accommodations News & Updates

Reservations Open for Coronado Springs Tower — Plus Information on New Dining Locations!

November 27, 2018 by Sarah Sands

Last week Disney announced reservations would open today for the new tower at Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort named Gran Destino Tower. We now know reservations are being taken for stays starting July 9, 2019. We've also learned some information on the new rooftop restaurant as well as the on-the-lake dining location.

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Date Announced for Making Reservations at New Coronado Springs Tower

November 21, 2018 by Sarah Sands

There's a lot coming to Disney World, and we have been learning more about the addition to Coronado Springs Resort. Now, we know when you can start staying in the addition as well as when you can start making your reservations. Learn more here.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus, a Chocolate Display and More Return to the Swan and Dolphin this Holiday Season

November 20, 2018 by Sarah Sands

The Swan and Dolphin Resorts have just announced the return of several family-favorite holiday events and traditions to the resorts this holiday season. Learn about visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, a Christmas light show, the Tree lighting event, a massive chocolate display, and how Santa delivers gifts to guests on December 24 here!

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News: Name Announced for New Disney World Resort and More!

November 17, 2018 by Sarah Sands

We've got news on the Brand New resort coming to Walt Disney World, as well as a progress update on another new resort coming to Disney World in 2019. Read all the news here.

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Walt Disney World Resort Former Child Care Locations Now Family Activity Centers

November 17, 2018 by Sarah Sands

In January, Disney World announced the Babysitting Centers at several resorts would be closing on July 31, 2018. We stopped by the Beach Club's former babysitting center, the Sandcastle Club, and saw it was re-named Seaside Retreat. Check out photos and learn more here.

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Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House Open for 2018 Season

November 14, 2018 by Sarah Sands

The massive Gingerbread House that graces the lobby at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa each year has officially opened for the 2018 season. Many excited Disney fans lined up to witness the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on November 14, along with the talented cast of bakers and Mickey and Minnie dressed for the occasion.

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Grand Floridian’s 2018 Gingerbread House Almost Complete

November 9, 2018 by Sarah Sands

The Gingerbread House at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is nearly ready! We were lucky enough to snag a few pictures of the construction in process as of November 8 at 6 p.m. This year’s attraction is set to open on November 14 and will remain open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. until its closing on January 1, 2019.

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Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Offer “Holiday Sale Rates” Nov. 1 – Jan. 15

October 31, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

There's still time to make plans to see all the Walt Disney World happenings during the holiday season! And the seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are making it even easier by offering special “Holiday Sale Rates” for stays from November 1, 2018 – January 15, 2019.

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Is an Accessible Room at Pop Century Right for You?

October 26, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

AllEars.Net Reader Ray Sharpton shares his recent experience staying in a newly refurbished accessible room at Disney's Pop Century Resort

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Port of Entry at Caribbean Beach Resort “Reimagined”

October 9, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort has been undergoing a lengthy and extensive renovation that has involved completely "reimagining" its Old Port Royale section. The new lobby and three new food and beverage locations -- Centertown Market, Banana Cabana, and Sebastian's Bistro -- opened this week.

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