Free Dining is Back and is Now Available

Free dining for Walt Disney World this Fall has officially been released and you better get in touch quick if you want this amazing deal. Like last year, guests must book a minimum 5-day/6-night minimum at a select Walt Disney World Resort Magic Your Way package with a Park Hopper Option. Guests staying at a Value or Moderate Resort will receive a free Quick Service Dining Plan. Guests staying at select Deluxe resorts will get a free Basic Dining plan for their stay. 

Guests can book through July 7, 2018 but this offer does go by fast. It is for the following dates:

• August 20 through September 29
• November 24 through November 27
• December 7 through December 23, 2018

Resorts included are:

Value:

• All-Star Movies, Music, and Sports
• Pop Century
• Art of Animation Suites

Moderate:

• Caribbean Beach 
• Coronado Springs
• Fort Wilderness Cabins

Deluxe:

• Grand Floridian
• Old Key West
• Beach Club Resort & Villas
• Yacht Club
• Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Boardwalk Inn & Villas
• Saratoga Springs

The resorts that are excluded include:

• Campsites
• 3-bedroom villas
• Little Mermaid rooms at Art of Animation.

Book now before this amazing offer of free dining goes away. Guests can upgrade from a Quick Service to a Basic Dining Plan for a fee. 

Free Dining Confirmed Plus New Room Only Offer at Walt Disney World

Yesterday, I reported that free dining at Walt Disney World would be announced today and that has been official. The major change has happened with Deluxe Resort guests only receiving the Free Basic Dining Plan and Value and Moderate Resort guests receiving the Quick Service Dining Plan for free. Please Note: Guests can upgrade to the Basic Dining Plan for a fee. 

Here are the full details and dates for the free dining offer:

Receive a Free Quick Service or Disney Dining Plan when you purchase a three night minimum non-discounted package that includes a room at a select Walt Disney World Resorts and a minimum  2-day ticket with the Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus Option for arrivals most nights during the following time periods:

• August 21st to September 30th, 2017 (August 13 for Disney Visa Cardmembers & Canadian guests)
• November 14th to November 20th, 2017
• November 25th to November 27th, 2017
• December 8th to December 23rd, 2017

Offer Exclusions:

• Little Mermaid Room at  Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
• Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
• The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort- French Quarter
• Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
• Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows
• Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• 3 Bedroom Villas
• Disney’s Port Orleans- Riverside is excluded from November 14th to December 23rd, 2017

HURRY! Rooms are very limited and will fill up quickly. To take advantage of this special offer, guests must make your reservation by July 7th, 2017.

Along with Free Dining, Walt Disney World also announced a room only offer with up to 25% off select resorts. This is for stays most nights from August 1 through October 7, 2017 and rooms must be booked by August 31, 2017. 

With this offer, you can enjoy distinctive Disney Resort Guest benefits and amenities – including early access to Disney FastPass+ planning, Extra Magic Hours, complimentary Resort transportation, standard parking and entertaining amenities!

*The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Length-of-stay requirements may apply. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes 3-bedroom villas, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms and the Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. 25% savings for select Disney Deluxe and Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts; lower savings may be available at other select Disney Resort hotels.

Happy Savings everyone, 

John

Free Dining to be Announced Tomorrow with Major Change

It's that time of year again where Walt Disney World announces their yearly deal for Free Dining. This year will bring one major change as guests staying at Moderate Resorts will no longer be receiving a free Basic Dining Plan instead they will receive a free Quick Service Plan. Guests staying at Deluxe resorts will now be the only ones to receive the Basic Dining Plan for free. 

Guests must book a minimum 3-night stay and a 2 day Park Hopper/Park Hopper + option with their ticket purchase. While this hasn't been made official, booking is set to begin tomorrow, April 24. Booking dates unofficially are from August 21, 2017 (it will be August 13 for Disney Visa Cardmembers and Canadian guests) and will run through September 30, 2017, plus select dates from November 14 through December 23. 

Again this is not official and the official announcement for the Free Dining offer is expected sometime tomorrow morning. 

Disney Releases Room Only Offer for Spring 2016; Details on New Year's Eve Fireworks Live Stream on Disney Parks Blog

Disney Releases Room Only for Spring 2016:

Disney released a Room Only discount of up to 30% for Spring 2016 when you book your next stay at the Walt Disney World Resort. The discount is valid on most stays March 15, 2016 through June 11, 2016, trip must be booked by February 28, 2016. Here is a breakdown of the savings:

• Select Disney World Deluxe Villas & Deluxe Resorts save up to 30%
• Select Disney World Moderate Resorts save up to 25%
• Select Disney World Value Resorts save up to 20%

Added discount, is when you upgrade your room and ticket package with minimum 4-day Theme Park tickets, you will get one more ticket day for free. Saving based on the non-discounted price for the same room. The number of rooms for the offer are limited and length of stay requirements may apply. All guests in the same room must be on the same package. Some Moderate and Deluxe Resorts may be available at a lesser discount.

Offer Restrictions:

• Room Only Discount cannot be combined with any other offer
• Advance Reservations Required
• Offer excludes campsites, 3-bedroom villas, Disney's Art of Animation Resort - The Little Mermaid Standard rooms, and Bungalows at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows. Length of stay requirements may apply.

Details on New Year's Eve Fireworks Live Stream on the Disney Parks Blog:

Yesterday, I mentioned that the Disney Parks Blog would release details this week on their live stream of the New Year's Eve "Fantasy in the Sky" fireworks at Magic Kingdom. Today, those details were released. The live stream will begin at 11:50 p.m. EST on the Disney Parks Blog. A fresh new blog will appear on the blog's website around 11:45 p.m. EST. 

