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B-Roll: Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa, KO OLINA, Hawaii

bryansmoker — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:55:33 +0000

KO OLINA, Hawaii – Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa beckons guests of every age to find the Hawaiian vacation of their dreams. In beautiful and relaxing surroundings infused with the stories and surprises of Hawaii, guests may discover whatever they hope to find in the islands: adventure, romance, tradition and fun.

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort — Fact Sheet

Gabriel Gibaldi — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:51:33 +0000

Overview

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a Disney Vacation Club private resort, complements the strong horizontal lines of the original resort while adding its own unique touches, including a fireworks viewing deck, a rooftop lounge, a lakeside pool and much more. Add to that a sky bridge linking the tower to the original resort’s monorail station, restaurants and shops, and you’ve got a new classic Disney resort that allows guests to blow Tinker Bell a kiss goodnight as they relax after a fun day of theme park experiences.

Building Upon a Beloved Icon

Bay Lake Tower builds on the celebrated legacy of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, hailed as a modern marvel of American architecture when it opened alongside nearby Magic Kingdom on Oct. 1, 1971. Proximity to Magic Kingdom continually proves to be among the resort’s most popular “amenities,” allowing families to easily return to their rooms for quick breaks from their busy day in the park.

Bay Lake Tower takes that experience one step further, adding the conveniences of “home” to this world-class vacation destination. Most rooms feature full kitchens complete with granite countertops and modern appliances, separate bedrooms, washers and dryers, and other home-like amenities that will add even more comfort and convenience to the unique experience offered by Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Unparalleled Views

Bay Lake Tower’s crescent-shaped tower boasts some of the most dramatic Walt Disney World views available, offering open sightlines to an amenity-filled courtyard, the picturesque lakefront or one of the most beloved theme parks on Earth. The view is equally appealing on the other side, with rich woods and warm fabrics complementing interior spaces and creating a welcoming, family-friendly environment.

Rooftop Lounge and Fireworks Viewing Area

On the top floor of Bay Lake Tower is the 77-seat Top of the World lounge and observation deck, offering sweeping views of Walt Disney World Resort, as well as a unique perspective for the “Wishes” nighttime fireworks spectacular at Magic Kingdom. (Availability is limited and open only to Disney Vacation Club members staying at Bay Lake Tower using their membership.)

Spacious Lobby

After checking in at the original resort, guests’ first glimpse of the tower’s interior is the lobby area filled with woven woods, glass-wrapped columns, dramatic lighting and modern artwork.

Bay Cove Pool

Nestled in the shadow of Bay Lake Tower, the resort’s zero entry pool includes a water slide, separate whirlpool spa and an interactive children’s water feature – all overlooking picturesque Bay Lake.

Resort Amenities

Beyond the rooftop lounge, spacious lobby and lakeside pool, Bay Lake Tower features a covered outdoor sky bridge that connects to the original resort so that guests can access the monorail as well as the restaurants and merchandise shops. Plus, Bay Lake Tower guests can order room service available through the original resort or make use of Community Hall, an activity center.

Disney Vacation Club

Disney Vacation Club is a vacation-ownership program that helps families enjoy flexibility and savings on vacations for decades to come. By purchasing a real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club resort, families enjoy flexible vacations at Disney destinations worldwide, as well as more than 500 other popular Member Getaways vacation locations around the globe.

Quick Facts

Date Announced:
Sept. 16, 2008

Completion Date:
August 2009

Location/Geography:
Bay Lake Tower is ideally situated between Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Comtemporary Resort with easy access to the monorail.

Room Mix:
Bay Lake Tower offers studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The majority of room categories include views of Bay Lake or Magic Kingdom.

Number of Units:
295 two-bedroom equivalent villas

Resort Amenities:
Zero entry pool with water slide, separate spa and interactive children’s water feature.

Exclusive lounge on the top floor with outdoor fireworks viewing area (availability is very limited and usage guidelines apply).

Covered outdoor sky bridge connects Bay Lake Tower to the existing resort so that guests can access the monorail.

Fun Facts

There are 167 miles of post-tensioning cable running through the concrete slabs. These cables could stretch from Bay Lake Tower to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort and back.
There are 1,398 tons of reinforcing steel, known as rebar, within the structure. This is equal to the weight of 254 full-grown elephants.
Bay Lake Tower rests on a foundation of more than 800 concrete piles that are 16 inches in diameter and extend 70 feet into the ground. Stacked on top of one another, these would reach more than 10 miles into the sky.

