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There are a few perks to staying at a Disney World hotel!
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
From free transportation to free water park admission, there are more than a few benefits that help you justify that Disney resort price. Thankfully, Disney has confirmed that in 2026, one of our favorite perks is back, and we couldn’t be more excited for those early Disney mornings.
It’s never too early to start planning your next Disney World vacation, even if it’s not until next year!
Riviera Resort
2026 could be the best year to visit Disney World yet, with new shows debuting soon and a new nighttime parade in full swing by then. If you’ve found yourself struggling to make a decision on where you should call “home” during your trip, we’re giving you nine reasons why a Disney World hotel could make sense for you. [Read more…]
Staying at a Disney World hotel has many different perks.
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
You’ve got free transportation to and from the Disney World parks, Early Entry to any of the four parks every day, and Extended Evening Hours on select nights if you’re staying at a Deluxe Resort. Another perk you can take advantage of is Resort Refillable Mugs, which are only available to those staying at a Disney World Hotel for an additional fee. But is anyone still using this perk, or are they just sitting there?
Disney resort hotels can be great. They have all the best perks and offer you that magical feeling you can only get when you’re staying inside the Disney bubble. But, just like all things, there’s always room for improvement.
So we decided to ask our readers on Facebook and Instagram to see what they wish Disney World hotels could change and 64% of you agreed that this is definitely it!
Extra, extra, read all about it! Seriously, we’re sure Disney World hasn’t had a wink of sleep because they’ve dropped so many new updates this week. If you’ve missed out, this is your chance to catch up!
Magic Kingdom
I’m back again with another round of WHAT’S NEW UPDATES AT DISNEY WORLD, a rundown on all the epic news and updates that happened at Disney World this past week. This week, we got the 4-1-1 on TWO NEW BOOTHS announced for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, the Country Bear Musical Jamboree has officially OPENED at Magic Kingdom, and an exclusive hotel perk that’s coming BACK to Hollywood Studios! Are y’all ready? Okay, let’s go!
Did you know about this EXCLUSIVE Disney World hotel perk?
Wilderness Lodge
If you’re staying at any Disney World hotel, you get Early Theme Park Entry, which means you can go inside any of the four theme parks a half hour before other guests. But if you’re staying at one of the qualifying hotels on property, you ALSO get Extended Evening Hours, so you get to stay LATE in select parks on certain days. Sixteen hotels in Disney World will offer Extended Evening Hours in 2025 — Let’s take a look! [Read more…]
Staying at a Disney World Hotel can be a fantastic way to extend the Disney magic even when you leave the parks for the day.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
There are three categories of hotels in Disney World, the cheapest being Value Resorts, Moderate Resorts being in the middle, and Deluxe Resorts being the most expensive. Staying at a Disney World hotel offers perks for your vacation that you won’t get by staying at a hotel not on Disney property. If you’re planning a trip for 2025, here are all the hotel perks that are guaranteed to be included with your 2025 hotel stay.
One of the many amenities of staying at a Disney World hotel is having access to the phenomenal team of housekeepers!
Room at Disneys Grand Floridian
Whether you’re the type of person who doesn’t want to worry about keeping your room in a livable state while on vacation, and want to reap every benefit of housekeeping while at Disney World, OR you’re the type to want to keep people out of your hotel room at all costs, there are a few important things you need to know about housekeeping at Disney World hotels.
We’ve already shared with you all of the NEW things that are coming to Disney World in 2022, but what about your resort stay? How will that be different?
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Well, a lot has changed about the Disney hotel experience since they reopened in the summer of 2020. And, while a lot is back to “normal” there are still some things that have been discontinued permanently, temporarily suspended, and newly introduced that you should know about!
Disney recently announced that a new system was coming to Disney World called Disney Genie.
Genie+ ©Disney
This system includes three different parts: the Genie, Genie+, and Pay-Per-Ride. Disney Genie is a free addition to the Disney World app that can help you plan your day and more in Disney World. Genie+ and Pay-Per-Ride are both paid ways to get onto rides and attractions without waiting in line. So what does this have to do with the new Swan Reserve hotel? We’re here to tell ya.
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