Why is it so hard to find a 2 or 3 bedroom villa at Disney World?
Why are 2 and 3 bedroom villas so hard to book?
1) There aren’t many 2 and 3 bedroom villas available across Disney World so they tend to book up faster than other villa types.
2) DVC members are able to book these rooms before the general public. After about 6 months out, villas that have not been reserved by DVC members will be placed into inventory for the general public.
Great places to start your search are Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resorts, they often have availability set aside for non-DVC members.
You might also want to explore the vacation cottages at Margaritaville Orlando:
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Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 13 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.
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2022 Walt Disney World Room Offer Available Now
Now you can save up to $100 per night on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights March 6, 2022 through July 7, 2022. For example, if you book a 5-night stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge with this offer, they can save $500 on you stay!
We finally have an offer for Walt Disney World Resort! This time it’s a discount off the nightly rate. How much depends on the resort category.
Valid Travel Dates
Stays most nights March 6, 2022 through July 7, 2022
Book by July 6th or until offer reaches capacity.
Length of Stay Requirements
Minimum – 2 nights
Maximum – 14 nights
Save up to $100 per night on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights March 6, 2022 through July 7, 2022.
For example, if you book a 5-night stay at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort with this offer, you can save $500 on your stay!
Do you need to stay 5 nights? Nope. You can get the discount on reservations from 2 to 14 nights.
When you book your Walt Disney World vacation with with me, you’ll get the best price and the best advice.
Walt Disney World 2022 Offer Details
Save $100 Per Night
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Save $40 Per Night
The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort - Family Suites
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Save $20 Per Night
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort – reopening March 31, 2022
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Important Details
Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room.
Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms.
Valid admission and a park reservation are required for the same park and same day to enjoy theme parks and special events and are not included in this offer.
Additional Benefits
As a Guest of a Disney Resort hotel, you can enjoy early entry to the theme parks 30 minutes before opening to experience select attractions (with valid park admission and a park reservation).
Plus, as a Disney Resort hotel Guest, you get early access to purchase individual Lightning Lane entry for up to 2 attractions each day.
There's so much to celebrate when you stay at a Disney Resort hotel—especially during The World's Most Magical Celebration!
As a Guest of a Disney Resort hotel, you can enjoy early entry to the theme parks 30 minutes before opening to experience select attractions (with valid park admission and a park reservation).
Plus, as a Disney Resort hotel Guest, you get early access to purchase individual Lightning Lane entry for up to 2 attractions each day.
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Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 12 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.
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2022 Epcot International Festival of the Arts
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off Jan. 14 and runs through Feb. 21, 2022. The festival is extra magical since it’s taking place during The World’s Most Magical Celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort.
Yes, the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is a big hit, but having experienced the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts for the past few years now, I have to say it’s actually my favorite event at Epcot.
For one, you won’t find the “drink around the world” college kids partying World Showcase. But I like it because there are a number of interactive elements, like the giant ‘Paint By Numbers Wall” and a number of creative projects taking shape right in front of you - such as the elaborate chalk art right on some Epcot’s sidewalks.
Festival Dates
This year, the Epcot International Festival of the Arts kicks off Jan. 14 and runs through Feb. 21, 2022.
Don’t Miss These Festival Highlights
The popular DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series returns, with three shows each evening headlined by Broadway stars performing beloved songs from more than 25 years of award-winning stage productions.
This is an excellent way to enjoy Disney on Broadway music without having to buy pricey (but worth it!) tickets for a Broadway show.
These shows are extremely popular! I recommend purchasing a DISNEY ON BROADWAY Dining Package. These packages allow you to enjoy a great lunch or dinner at Epcot and guaranteed admission to the performance.
Beginning Dec. 14, Guests can visit ArtfulEPCOT.com to find out more about DISNEY ON BROADWAY Dining Packages.
Speaking of dining, Epcot will feature 15 Food booths, or “studios” throughout World Showcase.
This year 2 new studios will be introduced, Deco Delights and The Craftman’s Courtyard featuring artfully presented cuisine and beverages as visually appealing as they are delicious.
Interactive Art for the Whole Family
Watch imaginative chalk artists create masterpieces at Chalk Art Galleries, or improve your own artistic skills by learning how to draw a Disney Character at Animation Academy.
Paint By Number Wall at Epcot
Children can create their own chalk masterpieces at Kid’s Chalk Art and families can leave their artistic stamp on a larger-than-life mural at Expression Section: A Paint by Numbers Mural.