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Disney Vacation Club Properties

Gabriel Gibaldi — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:02:04 +0000

Disney’s Old Key West Resort (Walt Disney World Resort)

Opened: December 1991

Units: 558 two-bedroom equivalents

Disney’s Old Key West Resort launched the Disney Vacation Club concept when it opened its doors to members and overnight guests in December 1991. The Key West-style resort hotel, located in the heart of Walt Disney World Resort, features a quaint waterfront village of colorful, clapboard-sided, tin-roofed vacation villas. Resort amenities include a themed restaurant, four on-site pools including one with a water slide, a well-stocked general store, two children’s play areas, tennis and volleyball courts, a lighthouse sauna, four outdoor whirlpool spas, outdoor barbeque grills, an exercise facility and marina. Most vacation villas also boast a beautiful view of water, Disney’s Lake Buena Vista golf course or woods.

Disney’s Vero Beach Resort (Vero Beach, Fla.)

Opened: October 1995

Units: 104 two-bedroom equivalents

Disney’s Vero Beach Resort – which has the Atlantic Ocean as its scenic backdrop – offers a spectacular inn and spacious vacation villas located along a pristine coastline. Less than a two-hour drive southeast from Walt Disney World Resort, this premium Florida beach resort offers a unique flavor in its design and theme that reflects the Treasure Coast region where the resort is situated.

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort (Hilton Head Island, S.C.)

Opened: March 1996

Units: 107 two-bedroom equivalents

Built in classic Carolina island-style architecture, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is set among age-old live oak trees (some have been found to be more than 300 years old) and magnificent marshes, reminiscent of hunting and fishinglodges from the 1940s. Located on a 15-acre island within Shelter Cove Harbour and boasting oceanfront on a three-and-a-half-acre site just a shuttle ride away, the resort hotel and its beach house are nestled in the breathtaking natural scenery of the Carolina low country.

Disney’s BoardWalk Villas (Walt Disney World Resort)

Opened: July 1996

Units: 282 two-bedroom equivalents

Disney’s BoardWalk Villas overlooks the festive Disney’s BoardWalk waterfront dining and entertainment district at Walt Disney World Resort. The resort hotel, with its Atlantic seacoast theme, featuresa quaint collection of shops, clubs and restaurants, in addition to a variety of views, including the boardwalk and the village green. The resort hotel also boasts a themed pool with an elaborate slide, boardwalk cycling and other amenities.

The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (Walt Disney World Resort)

Opened: November 2000

Units: 114 two-bedroom equivalents

The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, located next to the popular Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, surrounds guests with the grandeur of the Old West and stories of the people who settled there. Each of the resort’s studio, one- and two-bedroom vacation villas tells the tale of the pioneers who built and stayed in the late 19th century railroad hotels in the national parks region of the American West. A unique feature of the resort is its themed Carolwood Pacific Room which displays railroad memorabilia, including a special exhibit on loan from the Disney family of two of Walt Disney’s personal scale-model train cars and a piece of the track.

Disney’s Beach Club Villas (Walt Disney World Resort)

Opened: July 2002

Units: 177 two-bedroom equivalents

Disney’s Beach Club Villas is inspired by the casual elegance of the mid-Atlantic seaside homes of the early 20th century. Adjacent to Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Villas comes alive with beautiful pastel colors, intricate wooden accents and home-like accommodations. Its relaxing atmosphere and many leisure activities create the perfect setting for families to spend time together.

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa (Walt Disney World Resort)

Opened: May 2004 -Treehouse Villas, (Phase 4) opened June 2009

Units: 924 two-bedroom equivalents

Just across the lake from the magical metropolis of the Downtown Disney area lies Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. From its colorful Victorian architecture to the historic influence of horse racing, this lakeside community recaptures the heyday of upstate New York country retreats of the late 1800s. Opened in June 2009, Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is the newest room category at the resort hotel. Nestled in natural forest glens, this new phase revives Walt Disney World “treehouse living,” a cherished tradition from 1975-2002. All 60 three-bedroom vacation homes, elevated 10 feet off the ground on pedestals and beams designed to blend into the forest environment, sleep nine and offer modern luxuries such as partial cathedral ceilings, a barbecue grill and flat-panel TVs, all presented in a style dubbed “cabin casual.”

