Category Archives: Downtown Disney

Romance at Disney World

Valentines Day is coming. A day when Disney World turns red. Rose petals are strewn on all the walks. The moat in front of the castle is filled with red water. Every fair maiden that enters the parks is given … Continue reading

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Disney World becomes more family friendly

Disney World is becoming more family friendly. (Imagine that.) Plans have finally been announced for the area formally called Pleasure Island. Pleasure Island (which has been closed for some time) will be demolished and a new “turn-of-the-century seaport resort” called … Continue reading

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Hidden hotels on Disney property

Shhh, don’t tell anyone, there are several non-Disney hotels on Disney Property. Some of them are obvious and some are hidden. Let’s take a look. The Swan and Dolphin The most obvious non-Disney Hotels on Disney Property are the Swan … Continue reading

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Disney World after dark

With the coming of winter and the long winter nights, Dad’s thinking about some of the things at Disney World that are better after dark. The Boardwalk Disney’s Boardwalk Villas Orlando and all the Boardwalk are better after dark. When … Continue reading

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Kids sail free on Disney Caribbean Cruise

Disney announced today that from January 8 to March 11, 2011, children ages 17 and younger will sail free on selected 7 day Caribbean Cruises. Yes, free.  (Yes, there is fine print. There must be 2 full adult fares.) Can … Continue reading

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