Anne Rice is a renowned author famous for her contribution to the genre of Gothic fiction. Throughout her career, Rice has demonstrated a keen interest in exploring supernatural themes, including the intricacies of witchcraft in her novels. Her works often feature powerful witches who play significant roles in the narratives. One standout novel in this regard is "The Witching Hour," which delves into the history of a powerful witch family known as the Mayfairs. This book not only explores the dark and mysterious nature of witchcraft but also delves into themes of family, inheritance, and the struggle between good and evil. Another notable novel by Rice featuring witchcraft is "The Mummy," which takes readers on a gripping journey into ancient Egyptian magic and the world of the undead.
All 3- and 4-bedroom homes at the Views have a two-story floor layout. 3-bedroom homes have a very large living room area and outdoor patio area on the ground floor, with all 3 bedrooms located upstairs, on the second floor (as shown in photo above). The 4-bedroom homes have a comfortably sized, but smaller, living room area and outdoor patio, with one bedroom with a king-sized bed located on the ground floor (as shown in layout). The additional 3 bedrooms are located upstairs. If accessibility is an issue for anyone in your party, you should consider the 4-bedroom home to get the ground-floor bedroom. There is very little difference in cost.
Deluxe villa homes have an outdoor dining table and barbecue; Spa villas include an outdoor jacuzzi, and Superior villas include both dining table with barbecue and outdoor jacuzzi. Housekeeping can be provided on request for an additional fee of 85 visit for both 3- or 4-bedroom homes; it will include a full linen and towel change, replacement of bathroom and kitchen amenities, kitchen cleaning, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming.
Another notable novel by Rice featuring witchcraft is "The Mummy," which takes readers on a gripping journey into ancient Egyptian magic and the world of the undead. Rice's adept storytelling and in-depth research make for a captivating read as she weaves spells and incantations into her narratives. It is evident that Rice's portrayal of witches, their powers, and their relationships with other supernatural entities is a testament to her deep understanding and fascination with witchcraft.
Magic Village Views by Wyndham Trademark Collection near Walt Disney World
Magic Village Views, a new luxury gated community by Wyndham’s Trademark Collection, offers two-story 3- and 4-bedroom townhomes, called “villas,” with full concierge services. The units are all super-spacious and feel more like a house than an apartment. The property is located just outside Disney World in Kissimmee, very close to Disney’s Animal Kingdom — only a 6-7 minute drive, and just minutes away from numerous dining, grocery and other retail outlets.
Magic Village Views, a MouseSavers Preferred Hotel, was completed in 2019 and features large and luxurious fully-furnished 3- and 4-bedroom townhouses with full kitchens. With 1,800 to 2,300 interior square feet of floor space plus an outdoor covered terrace, you’ll have plenty of room to relax in comfort, as well as the ability to cook or prepare your own meals and enjoy your own indoor or outdoor dining. Every bedroom has its own private en-suite bathroom, and in addition to a home away from home, you’ll have all the amenities and services you’d expect from a hotel: access to a large outdoor pool with zero entry, hot tub, fitness room, kid’s play room, tennis courts, 24-hour concierge, and parking is also FREE! Each home has one reserved parking space right in front of it, as well as at least one additional space to allow for visitors or a second car. Nightly rates are similar for both 3- and 4- bedroom homes, and run about the same as a 4-star hotel room.
Magic Village’s sister property, Magic Village Yards, is nearby and is very similar to Magic Village Views. Both properties offer identical two-story floor plans and similar furnishings. The Views is a couple minutes further from the Animal Kingdom entrance at Walt Disney World, but has a more modern, upscale feel. Both have a clubhouse and large pool area, kid’s playroom and fitness center; the Views has tennis courts and a sand volleyball court. Nightly rates are often very similar; the Yards is sometimes a few dollars less per night, however both offer excellent value for the nightly rate.
Room Occupancy: Up to 6 in 3-bd home, 8 in 4-bd home
Park Transportation: Not available
Self-Parking: FREE
Rooms
All 3-bedroom homes sleep up to 6 guests; two bedrooms have king-size beds and one bedroom has two twin-size beds that can be pushed together to form a king bed. Every 4-bedroom home sleeps up to 8 guests, and offers two bedrooms with king-size beds and two bedrooms with two twin-size beds. Guests can request that twin-size beds be pushed together to form a king bed, and king-size bedding is used to tie the two beds together. Every bedroom at Magic Village Views has its own full-size bathroom, making every bedroom a suite. An additional half bath is located on the main floor off of the kitchen. All of the bedrooms have luxury bedding, bath amenities and flat screen HD LCD televisions.