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas (Walt Disney World Resort)

Opened: July 2007 – Kidani Village opened in phases in May and September 2009

Units: 449 two-bedroom equivalents

Guests live their very own true-life adventure in a setting inspired by the intrepid explorers and historic expeditions of 19th century Africa. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas encompasses two African-inspired buildings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jambo House, which has two floors devoted to Disney Vacation Club accommodations, and Kidani Village, an entirely new building complete with its own pool, water-play area, restaurant, merchandise shop, fitness center, expanded animal savanna and more. All of the accommodations in Jambo House and Kidani Village blend home-like amenities with African-inspired details, and most offer sweeping savanna views.

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (Walt Disney World Resort)

Opened: August 2009

Units: 295 two-bedroom equivalents

Inspired by the color palette and strong horizontal lines of its predecessor, Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort delivers some of the most dramatic views available anywhere at Walt Disney World Resort. Each of the rooms in this iconic resort features innovative touches, such as modern artwork designed specifically for Bay Lake Tower and flat-panel TVs, while most of the units boast full kitchens complete with granite countertops and modern appliances, separate bedrooms, washers and dryers, and other home-like amenities. Add a spacious lobby filled with woven woods and glass-wrapped columns, sweeping views from a private rooftop lounge and fireworks viewing deck, and the convenience of a sky bridge linking families to shops, restaurants and the monorail station at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa (Disneyland Resort)

Opened: September 2009

Units: 50 two-bedroom equivalents

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is an architectural and artistic celebration of California’s renowned Arts and Crafts style of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Room categories include studio and one-, two- and three-bedroom villas and many units include a fully equipped kitchen, living area, dining area, washer and dryer, whirlpool tub and other amenities, and spectacular views of Disney’s California Adventure theme park.

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa (Ko Olina, Hawaii)

Opens: Scheduled to open August 29, 2011

Units: 480 DVC units, 350 hotel rooms (upon scheduled completion in 2011)

In October 2007, Disney announced the purchase of 21 acres of oceanfront property on Oahu for the construction of a new resort. Located at the picturesque Ko Olina Resort & Marina on the western side of the island, the mixed-use resort – featuring both traditional hotel rooms and DVC vacation-ownership villas – is scheduled to offer sweeping ocean views, white sand beaches and crystal blue lagoons. In addition to 350 hotel rooms, two restaurants featuring foods unique to Hawaii, an 8,000-square-foot conference center and an 18,000-square-foot spa, the resort is planned to have 480 DVC vacation homes. DVC members and overnight guests can enjoy all the comforts of home in accommodations that are scheduled to include fully equipped kitchens, washers and dryers and whirlpool tubs in most units.

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Relaxing Retreat Indulges Guests at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

Gabriel Gibaldi — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

VERO BEACH, Fla. – Soothing services designed to melt away stress and restore the mind and body can be found at The Spa at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. The relaxing retreat offers pampering treatments for both overnight guests of the Disney Vacation Club resort and area residents.

The 1,500-square-foot facility complements the nautical design of the picturesque 211-room Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. The new spa houses one wet treatment room ideal for indulgent body scrubs and aromatic body wraps, plus a Vichy shower. Two massage rooms, one manicure/pedicure room and a relaxation room round out the space. The spa is operated by local spa company Tanja McGuire Incorporated, http://www.apamperedlife.net.

“The spa offers enriching treatments tailored to the needs of our guests,” said Sheryl Koenes, general manager of Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. ”Tanja McGuire and her team share the same service-oriented approach that Disney is known for.”

Unique treatments and organic products combine a hint of the tropics with refreshing citrus elements.

The Signature Massage uses hot stones, warm shells and tropical or citrus essential oils designed to connect guests with the peaceful beach setting. The Hot Stone Massage uses the stones to release tension and relax muscles. Rejuvenating facials such as the Strawberry Rhubarb Facial awaken skin to a youthful glow, while the Coconut Hydrating Facial cleans and hydrates by using rich coconut milk and chunks of coconut. Exfoliating and hydrating wraps, Vichy Shower treatments as well as spa manicures and pedicures are offered. Kids can enjoy pampering, too, with facials, massages, manicures and pedicures tailored to the younger set (ages 4-12).

