Diagon Alley Preview Event and Photo Tour – Part IV – Diagon Alley Food and Beverage Options

This is Part IV of my Diagon Alley Preview Event Photo Tour. This post covers Diagon Alley food and beverage options. Diagon Alley Food and Beverage Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Parlour After escaping Gringotts backwards through the single rider queue, the first thing Continue reading Diagon Alley Preview Event and Photo Tour – Part IV – Diagon Alley Food and Beverage Options

Diagon Alley Preview Event and Photo Tour – Part V – Entertainment and Overall Impressions

This is Part V of my Diagon Alley Preview Event Photo Tour. This post covers the entertainment offerings as well as my overall impressions of Diagon Alley. Entertainment The Singing Sorceress:  Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees Shortly after scarfing down Continue reading Diagon Alley Preview Event and Photo Tour – Part V – Entertainment and Overall Impressions

New ‘Frozen’ Summer Fun – Live at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, July 5 – Sep 1

New Entertainment Options Worth Melting for (Literally) Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Since Andy and I rarely visited Walt Disney World in the summer, we *may* not have realized what we were getting into when we relocated to Central Florida. The Continue reading New ‘Frozen’ Summer Fun – Live at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, July 5 – Sep 1

Six Words I Never Thought I Would Say: “I Can’t Wait for Diagon Alley!”

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley Opens July 8, 2014 A little over two months ago, I gave myself an assignment. I decided that I needed to watch all the Harry Potter films so I could familiarize Continue reading Six Words I Never Thought I Would Say: “I Can’t Wait for Diagon Alley!”

Our First Star Wars Weekends Experience

Believe it or not, attending Star Wars Weekends is something we had never done before this year. We’ve been to every other special event at Walt Disney World, including 2013’s Limited Time Magic May the 4th Be With You event, but Continue reading Our First Star Wars Weekends Experience

Villains Unleashed Special Event Announced for August 23, 2014

Walt Disney World to Host “Villains Unleashed” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Aug 23, 2014 In 2013, Walt Disney World ran weekly special events under a promotional campaign called Limited Time Magic. An event held on Friday, the 13th of September, Continue reading Villains Unleashed Special Event Announced for August 23, 2014

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Review – We’re Dig, Dig, Digging This Ride!

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Ride Review During Cast Preview Today, May 12, 2014, one of us got to experience the brand new, not-yet-open-to-the-public Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and it wasn’t me (Leah)! By special invitation, Andy was granted the opportunity to Continue reading Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Review – We’re Dig, Dig, Digging This Ride!

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Opening Date Announced at Dedication

On May 2, 2014, a short dedication ceremony was held for the long-awaited Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction at the Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom park. Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs announced that the “crowning jewel” of New Fantasyland, the Seven Continue reading Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Opening Date Announced at Dedication

Luxury Meets Magic This Summer at New Four Seasons Resort at Walt Disney World Resort

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Four Seasons Resort Orlando – An Exclusive New Destination Within the Gates of Walt Disney World Opens August 2014

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Four Seasons Resorts are known for their elegant amenities, the highest quality of service and unparalleled luxury. During their more than 50 year history, they have developed a reputation for quality that creates a deep trust with guests and keeps them coming back for more Four Seasons Resort experiences. Similarly, Walt Disney World Resort is also known for it’s incredible service, high quality entertainment offerings and again trust that keeps guests returning year after year.

These two powerhouse brands will come together this Summer to create a vacation offering like nothing that’s ever existed before. Soon Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort opens to the public and creates a destination with new level of luxury for guests visiting the central Florida attractions.

I can’t wait to see the Four Seasons Resort in person! It seems like it’s going to be an amazing location with highlights like:

  • Rooms with a special view of the Magic Kingdom park’s Wishes Nighttime Spectacular
  • World-class culinary experiences at four restaurants as well as a pool grill and bar
  • The Spa at Four Seasons – Inspired by the natural beauty of Florida’s Everglades
  • Explorer Island – A five acre recreation area with a 7,590 square foot family pool with a lazy river, climbing wall, water slides, beach volleyball, basketball, a video gaming centre, outdoor movie nights on the Starstruck screen, and more
  • Beautiful golf course designed by Tom Fazio and managed by Four Seasons, the Resort’s Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary golf course is unique in the region
  • More fun – Tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness centre, and an adults only pool surrounded by private cabanas
  • Customizable event facilities – A 37,450 square foot state-of-the-art conference facility with many naturally lit indoor and outdoor spaces
  • Access to many special Walt Disney World® offerings – including special on-site Disney Character Breakfasts with Goofy and Pals, plus an onsite Disney Planning Center and the unique option of expert event services from one of the world’s best entertainment companies.

While I imagine it will be nearly impossible to choose which of the fantastic amenities of Four Seasons Resort Orlando will be it’s most noteworthy feature, one of the coolest has to be the fact that it’s located within the Golden Oak Community! (You know, the community of luxury private homes that was created by a master planning team of Walt Disney World Imagineers, which also include Disney lifestyle services and amenities like transportation to the parks and private VIP tours! At the time of this writing, homes in Golden Oak start at $1.8 million.) In case you have not been thoughtfully setting aside your future lottery winnings for a home in Golden Oak, this may be the closest you will come to fulfilling  your dreams of living ON Walt Disney World Resort property surrounded by unmistakable luxury.

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Opening Summer 2014. Now accepting reservations for arrivals from August 3, 2014.