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Show Notes
Hosts: Matt Hochberg, Len Testa, Mike Scopa & Cara Goldsbury
Topics:
- Being \"luxurious\" at Walt Disney World
- Cara's book can be found online at her website or at Amazon
- Cara's book is for people who want to go Walt Disney World and are willing to spend a little more than they usually would and want the best out of their vacation experience
- On her website, Cara lists her favorite resorts, restaurants, etc
- Cara mentions her favorite restaurant is Victoria & Albert's (Grand Floridian) at the Chef's table because she says the experience is unbelievable
- Cara recommends splurging for the Chef's table if you've allready gone ahead for a regular reservation at Victoria & Albert's
- Cara also likes the California Grill for it's great food & wine and the ability to watch Wishes from the observation deck
- Cara's favorite resort is the Grand Floridian for it's great location and views
- Cara also likes the Animal Kingdom Lodge because it's a totally different experience
- Cara's book also mentions deluxe resorts that are off-Disney property
- Cara feels the Animal Kingdom Lodge and Wilderness Lodge are very well priced as they're not as expensive as the resorts on the monorail loop and they're theming is the best
- Cara feels if you're going to splurge on something for your next trip, opt for a concierge room because it's like being in a smaller resort in a larger hotel as the personal service is superb
- Cara also likes the Wishes cruise you can take which runs about $150 and can accomodate about 8 people
- Cara says the Yachtsman Steakhouse (Yacht Club) is overrated in her opinion
- Mike feels Cinderella's Royal Table is not worth the money
- Our listener Gary Hall writes in and mentions a way to make Cinderella's Royal Table affordable if you simply don't eat the rest of the day
- Cara recommends the Norway Princess Meal (Epcot) as a great alternative to Cinderella's Royal Table
- Mike also likes the \"scenery\" at the Norway Princess Meal
- Cara used to think the Contemporary Resort was a lousy value but she says in recent years it's become much better with the new room renovations
- Cara mentins if you book into the 10th floor Atrium Club, you're sure to get a renovated room
- Cara feels Saratoga Springs has the best spa but Disney needs work when compared to spas found outside of Walt Disney World in the surrounding area
Running Time: 19:29