Chefs have created a spa menu with light fare such as prosciutto and melon salad, ahi tuna poke and chilled soups.

Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, a DVC resort, offers several dining options, recreational activities and health club, and a variety of accommodations – from studios to three-bedroom cottages. For more information, contact 407/W-DISNEY. For more information and pricing on the spa contact 772/234-2050.

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Treasure Coast Welcomes Relaxing Retreat at The Spa at Disney

admin — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

TRANQUIL THERAPY: The Spa at Disney KIDS INDULGE: Youngsters can get pampered at the Spa at Disney

Disney Vacation Club Fact Sheet

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Established: October 1991

Workforce: Approximately 2,000 cast members

Since it was founded in 1991, Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has become one of the highest-rated vacation-ownership programs in the industry – and a prime example of how Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is growing its family vacation business by addressing a broad range of vacation experiences.

DVC was created as a unique experience for guests who like to return to Walt Disney World Resort on an annual basis and stay for longer periods of time. It has quickly grown to include a wide range of vacation offerings, currently boasting 10 properties both inside and outside Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Members access their vacation club ownership through a highly flexible vacation point system that allows them to tailor vacations to their personal needs. Members receive an annual allotment of vacation points that can be used in a variety of ways for different types of accommodations.

In 2009, DVC reached a company milestone, with more than 420,000 individual members from approximately 100 countries and every U.S. state having made a long-term commitment to unforgettable vacations.

Fun Facts

· DVC has doubled its membership since 2003 to include more than 420,000 member families from each U.S. state and approximately 100 different countries.

· Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas feature intricate African-inspired details and home-like amenities, and many vacation villas offer sweeping views of an expanded savanna inhabited by a variety of African animals.

· At Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, a horse-racing fanfare can be heard across the resort every hour on the hour signaling the top of the hour to amused members and guests.

· A special room at The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge houses a collection of train memorabilia and artwork, including an exhibit featuring two of Walt Disney’s personal scale-model railroad cars.

· There are 167 miles of post-tensioning cable running through Bay Lake Tower’s concrete slabs. These cables could stretch from Bay Lake Tower to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort and back.

· Environmental sensitivity was extremely important to Disney Imagineers while constructing the new Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. As a result, 5,178 tons, or 65.22 percent, of materials from demolition were recycled, including concrete and metals.

