You've heard of drinking around the world at Epcot, but what about the Monorail Pub Crawl? The futuristic transportation was created to take guests between different areas of the sprawling parks. But it can also be an easy way to hit a couple of watering holes in a short amount of time. You can still do the pub crawl even if you're not staying at one of the resorts. You can … [Read more...] about How to Do the Monorail Pub Crawl at Walt Disney World
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Southern Stays: Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Opened in 2003, Disney's Pop Century Resort is one of Walt Disney World's value resorts, with the most affordable rates and rooms that appeal to families. As the name implies, the inspiration comes from the decades from the 50s to the 90s, with large-scale icons featuring memorabilia and phrases from these years. It's located in the Wide World of Sports area. Rooms at … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Disney’s Pop Century Resort
What to See at Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World
The newest of the main Walt Disney World theme parks is Animal Kingdom, which opened on Earth Day in 1998. The over 500-acre park takes its inspiration from the wildlife around the globe. It's located the furthest away from the other parks, including the Magic Kingdom, but is accessible from hotel buses. The park is laid out among different zones themed geographically. … [Read more...] about What to See at Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World
A First Timer’s Guide to Walt Disney World Transportation
Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida may just be the largest theme park in terms of acreage. It's made up of four parks, two water parks, and dozens of hotels. Disney has its own transportation system, made up of buses, the Monorail, boats, and a cable car. But despite plentiful options, it's not set up in a way that makes it easy to get from one resort area to another. … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Walt Disney World Transportation
Southern Stays: Disney’s Contemporary Resort
The Contemporary Resort opened in 1971 as one of the original Disney hotels, alongside the Polynesian Resort and Fort Wilderness. It's set on the lagoon next to the Magic Kingdom. The AAA Four-Diamond Award hotel was designed by midcentury modern architect Donald Wexler, whose work is found in Palm Springs. It was even the site of a 1973 press conference with President … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Disney’s Contemporary Resort
