Posts Tagged ‘Disney’s Beach Club Resort’

Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Villas have more than their share of wonderful seating areas scattered around the property.  In addition to the lovely Solarium on the Resort side, guests can relax in the Breezeway, located in the Villas section.  Its proximity to the quiet pool means there is generally a bit of traffic through the area during the day, but the beautiful surroundings more than make up for the additional activity.

The Breezeway features some exquisite architectural details including a gorgeous two-story bookcase alcove, classic paneling, and charming furnishings.

With its soaring height and soft seaside colors, you can almost smell the ocean breezes blowing through.

Vacationers may not realize that Walt Disney World is one of the premier meeting and convention centers in the country.  There are six resorts with convention facilities: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, and Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort; offering more than 600,000 square feet of meeting space which can be configured to suit nearly any requirement.  For 2009, five Disney Resorts have garnered Gold Key and Gold Tee Awards from Meetings and Conventions magazine.

Businesses and groups can take advantage of Disney’s legendary creative resources to assist them with every aspect of their event, including program development, technical services, entertainment, theming and décor, photography, videography, special tours and theme park experiences, even speakers from the Disney Institute.  With thousands of guest rooms, complimentary transportation, and a diverse range of entertainment options unavailable anywhere else on earth, Walt Disney World offers meeting solutions for every budget.  Whimsical World Travel specializes in arranging imaginative programs for small groups.  We’ll be happy to put together a proposal for your special event which includes accommodations of ten to fifty rooms.

No Disney vacation would be complete without ice cream and we’ve compiled a short list of favorite frozen snacks.

• Step into the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor in the Magic Kingdom for an old-fashioned cone, ice cream float, or our favorite, the Plaza Ice Cream Sundae.  You can watch them making the waffle bowls that will be filled with all the fixings for a perfect sundae including hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry.  Just down Main Street there’s a small side “street” with tables and chairs at the back; seldom busy and the perfect spot to enjoy your treat. 

• Don’t forget the classic – Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar.  Every Disney  vacation should include a minimum daily requirement of this traditional favorite.  With its hard chocolate shell and creamy vanilla center, it’s the quintessential taste of Disney.

• At Downtown Disney, Ghirardelli Soda Fountain offers a fabulous selection of cones, shakes, and floats, and an irresistible menu of specialty sundaes including the Cable Car and Haight AshBerry.  Bring a few friends and dive into the eight-scoop Earthquake.

• We don’t know if it’s the best ice cream sundae ever, but it’s definitely the best place ever to enjoy that sundae; The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant.  Cool ice cream, cool cars, cool vintage movie clips – does it get any better than this?

• We’ve saved the best for last; yes kids, it’s the Kitchen Sink!  With eight scoops of ice cream, an entire can of whipped cream, and every cookie, cake, sauce, and sprinkled topping that’s available, this is not for the faint of heart.  Don’t expect to indulge without an  audience, either, as announcements will be made to alert  everyone in the place to your group’s gluttony.

The Solarium at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is just the sort of airy space you’d like to build onto the back of your own home.  A windowed hallway lined with tables and chairs opens into a bright and spacious room filled with comfy sofas and sunshine. 

Its location away from the main lobby keeps traffic low, and many people walk right by the subtle signage, unaware of the beautiful space at the end of corridor.  Except for a few folks passing through on their way to the Beach Club Villas, and the occasional group rendezvous, you’ll most likely have this quiet, pretty spot all to yourself.  Overhead, the ceiling fans turn gently; through the windows you can see the activity; you are apart, but still a part of it all.

Find the entrance across the corridor from the Beach Club Marketplace, but don’t tell your friends – let’s keep it for ourselves!