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Disney’s Beach Club Resort
We’ve been gathering the latest hotel news for ya all week, and now we’ve got LOTS of updates on food, merchandise, and more! Let’s get started.
It’s a BIG day for Disney hotels!
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has officially reopened! The Disney Vacation Club villas reopened here wayyy back in 2020, along with some shopping and dining options, but the resort as a whole has remained shuttered. Now, non-DVC rooms are OPEN and available for booking! So of course, we had to bring ya along to take a peek inside.
You’ve spent all day in the parks, and they’re closing after some long hours of fun! But, if you’re looking for a late night meal or snack, Disney World’s not the greatest place for after-hours eats at the moment.
EPCOT
Many of the places around the parks currently close early in the night, so it becomes a bit difficult to find a restaurant or quick-service spot open after you leave the parks. Although some of your favorite dining locations may not be open all night, we’re giving you a full list of all the places where you can find late-night meals in Disney World after 10 PM! And don’t forget, Uber Eats and other delivery services are available as well.
As Disney World continues with its phased reopening, certain elements or experiences remain unavailable.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
However, while certain hotels, restaurants, and attractions are still closed, we’re slowly seeing others reopen. Earlier this year, Disney’s Beach Club Resort reopened in full, and Tusker House welcomed guests again! But if you’re planning a stay at a Disney hotel, you’ll want to know about another returning option.
Planning on staying at a Disney World hotel?
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Once you’ve figured out your budget — and maybe even picked your hotel! — you’ll want to know what’s included in your stay. After all, you get quite a few perks on property! Now, some benefits such as an early FastPass+ booking window and Extra Magic Hours have been eliminated due to limited operations — but there is still plenty to enjoy!
Is there a place in Disney World that’s not going under construction right now? ? It feels like everywhere we turn, there’s either a refurbishment or an entire transformation happening around the parks and resorts.
Contemporary Resort Construction
Disney’s Contemporary Resort is already getting a few updates of its own right now as The Wave is closed for refurbishment, and the room refurbishment continues onward.
You’ve probably heard that Disney World will be getting its very own IMMERSIVE Star Wars Hotel!
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney
We’ve slowly but surely been learning tidbits about Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. The delayed opening was recently announced, the hotel will feature a new kind of lightsaber, and there will be a pretty cool featured dining experience onboard. Now, we know a little more about the current behind-the-scenes progress on the upcoming offering!
Summer is flying into Disney World with tropical merchandise and refreshing drinks perfect for a sunny day!
The Grand Floridian
And, we’ve got our floral Minnie Ears in tote because we’re heading to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort to try a NEW dessert that will make you feel like you’re kicking back on the beach!
It’s a very special time of the year because we get to celebrate all the awesome moms out there during Mother’s Day!
We threw this one to the fishies…
While we’re trying out all the Mother’s Day treats like a cupcake with solid fashion advice, a cupcake having a bad day, and a cupcake with an identity crisis, we’re popping over to the resorts for ANOTHER snack (we do the hard work so you don’t have to!).
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