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I often receive questions about "villas" or "those vacation club rooms" so I wanted to share my experience staying at Bay Lake Tower, the Disney Vacation Club addition to Disney's Contemporary Resort in one of their two bedroom villas. First of all, Disney Vacation Club (DVC for short) villas range from Deluxe Studios (sleeping 4-5) to 3 Bedroom Grand Villas (sleeping 12) and you do NOT have to be a Vacation Club member to book them! These options are great for those that like the home away from home feel or for those that travel with larger parties and like to have the shared space together.  All of the Villas include Disney level accommodations, microwave and fridge. Additionally, 1 bedroom villas and above include a full kitchen and dining area as well as a washer and dryer for laundry.  Let's start with the room. Bay Lake Tower has a modern elegance vibe with some statement colors and deluxe accommodations.  A two bedroom villa has a master suite

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com During the Orlando Magic – Philadelphia 76ers game, Mickey Mouse made a surprise on-court appearance to announce that The NBA Experience at Disney Springs will open August 12, 2019. In collaboration with the NBA, Disney is developing NBA Experience as a one-of-a-kind environment packed with 13 interactive elements and hands-on activities across 44,000 square feet and two floors. NBA Experience will give guests the chance to feel like a basketball superstar. “When we were young, we played basketball in our driveways or in the park, creating those imaginary moments of making the game-winning shot for a championship,” said Stan Dodd, executive producer, Walt Disney Imagineering. “We want to take that energy and help you feel what it’s like to be an actual NBA or WNBA player.” Concept art courtesy of Disney Upon entry to NBA Experience, guests will feel as if they’re walking through the

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Disney has revealed that its gondola transportation system - Disney Skyliner, will open to guests in fall 2019. In addition , Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled the Disney Skyliner gondola to Disney fans during D23’s Destination D event today at Walt Disney World. Video from the Disney Parks Blog. Having trouble viewing the video? Click here to watch on YouTube. The system will connect Disney’s Art of Animation, Pop Century and Caribbean Beach resorts and other locations with Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the International Gateway at Epcot. Disney has revealed the name of a number of new resorts and attractions coming to Walt Disney World. The new 15 story tower under construction at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort will be called “Gran Destino Tower”. The tower, which will be completed in July 2019, will serve as the

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Halloween 2018 night on October 31 for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is now sold out. Currently, tickets for all other remaining dates are available for purchase. The operating hours of several attractions at Disney's Animal Kingdom are being reduced through the remainder of the year. Part of the relaunch of the park as a nighttime destination last year, the park is now typically open until 8pm. However, Kilimanjaro Safaris has moved to a 7:45pm closing for this week, and then moving down to a 6:30pm closing in November. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com .  Maharajah Jungle trek is now operating with a delayed open at 10am, and closing early at 5pm. Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail is similarly now opening after park open at 9:30am, with an early closing at 4:30pm. Kali River Rapids is also opening at 9:30am, with early closing at 7:30pm. Walt Disney Wo

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com.   Disney is upping the discount for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members from now through to September 30, 2017. There is now a 30 percent discount (up from 20%) on regular price food and non-alcoholic beverages when dining during the dinner meal period before 6:30pm or after 8:30pm at the following locations: Jiko at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge  Flying Fish at Disney's BoardWalk Resort  The Wave...of American Flavors at Disney's Contemporary Resort  Citricos at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa  The Grand Floridian Café at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa  Olivia's Cafe at Disney's Old Key West Resort  Boatwright's Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside  The Turf Club Bar & Grill at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa  Artist Point at Disney's Wilderne

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at  WDWMagic.com . Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom is scheduled for a lengthy refurbishment later this summer. The refurbishment is planned to begin on August 28 through to November 16. Refurbishments of Splash Mountain have typically taken place beginning in January, so this late summer closure is unusual. The last major refurbishment took place in 2014. The newest Disney Vacation Club property, Copper Creek Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, opens July 17 - bringing a third area to the resort. Disney's Wilderness Lodge itself opened in 1994, Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge (Disney Vacation Club opened in 2000) and now to be joined by Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Each has its own backstory, expanding on the original Transcontinental Railroad themed timeline. Boulder Ridge is set in the late 1800s, Wilderness lodge th

You can find more pictures of this resort by clicking here . Saratoga Springs, New York is a fantastic small town Upstate, which I had the pleasure to live in for four years.  So, when Disney opened the Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, I could not wait to stay there! Saratoga’s main attraction is the horseracing track that is still active today.  The resort is inspired by the Victorian track life of the 1800’s and also the great Natural Springs.  The décor of the main lobby and grounds incorporate the art and styling of that era.  Saratoga Springs Resort has two dining options. The Artist’s Palette is the quick service option for the resort and is located just off the main lobby.  They serve three meals a day and have special offerings such as mickey waffles, sandwiches and pizza.  This is also where you can go to find the gift shop and purchase other necessary pantry items.  The Turf Club Bar and Grill is the table service option at the resort and features fish, burgers and stea