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…
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Room Types (Photos and Details)
If you’re planning a stay at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, deciding which room type will work best can be challenging. This choice alone can be overwhelming,…
2024 Construction at Disney’s Polynesian Resort (DVC Island Tower Updates)
This timeline shares construction updates for the new Disney Vacation Club Tower being built at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The construction of the Island Tower…
2024 Renovation and Refurbishment Progress at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
This article shares a timeline of the renovation and refurbishment progress at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort in 2024. Disney’s Grand Floridian is undergoing a multi-year…
Disney’s Riviera Resort Photos (A Gallery of Favorites)
We’ve accumulated numerous photos of Disney’s Riviera Resort since it opened a few years back. Below, you’ll find photos with light commentary and a few…
Everything You Will Find at Conch Flats General Store (The Gift Shop at Disney’s Old Key West)
Conch Flats General Store is the gift shop at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. Like the rest of the resort, the gift shop has beach-theming…
Resorts Gal Review: A Slam Dunk Stay at Disney’s All-Star Sports
Disney’s All-Star Sports is a value resort located within the Animal Kingdom Resorts area at Walt Disney World. It is one of three All-Star Resorts,…
Disney’s All-Star Sports Rooms (Photos and Tour)
Do you ever think about staying at one of the cheaper Walt Disney World Resorts to save money but then cringe at the thought of…
Sport Goofy Gifts and Sundries (Photos of Disney’s All-Star Sports Gift Shop)
Sport Goofy Gifts and Sundries is the gift shop at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. During our last stay at the resort, I stopped in to…
A Walk Around Crescent Lake at Disney World
A scenic walk around Crescent Lake makes for an unforgettable experience at Walt Disney World. This stunning lake is centered among the Epcot Resort Hotels….
Disney World’s Resort Hotel Refurbishment Schedule (2024-2026)
At any given time, multiple resorts, hotels, and villas are undergoing refurbishment at Walt Disney World. Refurbishments can range from major construction to minor items…
A Walk Around Hourglass Lake at Disney World
Hourglass Lake is a picturesque body of water between Disney’s Art of Animation and Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Like its name, the lake is shaped…