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POSTED Mon, 06/18/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Walt Disney World Resort Receives New Tennis Lesson Provider

Earlier this month, Orlando Tennis Services, LLC was named as Walt Disney World Resort's new tennis lesson provider.

It looks like any WDW Resort guest will be able to take part in tennis lessons. The cost for lessons is $90 per hour, and guests need not own or bring their own equipment to receive lessons as it's provided. Tennis courts are available for lessons at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Board Walk Resort, Bay Lake Tower, Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and the Yacht & Beach Club Resorts. Disney Vacation Club Members can receive a ten percent discount on lessons.

POSTED Mon, 03/05/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Monorail Hours Changed

The Walt Disney World monorail's hours have been changed because of work on the DVC addition at the Grand Floridian.

Guests can expect the Magic Kingdom resort loop to be closed each day from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. The change started March 2nd and it is said Disney is planning to have the work done by the end of March.

POSTED Tue, 12/13/2011 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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New DVC Unit Coming In 2013

Back in March, we brought you news about an upcoming addition to Disney's Grand Floridian Hotel and Spa. While there was speculation at the time that this upcoming addition might be a new set of time share units, we now know this to be true as Disney recently annouced it would be constructing a time share addition to the Grand Floridian.

POSTED Thu, 09/01/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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WDW Moms Panel Seeking Applications Starting September 12

Walt Disney World is seeking a few good moms to join their 2012 Moms Panel. Starting September 12 at 9 a.m. ET, applications can be submitted for consideration of joining the ranks of panelists who provide information and guidance to those planning Disney vacations.

This year, those who are knowledgeable about Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, runDisney and Disney Vacation Club are being sought to join the panel.

Interested in applying for the panel? Here are the necessary qualifications:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
POSTED Wed, 08/17/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Names New DVC Exec

Just a few days ago, we reported that Disney had let go its top DVC executive. It looks like they now have a replacement in Claire Bilby.

Ms. Bilby was appointed by Disney as the senior vice president of the Disney Vacation Club on Monday. The announcement came about three days after Disney fired the previous president Jim Lewis as well as two other executives. Financial difficulties concerning Aulani, a Hawaiian-based Disney resort set to open soon, may have lead to the dismissal of the executives and appointment of the experienced Ms. Bilby to the position.

POSTED Tue, 08/16/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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DVC President Fired

Management changes and shake ups continue at Disney. Last Friday, the company fired Jim Lewis, president of the Disney Vacation Club.

Disney confirmed the change on Friday. Spokeswoman Rena Langley said, "We wish Jim Lewis well in his future endeavors and we plan to announce his successor in the near future." Lewis had been president of the DVC since 2006.

POSTED Tue, 08/09/2011 - 14:35 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Grand Floridian Spa Closing in September

Walt Disney World will soon be down to one full-service spa as the spa at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa will be shutting down temporarily starting September 19.

Last Friday, Disney spokesman Brian Malenius stated, "We are in the early stages of an expansion project at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa." He went on to add the spa will "temporarily close this fall as part of a planned renovation."

POSTED Mon, 03/28/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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An Addition for the Grand Floridian

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be getting an addition sometime in the future.

A permit application detailing the upcoming addition was submitted to the South Florida Water Management District. It describes a T-shaped building standing at six to seven stories high and connected to the current resort with a covered walkway.

POSTED Wed, 08/11/2010 - 22:47 | POSTED BY Bradley Johnson
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D23 Launches Referral Program and DVC Discount

Disney is continuing to find ways to try to make joining their D23 program worth your while.

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POSTED Tue, 05/14/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort offers a Taste of Americana

Disney Imagineers are known for their attention to detail, and the theming throughout the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels is no exception. Every nook, every cranny of a resort is meticulously put together in order to transport you to another time and place. You thought your were going on vacation to Florida in 2012?

POSTED Tue, 03/19/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Resort Comparisons: Overall Recreation

Last week we took a look at the differences between value, moderate and deluxe resorts when it comes to the pools, but a swimming isn't the only form of recreation that can be found at Walt Disney World for folks who would like to spend some time outside of the Parks. Many of the beautiful Disney hotel properties also offer other recreation opportunities to enjoy while you are a guest.

POSTED Mon, 03/11/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Resort Comparisons: Pools

When choosing a Resort to stay at on a Walt Disney World Vacation, there are a wide variety of options that travelers can use to compare. Disney offers four different resort categories, each offering both subtle and significant differences. In this series we'll look at a few of the popular amenities that help guests make the decision of which hotel will be best for them.

POSTED Fri, 02/22/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Joffery's Coffee to Replace Nescafe at Disney Restaurants

The rumor has been brewing online for a couple of weeks now, but according to the Orlando Business Journal on February 19th Disney finally announced a long-term strategic partnership making Joffrey's Coffee the first "corporate alliance sponsor in the category of specialty coffee."

POSTED Mon, 11/05/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Begins Again on Nov. 9th, 2012

Now that the Halloween Season is past it's time to look forward to what many Disney fans believe is the most magical time of the year, the Winter Holiday. Beginning this weekend, on November 9th, 2012 you can celebrate the magic of the holiday season with your family at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. This special after hours event is held on select nights in November and December at Magic Kingdom theme park!

POSTED Fri, 11/02/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Old Key West Resort's Gurgling Suitcase Bar

This week's stop on our tour of Disney Bars and Lounges is The Gurgling Suitcase at Disney Vacation Club's Old Key West Resort. This sunny spot to grab a drink is located in the "Conch Flats Village" main square located just off the main lobby. What a great location it is too, right near check in, the restaurants, self parking, the feature pool and the marina.

POSTED Wed, 10/17/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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What’s In The Disney Dining Plan

Disney restaurants are a destination in themselves for many fans. The love of Disney Food is celebrated every day with the enormously popular Disney Food Blog, where they declare that "food IS a theme park." How then do you make sure that you're getting the best value out of your Disney food dollars? Many people look to the Disney Dining Plan.

POSTED Fri, 10/12/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Low Cost Wine Seminars at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is full of amazing tastes and sips to excite your palette and enhance your vacation. Many people are familiar with the extravagant dinners and parties that sell tickets for more than $100 a head, but that's just not within every budget. For wine lovers looking to get a little more educated and taste some new vintages, the festival center offers low cost wine seminars taking place throughout the festival.

POSTED Thu, 10/04/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Weekly DVC Member Events at Walt Disney World

For a long time now the Disney Vacation Club has offered it's members a fun weekly event at Walt Disney World called Welcome Home Wednesday at Disney's BoardWalk Inn. Every Wednesdays inside the Atlantic Dance Hall from 2-3 p.m. Members gather together for a little fun, while they get to learn the lastest information about what's going on in DVC.

POSTED Tue, 09/25/2012 - 10:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2012 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Merchandise

The 17th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is not only a delight for foodies that come out to play, but a wonderful place to get some shopping done! From the wine cellar and broad array of housewares at the Festival Center to fun merchandise booths scattered around World Showcase Lagoon there's more than enough variety to find the perfect souvenir for the foodie in your family.