Around World Showcase, Guests can step into renowned paintings from centuries past in stunning Artful Photo Ops.
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Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 12 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.
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Agency Exclusive Offers for Royal Caribbean are Here!
Magical Vacations Travel now has Agency Exclusive Offers for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line!
Magical Vacations Travel now has Agency Exclusive Offers with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line! Here is your chance to save big on some of the most popular itineraries RCCL has to offer.
Agency Exclusive Offers from Magical Vacations Travel - Darren Wittko
These offers will sell out - early booking is highly recommended. Contact me now to learn more!
Agency Exclusive Offers for Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean’s own private island in the Caribbean - Coco Cay
7 night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day at Coco Cay
March 27, 2022 | Harmony of the Seas
From: Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida
Ports of Call: Orlando (Port Canaveral), FL, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas, Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida.
Book by December 26, 2021
Radiance of the Seas in Alaska
Denali National Park
10 night Alaska Interior Express plus Cruisetour
June 7, 2022 | Radiance of the Seas
Leaving from Seward, Alaska
Returning: Vancouver, British Columbia
Cruisetour: Fairbanks | Denali National Park
Ports of Call: Seward, Alaska, Hubbard Glacier (Cruising), Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, Skagway, Alaska, Haines, Alaska, Icy Strait Point, Alaska, Ketchikan, Alaska, Inside Passage (Cruising), Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia
Book by March 12, 2022
Disney Cruise Line is also sailing to Alaska. Read more here.
Oasis of the Seas is one of the largest cruise ships in the world.
7 night Perfect Day Bahamas Cruise
June 24, 2022 | Oasis of the Seas
Leaving from Cape Liberty, New Jersey
Ports of Call: Cape Liberty, New Jersey, Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas, | Cape Liberty, New Jersey
Book by March 26, 2022
For more information about sailing on Royal Caribbean, including special offers and onboard credits, visit my Royal Caribbean Cruise Page here.
Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 12 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.
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Back at Sea! Recap of My Post-COVID Cruise Onboard the Disney Dream
Back at sea with Disney Cruise Line! Join me as I recap my last Disney cruise onboard the Disney Dream.
Recently I had an opportunity to do a Land and Sea adventure between Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line. I specialize in helping clients plan Land and Sea vacations here in Orlando, so be sure to contact me for more information!
We began with 2 nights at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, followed by a cruise to the Bahamas onboard the Disney Dream.
Usually I like doing the cruise first because I want to have Walt Disney World to look forward to. There are advantages of doing the cruise afterwards however, like being able to relax after a touring the parks.
What follows here is a recap of my Disney cruise in a post-COVID (or nearly post-COVID) world. Aside from wearing masks indoors and social distancing, there wasn’t too much that was different.
On this trip, my son came along with me. He was not vaccinated at the time because vaccines were not yet available to 11 year olds.
Disney Cruise Line walked me through the process to show proof of vaccination.
My son had to take a COVID test 3-days prior to the cruise and show a negative test. We ordered the home-test kit from Disney for $90 and sent in the sample via overnight mail. Disney provided the overnight shipping label as part of the kit.
I tracked the entire process online, it was very easy.
Upon arriving at Port Canaveral, we all had to take a COVID test before we were even allowed to get out of the car.
We entered Level 1 of the parking garage where we were greeted by a Cast Member. She explained the testing process and directed us to an available station.
We pulled into a parking spot and a medical professional took the time to review the entire test procedure. She was very knowledgeable and made sure we were comfortable with her performing the test.
It was a light nasal swab (not the brain swab) and it took all of 5 seconds.
We were then instructed to park on Level 2 of the garage and to remain in our car. The idea is that if someone were to test positive, they wouldn’t be walking around the garage mingling with other passengers. Disney things of everything!
Results came back within 20 minutes via email. We were then able to proceed to Level 3 in the garage and exit our car. Everyone on that level has tested negative so it was safe to exit our car and head to the cruise terminal building.
Guests who arrive at the port on a Disney Cruise Line bus will follow a similar process.
If someone tests positive, Disney Cruise Line agents will work with you to make other arrangements. You won’t be left stranded at the port!
It was very reassuring to know that everyone else on board the ship tested negative for COVID and were vaccinated. i don’t know of too many places that can ensure that level of protection.
