Disney Vacation Club Is Discounting Points At Aulani and Riviera Resorts

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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.

As always, these discounts are subject to change.

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President Trump to Attend a GOP Fundraiser at The Grand Floridian Resort

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has shared that President Donald Trump will headline the state’s major annual Republican Party fundraiser. The Republican Party’s Statesman’s Dinner will be held on December 7th at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort in Walt Disney World.

Last year, the event raised Florida Republicans $500,000 and is their preeminent fundraising event annually.

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Construction Update on Room Refurbishments At All Star Music Resort

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Room refurbishments have been underway at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort for just over a year now, but with improvements finalized over on that side of the resort, work has begun on the guest rooms at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. 

Work is starting on Building 10 of the Calypso section, meaning the resort is down an entire section of Preferred Rooms.

Based on how All-Star Music is set up with no room buildings flanking the main lobby, this could mean your odds of getting a Preferred Room close to Intermission Food Court and the bus stops are slightly lower. Do keep in mind that parts of the Jazz section are also considered Preferred Rooms, so more and more Preferred Room guests may be getting funneled back that way out of lack of rooms in Calypso.

For the most part, however, the rooms are slated to look just like the ones at Disney’s All-Star Movies after the refurbishment, with clean white walls, updated coffee stations, a Mickey headboard, and Huey Dewey, and Louie art in rooms with pull-down murphy beds. 

All rooms feature a huge flat-screen television, larger even than most older televisions at Deluxe Resorts that haven’t been refurbed yet. The televisions are placed on moving arm displays so you can tilt them to your preference.

Another important amenity that’s getting an upgrade with these refurbs is the hotel Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi at all refurbished resort hotels, like Disney’s All-Star Movies and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, is far better and faster. This is because all of the wiring and fiber-optics get redone as part of the refurb.

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New Plant-Based Dishes Available @ Walt Disney World

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Disney Resorts, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

As we have been reporting, Walt Disney World has added new plant-based dishes to the menus at many of the restaurants around property and in its parks (Hollywood Studios, Epcot, & Magic Kingdom) . These dishes are made with a variety of different ingredients including vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, seeds and legumes without any products including animal meat, dairy, eggs or honey. There are more than 400 different delicious items to choose from across Walt Disney World and we have a look at some of the delicious new items below, thanks to Disney Parks Blog.

  • (Top) Panna Connie’s Congo Lime Delight from Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen at Magic Kingdom Park – Tasty lime ‘panna cotta,’ served with mango-lime sorbet, fresh fruit and a Brazil nut cookie. 
  • Marrakesh Falafel Platter from The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – This delicious plate features falafel alongside creamy hummus, soy yogurt, tabbouleh and a cucumber-tomato salad – and don’t forget the pita bread!   
  • Chocolate Mint Financier from Flying Fish at Disney’s BoardWalk – This tempting chocolate financier is accompanied by a creamy frozen mint scoop.  
  • Lavender Donuts from California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Don’t miss these delightful lavender donuts with blueberry gin jam, pistachio crumble and blueberry “faux yo” (plant-based frozen yogurt)!
  • Chickpea Panisse from Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park – Crispy chickpea panisse, tomato jam, roasted carrots, chermoula-spiced garbanzos and chive powder make this dish fit for royalty.
  • Loaded Slaw Dog from Casey’s Corner at Magic Kingdom Park – You can’t go wrong with this plant-based sausage, topped with pickled slaw, barbecue vegan aioli and roasted corn relish – plus your choice of french fries or apple slices.
  • Quinoa Salad from Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Served with dried fruit and fresh herbs, this salad makes for a tasty snack any time of day! 
  • Le Fou Festin Breakfast from Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park – Get your day started with this spread of plant-based eggs, sausage and bacon served with breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit.  

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Pop Century Resort Airline Check-In Area Expansion

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With the Disney Skyliner now open, there’s a lot more people looking to stay at the resorts on the line, including Pop Century. The resort’s airline check-in area is currently under refurbishment.

The airline check-in area is expanding, and construction has gone vertical behind the lobby. There’s a circular frame on one side, and another portion is wavy. The roofing of the new structure has a unique shape that seems fitting for a resort with such themed elements all around.

Near the entrance to the lobby, you can find the temporary check in and luggage assistance. For now, you can use this temporary location near the entrance, but eventually guests will be able to use the newly refurbished airline check-in located behind the lobby.