Have you ever thought of a trip to Disney World could be relaxing and luxurious? Listen in as Robin Hutson from Luxe Recess shares her secrets on a relaxing Disney World trip. We dish about luxury hotels, fine dining, VIP tours and everything luxury Disney.
ON THE PODCAST
:30 Kim and Tamara talk about their recent trips to Disney
9:50 Robin Hutson from Luxe Recess
17:24 Luxury experiences at Disney
23:45 Favorite luxury hotels in Orlando
29:47 Favorite food experiences
32:40 Top tips for visiting Disney
33:35 Best place for a family photo
34:24 Favorite travel gear
40:15 App of the week - OpenTable
41:15 Tell a friend!
ABOUT ROBIN HUTSON FROM LUXE RECESS
Robin Hutson publishes Luxe Recess, an online magazine that features luxury hotels and their family experience. Because of Orlando's popularity as a family destination, Robin has experienced every luxury hotel and good restaurant she could find to help guide luxury travelers to their own magical place within Disney World. You can follow Robin on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. LUXURY DISNEY EXPERIENCES
- VIP Tours -- there are private tours or you can book through Disney
- A VIP tour will ask what you want to see and do and then create an itinerary to maximize your time at the park
- Fine dining in Orlando
- Eco-tour at the Grand Lakes at the Ritz Carlton and J.W. Marriott
FAVORITE LUXURY HOTELS
- Four Seasons Orlando -- one of the strongest Four Seasons for families -- they have a five acre exterior pool complex but it never feels crowded
- Waldorf Astoria -- offers amazing service
- Villas at Grand Cypress -- has units that expand in size and offer full kitchens
- Villa properties through the Disney Vacation Club -- not for theme but the best on-site properties in terms of hotel luxury
- B Resort -- is a good off-site value hotel that still has a luxury feel
- Art of Animation on property value resort -- click through to find the Little Mermaid standard rooms
FAVORITE FOOD EXPERIENCES
- Sunday Brunch at the California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort
- Capa on top of the Four Seasons -- great fireworks viewing
- Plancha at the Four Seasons -- easy drive up
DISNEY WORLD TIPS
- Only visit one to two parks per trip
- Choose Magic Kingdom and one other park
- Do one park per day and include downtime in the afternoon or evening
- Pick a resort that has other activities and a beautiful pool so you can enjoy time at the hotel
- Rent a stroller!
- A neutral trip planner / VIP tour guide can help bring together extended family groups
- Leave time to enjoy the rest of the Disney World Resort
BEST PLACE TO TAKE FAMILY PHOTO
There is a stationary Dumbo elephant outside of the Dumbo ride in Magic Kingdom that makes a perfect family shot.
FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR
Robin likes to wear something that she feels comfortable in but something that looks nice in pictures. She typically wears summer weight jeans and a dark colored shirt. Her favorite flats are from
Crocs and are perfect for theme parks.
APP OF THE WEEK
If you are looking for good restaurants while traveling, use
OpenTable.com or the OpenTable app to easily research restaurant options and book reservations.
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