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Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Spellbinding Views — Bay Lake Tower’s crescent-shaped tower boasts some of the most dramatic Walt Disney World views available, offering panoramas of an amenity-filled courtyard, the picturesque lakefront beyond or one of the most beloved theme parks on Earth, Magic Kingdom. The 15-story, ultra-modern Disney Vacation Club resort combines elegant accommodations with home-like conveniences ideal for families. The sleek new property, scheduled to open in August, is connected to the iconic Disney’s Contemporary Resort via covered walkway allowing guests to enjoy the hotel’s restaurants, merchandise locations and monorail station. Walt Disney World Resort is in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. BEAUTY BY THE BAY: Bay Lake Tower’s crescent-shaped tower boasts some of the most dramatic Walt Disney World views available, offering panoramas of an amenity-filled courtyard, the picturesque lakefront beyond or one of the most beloved theme parks on Earth, Magic Kingdom. The 15-story, ultra-modern Disney Vacation Club resort combines elegant accommodations with home-like conveniences ideal for families. The sleek new property, scheduled to open in August, is connected to the iconic Disney’s Contemporary Resort via covered walkway allowing guests to enjoy the hotel’s restaurants, merchandise locations and monorail station. Walt Disney World Resort is in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer) BEAUTY BY THE BAY: Bay Lake Tower’s crescent-shaped tower boasts some of the most dramatic Walt Disney World views available, offering panoramas of an amenity-filled courtyard, the picturesque lakefront beyond or one of the most beloved theme parks on Earth, Magic Kingdom. The 15-story, ultra-modern Disney Vacation Club resort combines elegant accommodations with home-like conveniences ideal for families. The sleek new property, scheduled to open in August, is connected to the iconic Disney’s Contemporary Resort via covered walkway allowing guests to enjoy the hotel’s restaurants, merchandise locations and monorail station. Walt Disney World Resort is in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer) Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Opens its Doors : Bay Lake Tower’s crescent-shaped tower boasts some of the most dramatic Walt Disney World views available, offering panoramas of an amenity-filled courtyard, the picturesque lakefront beyond or one of the most beloved theme parks on Earth, Magic Kingdom. The 15-story, ultra-modern Disney Vacation Club resort combines elegant accommodations with home-like conveniences ideal for families. The sleek new property is connected to the iconic Disney’s Contemporary Resort via covered walkway allowing guests to enjoy the hotel’s restaurants, merchandise locations and monorail station. Walt Disney World Resort is in Lake Buena Vista, Fla Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Opens its Doors : Bay Lake Tower’s crescent-shaped tower boasts some of the most dramatic Walt Disney World views available, offering panoramas of an amenity-filled courtyard, the picturesque lakefront beyond or one of the most beloved theme parks on Earth, Magic Kingdom. The 15-story, ultra-modern Disney Vacation Club resort combines elegant accommodations with home-like conveniences ideal for families. The sleek new property is connected to the iconic Disney’s Contemporary Resort via covered walkway allowing guests to enjoy the hotel’s restaurants, merchandise locations and monorail station. Walt Disney World Resort is in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Bay Lake Tower : Crescent-shaped tower boasts some of the most dramatic Walt Disney World Resort views available, offering panoramas of an amenity-filled courtyard, the picturesque lakefront beyond or one of the most beloved theme parks on Earth, Magic Kingdom. The 15-story, ultra-modern Disney Vacation Club resort combines elegant accommodations with home-like conveniences ideal for families. The sleek new property is connected to the iconic Disney’s Contemporary Resort via covered walkway allowing guests to enjoy the hotel’s restaurants, merchandise locations and monorail station. Walt Disney World Resort is in Lake Buena Vista, Fla MODERN MOTIF: The new Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort offers a variety of accommodations from studios, and one- and two-bedroom villas to the luxurious three-bedroom Grand Villas. The two-story, ultra-modern Grand Villas boast a full kitchen, living room, laundry facilities and a magnificent view of Magic Kingdom or
Bay Lake. Guests staying at the crescent-shaped Bay Lake Tower can access existing amenities, restaurants and shopping at Disney

New Disney Vacation Club Treehouse Villas Blend Modern Luxury with Nostalgic Appeal Amid Forested Glens

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Treehouse Living, Disney-Style — Nestled in natural forest glens near Downtown Disney,a new type of adventure welcomes guests with the new Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. All 60 three-bedroom homes are elevated 10 feet off the ground on pedestals and beams designed to blend into the natural, wilderness environment. The new Disney Vacation Club villas open summer 2009. (Kent Phillips, Photographer) GLAM CAMPING AT DISNEY: Glamorous camping, or “glamping,” is taken to a new level at the new Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. All 60 three- bedroom villas are elevated 10 feet off the ground offering scenic views of lush landscaping or waterways. The unique treehouses sleep nine comfortably while offering modern luxuries such as flat-screen TVs, granite countertops, full kitchens and dramatic cathedral ceilings. The Disney Vacation Club property is located at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Treehouse Living, Disney-Style — Nestled in natural forest glens near Downtown Disney,a new type of adventure welcomes guests with the new Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. All 60 three-bedroom homes are elevated 10 feet off the ground on pedestals and beams designed to blend into the natural, wilderness environment. The new Disney Vacation Club villas open summer 2009. (Kent Phillips, Photographer) GLAM CAMPING AT DISNEY: Glamorous camping, or “glamping,” is taken to a new level at the new Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. All 60 three- bedroom villas are elevated 10 feet off the ground offering scenic views of lush landscaping or waterways. The unique treehouses sleep nine comfortably while offering modern luxuries such as flat-screen TVs, granite countertops, full kitchens and dramatic cathedral ceilings. The Disney Vacation Club property is located at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Treehouse Villas at Disney

