Magical Resort Guide Blog
Painting Ceramics: A Classic Community Hall Craft
If you have any downtime outside of the parks planned - like a resort-only day, hanging out at a resort Community Hall for a few hours for an afternoon break, or even if you’re stuck inside on a rainy day - one of the top go-to activities is ceramic painting! Ceramic painting is available at any Community Hall, every single day from 10:00 AM-10:00 PM.
April 2023: Newest Resort Activities
There are a lot of fun new activities happening at Disney resorts this month! Here’s a rundown of everything new in April!
Gem Mining Experience: A Fort Wilderness Hidden Gem!
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort is one of the best places to be if you’re planning a resort-only day, and the L&B Gem Mining Co. Experience is an amazing addition to your Fort Wilderness activity itinerary. This is truly a “hidden gem” of an activity that doesn’t get much attention, but it’s so unique (and a perfect fit for anyone that collects gems, fossils, arrowheads, shark teeth, or rocks)!
Specialty Fireworks Cruise: A Value-Priced VIP Experience
Of all the available “Enchanted Extra” add-ons that you can include during your Disney vacation, a Specialty Fireworks Cruise is one of the very best!
March 2023: Newest Resort Activities
There are a lot of fun new activities happening at Disney resorts this month! Here’s a rundown of everything new in March!
Spanish Mosaic Art: Creative Inspiration at Coronado Springs
Mosaic crafts have recently exploded in popularity around Disney resorts, and opportunities to create your own Disney mosaic can be found in several different resorts now - but did you know that this activity originally began at Coronado Springs? This has become a hard-to-get reservation, but I managed to snag an appointment to try it out!
February 2023: Newest Resort Activities
There are a lot of fun new activities happening at Disney resorts this month! Here’s a rundown of everything new in February!
Easter 2022: Resort Candy Scrambles, Egg Hunts, and More!
Easter is always a big celebration at Walt Disney World resorts! The day before Easter, each resort will post a calendar listing the special activities they have planned for Easter Day. You can find all the resort festivities for Easter 2022 here.
Mardi Gras 2022: Party at Port Orleans!
It’s no surprise that Port Orleans - French Quarter, the Disney resort known for celebrating the spirit of New Orleans all year long, is the best place to be when Mardi Gras rolls around each year! This resort really goes all-out to make Mardi Gras incredibly fun for guests with a parade, a nighttime party, special character meets, and more.
January 2023: Newest Resort Activities
There are a lot of fun new activities happening at Disney resorts this month! Here’s a rundown of everything new in January!
Simba’s Activity Center Overview: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney Vacation Club’s Community Halls are popular spaces meant for relaxing activities such as crafting, painting, and playing games. But did you know that there are a couple of other similar locations on Disney property that fall a little short of the “Community Hall” designation?
Mickey Tie-Dye: A Classic Craft with a Disney Twist
Mickey Tie-Dye is one of the most universal activities at Walt Disney World resorts and is available at nearly every resort. Every single day, Mickey Tie-Dye is happening at multiple resorts on Disney property, and anyone is welcome to participate at any resort!