In-Depth Look at Disney's Deluxe Resorts Part 8: Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Today, we take a look at the Beach Club's sister resort in Disney's Yacht Club Resort in our final in-depth look at Disney World's deluxe resorts. Disney's Yacht Club Resort opened two weeks earlier than the Beach Club on November 5, 1990. This resort is slightly larger than the Beach Club being 5-stories and consist of 630 rooms. Here is the overview on Disney World's website for the Yacht Club:

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Delight in the formal grace of a grand New England-style yacht club at this lakeside hotel. Relax in the inviting elegance of a plush lobby replete with nautical touches, explore the whimsical Stormalong Bay and rent a variety of watercraft from Bayside Marina. Sharing many amenities with its pastel-toned sister, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is walking distance to Epcot and a convenient boat ride to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 



Room Rates and Types:

As stated above Disney's Yacht Club Resort is a 5-story 630 room resort with each room having a balcony with two deck chairs. The average room at the Yacht Club Resort is 380 sq. feet. There are of course standard rooms, club level room, as well as suites. The amenities for the standard rooms at Disney's Yacht Club Resort are: a hair dryer, coffee maker, in room safe, pack n' play crib, internet with free Wi-Fi service, telephone with voice mail, and an iron and ironing board. 

Standard View Room at Disney's Yacht Club Resort

There are three different views for standard rooms to choose from: standard view, garden or woods view, or lagoon or pool view. The Standard View rooms start at $356/night and have views of either the garden, rooftop, or parking area. The room sleeps up to 5 adults and has bed choices of 2 queen beds and a daybed, a queen bed, a twin-size sleeper chair, and a daybed, a king bed, or a king bed and a daybed. 

The Garden or Woods View rooms start at $379/night with views of the garden. The room sleeps up to 5 adults and has a choice of 2 queens, 2 queen beds and a daybed, a queen bed a twin-size sleeper sofa, or a kingbird and a daybed. The final choice is a Lagoon or Pool View room which begin at $443/night and has views of Crescent Lake or the Quiet Pool. The room sleeps up to 5 adults and have a choice of either 2 queen beds, 2 queen beds and a daybed, a queen bed, a twin-size sleeper chair, and a daybed, a king bed, or a king bed and a daybed. 

Lagoon or Pool View w/Club Level Services at Disney's Yacht Club

All three views are also available with club level services at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. The amenities in these rooms as well as the deluxe room and the 2-bedroom suite are: evening turndown, complimentary fax assistance, complimentary health club access, complimentary newspapers in the Club Level Lounge, secured key access to the club level lounge with refreshments being served from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, pre-arrival Walt Disney World Resort itinerary planning, and all standard room amenities plus a dvd player.

A Standard View room at Club Level begins at $536/night with views of garden, rooftop, or parking area. The room sleeps up to 5 adults and have choices of 2 queen beds and a daybed, 2 queen beds, a queen bed, a twin-size sleeper chair, and a daybed, or a king bed. The Garden View-Club Level rooms begin at $543/night with a view of the garden. The rooms sleeps up to 4 adults and has choice of a king bed, 2 queen beds, or 2 queen beds and a daybed. The Lagoon or Pool View-Club Level rooms begin at $634/night with views of one of the Stormalong Bay Lagoons. The rooms sleep up to 4 adults with choices of either a king bed, 2 queen beds, 2 queen beds and a daybed, or a king bed and a daybed. 

2-Bedroom Suite at Disney's Yacht Club Resort

The Deluxe Rooms with Club Level Access begin at $686/night with views of Stormalong Bay. These rooms sleep up to 4 adults and have 2 queen beds. The 2-Bedroom Suite with Club Level Access room rates begin at $1,499/night and has views of either Stormalong Bay or Crescent Lake. The suites sleep up to 4 adults and have 2 king beds.

Dining: 

At Disney's Yacht Club Resort many of the dining experiences at the resort are shared with its sister resort in the Beach Club Resort. Dining here as described on the Disney World website as savoring a breakfast buffet, a poolside lunch, or a mouthwatering steak at this lakeside resort that will recall the timeless charm of a New England yacht club. Your main dining choices at the resort are: fine/signature dining, casual dining, lounges, 24-hour room service. Character dining and quick service are also available next door at Disney's Beach Club Resort.

Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney's Yacht Club Resort

The Yachtsman Steakhouse is your fine/signature dining experience at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. Here you can savor top of the line steaks, fresh seafood, and more at this family-friendly, New England-style steakhouse. Guests are asked to adhere to a dress code. Men may wear khakis, slacks, jeans or dress shorts and collared shirts. Sports coats are optional. Women may wear capri pants, skirts, dresses, jeans, or dress shorts. 

Captain's Grille at Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Character Dining is available next door at the Beach Club at Cape May Cafe. For a casual dining experience like no other look no further than the Captain's Grille. Here you will be able to dine on American seafood classics in this nautical setting that will make you feel like your at an old-fashioned New England yacht club. Other casual dining experiences are available at Disney's Beach Club with the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop and Cape May Cafe. There are no quick services at the Yacht Club, but guests can go next door to the Beach Club to enjoy the Beach Club Marketplace and Hurricane Hanna's Grill.

There are two lounges at Disney's Yacht Club Resort choose between either the Ale & Compass Lounge or the Crew's Cup Lounge. A third lounge is available at Disney's Beach Club with their exclusive lounge in Martha's Vineyard. There is also 24-hour room service available at Disney's Yacht Club Resort.

Recreation and Amenities at Disney's Yacht Club Resort:

Disney's Yacht Club Resort shares Stormalong Bay its 3-acre water wonderland with the Beach Club. It also shares it's 3 quiet pools with its sister resort. Here we will list all the other recreation and amenities at Disney's Yacht Club Resort:

• Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf Course
• Pirate Adventure Cruise for young pirates ages 4-12
• Sandcastle Club, an indoor activity center for children ages 3-12 (cost - $15)
• Movies under the stars
• Motorized Boat Rentals
• Fishing
• Tennis and Volleyball courts
• Jogging Trails
• 24-hour Playground
• Lafferty Place Arcade

Amenities available at Disney's Yacht Club Resort:

• Disney Bus and Boat Transportation
• Complimentary use of Disney's Magical Express
• Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet Access
• Complimentary Parking as well as Valet Parking
• Online Check-in
• Resort Airline Check-in
• A 24-hour ATM as well as banking at front desk or concierge available to exchange foreign currencies
• Business Center
• Childcare Services
• Designated Smoking Areas
• Disney Meetings
• Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
• Locker Rentals
• Mail Services
• Merchandise Delivery & Pickup
• Resort Concierge
• Spa & Fitness available at Ship Shape Massage Salon Fitness

This ends our in-depth look at Disney World's deluxe resorts and our look at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. Tune in the future for in-depth look at both moderate, value, campgrounds, and other resorts available on Walt Disney World property and the resorts at Disneyland. As always I end with the words from a famous mouse, "See Ya Real Soon."