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

GLAM CAMPING AT DISNEY: Glamorous camping, or “glamping,” is taken to a new level at the new Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. All 60 three- bedroom villas are elevated 10 feet off the ground offering scenic views of lush landscaping or waterways. The unique treehouses sleep nine comfortably while offering modern luxuries such as flat-screen TVs, granite countertops, full kitchens and dramatic cathedral ceilings. The Disney Vacation Club property is located at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. GLAM CAMPING AT DISNEY: Glamorous camping, or “glamping,” is taken to a new level at the new Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. All 60 three- bedroom villas are elevated 10 feet off the ground offering scenic views of lush landscaping or waterways. The unique treehouses sleep nine comfortably while offering modern luxuries such as flat-screen TVs, granite countertops, full kitchens and dramatic cathedral ceilings. The Disney Vacation Club property is located at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Treehouse Living, Disney-Style — Nestled in natural forest glens near Downtown Disney,a new type of adventure welcomes guests with the new Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. All 60 three-bedroom homes are elevated 10 feet off the ground on pedestals and beams designed to blend into the natural, wilderness environment. The new Disney Vacation Club villas open summer 2009. (Kent Phillips, Photographer) Treehouse Living, Disney-Style — Nestled in natural forest glens near Downtown Disney,a new type of adventure welcomes guests with the new Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. All 60 three-bedroom homes are elevated 10 feet off the ground on pedestals and beams designed to blend into the natural, wilderness environment. The new Disney Vacation Club villas open summer 2009. (Kent Phillips, Photographer)

Disney Vacation Club Opens Three Resort Adventures With Homelike Accommodations at Walt Disney World Resort

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Guests at Bay Lake Tower at Disney Blow Tinker Bell a kiss goodnight from your fully furnished vacation villa at Disney Vacation Club Kidani Village, a Disney Vacation Club property at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge features thatched roofs and a hewn timber design. Kidani means “necklace” in Swahili and the new building is shaped like a piece of native African jewelry with vacation villas forming the beads, walkways creating the knots in between and the lobby representing the ornament or jewel at its center. The new resort also includes Sanaa, a new family dining location, featuring savanna views at select tables and serving familiar foods from tandoor ovens in addition to slow-cooked specialties with the flavorful spices of Africa and India. Walt Disney World Resort is in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Treehouse Living, Disney-Style — Nestled in natural forest glens near Downtown Disney,a new type of adventure welcomes guests with the new Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. All 60 three-bedroom homes are elevated 10 feet off the ground on pedestals and beams designed to blend into the natural, wilderness environment. The new Disney Vacation Club villas open summer 2009. (Kent Phillips, Photographer) Spellbinding Views — Bay Lake Tower’s crescent-shaped tower boasts some of the most dramatic Walt Disney World views available, offering panoramas of an amenity-filled courtyard, the picturesque lakefront beyond or one of the most beloved theme parks on Earth, Magic Kingdom. The 15-story, ultra-modern Disney Vacation Club resort combines elegant accommodations with home-like conveniences ideal for families. The sleek new property, scheduled to open in August, is connected to the iconic Disney’s Contemporary Resort via covered walkway allowing guests to enjoy the hotel’s restaurants, merchandise locations and monorail station. Walt Disney World Resort is in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Spellbinding Views — Bay Lake Tower’s crescent-shaped tower boasts some of the most dramatic Walt Disney World views available, offering panoramas of an amenity-filled courtyard, the picturesque lakefront beyond or one of the most beloved theme parks on Earth, Magic Kingdom. The 15-story, ultra-modern Disney Vacation Club resort combines elegant accommodations with home-like conveniences ideal for families. The sleek new property, scheduled to open in August, is connected to the iconic Disney’s Contemporary Resort via covered walkway allowing guests to enjoy the hotel’s restaurants, merchandise locations and monorail station. Walt Disney World Resort is in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. BEAUTY BY THE BAY: Bay Lake Tower’s crescent-shaped tower boasts some of the most dramatic Walt Disney World views available, offering panoramas of an amenity-filled courtyard, the picturesque lakefront beyond or one of the most beloved theme parks on Earth, Magic Kingdom. The 15-story, ultra-modern Disney Vacation Club resort combines elegant accommodations with home-like conveniences ideal for families. The sleek new property, scheduled to open in August, is connected to the iconic Disney’s Contemporary Resort via covered walkway allowing guests to enjoy the hotel’s restaurants, merchandise locations and monorail station. Walt Disney World Resort is in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)