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Splitzville Luxury Lanes at Downtown Disney

For a fun family night out or a cool afternoon out of the hot Florida sun on your next vacation, consider visiting Splitzville Luxury Lanes. This 50,000 sq. ft retro bowling alley spans 2 floors and offers 30 bowling lanes, billiard tables, live music and amazing food options!

The menu has a wide range of offerings from sushi to pizza, and excellent burgers. If you have more of a sweet tooth try the cake of the day! These desserts tower high and are great to share. GOing for a date night out? No problem. Enjoy delicious cocktails and spirtits while you bowl. Over all Splitzville is sure to make a bowler out of you.

Take a break at Club Cool in EPCOT

Central Florida brings in huge crowds during the summer but also gets very hot and humid when traveling the parks. Club Cool is the perfect spot to stop off for a refreshing break when visiting Disney's EPCOT. Here you can sample Coke Cola flavors from around the world, a perfect tribute to the World Showcase.

Give Your Little Girl a Princess Makeover at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

A fun experience growing in popularity at the Disney resorts are princess makeovers at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. With two locations in Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney this is a fun experience available for girls ages 3 - 12. Your princess will enter a boutique owned by Cinderella's godmother to meet your own fairy god mother in training! With her magic wand she magically transforms your little girl into a princess.

These magical makeovers have different looks and packages to choose from helping you customize your look. 

You first select a hairstyle choosing from:

- Fairytale Princess

- Disney Diva

- Pop Princess

- Color Star

Then select your package:

The Crown package : (starts at $59.95, plus tax)

- hairstyling

- shimmering make-up, face gem

- princess sash and tote

- nail polish

The Courtyard package : (starts at $94.95, plus tax)

- hairstyling
- shimmering make-up, face gem
- princess sash and tote
- nail polish
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique tshirt
- Trendy tutu

The Castle package : (starts at $195,95, plus tax)
- hairstyling
- shimmering makeup, face gem
- princess sash and tote
- nail polish
- complete costume with accessories, which you choose
- 6" x 8" & 4" x 6" photos in princess themed holder

The Knight's package : (starts at $18,95, plus tax)
- hairstyling with gel
- sword and shield
- confetti

There are a limited number of slots open for each day and reservations fill up fast. If you want this experience you will can book it up to 180 days in advanced. Due to its popularity I would make this one of the very first reservations you make!
Additional merchandise and photo packages are available. Each makeover takes 30 minutes to an hour depending on the package selected. There are also seasonal looks available for holidays such as christmas. You may also buy or bring your own princess costume if you don't wish to purchase one from the boutique. 

DISNEY'S VACATION CLUB NEW POLYNESIAN BUNGALOWS

Recently Disney's Polynesian Resort has been undergoing massive renovations to transform the resort into the newest Disney Vacation Club Villas location. the most anticipated addition of the  renovations are the 20 new Bora Bora Bungalows set along the shore of the Polynesian Resort.

Each bungalow will be a 2 bedroom villa which will sleep 8 people. each bungalow is approx. 1650 sq. ft featuring a 300 sq. ft deck facing Magic Kingdom each equipped with its own private plunge pool!

For those wondering what the rates of these new bungalows will be here is the latest DVC points chart

For those who are not DVC members who wish to stay in the bungalows here are your rates

That's all the information I have on the bungalows for now but here is a video of the construction progress that I also found.

Walt Disney World Planning Video

Here is the Official 2014 Walt Disney World Planning DVD. It shows a basic overview of  Walt Disney World vacations and helps you start planning your vacation.

Disney Military Discounts

As an Army Veteran and current Army wife I have had experience using Disney discounts that they offer to those who serve. Disney offers discounts on ticketing and room prices know as Disney's Armed Forces Salute.

You are eligible for these prices if you are a current or retired member of:
- Active
- Reserves
- National Guard
- Coast Guard

Or are 100% Service Connected Disabled with the DAVPRM code on your military issued ID.

Or are a Spouse in place of their member.

Disney's current offer runs from 28 September 2014 to 3 October 2015.  
(This discount is offered on select resorts with certain black out dates)

Additionally they offer Discount Theme Park Tickets. Those who qualify may purchase up to 6 of these tickets per promotion period and can be used any time with in that time period. They are non- refundable or transferable. A valid Military ID is needed at the time of purchase and when first used at the theme park its self. Each ticket is a 4 day ticket with two available add on options:
- Park Hopper
- Water Park Fun & more

Disney World Armed Forces Salute Prices:

• Four-Day Park Hopper Tickets - $177 
• Four-Day Water Park Fun & more - $177
• Four-Day Park Hopper Plus Water Park Fun - $207

You will be able to link your military tickets with your My Disney Experience to make advanced Fastpass+ reservations as well as dining reservations. 

At Disneyland your only have on ticketing option a 3-day Park Hopper - $132

Upgrades to the tickets can be made at any time prior to September 29, 2015. Additional days can not be added to the ticket. The no expiration date is not available with this ticket. A military ID is only required at ticket activation. For families larger then 6 Disney will make an exception for immediate family members only. 

Downtown Disney Gets a Makeover

Disney announced in April 2013 its plans to give Downtown Disney a makeover and renaming it Disney Springs. The expansion will include a new marketplace which will double the amount of shops in the area from 75 to 150! The Springs will be comprised of four main areas:

• The Town Center, featuring a Floridian style promenade done in the spanish style, will be a hub of sophisticated shopping and dining in the area. 
• The Landing, which will be the home to new upscale restaurants and sweeping waterside views.
• A newly refreshed West Side, with new live entertainment and seating areas and a magical makeover bringing thousands of lights to this exhilarating atmosphere.
• The Marketplace will be a family friendly place where the newly expanded World of Disney store will be with new additions to the area such as a bridge and favorite Disney characters.

The new West Side

This new area will also include some fabulous new restaurants. Two of the new noteworthy restaurants are The Boathouse, featuring three distinctly themed bars and will offer delicious dishes such as steaks, chops, seafood and a raw bar. Another notable is Morimoto Asia brought to life by famous iron chef Masahura Morimoto. This gorgeous two story restaurant featuring open terraces, waterside seating, a long bar, and cocktail lounge will be serving pan style asian including favorites such as peking duck and dim sum.

The Boathouse

A fun new recreational activity in the area will be Dream Boats from the 30s, 40s and 50s. Guests will be able to take 20 minute Captain's piloted tours of the Disney Springs Landmarks in Italian water taxis. 

Waterside view of The Boathouse