In-Depth Look at Disney's Deluxe Resorts Part 7: Disney's Beach Club Resort

It's Sunday so it must be time for another in-depth look at Disney's deluxe resorts. Today, we will look into going to the beach in Disney's Beach Club Resort. The resort which opened on November, 19, 1990 with 583 guest rooms. It has a sister deluxe resort in the Yacht Club Resort that is adjacent to it and across the water is Disney's Boardwalk Inn. Disney's Beach Club Resort is in short walking distance to Epcot and just a boat ride away from Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Night view of Disney's Beach Club Resort

Here is the short overview from Disney World's website on Disney's Beach Club Resort:

Discover the casual elegance of this charming, New England-style Resort hotel. Savor exquisite dining, and explore the pools, lagoons and spas of Stormalong Bay. Sail around Crescent Lake on a rented mini-powerboat, and experience the luxurious comfort of a Club Level Suite. Sharing many amenities with its more formal sister, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort is walking distance to Epcot and a convenient boat ride to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 

Room Types and Rates:

Disney's Beach Club Resort has 583 resort rooms with an average room size of 380 square feet. There is an additional $25 room charge if there is more than 2 adults in the room. Room rates begin at  $356/night. Amenities for standard rooms at Disney's Beach Club resort include: a hair dryer, coffee maker, in room safe, pack n' play crib, internet with free wifi service, telephone with voicemail, and an iron and ironing board. 

Lagoon or Pool View Room at Disney's Beach Club Resort

There are three different standard room types at Disney's Beach Club Resort. The Standard View room rates begin at $356/night and has views of either Disney's Beach Club Resort Gardens, the rooftop, or parking area. It sleeps up to 5 adults and has the choice of 2 queen beds and a day bed, 2 queen beds, a king bed and a day bed, or a king bed. The Garden or Woods View room rates begin at $375/night and has views of Disney's Beach Club Resort gardens. It sleeps up to 5 adults and has a choice of 2 queen beds and a day bed, a queen bed, a twin-size sleeper chair, and a day bed, 2 queen beds, a king bed and a day bed, or a king bed. The final choice of standard room is a Lagoon or Pool View Room. These room rates begin at $461/night and has views of either Stormalong Bay, Crescent Lake, or the Quiet Pool. It sleeps up to five adults and has the same choice of beds in rooms that the Garden or Woods View rooms have. 

Also at Disney's Beach Club Resort there are rooms and suites with club level/concierge service. These rooms have amenities that include: evening turndown, complimentary fax assistance, complimentary health club access, personalized front dest and guest services, secured key access to the club-level lounge that serves refreshments 7am to 10pm daily, pre-arrival Walt Disney World itinerary planning, access to concierge service at the Stone Harbor Club, complimentary newspapers in club level lounge, and all standard room amenities plus a dvd player. 

Garden View-Club Level at Disney's Beach Club Resort

The Standard View- Club Level room rates begin at $536/night and has views of the rooftop or parking area. It sleeps up to 5 adults and has choices of 2 queen beds and a day bed, 2 queen beds, a queen bed, a twin-size sleeper chair, and a day bed, or a king bed. The Garden View - Club Level room rates begin at $541/night and has views of either the gardens or parking area. The room sleeps up to 4 adults and has 2 queen beds and a day bed. The Deluxe Room - Club Level room rates begin at $570/night with views of either Stormalong Bay, Crescent Lake, or the Quiet Pool. The room sleeps up to 5 adults and has 2 queen beds and a day bed. The Lagoon or Pool View - Club Level room rates begin at $583/night and has views of either Stormalong Bay, Crescent Lake, or the Quiet Pool. It sleeps up to 4 adults and has choices of 2 queen beds and a day bed, a queen bed, a twin-size sleeper chair, and a day bed, 2 queen beds, or a king bed. 

2-Bedroom Suite at Disney's Beach Club Resort

There are two suite choices at Disney's Beach Club Resort with either a 1-bedroom or 2 bedroom suites. The 1-Bedroom Suite with Club Level Access room rates begin at $654/night and has views either of the gardens, woods, or Crescent Lake. It sleeps up to 3 adults and has a king bed and a day bed. The 2-Bedroom Suite with Club Level Access room rates begin at $1,452/night with views of either the gardens, woods, or Crescent Lake. The rooms sleeps up to 7 adults and has 2 queen beds, a king bed, and a day bed.

Dining:

As described on Disney World's website you will be dining amid a New England-inspired lakeside setting offering dining selections for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that the entire family is sure to love. At Disney's Beach Club Resort you have options of fine/signature dining, character dining, casual dining, lounges, quick-service, and 24-hour, in-room dining. 

Cape May Cafe at Disney's Beach Club Resort

The fine/signature dining experience for Disney's Beach Club Resort is just a 2-minute walk away in the Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. For character dining, guests can enjoy a Disney Character breakfast or experience casual dining with a seafood dinner buffet at Cape May Cafe (pictured above). This restaurant has a New England-style beachside setting. Another casual dining experience at Disney's Beach Club Resort is Beaches & Cream Soda Shop which serves lunch and dinner. It is good times at great eats at the old-fashioned soda fountain that also features American grill favorites. You can also go over to the Yacht Club to enjoy the experience of the Captain's Grille. 

