet, relaxed atmosphere in which to vacation and still provide the excitement the kids crave. Old Key West is a 156 acre resort complex with tin roofed and white picket fenced two and three story buildings set on tree-lined, winding roads … Continue reading