New Resort Branded Merchandise at Disney’s Yacht Club (Minnie Ears & Loungefly)
On a recent visit to Disney’s Yacht Club, I was surprised to find a few new items had debuted, including Minnie Ears and a Loungefly…
Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Special Hotel Rates (2024)
If you’re comparing hotel prices at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Swan and Dolphin are worth consideration, depending on your budget. They are currently offering a…
From Budget to Premium: Ranking Every Resort at Walt Disney World
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the countless resort options at Walt Disney World, it’s understandable. With so many resorts, it’s only natural to wonder which…
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours at Disney World (Who’s it For & What to Expect)
If you’re planning a vacation, you’ll want to incorporate several perks and amenities. One of those items is extended evening hours. However, unlike early theme…
Is It Worth It to Upgrade to a Deluxe Resort at Walt Disney World?
For months, a busy mom labored over choosing the right Disney Resort Hotel. This was a big trip, and given the expense, she wanted to…
Disney World Resort Hotels (By Category, Location, and Transportation Type)
Planning a stay at a Walt Disney World Resort involves navigating a maze of options. From hotels categorized by location and price to the varied…
Disney Boardwalk Inn and Villas Laundry Facilities (Info + Photos)
If you need to do laundry during your stay at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn or Disney’s Boardwalk Villas Resort, you’ll have options. We’ll preview photos, locations,…
A Sneak Peek of the New Conrad Hotel by Hilton at Evermore Orlando Resort
We recently visited Hilton’s Conrad Hotel at Evermore Orlando Resort. The Conrad is a new resort that sits behind Walt Disney World. It’s approximately ten…
A 24-Hour Impromptu Visit to Walt Disney World (How We Did It)
A few weeks ago, I received a text message from a friend who was coming into town for a business trip. She wanted to know…
Jackson Square Gifts and Desire Merchandise + Photo Report
We continue our coverage of Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter with a visit to the gift shop, Jackson Square Gifts and Desires. French Quarter’s gift…
A Photo Walk Around Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter
When I began our updates of the Port Orleans Resorts earlier last month, I intended to continue with the French Quarter after Riverside. However, it…
Resorts Gal Reveals: An Afternoon Lunch at Disney’s Contemporary
When I started Resorts Gal in 2019, I had all these ideas I wanted to write to help others plan their visits to Walt Disney…
2024 Construction and Refurbishment Progress at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn is undergoing a multi-year refurbishment, entailing considerable construction work. We’ve seen reasonable progress throughout the last year. Since we visit Walt Disney…
Are You Ready to Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation? Start Here!
Are You Ready to Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation? Start Here! Imagine. You’re strolling down Main Street, U.S.A., the scent of popcorn in the…
A Photo Perspective of a Serene Port Orleans Riverside Resort
During the past twelve years or so, we’ve stayed at Port Orleans Riverside several times. To date, those stays have been in the Royal Rooms,…
Alligator Bayou or Magnolia Bend: Which Side of Port Orleans Riverside is Right for You?
Until recently, I had never stayed in the Alligator Bayou section of Port Orleans Riverside. We’ve always received a room assignment in the Magnolia Bend…
The Resorts Gal Guide to Creating a Budget for Disney World (Part 1)
Creating a budget for a Walt Disney World vacation might initially seem overwhelming. But guess what? You’ve got this! We can teach you how to…
All-Star Music Pool Gallery
Photos Disney’s All-Star Music Pool Gallery Preview photos of the pools at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. The Calypso Pool The Piano Pool For more on…
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter vs. Riverside (Is Either a Clear Winner?)
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter and Port Orleans Riverside are two popular moderate resorts at Walt Disney World. Each resort has a unique style with…
Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Alligator Bayou Room (Photos + Tour)
We’re off to Port Orleans Riverside once again. But this time, we’re changing things up and visiting the Alligator Bayou section of the resort. Until…
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Review (From Someone Who’s Stayed Here Many Times)
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a deluxe resort at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. This review of the resort will provide an overview…
Extraordinary Easter Eggs at the Disney Resorts (List with Photos for 2024)
Is any bunny else egg-cited for Easter at Walt Disney World? If so, you found the right place–if you can get past the holiday puns….
The 2024 Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Beach Club is to Dye For! (Photos)
We’ve made it to our last hop for Easter Eggs! We stopped at Disney’s Beach Club, where we found a happy surprise. This year’s display…
The Egg-Citing 2024 Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Contemporary
We continue on our bunny hop to tour the Easter egg display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This year’s display was moved to a more prominent…
Egg-Clusive Photos of Disney’s Grand Floridian’s Easter Egg Display (2024)
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is our next stop on our Easter egg hop. In 2024, the Grand Floridian has the most significant display of Easter…
An Egg-spedition to Disney’s Yacht Club’s Easter Egg Display (2024)
Are you egg-cited for Easter? At Walt Disney World, select resorts celebrate the holiday with a time-honored tradition of cast member-created Easter Egg displays. These…
Wilderness Lodge Mercantile (The Gift Shop at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge)
Wilderness Lodge Mercantile is the gift shop at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. It’s a unique gift shop whose theming is inspired by the Pacific Northwest mixed…
The Resorts Gal Guide to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge’s Pools (with Photos)
During our stay at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the weather was warm, and the pools were packed. So I woke up early one morning to take…
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Laundry Facilities (Info & Photos)
If you need to do laundry during your stay at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, you’ll have options. We’ll preview photos, locations, and other…
Laundry Options at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (Photos & Pricing)
When it comes to doing laundry at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, you’ll want to know your options. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has three laundry facilities. However, you’ll…