There's something special about a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel that just may spoil you from staying any other place. The lush surroundings, the friendly service, the little details all throughout Disney Resorts can ruin a person for anything less than a Disney experience. It's no wonder that popping up all over the internet are a collection of micro-blogs dedicated especially to the Hotels of Walt Disney World.

The Force is getting stronger at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Star Wars Launch Bay opened Tuesday, December 1. The walk-through attraction features movie memorabilia, props, and meet-and-greets with Darth Vader and Chewbacca.

When Disneyland opened in 1955, Walt Disney's team of imagineers lacked the tools and knowledge to create most of the attractions that we see in the parks today. Many of the technological concepts that fuel todays attractions simply didn't exist yet and many exist today because of the research and experimentation of those early imagineers - with a little bit of outside help.

It's time to get your holiday shopping started with a little help from the Walt Disney World Resort. Disney recently announced the special merchandise events for the month of December and you're sure to find something for everyone on your list if you're lucky enough to be in town for the events!

One of my favorite holiday treasures at Walt Disney World is one that's just slightly off the beaten path, yet every year it draws thousands to expand their world view and make a stop at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa to see the giant Gingerbread House.

The Canadian Lumberjack Show has thrown its last ax at Epcot's Canada pavilion. The lumberjacks performed their last show on November 24 and have been replaced by the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs. The lumberjacks first appeared in the pavilion in October 2014.

It's the hap-happiest time of the year and Walt Disney World is known by it's fans to decorate like no place else with garland, wreaths, twinkling lights and glitter. But what does a Disney holiday look like at sea? Just like on land the amazing elves that work with Disney's Enchanted Florist go to work and transform Disney Cruise Line ships into true winter wonderlands during the holidays.

The 2016 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has been expanded to 90 days and is scheduled to run from March 2 through May 30. Next year's festival will once again feature the Outdoor Kitchens, topiaries, gardens, and the Garden Rocks concert series

Celebrating Thanksgiving at the Walt Disney World Resort is a great time to start new family traditions and let someone else do the cooking. On our recent Thanksgiving-week vacation we spent "Turkey Day" visiting two theme parks, lounging by the pool, and we let Chef Mickey and pals handle the big meal.

If you're looking for a special gift this holiday season check out the new Disney Holiday Gift Card Holiday Pin Series. These holiday-themed gift cards come with a special Disney Trading Pin, so it's like giving two gifts in one!