Of course this is a quick look back at our Disney Cruise. There was so much more that I didn’t get into like the Bingo tournaments, our awesome servers, the food (OMG the food!), Edge tween club, the 5K on Castaway and so much more. But I have to leave topics for my next article, so stay tuned.
Have questions about taking a Disney Cruise? Feel free to contact me . As a travel agent specializing in Disney Cruise Line, I’d be happy to help any way I can.
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Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 12 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.
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Guide to Disney World Travel Protection
In this article I review Disney Travel Protection, offer tips and answer questions like, How much is Disney Travel Protection? What is the Disney World cancellation policy?
Disney World offers a Travel Protection Plan on Resort Packages to help protect you and your family for unexpected trip interruption while you're on vacation. One of the best features is that your airfare is included, even if you booked it on your own.
Benefits of Walt Disney Travel Protection
How Much is Disney Travel Protection?
The current price for Walt Disney World Travel Protection is $95 per adult. Children age 17 and under are free when travel protection is purchased for the adults on the reservation.
Travel protection can be added at any time prior to final payment and is refundable for the first 14 days after it has been purchased. After 14 days, it is non-refundable.
Key benefits of Disney Travel Protection
You’re covered from the moment you depart for Walt Disney World until the moment you arrive back home, including airfare.
You’re covered if you cancel or interrupt your Walt Disney World vacation, due to illness or injury.
Reimburses up to the total trip cost of the prepaid travel arrangements due to illness, injury and non-medical reasons such as job loss, military service and more
Provides up to $25,000 of coverage if you get ill or injured on your trip
Room-Only Bookings
Travel Protection is not available on room-only bookings such as those booked as Florida Resident offers and group and convention offers.
To protect yourself and your family while traveling on room-only bookings, you’ll need a third-party insurer. ConsumerAdvocate.org recently reviewed the Best Travel Insurance Based on In-Depth Reviews.
Even if you book a Walt Disney World Resort package, you might save money by purchasing travel protection from a third party insurer.
Tips for Purchasing Travel Protection:
Wherever you buy your policy, ask for a quote or even a brochure that can be emailed to you. Websites don’t always provide full details.
Be sure you fully understand the coverage that is being offered to you. Ask questions if you need to.
When it comes to insurance, there’s a lot of confusing fine print. First, determine what is most important to you when it comes to travel protection. Then ask specific questions around that to make sure you understand how you will be covered.
What is Disney World’s Cancellation Policy?
Package Cancellations: Outside of 30 days amounts paid will be refunded. Cancellations made 2 days to 29 days prior to arrival will be subject to a $200 cancellation fee. For cancellations made 1 days or less prior to arrival or for no-shows, the full price of the package is non-refundable.
Room Only Cancellations: In order to receive a refund of your deposit, notification of cancellation must be received at least 5 days prior to your arrival date.
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For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
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Ferrytale Fireworks Cruise Returns to Walt Disney world
Guests who are booked with me can reserve Ferrytale Fireworks cruises starting today!
Ferrytale Fireworks | Walt Disney World Resort
Reservations are once again available for Ferrytale Fireworks:
A Sparkling Dessert Cruise as part of the Enchanting Extras Collection.
This experience invites Guests to climb aboard one of Disney’s most iconic ferryboats for an unforgettable evening on the Seven Seas Lagoon featuring delicious treats and stunning fireworks views.
If you would like this experience added to your package, contact me today.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
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Disney World Evening 'Extra Magic Hours' Announced 2021
Evening Extra Magic Hours Initial Dates Announced for Walt Disney World.
Recently we learned that guests staying at Deluxe and Deluxe Villas at Walt Disney World Resort will be able to stay in the parks longer on select mornings and select nights starting this fall.
Today I received the initial schedule for the Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, which is very similar to the now defunct “Evening Extra Magic Hours” that were once offered at Walt Disney World.
Evening Extra Magic Hours have become “Extended Evening Theme Park Hours.”
What are Extended Evening Theme Park Hours at Disney World?
During the 50th Anniversary celeration, starting October 1, 2021 and lasting for 18 months, guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels or Disney Deluxe Villas and other select hotels can enjoy Extended Evening Hours – experiencing select attractions, shops and dining after regular park hours – in select theme parks on select nights.
Together with Early Theme Park Hours, which are available to all Disney Resort hotel guests, guests will get to arrive earlier and say later in the parks.
“..and Other Select Hotels?”
Notice how Disney has added, “and other select hotels.” I don’t know what hotels they are referring to, but this is new language and suggests that guests staying in other Disney World hotels might be able to participate.
