Magical Resort Guide Blog
Pop Century’s Groovy Scavenger Hunt: Icons Through the Decades
A retro scavenger hunt that invites guests to explore the greatest icons of the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s has returned at Disney’s Pop Century Resort! And while you’re on the hunt, this classic activity provides a plethora of amazing photo ops with the resort’s impressively gigantic icons, including Disney favorites like Lady & Tramp, Roger Rabbit, Mickey Mouse, Baloo & Mowgli, and Goofy.
Animating the Springs: Animator’s Class at Disney’s Saratoga Springs
Did you know that Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort has a hidden gem of an activity that’s fun for the whole family? They have a weekly Animator’s Class held in their Community Hall!
Community Hall Overview: Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
The Frank W. Eahlers Community Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas is the perfect place to spend some time on a rainy day, before your room is ready on arrival day or after you’ve checked out on departure day, or if you just need a quiet place to relax and escape the park crowds.
Paint Your Own Animation Cel: Master the Art of Animation at Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney’s Riviera Resort is packed with classic Disney art, and now guests have the chance to create their own works of art with the Paint Your Own Animation Cel activity!
Make Your Own Kukui Nut Leis: An Interactive Polynesian Activity
Kukui Nuts have been used in Hawaiian culture for thousands of years, for everything from soothing skin to crafting necklaces for chiefs and kings. And now, guests have the opportunity to create their very own Kukui Nut leis on select afternoons in the Great Ceremonial House lobby!
Starlight Safari: A Unforgettable Adventure Under the Stars
Every night, Animal Kingdom Lodge gives guests the incredible opportunity to ride along on a Starlight Safari adventure across the Sunset and Arusha savannas.
Easter at Animal Kingdom Lodge: Painting Ostrich Eggs!
Animal Kingdom Lodge is a one-of-a-kind resort, and you can always count on them to provide incredibly unique ways to celebrate every holiday! Their long-standing Easter tradition allows guests to paint real ostrich eggs for Easter, and I was lucky enough to join in this year!
Paint a Tiki Mask: Painting with a Polynesian Twist
Here’s a new reason to visit Polynesian Village! Their “Paint a Tiki Mask” activity is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon hanging out by the beautiful Seven Seas Lagoon!
Animal Enrichment: Giraffes, Puzzle Feeders, and Fun!
Animal Kingdom Lodge provides guests such an incredible opportunity to watch African animals roam the savanna, but did you know you could do more than just watch? Join the Animal Care Team every weekend for a free Animal Enrichment activity!
Once Upon a Painting: Get Crafty at California Grill
I recently experienced the Once Upon a Painting activity at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and there truly has never been a more fitting activity for a Magic Kingdom area resort. It doesn’t get much better than painting a castle, with a view of a castle! This activity is held every Monday and Friday from 12:30-2:30PM inside the California Grill restaurant.
Chronos Club: Disney’s Most Cost-Effective Club Level
In general, Disney’s Club Level rooms are very pricey and are definitely more of a splurge than a value…but Chronos Club is different. Chronos Club is located on the 15th Floor of Gran Destino Tower, which is part of the beautiful Coronado Springs Resort. It stands alone as the only Club Level concierge lounge in Walt Disney World that’s located in a Moderate Resort. We were lucky enough to snag a Club Level room for our January 2022 vacation.
Paint Your Disney Story: An Enchanting Activity
I’ve seen signs advertising the “Paint Your Disney Story” in the Grand Floridian lobby for months now, and I finally had a chance to give it a try! I stopped in on a Monday afternoon recently and spent a couple of wonderfully relaxing hours painting my own ceramic storybook.