There are two quick service options at Disney's Beach Club Resort in either the Beach Club Marketplace or Hurricane Hanna's Grill. At the Beach Club Marketplace you can start your day with breakfast with hot breakfast items like a scrambled egg platter. For lunch or dinner it is open till 11 pm you can enjoy flatbread pizzas, made-to-order sandwiches, and soups including the famous New England "chowda." Hurricane Hanna's Grill is a waterside bar and grill with a wonderful view of Stormalong Bay. It offers signature cocktails, frozen drinks, and draft beers. For food its offers burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and snacks. 

You can visit Martha's Vineyard the Beach Club's exclusive lounge with a full bar menu and appetizers in the New England beach house-inspired lounge. You can also walk over to Disney's Yacht Club Resort for their two lounges the Ale & Compass Lounge or Crew's Cup Lounge. Disney's Beach Club Resort also offers 24-hour room service.

Recreation and Amenities at Disney's Beach Club Resort:

Stormalong Bay Pool At Disney's Beach Club Resort

Guests at Disney's Beach Club Resort can enjoy the 3-acre water wonderland of the Stormalong Bay Pool (pictured above) or any of the 3 quiet pools that are all shared with Disney's Yacht Club Resort. Other forms of recreation at the resort include:

• Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf
• Pirate Adventure Cruise for children ages 4-12
• Sandcastle Club for preschoolers (0-5) and kids (6-9)
• Beach Club Campfire Activities
• Movies Under the Stars
• Motorize Boat Rentals
• Fishing 
• Bike Rentals
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Jogging Trails
• Playground
• Lafferty Place Arcade

Like all resorts at Walt Disney World, Disney's Beach Club has amenities for the resort itself. They include:

• Disney Bus and Boat Transportation (Boat Transportation to Disney's Hollywood Studios only)
• Complimentary Use of Disney's Magical Express
• Complimentary Wi-fi Internet
• Complimentary Parking
• Valet Parking
• Online Check-in
• Resort Airline Check-in
• 24-hour ATM and Banking to exchange foreign currencies 
• Childcare Services
• Designated Smoking Areas
• Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
• Locker Rentals
• Mail Services
• Merchandise Delivery and Pickup
• Resort Concierge
• Spa & Fitness at Ship Shape Massage Salon Fitness

That about does it for our in-depth look at Disney's Beach Club Resort. It is definitely a unique little beach side resort that has all the deluxe resort touches. Hope this in-depth look helps you decide to stay at Disney's Beach Club Resort. Tune in next week where I will take an in-depth look at the Beach Club's sister resort in Disney's Yacht Club Resort.

In-Depth Look at Disney's Deluxe Resorts Part 6: Disney's Boardwalk Inn

Happy Easter everyone and if you don't celebrate the holiday I hope you are enjoying the weekend. Today, we continue our in-depth look at Disney World's deluxe resorts in Disney's Boardwalk Inn or simply what many call as the Boardwalk. The Boardwalk sits next to Crescent Lake where guests stroll around like they are at Atlantic City during the 20's and 30's. The resort is rather small and only has 378 rooms. Disney's Boardwalk Inn is just a short walking distance two of Disney World's great parks in Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Here is the brief overview of Disney's Boardwalk Inn on the Disney World website:

Experience the charm and whimsy of turn-of-the-century Atlantic City at this waterfront Resort hotel. Make a splash at Luna Park Pool and delight in a massage at the state-of-the-art fitness center. Discover carnival games, unique dining and exciting nightlife on the Coney Island-style boardwalk. Strung like saltwater taffy along the shimmering Crescent Lake, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is located within walking distance to both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 

Room Types and Rates:

The Boardwalk as mentioned above only has 378 rooms both standard, deluxe, and rooms with club level access. The rooms have beautiful views as many of them overlook Crescent Lake. Standard amenities available in standard rooms include: hair dryer, coffee maker, in room safe, pack n' play crib, junior-size day bed in select rooms, internet with free wi-fi service, telephone with voicemail, and an iron and ironing board.

Water View Standard Room at Disney's Boardwalk Inn

Standard rooms at Disney's Boardwalk Inn have two different types Standard View and Water View rooms are available. A Standard View room's start at $381/night at the Boardwalk. The room has views of either Disney's Boardwalk Inn gardens, leisure pool, or the parking area and sleeps up to 5 adults. The room has a choice of 2 queen beds and a daybed, a king bed, 2 queen beds, or a king bed and a day bed. The Water View rooms begin at $498/night and has views of either Disney's Boardwalk or Crescent Lake. The rooms sleep up to 5 adults and has the choice of 2 queen beds and a  daybed, 2 queen beds, or a king bed.

We move on to the deluxe rooms with club level/concierge service at the Boardwalk. The amenities in these rooms include: evening turndown, continental breakfast, Midday snacks and Evening Wine, Cheese, Cordials and Dessert, pre-arrival Walt Disney World Resort itinerary planning, access to Concierge Service at the Innkeepers Club, secured key access to club-level lounge serving refreshments form 7 am to 10 pm daily, complimentary health club access, personalized Front Desk and Guest Services, complimentary newspapers in club level lounge, complimentary fax assistance, and all standard room amenities plus a dvd player. 

Deluxe Room at Club Level at Disney's Boardwalk Inn

Three types of rooms with club level service at Disney's Boardwalk Inn include: Standard Room at Club Level, Deluxe Room at Club Level, and Outer Building - Garden Room with Club Level access. The Standard Room at Club Level starts at $573/night with views of either the Boardwalk Courtyard, leisure pool, or the Boardwalk. The room sleeps up to 5 adults and has choices of 2 queens beds and a daybed, a king bed, or 2 queen beds. The Deluxe Room at Club Level rates begin at $719/night and has views of Disney's Boardwalk. The room sleeps up to 6 adults and has 2 queen beds and a queen-size sleeper sofa. The Outer Building - Garden Room with Club Level access begin at $777/night and has a view of Disney's Boardwalk Inn Gardens. The room only sleeps 2 adults and is has a king bed.

Dining:

Dining at Disney's Boardwalk Inn is described on Disney World website as experiencing American favorites, fresh seafood, Greek specialties, and more along the picturesque waterfront boardwalk adjacent to the deluxe elegant resort. Here you will be able to experience fine/signature dining, unique/themed dining, casual dining, quick-service, lounges, and in-room dining. 

