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POSTED Fri, 05/24/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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California Grill Opening Later This Summer – Some Reservations Available for November

As fine dining fans eagerly wait for the date for the reopening of the California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort, there is some exciting news to report about reservations for later this year.

POSTED Fri, 04/26/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Monster-size Fun Scheduled for this Summer at the Walt Disney World Resort

Monstrous Summer is here! The Walt Disney World Resort announced their Monstrous Summer this week and it promises to be a summer of fun and adventure for the whole family.

POSTED Sun, 02/10/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 7 True Love

Love is in the air at Walt Disney World Resort as fairytale princesses find true love with their princes, and "happily ever after" becomes reality. It all happens during this Limited Time Magic True Love Week February 11-17, 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort. The week long event celebrates the love of friends and family, and invites couples to rekindle the flame through a tapestry of romantic vignettes to share.

POSTED Sun, 08/19/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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News Tidbits: Bay Lake Tower Check-In and Typhoon Lagoon Wi-Fi

Here are a couple of recent news tidbits in and around Walt Disney World.

First up, some of you heading out to check-in at the Bay Lake Tower might find the process a bit easier. As of tomorrow, check-in at the Tower will be located in the Tower itself and not through the Contemporary Resort.

POSTED Wed, 07/04/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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California Grill Slated To Close For Renovations

A super popular spot for firework watching will be getting a makeover after the holidays. The California Grill is set to close in early 2013 for what's being called an "extensive renovation."

While there are not a whole lot of details at this time as to what exactly will change with the Contemporary Resort-based restaurant, guests can expect a brand new look for the Grill and some changes to the menu. Chef Brian Piasecki looks to be "excited" about the upcoming changes and "enhancements to the interactive kitchen." He also says:

POSTED Thu, 12/08/2011 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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"Health" Suite Plans At Contemporary Canceled

Back in April, we brought you news about new health and wellness suites at the Contemporary Resort. Now, news out of Disney has it that those plans have been scrapped.

The suites, which were orginally slated to open last month, were to feature in-room exercise equipment, massages and other "healthy" amenities. There is no official word as to why the suite plans fell through.

POSTED Fri, 04/29/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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New Specialty Rooms Coming Soon

There will be two new Specialty Room offerings coming to Walt Disney World Resort soon: health and wellness suites and Royal Guest Rooms.

POSTED Thu, 04/21/2011 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Plans Activities for Easter

This time of year is traditionally a busy time at Walt Disney World as spring break and the Easter holiday combine to attract many guests to Disney. To celebrate this year's Easter, Disney has some activities planned for guests planning to visit the happiest place on earth.

Easter wouldn't be complete for some without a visit to the Easter Bunny. What better way to see him than at Disney? Catch the Easter Bunny plus his wife, Mrs. Bunny, now through Saturday near Magic Kingdom's City Hall in the Tour Guide Gardens.

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POSTED Thu, 11/29/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World 2012 Christmas by The Numbers

Disney's Enchanted Florist leads a small army of designers and florists, every year to create the miles of garland, glitter, twinkling lights and ribbon transform Walt Disney World Resort into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Along with the larger Events Group, she and her marry elves work year round to plan on making every year even more magical then the last. Here are just a few of the details that go into making the whole property twinkle.

POSTED Thu, 11/08/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World's Bay Lake

Across the Water Bridge from the Seven Seas Lagoon and behind Disney's Contemporary Resort is the beautiful Bay Lake. A natural body of water with two small islands Bay Lake is about one mile across and 35 feet deep. When Walt Disney and his staff were searching for property in Florida to but Walt Disney World, Bay Lake was one of the reasons that they chose the spot they did. Walt believed that it was an attractive feature that would add amenities and value to his guests.

POSTED Wed, 03/07/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Character Breakfast Buffets: Chef Mickey's vs. Cape May Cafe'

One of the most beloved traditions at Walt Disney World is a stop at one of the many fantastic Character breakfasts. There are many to choose from with different styles appealing to different types of travelers.

Chef Mickeys

POSTED Fri, 01/27/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The California Grill Lounge at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Perched high above Walt Disney World Resort on the 15th Floor of the Disney's Contemporary Resort is a bar & lounge with some of the most coveted seating around. Connected to the the exquisite culinary genius of Chef Brian Piasecki's California Grill, the California Grill Lounge serves the same award winning food & wine as in the restaurant.

POSTED Thu, 01/19/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
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Staying Club Level at Disney, Is It Worth It?


Have you ever wondered what staying club level at Disney entitles you to?

Are you trying to figure out if the extra cost is worth it? Well we set out to discover the answers to these questions and help you make the decision to stay club level or not for your next trip at Disney.

Disney resorts that offer club-level accommodations.

POSTED Thu, 12/29/2011 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
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A Glimpse at Disney's Contemporary Resort

The Contemporary Resort was one of the first two hotels at the Walt Disney World Resort. It has become an Disney World icon and a favorite among many guests.

POSTED Mon, 11/07/2011 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
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Profile of an Imagineer: Mary Blair

Mary Blair was a talented artist who is best remembered for her work done for The Walt Disney Company. She was largely responsible for introducing modern art to Walt Disney and his studio, and her impact on his vision is seen in many Disney films and throughout the Disney parks.

POSTED Fri, 11/04/2011 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Outer Rim Lounge at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Situated in the hustle and bustle of the fourth floor's Grand Canyon Concourse, the Outer Rim Lounge offers a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy views of activity on Bay Lake below. Its location offers travelers easy access to all the dining and shopping that Disney's Contemporary Resort has to offer, all from one central location. I can see mom and dad sitting down for a drink while the kids go off to browse the gift shop, or collect their weight in penny presses just around the corner.

POSTED Mon, 08/29/2011 - 17:14 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
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Iconic Photo Spots at Disney World

Everywhere you look at Disney people are taking pictures. Some take pictures of every detail, but most folks don't miss getting those iconic Disney World photos. So I decided to compile a list of some of the most well-known photo spots in Disney World so that you wouldn't miss a beat next time you are at Disney.

POSTED Mon, 07/11/2011 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kasey O'Connor
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Restaurant Review: The Wave at the Contemporary Resort

One of the advantages of living an hour from Disney is that you can hop in the car and head over for dinner on a whim. So this year for July 4th we decided that enjoying dinner at Disney World and seeing their fireworks show would make for a much better evening than a night in our home town. Our first thought for dinner was the Kona Cafe but there were no reservations so we decided to take a chance and try out The Wave at the Contemporary Resort.