Without perks like Disney’s Magical Express, which ends in January 2022, FastPass+, and the Disney Dining Plans (and I assume no free dining offers for a while) some of my clients are opting to stay at off property hotels, especially those that accept credit card “miles” and loyalty points.
Extended Theme Park hours is the first step in bringing back some incentive to stay on Disney World property once again.
I’m also hearing rumors that Disney World might be working on a hotel loyalty program of its own to compete with Marriott, Hilton etc.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Recent Updates
All Disney World Hotels Will Open in 2021
All Disney World hotels will be operating by the end of 2021. Here are the opening dates.
One of the questions I get on a daily basis is, “When will Disney’s Port Orleans Resort reopen?” Today I have an answer!
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside - October 14, 2021
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter - October 28, 2021
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside will reopen on October 14, 2021
But wait! There’s more! All Walt Disney World Resort hotels can be booked starting today!
Remaining Walt Disney World Resort hotels that have yet to reopen:
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge - August 26
Disney’s All Star Music Resort - September 16
Disney’s All Star Sports Resort - December 9
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort - July 19
Agency Exclusive Offers are available for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge for fall travel dates. Check them out before they sell out!
Save more - Do more at Walt Disney World. Contact me for your quote today!
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
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Disney World Updated Social Distancing Policy
Disney World updates social distancing policy
Recently I shared that Florida had approved an update to social distancing from 6ft to 3ft. While Universal Orlando was quick to make the change, Disney World took a more careful approach.
But it now appears that Disney World is going to make the change to 3ft. physical distancing as well.
According the Walt Disney World website, "Temporary adjustments are still in place to promote physical distancing. While we will reduce physical distancing measures for Guests across many areas with a gradual, phased approach, six-feet distancing measures will continue in all dining locations, merchandise stores and in areas where Guests can temporarily remove their masks."
What this really means is that Disney World can increase park capacity. If they cut social distancing in half, Disney can double the amount of people they allow into each theme park.
So it appears that there will be more people in the parks soon but no word on the return of FastPass.
We also know that CEO Bob Chapek is looking to make changes to Disney World’s mask requirements by this summer, in accordance with new CDC guidelines. You can read more about Chapek hinting at a mask update here.
Last week, theme park capacity has increased in all 4 Walt Disney World parks. It is now possible to remove your mask while taking photos outdoors at Walt Disney World as well.
Related:
Disney CEO: Park Capacity Increased - Hints at New Mask Policy for Disney World
"Fireworks View Rooms" Go On Sale at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
How Disney World and Universal are Relaxing Restrictions
Orlando Changes Social Distancing + Updates Mask Policy
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
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Understanding Disney's Latest Room Offer
Every Disney World has a little catch. This one is no different.
Yesterday Disney removed the 2-free ticket days offer and issued a room discount with nearly identical dates - running from July 11 - September 29, 2021. The discounts range from 10% to 25% on select Disney World hotel rooms. You can read more about this offer here.
Walt Disney World offers always have a little catch and this one is no different.
Yesterday Price-Watch was running to see if this offer could be applied to my clients’ existing reservations and to see if it works out better than the ticket offer.
I noticed that this particular room discount appears to be targeting upgraded room categories such as Preferred Rooms, Pool View, Courtyard View, Theme Park View and so on. There are more opportunities to save on these upgraded categories than on Standard View rooms.
The room discount favors upgraded room categories.
For example, if you already booked a Standard View room, you can upgrade to a Courtyard View room and apply the discount, but your package price will cost more.
This room discount favors upgraded room categories
In the above example, my client is already booked in a Standard VIew room at rack rate. To take advantage of the room discount, they would need to upgrade to a Courtyard View room. Even with the discount, the total package price would be more. It’s a good deal if you want to stay in a room with a nicer view, otherwise its best to keep the reservation as-is.
When I see rooms offers work this way, it usually means Disney needs to unload the more expensive rooms. Standard Views rooms are likely selling well but there isn’t enough interest in the higher priced rooms.
I’m also noticing that there are numerous blockout dates which tells me that Disney knows exactly where it needs more heads in beds.
Disney will release the broad offer dates but not the individual dates that the offer is blocked out.
So, finding a range of dates when the offer is valid, is really hit or miss.
If there’s at least 1 night that’s blocked out in your travel dates, the entire range of dates will show as unavailable. So you might have to be flexible and search different combinations of dates and resorts to take advantage of this offer. Or you can ask me to do it for you!
