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POSTED Wed, 06/20/2018 - 16:59 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Resort Comparisons: Pools

When choosing a Resort to stay at on a Walt Disney World Vacation, there are a wide variety of options that travelers can use to compare. Disney offers four different resort categories, each offering both subtle and significant differences. In this newly updated post we'll look at a few of the popular amenities that help guests make the decision of which hotel will be best for them.

POSTED Tue, 07/28/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Snorkeling With Nemo & Friends At The Epcot Seas Aqua Tour

UPDATED August 2018!

Join your favorite underwater friends on a fun snorkeling adventure through the the coral reef habitat at Epcot's The Seas with Nemo & Friends. Presented by the National Association of Underwater Instructors, the Epcot Seas Aqua Tour allows guests age 8 and up to slip in the water and explore the seas up close and personal.

POSTED Thu, 10/31/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Catch A Wave At Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Surf School

Though the beautiful shores of Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon make an inviting location for spending the afternoon on a boat, there's no swimming in the natural waterways of the Walt Disney World Resort. And though Walt Disney had dreamed of having a wave machine send ocean-like surf onto the shores of the Polynesian, the erosion proved to be too much for the man made waterway to handle.

POSTED Tue, 10/08/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Things We Love About Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Disney's newest Resort Hotel is a fun romp through the world of animation. The wildly popular Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World opened up in May 2012 and has been already gained a following of dedicated fans. Here are five reasons that we think this could be the hotel for you.

POSTED Fri, 08/02/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Trout Pass Pool Bar Is A Great Spot To Gather Friends

The Trout Pass Pool Bar at Disney's Wilderness Lodge is a great spot to kick back and relax while taking a break from the rush of the Disney Parks. Located between the shores of Bay Lake and the Silver Creek Theme Pool, Trout Pass' seating area runs down the side of the building along a creek and extends behind offering plenty of umbrella shaded tables and chairs just off the beaten path.

POSTED Thu, 03/28/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The History of Disney's Castaway Cay

When sailing out of Port Canaveral, Castaway Cay (pronounced "Key') is a port of call that always has Disney Cruise Line Guests clamoring for more time on shore. It's white sand beaches and swaying palms offer an enticing day of swimming, snorkeling, and island activities.

POSTED Tue, 03/19/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Resort Comparisons: Overall Recreation

Last week we took a look at the differences between value, moderate and deluxe resorts when it comes to the pools, but a swimming isn't the only form of recreation that can be found at Walt Disney World for folks who would like to spend some time outside of the Parks. Many of the beautiful Disney hotel properties also offer other recreation opportunities to enjoy while you are a guest.

POSTED Thu, 11/08/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World's Bay Lake

Across the Water Bridge from the Seven Seas Lagoon and behind Disney's Contemporary Resort is the beautiful Bay Lake. A natural body of water with two small islands Bay Lake is about one mile across and 35 feet deep. When Walt Disney and his staff were searching for property in Florida to but Walt Disney World, Bay Lake was one of the reasons that they chose the spot they did. Walt believed that it was an attractive feature that would add amenities and value to his guests.

POSTED Mon, 09/17/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Little Mermaid Wing Opens Completing Disney's Art of Animation Resort

The final wing of Disney's Art of Animation Resort is complete and Guests are now invited to slumber in Ariel's colorful retreat at "The Little Mermaid" wing. This final phase of the staggered opening that included "Finding Nemo", "Cars" and "The Lion King" which opened previously and have been hosting guests while construction continued. The Little Mermaid saw it's first Guests arrive on Saturday Sept. 15 at Walt Disney World Resort.

POSTED Thu, 08/30/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Cruise Line's Castaway Ray’s Stingray Adventure

Disney Cruise Line guests clamor for all the time they can get relaxing and enjoying the Caribbean air on DCL's private island, Castaway Cay. When not soaking up the sun or enjoying a meal of delicious BBQ, one of the most popular activities with island guests is the exciting opportunity to swim and interact with Southern Stingrays in a private lagoon.