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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

All Star Sports Resort at Disney World

Recently I visited All Star Sports. My daughter was staying there with her team, so I took the opportunity to take some photographs! For a full blog on the All Stars go HERE

While the rooms are a tight squeeze for four people, one handy thing I noticed that has been added since I last stayed in a Standard Value room (it's been a while) is a curtain by the sink (single sink), similar to the Moderate resorts, giving a bit of privacy to the person by the sink.

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Cowfish at Universal Orlando Citywalk, try Burgushi!

Here are some updated photos of Cowfish! Our original blog can be found HERE

Burgushi, a cross between a burger (ish) and sushi, is quite fun! I tried the All American, which is the most popular choice, and it was pretty great!

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Saturday, April 22, 2017

Pre-Register NOW for the 2018 RunDisney Half Marathon – The Dark Side

Pre-Register NOW for the 2018 RunDisney Half Marathon – The Dark Side

Darth Vader and Travel Time with Jenny wants YOU to Join the Dark Side for a weekend of Galactic Fun and out of this world running at the Walt Disney World Resort during the 2018 RunDisney Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side! Now, for a very limited time, you can guarantee and secure your 2018 RunDisney Star Wars Dark Side Race Registrations before general registration is open to the public!

There are NO TICKET REQUIREMENTS for this special offer, and all that is required is a minimum one night room stay in an on-property Walt Disney World owned Resort.

The race weekend fun begins on April 19, 2018 and you do not want to miss out! From the time you arrive at the Expo, to the time you line up in your corral, the force will be with you as you have an out of this world experience.

The courses will take you through the parks and past some of your favorite attractions. There will be on course race support with water and sports drinks (depending on distance), and of course, there will also be GREAT support with all the friends, family, and fans that cheer you on with homemade signs. The race maps in this post are from the 2017 Run Disney Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side weekend events to give you an example of the course you could be running.

The quote you will be given now is a standard rate for the room. However, once Disney begins releasing specials for the time of your stay, Jenny, or your favorite Travel Time agent will work to get that applied to your vacation to save you some money for your RunCation! Speaking of saving money – you’re already off to a great start since you will have NO Active Fees for your race. Your Travel Agent will also help you with any dining reservations, FastPass+ Reservations, along with all the other details that are involved with planning a Disney Parks vacation. If you are an Annual Passholder, please let us know as well, as we can work to get those discounts applied once they are released.

When booking the package, a $200 deposit will be required at the time of booking, along with the applicable race fees. You will also need to provide the e-mail for each participant to receive your registration link from Active near the time that General Registration opens. At that time, you’ll be able to enter your proof of time, shirt size, etc. and purchase any commemorative merchandise that is available for the event. Please see below for race fees:

Race & Date	Cost
Dark Side Challenge (Half Marathon and 10k)	$320
Star Wars Half Marathon April 22, 2018	$185
Star Wars 10K – April 21, 2018	$120
Star Wars 5K – April 20, 2018	$80
Kids Mile – April 21, 2018	$30
Kids Dashes – April 21, 2018	$20
Travel Insurance (Optional, but will cover race bib)	$77.50 per adult

As if you aren’t already excited for this special offer, take comfort in knowing that you can purchase optional Travel Insurance that would cover the Race Bib along with the vacation if you have to cancel or are delayed for one of the insured reasons. This is a great thing to consider since RunDisney does not offer deferrals or refunds on Race Registrations (except through this special offer).

So, save yourself the worry and stress that comes with registration day, and allow an Authorized Disney Travel Agent from Travel Time give you the magical RunCation of your dreams! All vacations booked for this special promotion will receive a FREE special gift before travel.

Photo credits: Keshia B

by: Jenny Hickey – Jenny@TravelTimeTravel.Com

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Wilderness Lodge Resort at Walt Disney World

Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort

Are you thinking about staying in Walt Disney World Wilderness Lodge Resort Hotel? If you are looking for a luxury hotel with a wonderful location then you need to consider Disney World Wilderness Lodge Resort .

This deluxe Walt Disney World hotel takes it’s inspiration from the Old Faithful Lodge in Yellowstone National Park. It is one of the most beautiful and relaxing of all of the Disney World resort hotel. Even though you are so close to Magic Kingdom you feel as though you are in a quiet oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the Disney theme parks. You truly do seem to step into a different age as soon as you enter the Wilderness Lodge resort. Guests have a choice between the traditional hotel rooms of the Lodge and the Disney Wilderness Resort Villas. These studio, one and two bedroom villas are part of the Disney Vacation Club but can be booked by non DVC members. The Wilderness Lodge has 728 rooms which are 340 square feet in size. The Lodge has the smallest sized deluxe rooms of all the Disney resorts. Expect a wonderfully themed room which will make you think that you are in a luxury log cabin. The rooms have very detailed Native American themed bedspreads and carved animals on the furniture.

Most rooms at the Wilderness Lodge have 2 Queen sized beds, but some of the rooms have 1 Queen and 1 bunk bed. These bunk bed rooms are great for families with small children. Unfortunately you cannot request a bunk bed room. There are also a small number of rooms with a King bed. Many of the rooms do have balconies but unfortunately not all – so be sure to request a room with a balcony. As with all requests this of course cannot be guaranteed but it doesn’t hurt to ask!

The bathrooms in the Wilderness Lodge have the popular configuration of the double sink vanity being outside from the bathroom with the toilet, bath and shower.

There are also some Junior Suites available. This is a great option for families and is a good alternative to the Wilderness Lodge Villas. The Junior Suites have 2 rooms with approximately 500 square feet of space. The bedroom has 2 Queen beds. The living/kitchen are has a pull out sleeper sofa. Junior Suite guests also have access to the concierge lounge Old Faithful. The Villas at Wilderness Lodge offer larger accommodation which can be a great idea for families. Studios, one and two bedroom villas are available. The studios have kitchenettes and the villas have full kitchens. Staying at a concierge level in a Disney World deluxe hotel can be a great option. As well as the services of the concierge to assist you with anything you need during your stay, the concierge level offers a separate lounge serving drinks and snacks throughout the day.

The Old Faithful lounge is on the 7th floor. It is actually pretty small but most guests report that it doesn’t seem to get too crowded. Food is served throughout the day. If you want you can use the concierge food to save on meals at the parks – some guests certainly do this. For breakfast there is a selection of cereal,pastries, yogurt and fruit. The daytime snacks are cookies and small snacks like goldfish. In the evening there are 2 hot items, dips, crudites,bread, crackers and cheese. Soft drinks, beer and wine are also available.