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Monsters University Sweepstakes – Win a Trip to Disney World
Would you like to spend some time at Disney World this summer? Disney Movie Rewards has a new sweepstakes where you can enter to win a vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida! The sweepstakes is also promoting Disney-Pixar’s upcoming film, “Monsters University,” which will be released in theaters on June 21, 2013!
The Grand Prize Winner will receive:
- A Walt Disney World Resort vacation for six with travel by Delta Vacations
- Round-trip Airfare
- Accommodations in a Cars, Finding Nemo, or Lion King family suite at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- VIP Tour Guide for a day
- Disney gift card
The First Prize Winner will receive a $1,000 Disney gift card!
Disney Value Resorts – A Great Bargain!
I am often asked about the differences in Disney World Resort Categories– Value, Moderate, Deluxe and Deluxe Villa. Each category offers different amenities to guests and with that also comes different costs.
The first tier is Disney’s Value Resorts; this is a great category for families of young ones or traveling on a budget. For a lower cost, quick getaway with my family, I love these resorts! We stayed in All-Star Music when we were first married and starting our lives together. The different resorts in this category include Pop Century, Art of Animation and the All Star Resorts (Music, Sports, and Movies). Each resort has something special to offer without making my wallet cry!
The Value resorts are great, because they all offer different themes, so depending on the mood we’re in, we can get the experience we want! For the Run Disney events, we usually choose All Star Sports, because it gets us in that fitness mood! We also love All Star Movies… in the Toy Story section your toys “move” around the room while you are gone, thanks to some magic from Disney “Mousekeeping”. The new Art of Animation resort recreates some of our favorite scenes from The Lion King, Cars and Finding Nemo. Oh, and don’t miss the wonderful Landscape of Flavors Food Court at the resort!
Is the Art of Animation Resort Right for you?
I recently had the pleasure of staying at the new Art of Animation resort. It is an amazing and beautiful resort. It is considered a “value” resort but it does not look like a “value” resort in anyway. They have mainly suites and some standard rooms.
When you first drive up to the resort you see the huge paintings outside of Animation Hall representing the characters that have suites or rooms in their honor. There is quite a little winding road to get there but then when you see the big reveal it is worth the wait. This resort is very colorful and it will definitely lift your spirits.
When you enter Animation Hall you are greeted by a ton of sketches and drawings on the wall and the ceiling, so don’t forget to look up as you enter. The drawings and sketches are from some of your favorite characters before they became what you know them as today. My daughters favorite sketch is all the way down in the upper right corner, it is a sketch of Ursula, not as we know her today but as a skinny Ursula. After you have checked out the sketches you must check in. The wall behind the check in desks is full of bright colors. As you look down the wall the colors gradually change. In Animation Hall you will also find the Pixel Play Arcade. The Ink and Paint Shop (also known as the gift shop), and Landscape of Flavors Food Court.
Chip’s Tips: When you go into the Ink and Paint shop pay close attention to the walls because the walls are designed to look like big ink wells or big paint jars!
The buildings that are closest to Animation Hall are the suites, which are the Cars, Nemo, and Lion King buildings. The Little Mermaid rooms are the farthest away from Animation Hall, but that may not be a big thing because I found the Little Mermaid building to be the quietest. The Cars Suites have 3 buildings, Nemo and Lion King have 2 buildings and finally The Little Mermaid rooms have 3 buildings.
The courtyards of these buildings are amazing. The suites have the best courtyards in my opinion. The Little Mermaid rooms have the standard “value” resort courtyard feel. I was told that the Little Mermaid rooms are the same size as every other standard value resort room but to me these rooms felt a little bigger. This resort is an attraction in itself. Even if you don’t stay at this resort I would suggest that you take a stroll through the courtyards because they really make you feel like you are in the movie. The music, the feel of the courtyards, the painting on the buildings, everything makes these courtyards incredible. Those of us who are Disney addicts know that Disney pays great attention to detail and these courtyards show that.
I am not much of a pool person but what kind of review would this be if I left out the pools. The pool that stands out to me the most is The Big Blue pool, where you will find Marlin and Nemo peeking out there home. Next to them you will find a larger than life Crush and Dory. There are 2 other pools, The Cozy Cone pool, and the Flippin Fins pool. It seemed like the Flippin Fins pool was the quietest and least used. The Big Blue pool was extremely crowded.