Flying Fish Cafe at Disney's Boardwalk Inn

The Flying Fish Cafe is your spot for a fine/signature dining experience at Disney's Boardwalk Inn. Here you can feast on seafood and sizzling steak in the jovial and high-energy cafe serving breakfast and dinner. The Big River Grille & Brewing Works offers a unique/themed dining experience at the Boardwalk serving lunch and dinner. The Big River Grille is a family-friendly microbrewery and restaurant serving award-winning beers and fresh twists on American pub favorites. The ESPN Club offers a casual dining experience for sports fans everywhere. Serving lunch and dinner this restaurant is the ultimate experience in dining, entertainment, and shopping.

ESPN Club at Disney's Boardwalk Inn

There are three quick-service spots at the Boardwalk Inn: Boardwalk Bakery, Seashore Sweets, and Pizza Window. Boardwalk Bakery offers the most delicious baked goods as well as soup, salads, and sandwiches opening at 6:30 am and close at 11 pm. Seashore Sweets is the place where you can enjoy  "confections served with affection" by the Sweet Sisters. The old-fashioned Atlantic shore candy shop offers everything from saltwater taffy, fudge, ice cream, shakes, floats, chocolate, and bulk candy. Pizza Window is your pizza shop with Boardwalk attitude as you walk down the boardwalk enjoying a slice. Disney's Boardwalk Inn also has a lounge in The Belle Vue Lounge where you can enjoy a cocktail or two in a 1930's style setting. The resort also offers in-room dining from 6 am until midnight.

Recreation and Amenities at Disney's Boardwalk Inn:

Luna Park Pool at Disney's Boardwalk Inn

As you can see the pool at Disney's Board Walk Inn is just one of many recreational activities at the resort. Other activities include:

• Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf Course
• BoardWalk Campfire activities
• Movies under the stars
• Bike Rentals
• Surrey Bike Rentals
• Fishing
• Tennis
• Jogging
• Playground - Luna Park Crazy Play Area
• Side Show Games Arcade

Amenities at Disney's Boardwalk Inn include:

• Complimentary bus and boat transportation to the parks
• Complimentary use of Disney's Magical Express
• Complimentary Wi-Fi internet connection
• Complimentary parking
• Valet parking
• Online Check-in
• Resort Airline Check-in
• 24 hour ATM and Banking to exchange foreign currencies
• Business Center
• Childcare Services 
• Designated Smoking Areas
• Disney Meetings
• Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service
• Mail Services 
• Spa & Fitness at Muscles & Bustles Health Club

Disney's Boardwalk Inn is a world-class resort that offers everything for a Walt Disney World guest. From its elegant feel of being in Atlantic City to walking on the boardwalk Disney's Boardwalk Inn has it all as a deluxe resort. This ends our in-depth look at Disney's Boardwalk Inn. Tune in next week for an in-depth look at Disney's Beach Club Resort. Enjoy the day and as always in the words of Mickey Mouse, "See Ya Real Soon."

In-Depth Look at Disney's Deluxe Resorts Part 5: Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Step into the African savanna into our next part of our in-depth look at Disney's deluxe resorts today in Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. This deluxe resort which is adjacent to Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park opened on April 16, 2001. This is many guest's favorite deluxe resort to stay at for the beautiful view as well as seeing all the animals on the resort property.

Animals to be seen at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge include: Anikole Cattle, Bongo, Blesbok, Eland, Grant's Zebra, Greater Kudu, Impala, Reticulated Giraffe, Thomson's Gazelle, Water Buck, Red River Hogs, and White-Bearded Wildebeest. Birds that can be seen at the resort include: Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Blue Crane, East African Crowned Crane, Greater Flamingo, Marabou Stork, Ostrich, Pink-Backed Pelican, and Ruppel's Griffon Vulture.

Here is the overview listed on Disney's website for Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge:

Step into the heart of Africa at this magnificent Resort hotel. Inspired by the traditional African kraal, the horseshoe-curved design provides spectacular views of 4 lush savannas that over 200 hoofed animals and birds call home. Delight in dazzling pool areas, exciting animal programs and one of the largest collections of African art in the United States as you experience your own African safari adventure with a touch of Disney magic. 

Room Types and Rates:

Rooms at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge are the cheapest of the Disney World deluxe resorts where they begin at $284 a night. You wouldn't believe that this is a deluxe resort at its price but the detail and views of the resort make it just what it is a luxury resort right next to the African savanna. Amenities in the standard rooms of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge include: a hair dryer, coffee maker, in room safe, pack n' play crib, internet with free wi-fi service, telephone with voicemail, and an iron and ironing board.

Standard View Room at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

A Standard View room as stated above at its lowest is $284/night with views of the rooftop or parking area. It sleeps up to 4 adults and has the choice of 2 queen beds, a queen bed and a bunk bed, or a king and a daybed. The Pool View rooms start at $331/night, sleeping up to 4 adults, and choices of 2 queen beds, a king bed, or a king bed and a daybed. The Savanna View rooms are $381/night with views of any of the 3 savannas. It also sleeps up to 4 adults and choices of 2 queen beds or a king bed and a daybed. The Arusha View room is $411/night and has views exclusively of the Arusha Savanna at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. It sleeps up to 4 adults and has the same choices of beds as the Savanna View rooms. 

Arusha View Room w/Bunk Bed at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Like Disney's Wilderness Lodge bunk beds are an option for rooms at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. As stated above Standard rooms have a choice of bunk beds are starting at $281/night. All rooms have a queen bed and a bunk bed and sleep up to 4 adults. The rooms have different views and are at different price ranges. A Pool View with bunk bed is $351/night, a Savanna View with bunk bed is $421/night, and an Arusha View room with bunk bed is $456/night. 

As with all the other Disney World deluxe resorts, Animal Kingdom Lodge has upper tier rooms and suites with club level service. Amenities in these rooms include: evening turndown, opportunity to book and experience the Sunrise Safari Breakfast Adventure, pre-arrival Walt Disney World Resort itinerary planning, access to concierge service at Kiliminjaro Club, secured key access to the club-level lounge with refreshments served 7 am to 10 pm daily, complimentary health club access, personalized front desk and guest services, complimentary newspapers in the club-level lounge, complimentary fax assistance, plus all the standard room amenities plus a dvd player.

2-Bedroom Suite with Club Level Access at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

There are four different types of rooms with club level access at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. A Standard Room with Club Level Access starts at $457/night with a view of the Arusha Savanna. It sleeps up to 4 adults and has choices of 2 queen beds, a queen bed and a bunk bed, or a king bed and a daybed. The Standard View 1-bedroom suite with club level access is $825/night with views of the rooftop or parking area. It sleeps up to 6 adults and has 2 queen beds and a queen-size sleeper sofa. The 1-Bedroom suite with club level access is $878/night with views of one of the three savannas. It sleeps up to 6 adults and has 2 queen beds and a queen-size sleeper sofa. Your last choice for a room at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is the 2-bedroom suite with club level access starting at $1,679/night and views of one of the three savannas. This suite sleeps up to 8 adults and choices of a queen bed, bunk bed, king bed, and a queen-size sleeper sofa or a king bed, 2 queen beds, and a queen-size sleeper sofa.

Dining:

Dining at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge as described on Disney World's website is that they serve award-winning, African inspired specialties as well as American favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner amidst a lush, wildlife African preserve. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offers fine/signature dining, unique/themed dining, quick-service, lounges, and in-room dining. 

Jiko - The Cooking Place at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge has one fine/signature dining experience in Jiko - The Cooking Place. Jiko is the fine dining experience that has vibrant spices, crackling wood-burning ovens, and a boutique of South African wines that will transport you to the heart of Africa. There is a dress code where tank tops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentleman, cut-offs, torn clothing and shirts with offensive language and graphics are not permitted in the restaurant. 

Sanaa a Unique/Themed Dining Experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

There three different unique/themed dining experiences at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Starting with Boma - Flavors of Africa where you can experience a restaurant that resembles an African Marketplace that serves all you can eat buffets for breakfast and dinner. At Sanaa (pictured above) you can experience the art of African cooking with Indian flavors as you watch exotic animals roam the Sunset Savanna. Finally at the Jiko Wine Tasting you can enjoy South Africa's distinguished varietals all while sampling the complimentary tastes of exquisite cheese pairings of your choice.

Also at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge there are three quick-service options to choose from for guests. The Mara which serves African stew, pitas, half-chicken dinners, and more. American favorites like burgers and flatbreads are also available. Breakfast is served until 11 am. There are also two pool bars with the Maji Pool Bar and the Uzima Springs Pool Bar. The Lodge also provides two lounges in the Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar and Victoria Falls Lounge. Room Service is all available form 6 am till midnight.

Recreation and Amenities at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge:

As with all Disney World resorts there isn't just your room and dining for your hotel stay at the Walt Disney World Resort. There are many spots of recreation throughout the resort. There are two pools both with waterslides in the Uzima Pool and the Samawati Springs Pool. Other sources of recreation at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge include:

• Simba's Clubhouse for preschoolers (0-5) and kids (6-9)
• Jambo House Campfire Activities
• Hakuna Matata Playground
• Jogging Trails
• Pumbaa's Fun and Games Arcade

Amenities at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge include:

• Disney Bus transportation to all theme parks
• Complimentary use of Disney's Magical Express to and from Orlando International Airport
• Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet Access
• Complimentary Parking
• Valet Parking
• Online Check-in
• Resort Airline Check-in
• 24-hour ATM and Banking
• Childcare Services
• Designated Smoking Area throughout the resort (Except in room)
• Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
• Locker Rentals
• Mail Services
• Merchandise Delivery and Pickup
• Resort Concierge
• Spa & Fitness at Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center

As you can see Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge has everything you need for staying at a deluxe resort in Walt Disney World. I have never stayed here but in the future I would love to stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge just to experience the views and feelings of being on the African savanna. That just about ends our in-depth look at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. We still have 4 more deluxe resorts to look into, tune in next week for part 6 in the series: The Boardwalk Inn. 

In-Depth Look at Disney's Deluxe Resorts Part 4: Disney's Wilderness Lodge

One of my favorite resorts to stay at the Walt Disney World Resort is the next resort in our in-depth look at it. That resort is Disney's Wilderness Lodge, which opened on May 28, 1994. The 728-room resort is modeled after the historic Old Faithful Lodge circa 1904 in Yellowstone National Park. It is one of the best themed hotels on property because you really get that nostalgic feel as soon as you walk through the doors. The lobby of this hotel is just amazing from the 80-foot tall fireplace to the details in the carvings in the totem poles around the lobby, it is just an amazing resort. This Magic Kingdom resort allows you to be to close to the park but enjoy a nice and relaxing feel while staying there. Here is the simple overview from Disney World's website:

Escape to the rustic majesty of America’s Great Northwest. Inspired by turn-of-the-century National Park lodges, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge celebrates American craftsmanship and honors the beauty of the untamed wilderness. Soak in the splendor of the great outdoors, from nature trails through pine forests to rocking chairs that overlook a murmuring creek. Inside, discover towering totem poles, headdresses and more, and sink into a plush leather armchair in front of the roaring fireplace. 

Room Types & Rates:

While this resort is probably one of the cheapest deluxe resorts to stay at, you won't feel any different then if you stayed at any of the others. This resort is a deluxe resort for a reason and that is why many people say that Disney's Wilderness Lodge is one of their favorite resorts to stay at. Amenities for your basic rooms include: a hair dryer, in-room safe, coffee maker, pack n' play crib, internet with free wi-fi service, telephone with voice mail, and an iron and ironing board. So of these rooms have bunk beds which is something you really don't see at any of the other resorts.

As pictured above a Standard View room is $289/night with views of service areas, rooftop, or parking areas. The room sleeps up to 4 adults and has a choice of 2 queen beds or a king bed. A Woods View room is $335/night with views of Woodlands or the Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. It also sleeps up to 4 adults with the choice of 2 queen beds or a king bed as well. A Courtyard View room is $340/night with views of the Courtyard, the pool, the waterfall, or Bay Lake. Again the room sleeps up to 4 adults and has the choice of 2 queen beds or a king bed. 

As stated above some of the rooms available at Disney's Wilderness Lodge have the choice of bunk beds. The Courtyard View with bunk bed (pictured above) is $365/night and has the same choice of views as your standard Courtyard View room. It sleeps up to 4 adults and has a queen bed and a bunk bed. The Woods View with bunk bed is $374/night and has views of either the woodlands or the Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. As per the other rooms it sleeps up to 4 adults and has a queen bed and a bunk bed.

Disney's Wilderness Lodge also has rooms and suites with club level services. These rooms have these amenities: evening turndown, complimentary fax assistance, complimentary health club access, complimentary newspapers in the club level lounge, secured key access to the club level lounge which serves drinks from 7 am to 10 pm, pre-arrival Walt Disney World Resort itinerary planning, as well as all the standard room amenities plus a dvd player.

A Standard Room at Club Level is $495/night with views of either the woodlands, courtyard, pool, waterfall, or Bay Lake. It sleeps up to 4 adults and gives you the choice of a queen bed and bunk bed or 2 queen beds. The Deluxe Room with Club Level Access (pictured above) is $654/night and has views of either Bay Lake, woodlands, or the interior courtyard. It sleeps up to 6 adults and has 2 queen beds and a queen-size sleeper sofa. 

Dining:

As described on Disney World's website dining at Disney's Wilderness Lodge allows you to indulge in seasonal specialties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner amid rustic yet elegant, turn-of-the-century in a Pacific Northwest setting. Dining options vary at Disney's Wilderness Lodge from fine/signature dining, unique/themed dining, quick service, lounge, and in-room dining. At Disney's Artist Point (pictured below) you get to experience fine dining that celebrates the culinary heritage of the Pacific Northwest with season specialties, such as buffalo, and stunning waterfront views of Silver Creek Falls. 

For a unique and rowdy good time an experience you won't forget at Disney' Wilderness Lodge is dining at Whispering Canyon Cafe. The Whispering Canyon Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner serving western specialties. The meal however isn't the experience as the servers are the treat to your whole experience. Shenanigans usually breaks out during your meal there and there are many things that may cause your waiter/waitress to make you laugh out loud. Be careful what you wish for, especially if you ask for ketchup or say that you went a theme park other than Disney.

For a quick bite to eat whether its breakfast, lunch, or dinner your best spot for that is Roaring Fork. Also the Trout Pass Pool Bar is open for specialty cocktails, draft and bottled beer, as well as wine. At the Territory Lounge you have a full bar with specialty cocktails and beers. For room service at Disney's Wilderness Lodge service is available from 6:30 am to 11:30 am and 4 pm till midnight.

Recreation and Amenities at Disney's Wilderness Lodge:

Silver Creek Falls is a sight to see at Disney's Wilderness Lodge.

Recreation at Disney's Wilderness Lodge is plentiful at this deluxe resort. From the pool where you may just get a visit from playful ducks who swim in the pool from time to time. Also don't forget to see the 120' geyser spouts which go off every hour on the hour from 7 am to 10 pm daily. Here is a list of other recreational activities happening at Disney's Wilderness Lodge:

• Pool the starts in the Resort lobby and runs into Silver Creek Falls before finally leading into the larger pool
• Bike rentals 
• Surrey bike rentals
• Cub's Den for preschoolers ages 0-5 and kids ages 6-9
• Motorized boat rentals
• Sailboat rentals
• Fishing
• Movies under the stars
• Jogging Trails
• Playground for children ages (5-12)
• Buttons and Bells Arcade
• Pools at The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
• Wilderness Lodge Campfire activities
• Backstage Magic (park tours for kids (6-9) tweens (10-13) and teens (14-17)

Amenities at Disney's Wilderness Lodge include:

• Disney watercraft and bus transportation to the parks
• Complimentary use of Disney's Magical Express
• Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access
• Complimentary Parking
• Valet Parking
• Online Check-in
• Resort Airline Check-in
• Use of 24-hour ATM as well as Banking for foreign exchanges
• Designated Smoking Areas
• Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Services
• Locker Rentals
• Mail Service
• Merchandise Delivery and Pickup
• Resort Concierge
• Sturdy Branches Health Club
• Spa & Fitness

As you can see Disney's Wilderness Lodges offers everything you need for a deluxe resort all while being affordable for your family. It truly is an experience that not many other resorts offer at the Walt Disney World Resort. I said earlier it is one of my favorite resorts to stay at and I hope that if you do choose to stay there you will understand why many say it is a favorite. That's it for our in-depth look of Disney's Wilderness Lodge, next up is Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. 

In-Depth Look at Disney's Deluxe Resorts Part 3: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Last week we dug deep into Disney's Contemporary. This week we are digging deep into one of most luxurious resorts at Disney World in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. It opened in 1988 as Walt Disney World's 5th resort and is widely considered as Disney World's flagship resort. Here is the small overview of Disney's Grand Floridian from the Disney World website:

Victorian elegance meets modern sophistication at this lavish bayside Resort hotel. Relax in the sumptuous lobby as the live orchestra plays ragtime, jazz and popular Disney tunes. Bask on the white-sand beach, indulge in a luxurious massage and watch the fireworks light up the sky over Cinderella Castle. Just one stop to Magic Kingdom park on the complimentary Resort Monorail, this timeless Victorian-style marvel evokes Palm Beach’s golden era.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort is the most expensive resort on Walt Disney World property. The 900-room resort sits on 40 acres on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon.

Rooms and Suites Rates:

As stated about Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is the most expensive resort to stay at. There are standard and deluxe rooms as well as suites to accommodate you for your stay at the Walt Disney World Resort. I will start off with the standard and deluxe rooms. Amenities for the standard and deluxe rooms include: a hair dryer, coffee maker, in-room safe, pack'n play crib, internet with free wi-fi service, telephone with voice mail, and iron and ironing board. 

Lowest rate for a room at the Grand Floridian is in the outer building - Garden View with rooms starting at $514/night. The room is available with views of the courtyard, marina or pool areas, sleeps up to 5 adults, and has the options of 2 queen beds and 1 day bed, 2 queen beds, a king bed and a day bed,  or a king bed and a double-size sleeper sofa. The Outer Building-Lagoon view is $549/night with a view of Seven Seas Lagoon, sleeps up to 5 adults, and has the choice of 2 queen beds and a day bed, 2 queen beds, a king bed, or a king bed and a double-size sleeper sofa. The Outer Building Deluxe Room - Garden view is $604/night with views of the courtyard pool or the marina, sleeps up to 4 adults, and has 2 queen beds. The Outer Building- Theme Park view which is the final choice of standard/deluxe rooms at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is $636/night. The room has a view of the Magic Kingdom, sleeps up to 5 adults, and you have the choice of 2 queen beds and a daybed, 2 queen beds, or a king bed and a double-size sleeper sofa. 

Now moving onto rooms and suites with club level service at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The amenities for these rooms include: evening turndown, complimentary fax assistance, complimentary health club access, complimentary newspapers in club lounge, security key access to the club-level lounge which serves refreshments from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, pre-arrival Walt Disney World Resort itinerary planning, and all the amenities for standard and deluxe room plus a dvd player. 

To start off with rooms with club level service, the Outer Building- Standard Room w/Club Level Service is $636/night. The room has views of the courtyard pool or marina, sleeps up to 5 adults, and you can have the choice of 2 queen beds and a day bed, 2 queen beds, a king bed and a day bed, or a king bed and a double-size sleeper sofa. You can also stay in the Main Building/Standard Room-Club Level which is $862/night. The room has views of the courtyard pool, Magic Kingdom, or Seven Seas Lagoon and sleeps up to 5 adults. You can have the choice of 2 queen beds, 2 queen beds and a day bed, or a king bed. Next up we have a deluxe king room in the Main building at Club level that sleeps 3 adults at $893/night. You can have views of the Magic Kingdom or resort grounds and have the choice of a king bed or a king bed and a day bed.

The Main Building/Theme Park view at club level is $911/night with views of the Magic Kingdom. It sleeps up to 5 adults and has 2 queen beds and a day bed. For the suites you have a 1 bedroom suite or a 2 bedroom suite. The 1 bedroom suites are in the Outer Building with Club Level access and is $1,256/night. They sleep up to 6 adults, a view of the courtyard pool, and had 2 queen beds and a double-size sleeper sofa. The 2 bedroom suite is also in the Outer Building with Club Level access and is $1,942/night. It has views of the courtyard pool or Seven Seas Lagoon, sleeps up to 8 adults, and has 2 queen beds, a king bed, and a double-size sleeper sofa. 

Dining:

As described on the Disney World website dining at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is like: 

Amid elegant Victorian surroundings, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa offers distinctive dining selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner to please almost any palate. 

You have many dining choices at Disney's Grand Floridian with fine/signature dining, character dining, unique/themed dining, casual dining, lounges, quick-service dining, and 24-hour, in-room dining. 

You have three choices of fine/signature dining at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa with Citricos, Narcoossee's, and Victoria & Albert's (pictured above). At Citricos you can enjoy American cuisine that is infused with Mediterranean flavors plus you have the choice to pick from an award-winning, international wine list. At Narcoossee's you can slip away into the elegant waterfront retreat for some exquisite seafood specialties and a spectacular view of Seven Seas Lagoon, a perfect view for the Wishes fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom. Finally, at Victoria & Albert's you can enjoy and experience Victorian elegance which meets haute American cuisine at this restaurant who has a AAA Five-Diamond Award Recipient since 2000. 

For character dining enjoy the experience at 1900 Park Fare for breakfast and dinner as well as an afternoon tea party. Each of these choices is all hosted by your favorite Disney characters. For a more casual dining experience, one I recommend at Disney's Grand Floridian is the dining experience at Grand Floridian Cafe. Here you can enjoy fine and elegant American cuisine that can't be beat according to Disney World's website. 

Also at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa you have two lounges in Citricos Lounge and Mizner's Lounge. You have quick-service dining at the Gasparilla Island Grill, the Beach Pool Bar, as well as the Courtyard Pool Bar. Also don't forget as stated above you have 24-hour in-room dining available to you while you are staying at the resort. 

Recreation and Amenities at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa:

Recreation is plentiful at Disney's Grand Floridian and here is what you can enjoy:

• A refreshing swim at one of the two pools located in the resort
• Private Poolside Cabanas
• Motorized Boat Rentals
• A Pirate Adventure Cruise for children ages 4-12
• Movies Under the Stars
• Fishing
• Arcade Games
• World-Class Shopping all located in the Main Building
• Jogging Trails
• Grand Floridian Campfire Activities for some good old-fashioned family fun

Amenities and services at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa include:

• Transportation from Disney's monorail and bus
• Complimentary use of Disney's Magical Express transportation
• Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access
• Complimentary parking as well as use of valet parking
• Online Check-in
• Resort Airline Check-in
• 24-hour ATM and Banking
• Business Center
• Childcare Services
• Designated Smoking Areas
• Disney Meetings at Disney's Grand Floridian Convention Center
• Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
• Locker Rentals
• Mail Services
• Merchandise Delivery and Pickup
• Resort Concierge
• Enjoy some rest and relaxation at the world-class Senses Spa and Fitness

As you can seen Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is truly a world-class resort and the flag ship resort at Walt Disney World. If you want luxury and elegant accommodations all while enjoying the fun of Walt Disney World this is the resort for you. That's it for my in-depth look at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Tune in next week for part 4 in the series where we dig deep into Disney's Wilderness Lodge.