Walt Disney World’s pet-friendly hotel program to end Oct. 15

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Last fall, Walt Disney World introduced a pilot program to allow dogs stay in hotel rooms at four of its resorts. That program is scheduled to end on Oct. 15 of this year, and Disney officials say there are no plans to extend it. Guests who have reservations on or before Oct. 15 in the … Continue reading "Walt Disney World’s pet-friendly hotel program to end Oct. 15"
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Disney Hotels Become Pet Friendly at Select Resorts

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EDITOR’S NOTE: For more details on this program, please visit our new Pet-Friendly Hotel Rooms page HERE. The Disney Parks Blog today announced the beginning this Sunday, Oct. 15, for the first time ever, the Walt Disney World Resort will welcome guests — and their dogs — to four of its resort properties! Four Walt … Continue reading "Disney Hotels Become Pet Friendly at Select Resorts"
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Hidden Mickeys at Art of Animation and Port Orleans Riverside Resorts

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On a quest to check out a few sightings of Hidden Images, I visited two Walt Disney World Resorts: Art of Animation and Port Orleans Riverside. Both resorts are filled with interesting Disney detail, including the occasional Hidden Mickey. At Art of Animation, I stopped first in the main lobby and looked up at the … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys at Art of Animation and Port Orleans Riverside Resorts"
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Port Orleans French Quarter Room Refurbishment

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Back in July, 2010, I wrote an extensive article about Port Orleans French Quarter. Although a few items may have been tweaked over the last three years, nothing of significance has changed with the basic resort. However, the rooms were recently redecorated so I spent the night here a few weeks ago to find out what has changed.
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Enjoy a Taste of Southern Comfort Food at Boatwright’s Dining Hall

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When it comes to dining at Disney World, the resort restaurants tend to fly a little more under the radar than those at the parks. Certainly there are quite a few of these restaurants that receive much notoriety, such as Ohana, California Grill, or Yachtsman Steakhouse, but there are also hidden gems to be found. … Continue reading "Enjoy a Taste of Southern Comfort Food at Boatwright’s Dining Hall"
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Never a dull moment for kids at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort

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Disney’s Port Orleans Resort might feature a design of stately mansions and refined landscaping, yet it offers plenty of fun amenities and activities for kids. My family and I happily discovered this when we stayed at Riverside in one of the new Royal Guest Rooms. These Disney story rooms are designed to appeal to those … Continue reading "Never a dull moment for kids at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort"
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Disney World’s Royal Guest Rooms designed for princesses

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Watching your own private fireworks show on demand is definitely a highlight. Stepping into one of the new Royal Guest Rooms at Walt Disney World really does feel like you are entering the private chambers of a princess. The room is decorated in rich colors, gilded accents, ornate furniture and layers of fabric. My daughter … Continue reading "Disney World’s Royal Guest Rooms designed for princesses"
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Royal Guest Rooms Open today at Port Orleans Riverside

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Disney Parks Blog has announced that the Royal Guest rooms officially opened today at Walt Disney World. 512 rooms are being transformed with all renovations expected to be completed by the end of June, 2012. The rooms will have will have immersive decor and include stars from films such as Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast … Continue reading "Royal Guest Rooms Open today at Port Orleans Riverside"
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