Chip’s Tips: I have been told there is music playing under the water in the Big Blue Pool. I will have to take there word for it because I will not be going under the water to find out.
I would highly recommend this resort. It is the best “value” resort, in my opinion. The food here is very good but it is not some of the typical food court food that you are used to. They have a lot of “Create Your Own” style dishes, so you can get anything pretty much the way you want it. The Cast Members at this resort somehow seem different to me. I know for the most part Cast members are beyond friendly and helpful but they seem extra friendly and extra accommodating at this resort. They all smile at you as you walk by and ask you how you are doing. To be fair I have only stayed at 2 other Disney resorts. Our Mousekeeper was amazing and left my daughter her very first towel animal, not only once but twice. She also left the most adorable window display in every window on our floor. We never had this at any other Value resort.
Have you stayed at Art of Animation? Would you? Tell us your experiences?
Sunshine is a Disney fanatic. You will find her counting down the days until she goes back to Disney, while annoying her daughter with all things Disney.
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Walt Disney World Resort February Movie Schedules
Look no more… Here is the complete list of the Walt Disney World Resort February Movie Schedules! Watching a Disney movie would be a great activity for your first night at WDW if you aren’t going into a park. Or, if you need a night for your family to rest and unwind, try sitting on a blanket to watch a Disney movie under the stars. Always ask a cast member for additional information about locations, changes in schedules and bad weather plans. Enjoy!
Disney’s Fort Wilderness:
February 1 – Peter Pan
February 2 – Toy Story 3
February 3 – Enchanted
February 4 – Monsters Inc
February 5 – Freaky Friday
February 6 – Alice in Wonderland
February 7 – The Lion King
February 8 – Brave
February 9 – Toy Story 2
February 10 – Cinderella
February 11 – Finding Nemo
February 12 – Jungle 2 Jungle
February 13 – The Muppets
February 14 – Up
February 15 - Peter Pan
February 16 – Toy Story 3
February 17 – Enchanted
February 18 – Monsters Inc
February 19 – Freaky Friday
February 20 – Alice in Wonderland
February 21 – The Lion King
February 22 – Brave
February 23 – Toy Story 2
February 24 – Cinderella
February 25 – Finding Nemo
February 26 – Jungle 2 Jungle
February 27 – The Muppets
February 28 – Up
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jambo House
Sunday nights- Frankenweenie
Monday nights- Jungle 2 Jungle
Tuesday nights- Brave
Wednesday nights- Peter Pan
Thursday nights- Lady and the Tramp
Friday nights- Freaky Friday
Saturday nights- The Lion King
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: Kidani Village
Sunday nights- Brave
Monday nights- Shaggy Dog
Tuesday nights- Tinker Bell: Secret of the Wings
Wednesday nights- Cinderella
Thursday nights- The Princess and the Frog
Friday nights- Frankenweenie
Saturday nights- Enchanted
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club
Sunday nights- Freaky Friday
Monday nights- George of the Jungle
Tuesday nights- Heavyweights
Wednesday nights-Peter Pan
Thursday nights- Lady and the Tramp
Friday nights- The Shaggy Dog
Saturday nights- Frankenweenie
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
Sunday nights – Bolt
Monday nights- Freaky Friday
Tuesday nights- Muppet Treasure Island
Wednesday nights- The Shaggy Dog
Thursday nights- Tangled
Friday nights- Frankenweenie
Saturday nights- Peter Pan
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Sunday nights- The Princess and the Frog
Monday nights- Ratatouille
Tuesday nights- Lady and the Tramp
Wednesday nights- Wall-E
Thursday nights- Tangled
Friday nights- Frankenweenie
Saturday nights- The Lion King
Disney’s Grand Floridian
Sunday nights- Hercules
Monday nights-Lady and the Tramp
Tuesday nights- Enchanted
Wednesday nights- Toy Story 2
Thursday nights- Cinderella
Friday nights- Bolt
Saturday nights- Tinker Bell: Secret of the Wings
Disney’s Polynesian
Sunday nights- A Bug’s Life
Monday nights- The Lion King
Tuesday nights- Brave
Wednesday nights- The Emperor’s New Groove
Thursday nights- Monsters, Inc.
