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Disney Gives Guests a Sneak Peek at the Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows

The over-water Bora Bora Bungalows at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows will be opening soon and recently Disney offered guests a sneak peek at what the newest Disney Vacation Club property has to offer.

Disney Parks and Resorts Salutes Military Personnel with Special Rates on Rooms and Tickets Through 2015

Disney Parks has once again extended its Armed Forces Military Salute which gives active and retired U.S. military personnel special rates on theme park tickets and accommodations.

At the Walt Disney World Resort military personnel (including active and retired members of the U.S. Coast Guard, National Guard, and reservists) or their spouses can purchases the following theme park tickets from August 25 2014 through September 30, 2015:

  • Disney 4-day Military Promotional tickets with a park hopper option for $177 each plus tax

Disney Vacation Account Gives Guests a New Option to Save for Their Disney Vacations

UPDATE: ON July 25th, 2017 Disney sent out a letter to it's vacation account holders stating "Thank you for your participation in the Disney Vacation Account program. At this time, we are discontinuing the program and no new accounts or contributions are being accepted."

Saving money for a Disney vacation just got a little bit easier with the new Disney Vacation Account that was recently launched by the Walt Disney Travel Company.

Swan and Dolphin Resort Lucky Charm Offer on St. Patrick's Day

You don't have to be Irish to get in on this St. Patrick's deal. Guests calling in a reservation to the Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort on March 17 can receive a "lucky charm" that could translate into upgrades and prizes. Simply place your call between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on St. Patrick's Day, mention the word "Lucky" to the agent, and receive a charm. There are a bounty of prizes and upgrades available that include:

  • Grand Prize: Two nights free room accommodations (incl. taxes and resort service fee)
  • $100 food & beverage credit

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Boutique Resort Walt Disney World Swan Reserve To Open Summer 2021

Making its debut in Summer 2021 The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve is a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel set to provide a luxurious yet tranquil oasis for guests that's still close to the Disney Parks. Once completed the new tower will offer both guest rooms and meeting space held in a modern 14-story oasis. Reservations are now available for this beautiful new space beginning September 1st, 2021 so let's take a look at some of the concept art to see what's inside.

Disney Vacation Club Properties Reopen at Walt Disney World Resort

Disney Vacation Club (DVC) properties at Walt Disney World have reopened to guests for the first time since March. New health and safety policies have been put into place in accordance with local government and Center of Disease Control guidelines so that the Vacation Kingdom can continue the phased reopening of Disney Parks and Resorts in central Florida. If you've got questions, we've got a great round-up of articles that will let you know what's going on at the reopened Walt Disney World Resort Hotels.

2019 Room Renovations At Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa is a sprawling Disney Vacation Club property located just across Lake Buena Vista from Disney Springs. Inspired by the historic a late-1800s' New York retreat, the theme here is all about its famous for its spas and horse racing. On my recent stay I discovered construction happening in the Congress Park section. When I got to my room for the week I was delighted to discover these fresh new renovations.

Keys To A Last Minute Booking Using DVC Points

The longer you're a member of the Disney Vacation Club, the more it seems like a normal thing to plan and book your vacations a year in advance. After all - the member booking window for their home resorts opens at 11 months out. Members become conditioned to the fact that if they want their preferred room, especially during certain times of the year, they have got to jump in quick. But what if you don't want to plan that far in advance? Are there even rooms DVC rooms available at two months out? What if you are sitting on some extra points and you just want to get away?

A Look Inside A One-Bedroom Villa At Disney’s Old Key West Resort

My daughter and I recently returned from a comfortable stay in a One-Bedroom Villa at Disney's Old Key West Resort. This was our first visit to the property, despite it being the original Disney Vacation Club property. Take a look inside and find out what we loved about this Disney resort.

A Look Inside Disney's Polynesian Villas Deluxe Studio

On my most recent trip to Walt Disney World I had the experience of spending the night in a Deluxe Studio at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Guests staying at this Disney Deluxe Resort enjoy a taste of the South Pacific on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon. A fairly recent addition to one of Walt Disney World's original resort hotels, this classic on the monorail line has only grown in exotic charm over the years.

5 Exciting Things About Gran Destino Tower Opening Soon At Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort has been undergoing a massive renovation and expansion project. Disney Parks Blog tells us that the expansion was "inspired by the adventurous spirit of great Spanish explorers and historic innovative Spanish artists, writers and architects."

Guest Review: Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

The Walt Disney World Resort offers three different resort hotel categories to provide ample diversity in price, theme, and amenities and each category fulfills different needs for different guests. While our vacation dreams may lie somewhere on the deck of a Polynesian bungalow, the reality is that for many of us, our wallets lie at an All-Star Value Resort. Luckily for us, at Disney, the value accommodations are still first class, as I discovered when recently staying at Disney's All-Star Sports.

Deluxe Studio Villas At Disney's Contemporary Bay Lake Tower

Bay Lake Tower (BLT) at Disney's Contemporary Resort is a Disney Vacation Club Resort with Deluxe Villa Accommodations. No matter how many guests are in your party, there is a villa at BLT that will suit your needs - from a studio that can sleep four, up to a three bedroom grand villa that sleeps twelve! There are also three views to choose from including a Standard view (courtyard, parking lot), Lake view (Bay Lake) and Theme Park view (Magic Kingdom).

5 Fun Ideas For A Girls Only Trip to Walt Disney World

With so many Disney fans returning year after year to the Walt Disney Resort, it was perhaps inevitable that themed travel weekends would eventually catch on, folks head down to Disney for all sorts of reasons from runDisney marathons, to Christmas shopping spectaculars, and wild safari's. These quick getaway vacations are fun Disney intensives with an itinerary built entirely around a special theme! Prepare to be pampered because today we're going to share 5 Fun Ideas For A Girls Only Trip to Walt Disney World.