First Look Inside “Incredibles” Themed Rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Resorts

Exciting news coming out of Disney today! Disney is giving us a first look at the new reimagined guest rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. What makes the reimagining extra exciting is yes, the rooms are themed after the Incredibles! The retro-modern aesthetic evoking Tomorrowland with a dash of Incredibles is now unveiled.

As shared by Disney: “Currently all nine floors of guest rooms in the tower are being completely refurbished, and here’s a first look at the new décor debuting this fall. As you can see, these rooms will blend a sleek Monorail motif with some favorite characters from Pixar Animation Studios’ Incredibles films, including Jack-Jack, Frozone and Edna Mode. New custom artwork in guest rooms and along guest corridors will be modern, futuristic and oh so stylish, dahling, complementing the resort’s architecture while putting the Supers’ powers on display.”

Disney goes on to share, “In the lobby, you’ll soon see a collection of modern art pieces as well as historical, behind-the-scenes photographs of Disney’s Contemporary Resort in development and under construction. The resort’s lobby restaurant, The Wave… of American Flavors, will also soon close to make way for a reimagined dining experience in time for the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebration. And once the tower guest rooms are complete, work will begin on the rooms inside the Garden Wing out on the shore of Bay Lake.”

Disney says they will have more to share on this project in the months to come as they continue to get ready for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” beginning Oct. 1.

Price Increases for Disney Vacation Club Properties Include First Over $300

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Resorts

With the latest round of price increases for Disney Vacation Club properties comes the first direct price over $300.

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa have increased in direct price from $295 to $310. Disney’s Old Key West Resort has increased from $165 to $170 and Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has increased from $186 to $190.

These price increases go into effect on June 24, 2021 for new members and on July 15, 2021 for current members.

Disney’s Grand Californian previously increased from $280 to $295 in January of this year.

In the past year, only Animal Kingdom Villas and Disney’s Grand Floridian have not had their direct sold-out price increased.

Pricing Revealed for ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Resorts

Disney fans can now book their ‘Ohana reservations for the 60-day dining reservation window. While we’ve heard the upset comments over no noodles on the menu, we’re thankful to see the return of many favorites… but yes, we are going to miss those yummy noodles! While guests are calling and making reservations, the new ‘Ohana pricing has been revealed for breakfast and dinner.

As shared by Disney: “‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (Opening July 9): With the backdrop of tropical greenery, ‘Ohana will again offer their fabulous all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast and dinner offerings when they reopen. Although Disney characters will not be hosting breakfast, a strolling musician will entertain guests for dinner. For breakfast, start with pineapple-coconut breakfast bread, move on to Stitch and Mickey Mouse waffles, then dig into “eggs”cellent breakfast skillets with ham, sausage, and breakfast potatoes.  The ‘Ohana dinner features all-you-care-to-enjoy platters of grilled beef steak, roasted chicken, sausage, and island shrimp casserole served with fried rice and roasted broccolini. And yes, ‘Ohana pot stickers, crispy soy chicken wings, and the signature ‘Ohana bread pudding served warm with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream are back! Yippee!”

Disney Announces the Re-Opening of Another Disney World Hotel

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Disney World continues to work its way back to normal follow an extended closure due and nearly a year of phased reopening. The pace of change has really picked up and normal is within sight. Earlier today we learned about a HUGE step forward with the return of fireworks and nighttime spectaculars to Disney parks. Disney has also announced the re-opening date for another of its signature resort hotels.

From Disney World:

As we continue to take a measured and deliberate approach to reopening our Disney Resort hotels, we are happy to share that starting tomorrow, June 16, we will begin accepting bookings for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge for arrivals beginning Aug. 26.

As a reminder, we are now also accepting bookings for:

  • Disney’s BoardWalk Inn for arrivals beginning July 2
  • Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for arrivals beginning in late July

As we previously shared, future reopening dates of Disney Resort hotels are subject to change and reservations could still be modified to other Disney Resort hotels.

‘Ohana Reopening Date Announced at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Resorts

JUST IN! Disney has announced ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will reopen this summer! While the breakfast and dinner offerings do look slightly different, the menus still sound excellent. Note, characters will not be available at breakfast as they were in the past.

As shared by Disney: “‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (Opening July 9; bookings available June 10): With the backdrop of tropical greenery, ‘Ohana will again offer their fabulous all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast and dinner offerings when they reopen. Although Disney characters will not be hosting breakfast, a strolling musician will entertain guests for dinner. For breakfast, start with pineapple-coconut breakfast bread, move on to Stitch and Mickey Mouse waffles, then dig into “eggs”cellent breakfast skillets with ham, sausage, and breakfast potatoes.  The ‘Ohana dinner features all-you-care-to-enjoy platters of grilled beef steak, roasted chicken, sausage, and island shrimp casserole served with fried rice and roasted broccolini. And yes, ‘Ohana pot stickers, crispy soy chicken wings, and the signature ‘Ohana bread pudding served warm with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream are back! Yippee!”