Friday nights- Tangled
Saturday nights- Peter Pan
Sunday nights – Up
Monday nights – Monsters Inc
Tuesday nights – The Shaggy Dog
Wednesday nights – Tangled
Thursday nights – The Rocketeer
Friday nights – Freaky Friday
Saturday nights – Frankenweenie
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Sunday nights- Enchanted
Monday nights- Cinderella
Tuesday nights- Pocahontas
Wednesday nights- Peter Pan
Thursday nights- Tangled
Friday nights- Dumbo
Saturday nights- The Princess and the Frog
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Sunday nights- Brave
Monday nights- Frankenweenie
Tuesday nights- Tinker Bell: Secret of the Wings
Wednesday nights- A Goofy Movie
Thursday nights- Lady adn the Tramp
Friday nights- Freaky Friday
Saturday nights- Peter Pan
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter
Sunday nights- The Princess and the Frog
Monday nights- Muppet Treasure Island
Tuesday nights- Tangled
Wednesday nights-Winnie the Pooh
Thursday nights- Finding Nemo
Friday nights- Heavyweights
Saturday nights- The Incredibles
Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside
Sunday nights- The Lion King
Monday nights- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Tuesday nights- Cinderella
Wednesday nights- Brave
Thursday nights- Up
Friday nights- Peter Pan
Saturday nights- Frankenweenie
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Sunday nights- Cinderella
Monday nights- Lady and the Tramp
Tuesday nights- Heavyweights
Wednesday nights- Peter Pan
Thursday nights- Enchanted
Friday nights- Brave
Saturday nights- The Lion King 1 1/2
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Sunday nights- Toy Story 3
Monday nights-Landy and the Tramp
Tuesday nights- Heavyweights
Wednesday nights- Peter Pan
Thursday nights- Enchanted
Friday nights- Brave
Saturday nights- Tangled
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Sunday nights- Heavyweights
Monday nights- Tarzan
Tuesday nights- A Bug’s Life
Wednesday nights- Peter Pan
Thursday nights- Lady & the Tramp
Friday nights- Wall-E
Saturday nights- Brave
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
Sunday nights- Frankenweenie
Monday nights- Hercules
Tuesday nights- Dumbo
Wednesday nights- Members Choice (Guests get to vote)
Thursday nights- Tangled
Friday nights- Freaky Friday
Saturday nights- Peter Pan
Disney’s All Star Movies Resort
Sunday nights- Guest Vote: Toy Story 1, 2 or 3
Monday nights- Enchanted
Tuesday nights- Guest Vote: Wall-E or UP!
Wednesday nights- Hercules
Thursday nights- Peter Pan
Friday nights- The Princess and the Frog
Saturday nights- Brave
Disney’s All Star Music Resort
Sunday nights- The Princess and the Frog
Monday nights- Guest Vote: Wall-E or UP!
Tuesday nights- Hercules
Wednesday nights- Peter Pan
Thursday nights- Guest Vote: Toy Story 1, 2 or 3
Friday nights- Brave
Saturday nights- Enchanted
Disney’s All Star Sports Resort
Sunday nights- Brave
Monday nights- Guest Vote: Toy Story 1, 2 or 3
Tuesday nights- Peter Pan
Wednesday nights- Guest Vote: Wall-E or UP!
Thursday nights- Hercules
Friday nights- Enchanted
Saturday nights- The Princess and the Frog
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Are Disney Value Resorts right for you?
When planning a Disney vacation on a budget you have to ask yourself one question… Are Disney Value Resorts right for you?
For me the answer for me would be a definite yes. I know some people hear the term “Value” and think cheap and not well-kept but that could not be farther from the truth. Value resorts are well a great Value, especially judging by Disney prices. Value Resorts are very well themed and very well-kept. Now there are some that are better than others, just like everything else.
The original Value Resorts are the All Star Resorts.
- There is All Star Movies which is adorable and has some very cool themes from your favorite Disney Movies. My personal favorite is the Toy Story Building the huge statues outside are the best. F.Y.I the Toy Story building is also a preferred building, which means that it is closer to the Lobby.
- Next is All Star Music. Which has some very large music notes outside. It also is themed very well, featuring some well-known music icons from your favorite Disney Movies.
- Last but not Least in the All Star line up we have All Star Sports. I am not a big sports fan so this resort is not my cup of tea. It is also themed very well. Outside you will find giant footballs, Baseballs, Soccer balls etc.