My clients trust me to find them the best available rate and to help make sense out of these offers when they are released.
See more about benefits of booking your Walt Disney World vacation with me here.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
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First Look: Disney's Newest Hotel - The Swan Reserve
Another update on the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel.
More details have become available for the Disney World’s newest hotel. The official name will be “The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve.” Is it just me or does Disney choose very long names for hotels? I’m looking at you “Villas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kadiani Village.”
Marriott , who will operrate The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve sent me detailed images of the hotel’s interior so I thought it would be fun to share them with you.
No word yet on rates or discounts and reservations are not yet available.
As with most Disney World hotels, room rates will be based on view with an almost overwhelming number of options. Disney World management has been very good at optimizing rates based on ever single hotel room’s view. If the room has even the slightest view of something other than a tree, they will charge more for it.
Room Categories at The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve:
Traditional View
Traditional Epcot View
Traditional Hollywood Studios View
Pool View
Signature View
Signature Epcot View
Signature Hollywood Studios View
Signature Pool View
The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve will have 200 standard guest rooms and 150 suites. Suites can accommodate families of 6-10 people.
Guests staying at this hotel can walk to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot, and of course Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf.
I feel like Fantasia Gardens will soon become a pool or a parking lot. It’s sits on prime real estate and I can’t imagine Disney still thinks this is best use of the property.
Above: The Swan Reserve as of late April 2021. Expected opening date is “July 2021.” It stands at 15 stories tall, similar to Disney’s Contemporary Resort but not nearly as big.
This will be the view from the Walt DIsney World Swan and Dolphin hotels which are across the street.
This is the view from World Drive, one of the main routes through Walt Disney World. If you’re on on world drive, you definitely can’t miss it.
Swan Reserve will feature a modern entrance and lobby with a gold, teal and grey color pallet. You’ll notice this color scheme throughout the resort, even in the guest rooms.
Standard rooms will have two queen beds or 1 king bed. King bed rooms will also have a daybed. Walt Disney World Dolphin rooms have 2 double beds and the Walt Disney World Swan rooms have two queen beds.
Standard room with two queen beds. The Swan Reserve will have 15 floors, 200 rooms and 150 suites.
King bed room with traditional view, king bed. The king bed / daybed combo is also utilized at the Four Seasons - Walt Disney World. It works well! With one bed tucked away, you’ll have a lot more space.
Swan Reserve family suite entrance, dining space and living room.
Family suites, depending on size, will sleep between 6 and 10 guests.
Swan Reserve suite living room. Rooms have a teal and gold theme. The teal greens tie in with the exterior colors used on the Swan and Dolphin hotels plus these colors will be used in the public spaces.
Suite - master bedroom
Suites will feature a spit bath so multiple people can get ready at the same time. I love the clean look of the tile floors, bright lighting the raised sink.
Guests will be able to enjoy a lounge and coffee bar, yet to be named.
Table service dining will be at the Mediterranean Restaurant.
Mediterranean Restaurant will be Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The pool at Swan Reserve will include a poolside outdoor covered restaurant and bar.
Stay tuned for more updates, I expect to have rates and availability within the next few weeks. As soon as I can get inside the actual hotel, I’ll post the photos here on the SAVEatWDW.com Blog.
If you have any questions or comments, use the space below!
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Recent Updates
Disney Lowers Rates at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
It’s now possible to stay at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort for less per night than Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
In a previous post I discussed how there wasn’t much difference in price between a Little Mermaid Standard Room at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and a Standard View room at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Art of Animation Resort is a Value Category hotel and Coronado Springs is in the Moderate Category .
I’d like to take this one step further now. I have come across examples where Coronado Springs actually costs less than Art of Animation!
Disney’s Coronado Springs rates are dropping. In this example, Coronado Springs costs less than Art of Animation (a Value Category resort).
This is truly amazing because Coronado was always considered the flagship Moderate resort with upgraded amenities like central air conditioning in each room (other Moderates have window units), a computer desk with ergonomic chair, upgraded soft goods, several dining and lounge options, and it’s the only Moderate to have a fitness center.
Among the Moderate resorts, Coronado had the highest average nightly rate so the fact that rates are, in some cases, less than a Value hotel is remarkable. This is a great opportunity to stay at this resort and save money.
