Port Orleans Resort – Riverside is one of the lucky hotels that get brand new “Story Rooms.” Read below to find out what these rooms are all about!

As I talked about in this post, I love that WDW is continuously growing. In the next few months, the fine people at Disney are cranking out some of the most innovative and exciting updates in Disney history. Guests can expect a ton of new projects all across WDW and its other parks, including the largest expansion ever in Magic Kingdom. Here are some of the most talked about and exciting developments brought to you by Disney.

• Fantasyland – For the first time in many years, Disney is planning a huge expansion and it takes place at Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland! There is so much to discuss about this expansion, that I will save all the details for another post. For those who are completely unfamiliar with this expansion, expect to see a ton of new rides, restaurants, and shops, all of which are inspired by your favorite Disney princesses and characters. I’m too excited for this! =D
• Disney Story Rooms – The magic of Disney found throughout all the parks will soon be seen in various hotel rooms across many Disney resorts. These accommodations are called “Disney Story Rooms” and feature amazing improvements, like special effects and incredible décor that elevate the rooms into a whole new level. The first Story Rooms to be introduced were the Pirate Rooms at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Next up are the Royal Guests Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside and will open this spring. These rooms celebrate some of Disney’s most notable princesses. Be sure to look of for more Story Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation, which brings me to the next point….
• Disney’s Art of Animation – As stated above, WDW’s newest resort will also feature Disney Story Rooms. These rooms will spotlight the hotel’s four themes: Cars, The Lion King, Finding Nemo, and The Little Mermaid. In fact, the whole hotel is designed around these four infamous Disney films, absorbing guests into these movies’ worlds and creating a truly unique experience.
• Hyperion Wharf – Pleasure Island in Downtown Disney (DTD) is being completely redone into a 120-acre shopping, dining, and entertainment center called “Hyperion Wharf”! This new complex will be reminiscent of waterfront boardwalks and piers during the 20^thcentury. Hyperion Wharf is expected to be completed in 2013, though construction on the area has recently been delayed.
• Splitsville – Also coming to DTD is Splitsville, an entertainment and nightlife epicenter! Along with bowling (hence the name =D), there will be billiards, music, and dining. Construction is anticipated to begin this fall.
• Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship – The fourth ship to the Disney Cruise Line fleet will be unveiled in 2012. While the details are still a work in process, expect to see an adults-only entertainment district called Europa, an exciting new addition to Animator’s Palate called “Animation Magic”, and for the first time ever, an on-site Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique ~

Those new projects make me seriously happy! I’m especially excited for the Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom. Fingers crossed for something Alice in Wonderland to be included! =)

Written by: Brittany Madden – Catch up on all Brittany’s Disney Articles

Sources: http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog