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Hello and welcome to your weekly Disney news wrap-up!
Disney says it’s the holiday season!
From all kinds of holiday news to a hotel opening, lots of things have happened in the Disney parks over the past few days. Let’s break down what you need to know right here.
Disney World has all kinds of hotels on property, from the luxurious Grand Floridian Resort and Spa to the outdoorsy Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds and the fun Art of Animation Resort.
Swan Reserve
Disney has added/announced some new hotels recently, with the newest being Disney’s Riviera Resort. At least, the Riviera was the newest as of yesterday…because today there’s a NEW hotel that’s open in Disney World!
What’s that tall, modern building off in the distance? It’s the Swan Reserve hotel! The new hotel is located next to the Swan and Dolphin Resort near EPCOT, and we can’t WAIT for the grand opening.
The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
During our visit to the Swan and Dolphin hotel for the Food & Wine Classic event, we got to check out the Swan Reserve hotel. While we were visiting the new hotel, we had a STUNNING view we HAD to share! Is this a new favorite firework viewing location? You decide!
EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival isn’t the only food festival in town! The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, which runs on October 29th and 30th, is a food fest that highlights delicious fine dining and a wide selection of wines and beers with 20+ food stands and 100+ drink options.
©Disney Swan and Dolphin
Today, we’re bringing you a first look at this year’s Food & Wine Classic, so let’s get into it!
If you’re headed to Disney World during the summer and fall season, you might be making plans to visit the very popular EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival.
Food and Wine Classic 2018
We positively love this EPCOT fest, but did you know that it’s not the ONLY Food and Wine festival going on in Disney World this fall? And guess what? The other one is within walking distance from EPCOT!
For months we’ve been on the lookout for the latest information about the Swan Reserve, a brand NEW hotel coming to Disney world near the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
Swan Reserve View
We’ve shared details about the spectacular views you can get from the rooms, a FULL tour inside the hotel, and more. But now, we’ve got some exciting news about the food you’ll be able to eat at some of the Swan Reserve’s restaurants!
The Swan Reserve is a new hotel that is opening soon on Disney World Property!
Swan Reserve
It is part of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Complex, which means it’s really close to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, as well as other hotels like Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts. The Swan Reserve was supposed to open earlier this year, but after a series of delays, it’s now supposed to open this month. With it getting so close to being complete, we got to go INSIDE the new hotel and take a look around, so come with us as we tour the Swan Reserve!
We hope you’re ready for October because Disney World is changing BIG TIME.
Cinderella Castle
There are nine big changes happening at Disney World this month, so if you have a trip planned, here’s what you need to know.
When it comes to picking a Disney World resort, there are a TON of choices. You’ve got Disney-owned and operated hotels that hit all three budget price points: value, moderate, and deluxe.
The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
You’ve also got third party-owned off-site hotels, as well as onsite hotels owned by third parties, like the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. And today, we have a first look at a NEW third party-owned onsite hotel!
Disney recently announced that a new system was coming to Disney World called Disney Genie.
Genie+ ©Disney
This system includes three different parts: the Genie, Genie+, and Pay-Per-Ride. Disney Genie is a free addition to the Disney World app that can help you plan your day and more in Disney World. Genie+ and Pay-Per-Ride are both paid ways to get onto rides and attractions without waiting in line. So what does this have to do with the new Swan Reserve hotel? We’re here to tell ya.
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