One reason could be that Coronado Springs is not on Disney Skyliner. Skyliner hotels are Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach, and Pop Century. Disney’s Riviera Resort is too, that’s in a different price category altogether.
So now is a great time to take advantage Coronado’s low rates. Is it better than Art of Animation? Well yeah! It’s one category up and has a lot more to offer like a brand new lobby experience (which is beautiful by the way), a water slide at the feature pool, a fitness center, and better bus service
Dining Options Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Three Bridges Bar & Grill at Villa del Lago
Rix Sport Bar and Grill
Dahlia Lounge
Barcelona Lounge
Siestas Cantina
Toledo - Tapas, Steak and Seafood
Maya Grill
Cafe Rix
El Mercado de Coronado
Laguna Bar
Room Service
Of course Art of Animation is a terrific resort as well, but when it costs more than a Moderate hotel, I don’t think it’s a good deal because you’re paying more, but getting less.
Dining Options at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Landscape of Flavors Food Court
The Drop Off Pool Bar
Pizza delivery
As a travel agent who specializes in Disney World vacations, I am constantly monitoring rates and deals so my clients are getting the best price, even after they book!
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
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Update: Parks Hit Capacity. Disney Announces Reopening Date for Boardwalk Inn
Disney will soon reopen additional hotels for Summer 2021. But what about park capacity?
This week we learned that Disney’s Boardwalk Inn will reopen in time for summer along with several other Disney World hotels.
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn reopens on July 2, 2021
Reopening Schedule of Disney Resorts
Disney’s Beach Club Resort - May 30
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge - June 6
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn - July 2
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort - late July
Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts - unknown
Disney’s All Star Sports / Music - unknown
Recently I was on a conference call with Disney officials who shared that there would not be any operational changes until at least September at Walt Disney World.
But the park reservation calendar tells a different story. For the past several weeks, the parks have hit capacity on a daily basis. Operating hours have increased as well. For example, Epcot is opened until 10 PM this week.
The parks are now sold out until early July and Disney has yet to increase park capacity.
What’s interesting is that there are plenty of hotel rooms available in May, June and July. Park capacity is the problem.
Nearly all the parks have reached capacity in May.
The majority of the theme parks have already reached capacity for June.
Each day more yellow boxes are appearing on the July Park Pass calendar. A yellow box indicates that at least one theme park is sold out.
It’s odd that Disney would unexpectedly announced the reopening of Boardwalk Inn. Why is Disney World adding additional hotel rooms in July when there’s already a surplus of rooms on property and a foreseeable shortage of park capacity?
Will Disney World increase park capacity sooner than expected? It would only make sense if they are bringing more hotels online.
Last week I shared that Fireworks View rooms at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge had been added to inventory starting in early July. They are basically Nature View rooms but because they have a view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks, they cost a lot more.
Obviously people want to come to Disney, the demand is certainly there, and Disney is able to open at 100% if it wanted to, according to the state of Florida.
I wouldn’t be surprised if we begin hearing about some operational changes much sooner than September.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
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Magic Kingdom Being Prepped for the 50th Anniversary at Walt Disney World
Main Street Confectionary to get Magical Enhancements
Disney World shared that many areas of Magic Kingdom Park are getting prepped for the 50th Anniversary. The infamous Main Street Confectionary on Main Street USA will get a refresh along with The Chapeau (the place where you can find your favorite Mickey Ears).
The Main Street Confectionary and The Chapeau will close on March 29, 2021 for refurbishment to prepare for the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Walt Disney World starting October 1st, 2021.
These two retailers will find a temporary home on Main Street USA starting on March 29th. Disney has not shared a completion date just yet.
I also learned that several Fantasyland attractions will soon get some fresh paint and other magical enhancements to celebrate the 50th.
I do not expect any Fantasyland closures based on what Disney has shared with me.
So far, Cinderella Castle received a new paint scheme along with gold leaf and bunting. The carousel in Fantasyland is being given fresh paint as we speak.
The entrance signs to Walt Disney World and the parking booths have also been repainted with new gold and royal blue paint schemes.
The Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street USA station is currently under renovation, I can’t wait to see how it looks when it’s finished!
We also learned that Ratatouille will open on October 1st!
Keep and eye out for more updates as Disney World ramps up for the 50th starting on October 1, 2021!
And speaking of the 50th Anniversary Celebration, I have several offers available for fall 2021 if you’d like to be there to experience it for yourself.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
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This page will be updated as details are released on the 2024 Epcit Food and Wine Fest.