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Disney’s Yacht Club

Posted in DISNEY RESORT REVIEWS with tags on October 7, 2012 by disneychronicles

So I have a new favorite! Well in the Deluxe Category anyway. Yes, Of Course I have my fav in each one. I couldn’t honestly just pick one!

So it’s the Yacht Club! Just stayed there this past weekend and they did spoil us with a boardwalk view! It was awesome!

I am one of those people that really dislikes staying in hotel rooms for the fact that I always think I’m missing out on something. I am usually out and about seeing what activities the resorts offer so as you can imagine this was fantastic!

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is a lakeside Disney Deluxe Resort resembling a New England yacht club.  The rooms are beautiful and have great theming.

It first opened on November 5, 1990, it is one of several Epcot Area Resorts. Disney’s Yacht Club is located next to a sister resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and across Crescent Lake from Disney’s BoardWalk Resort. All 3 are very close and in walkable distance to each other.

It was a little bit cloudy when we were there but still beautiful….

and very convenient to restaurants, shops and the parks! Can’t wait to come back!

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Posted in DISNEY RESORT REVIEWS with tags on June 19, 2012 by disneychronicles
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge was designed by architect Peter Dominick, who is also known for the Fort Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. It opened on April 16, 2001.
Animal Kingdom Lodge has a massive mud fireplace, huge carved wood pillars, and giant showcase window facing the savanna. In the lobby are fascinating artifacts. It is beautiful! and as always the theming is fabulous!!
There is a semi-circular layout that ensures most rooms overlook the 30-acre savanna, allowing guests views of the birds, giraffes, and array of other African animals that call the savanna home.
(Book the savanna rooms).
Among the animals you may see are Ankole Cattle, Bontebok, Eland, Zebra, Greater Kudu, Impala, Okapi, Red River Hog, Nyala, Reticulated Giraffe, Roan Antelope, Sable Antelope, Thompson’s Gazelle, Waterbuck, White-Bearded Wildebeest, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Blue Crane, East African Crowned Crane, Greater Flamingo, Marabou Stork, Ostrich, Pink-Backed Pelican, Spur Winged Geese, Guinea Fowl and Ruppel’s Griffon Vulture!
There are 972 rooms, 499 suites or villas. Restaurants, bar, golf course, pools, gym, spa, children’s programs, laundry facilities, and a business center.
In addition to the Uzima pool and slide, there’s a wading pool for little ones, unique animal-themed activities for everyone in your family, a 24-hour, high-tech game room and a 24-hour playground.

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

Posted in DISNEY RESORT REVIEWS, FLORIDA ADVENTURES with tags on June 2, 2012 by disneychronicles

We stayed a night at the Walt Disney Dolphin before we visited Hollywood Studios for Star Wars weekends.

The surrounding grounds of the Dolphin are lush with vegetation and plant life. There is a small body of water with a white sand beach between the Dolphin and Swan that adds to the tropical theming. Crescent Lake is located to the left of the Dolphin and provides easy access by boat to both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The fountain between the hotel and the boat landing is beautiful, especially at night. The fountain is several stories high and water flows from giant seashells into the fountain, which is supported by giant dolphins. The pyramid shaped tower provides an outstanding backdrop.

There is plenty of room to relax with 5 swimming pools, the Balinese-themed Mandara Spa, whirlpools and saunas. Guests also enjoy a wide range of recreation facilities including 2 health clubs, 4 tennis courts, jogging trails, a white sand beach, Swan paddle boat rentals and seasonal poolside activities. It is located just about 5 minutes from the Boardwalk and across the street from mini golf  at Fantasia Gardens.

You do also get Disney Perks such as Extra Magic Hours in theme parks, complimentary transportation, on-site character dining, and advance tee times on championship golf courses.

There is plenty of room to relax with 5 swimming pools, the Balinese-themed Mandara Spa, whirlpools and saunas. Guests also enjoy a wide range of recreation facilities including 2 health clubs, 4 tennis courts, jogging trails, a white sand beach, Swan paddle boat rentals and seasonal poolside activities.

Fees Associated with staying here…..

  • There is a mandatory $14 per day Resort Service Package. The Resort Service Package includes unlimited access to the Resort’s health club facilities, in-room High Speed Internet Access, up to 60 minutes of free local, toll free and credit card access calls, 2 bottles of water daily, and 20 minutes of domestic long distance per day.
  • Self Parking Fees –   $15 + tax per day
  • Valet Parking Fees – $20 + tax per day

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Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Posted in DISNEY RESORT REVIEWS with tags on May 26, 2012 by disneychronicles

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge—inspired by the Great American Northwest National Park lodges from the turn of the 20th century—is an architecturally grand Disney Deluxe Resort hotel honoring American craftsmanship and artistry, and celebrating the majesty of the unspoiled wilderness…..

Yup that’s their definition! but believe me this place is unbelievable.  It is one of my favorite Disney properties. The theming is incredible as Disney is know for doing a great job but with this one they really nailed it!

When you first walk in you are overwhelmed with the beauty of the lodge. You cannot help but feel relaxed at this property.

It is amazing! Also convenient to Magic Kingdom by boat.

On the Resort grounds, look for the bubbling spring that flows into a creek, tumbles over a sparkling waterfall and empties into the swimming pool. Catch the eruption of Fire Rock Geyser, fashioned after Yellowstone National Park’s Old Faithful, with its plume of water jetting 120 feet into the air.

Food wise, I highly recommend the Whispering Canyon, the food was great and the show the servers put on as the wait on you is a blast. Ask for ketchup and a large drink and then sit back and watch. (I will also post a review of this restaurant).

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