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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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Special ‘Magic of Fall’ Rates August 20-October 31 at Seven Disney Springs Hotels!

August 16, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

Special room rates provide a great way to experience the new Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and enjoy the Extra Magic Hours and 60-Day FastPass+ Benefits at the Walt Disney World Theme Parks The seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are offering special “Magic of Fall” … Continue reading "Special ‘Magic of Fall’ Rates August 20-October 31 at Seven Disney Springs Hotels!"

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Disneyland Resort Puts Downtown Disney Hotel Construction On Hold

August 16, 2018 by Laura Gilbreath

According to news stories in the LA Times and the Orange County Register, Disneyland has put on hold its plans to build a new four-star resort hotel in the Downtown Disney area. The 700-room hotel was originally scheduled to open in 2021, though the start of construction has already been delayed from its estimated July … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Puts Downtown Disney Hotel Construction On Hold"

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A Little Preview of the Copper Creek Waterside Cabins

June 19, 2017 by Debra Martin Koma

We're now just about a month out from the grand opening of the new Copper Creek Villas and Cabins, the 14th Disney Vacation Club development -- and the second at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. AllEars Editor Deb Koma gives a sneak preview of the area's new waterfront cabins.

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Expansions Coming to Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach Resorts

February 16, 2017 by AllEars

Walt Disney World announced today, expansions at both Coronado Springs and Caribbean resort.

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Cars Wing Offers High-Octane Fun at Disney’s New Family Suites Resort

June 18, 2012 by Debra Martin Koma

Disney's Art of Animation Resort opened the second phase of its new family suites property at Walt Disney World Resort June 18, featuring Lightning McQueen, Mater, Flo and other characters from the popular Pixar film Cars.

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