The newest Disney Resort, Riviera Resort, is opening on December 16th which is just a few short days away! If you can’t be in attendance for the Grand Opening, #DisneyParksLIVE has you covered. Check out details below from DisneyParksBlog:
“We’re just days away from the grand opening of Disney’s Riviera Resort and we invite you to be a part of this very special event. On December 16, join our #DisneyParksLIVE stream at 9:55 a.m. EST and watch the grand opening celebration of Disney’s Riviera Resort! A link will be provided on this article and at DisneyParksBlog.com prior to the live stream.
Live from Disney’s Riviera Resort, see the dedication moment, listen to the music of the European Riviera, enjoy the entertainment and toast the opening of the newest Walt Disney World resort and Disney Vacation Club property. You’ll also be among the first to see some of our Disney friends in their exclusive Disney’s Riviera Resort attire.
Drury Hotels is developing a property in the Disney Springs Resort Area. The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista will be the company’s largest to date and first Official Walt Disney World Hotel. The property will boast 604 rooms and a resort-style pool complete with splash pad and poolside bar. There will also be an indoor marketplace offering guests grab-and-go food options as well as sundries.
This property has been a long time in the making, and we are delighted to see it take shape, said Chuck Drury, president and CEO of Drury Hotels. We’ll be able to give our guests an unforgettable experience as they visit the Walt Disney World Resort and everything the colorful community has to offer. Being named an official Walt Disney World Hotel means we have been entrusted to adhere to exceptional service standards. Given our track record of providing award-winning guest service, I know our top-notch team will make our new property a magical experience for our guests and visitors.
The new hotel can be booked as part of your Walt Disney World Resort vacation package. The first 264 rooms will be available by spring 2021. Guests will enjoy the offering of amenities which include:
Transportation to the theme parks and surrounding attractions
Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Hot breakfast, including pancakes, biscuits and gravy, eggs, yogurt and more
5:30 Kickback® reception including appetizers and beverages
24-hour business and fitness centers
Drury Hotels Company has been a family owned business since 1973. The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista will be the company’s 4th hotel in the state Florida.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had quickly announced that President Donald Trump would be headlining the state’s major annual Republican Party fundraiser after it was rescheduled from the original November 9th date; then set to take place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
The Trump National Doral Miami resort will be the venue for the GOP’s winter meetings, but the location of the Republican Party’s Statesman’s Dinner in Miami has not been released. The fundraising event will be closed to the media. Last year, the event raised Florida Republicans $500,000 and is their preeminent fundraising event annually.
Most guests know Sanaa for their amazing bread service, African-inspired cuisine and the incredible vies of the Sunset Savannah at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, but did you know that it now features a hearty breakfast menu? The Sanaa Kuamsha Breakfast is served from 7 to 10 am and transforms Sanaa into a casual quick-service restaurant with grab-and-go options as well as a few familiar dishes all while taking in the wonderful animals of the savannah.
At the counter you have a variety of grab-and-go items including yogurt parfaits, fruit plates, banana bread with house-made African chocolate-hazelnut spread, and more. If you would like a sit-down breakfast you can browse all the entrees on the menu which can be ordered at the counter and brought directly to your table!
For entrees you can find your favorite breakfast meals with African flavors including:
Eggs Benedict – two brown poached eggs, farmer’s ham, spice route hollandaise, arugula, and berries
Shahi Tukra French Toast with saffron-scented sultan raisins, whipped chai cream, and almonds
Enriching Grains and Fruit – a plant-based dish with mixed grains, seasonal fruit, South African rusk, and coconut milk yogurt
Boere Breakfast – two cage-free eggs, African home fries, house-made boerewors sausage, bacon, and a coconut drop biscuit
Kid’s Explorer Platter – one cage-free egg served any style, African home fries, bacon, and a coconut drop biscuit
Classic Mickey waffles and bacon
Sanaa is located in Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Sanaa Kuamsha Breakfast is offered 7-10 am and reservations are not required. You have the chance to see the following animals on the savannah: gazelle, zebras, kudu, giraffes, ostriches, cranes, and more.
According to DVCNews.com, Disney Vacation Club is discounting points at both Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa and the upcoming Disney’s Riviera Resort. Now through December 16, Aulani points are discounted by more than 20% and as much as 10% at the Riviera.
At Disney’s Riviera Resort credits range from $0 to $500 for 125 points (new buyers and existing members respectively) to $4,500 and $5,000 for 250 points (new buyers and existing members respectively). You can see the full points savings breakdown on DVCNews.com.
Over at Aulani, credits range from $0 to $2,500 for 125 points (new buyers and existing members respectively) to $11,500 and $12,500 for 300 points (new buyers and existing members respectively). You can see the full points savings breakdown on DVCNews.com.