Every 3- and 4-bedroom home includes a large, well-appointed and comfortable living room, two separate dining areas, private covered outdoor terrace, and a large, fully equipped kitchen. All homes include:
- Starter kit with:
- dishwashing soap
- one-time laundry soap
- complimentary coffee
- bathroom sundries such as shampoo, conditioner and lotion
- hand sanitizer
*All homes include a large exterior covered terrace with comfortable seating. Deluxe villa homes have an outdoor dining table and barbecue; Spa villas include an outdoor jacuzzi, and Superior villas include both dining table with barbecue and outdoor jacuzzi. The average cost per night for an upgraded Deluxe, Spa or Superior villa is generally around $20/night.
4-bedroom first floor
4-bedroom second floor
All 3- and 4-bedroom homes at the Views have a two-story floor layout. 3-bedroom homes have a very large living room area and outdoor patio area on the ground floor, with all 3 bedrooms located upstairs, on the second floor (as shown in photo above). The 4-bedroom homes have a comfortably sized, but smaller, living room area and outdoor patio, with one bedroom with a king-sized bed located on the ground floor (as shown in layout). The additional 3 bedrooms are located upstairs. If accessibility is an issue for anyone in your party, you should consider the 4-bedroom home to get the ground-floor bedroom. There is very little difference in cost.
All homes are 100% non-smoking. There are designated smoking areas in several outdoor locations around the resort.
If you are staying in the Orlando area for more than a few nights, you’ll find that the increased space and amenities of a vacation home make your stay far more relaxing and enjoyable. Pick up a few groceries at your leisure, order takeout or have meals delivered and enjoy dining at your home away from home without the hassle of relying on restaurants for every meal. The living room area is extra-spacious, with double-height ceilings and plenty of modern cozy sofas to lounge on with your whole family or gathering. And having your own private bathroom off of your own separate bedroom is a feature you won’t find often in hotels or the typical vacation rental. You may not want to head back home!
Traveling with small children? Cribs can be provided upon request for $15/daily; Pack n’ Plays are available for $5/daily. High-chairs can be requested from a 3rd party partner. These items are limited in supply and therefore not guaranteed, and additional charges may apply. To make arrangements, contact the resort directly.
Dining Options
In April 2023, Magic Village Views opened new American Japa Sushi restaurant, located in the lobby building. This popular Orlando area chain serves fresh, creative Japanese inspired hot and cold rolls, uramaki, sashimi and nigiri as well as noodle dishes, all very reasonably priced. Rolls start at $8.90/ea, and nigiri is just under $1/piece. American Japa Sushi is open daily 12pm to 11pm Sunday – Thursday and 12pm to 12am Friday and Saturdays. Delivery is available during operation hours.
The nearby Magic Village Yards houses Villaggio Restaurant, which offers Italian-Brazilian cuisine. You’ll find fresh made-from-scratch Brazilian style gourmet pizzas, pasta dishes and more. Villagio has a sophisticated selection of wines, including the exclusive house wine Magique, a Cabernet Sauvignon that scored 95 on Sommelier Capital Advisor’s evaluation. Don’t feel like venturing out? Villaggio offers delivery to homes in Magic Village Views.
From Magic Village you can easily drive to the numerous restaurants and shops off Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway. There are also a number of new restaurants that have just opened at nearby Margaritaville’s Promenade at Sunset Walk, including Estefan Kitchen Orlando, Ford’s Garage, El Jefe Tequilas Taco Cantina and more — and many will deliver right to your door. And, of course, it’s just a 15-minute drive to Disney Springs.
If you plan to have most of your meals at the resort, you probably will want to stock up at the nearby Publix grocery store, or at the Walmart Super Center less than one mile from the property.
Amenities
The Magic Village Views Clubhouse serves as the community hub: the main lobby with reception and concierge desks, kid’s playroom, fitness center and the resort’s restaurant are all located there, and just outside you’ll find the resort’s large heated swimming pool with zero entry, lounge seating, outdoor showers and changing rooms. Tennis courts and a sand volleyball court are nearby. The Clubhouse is a short and easy walk from all of the homes.
Guests at Magic Village Views have complimentary access to all of the resort amenities.
- swimming pool with zero entry for little ones
- hot tub
- clubhouse with kid’s playroom
- fitness centers (guests must be age 18+ or accompanied by an adult)
- tennis courts
- sand volleyball court
- full-service 24-hour front desk with express check-in/out
- tour and ticket assistance
- business center
- concierge service
- dry cleaning
- childcare
- grocery services
- mail services
Transportation
Having a rental car is a good idea when staying at Magic Village Views. It’s about a 13-15 minute drive to Disney Springs, 10-12 minutes to Magic Kingdom or Epcot, about 8 minutes to Hollywood Studios, and only 6-7 minutes to Animal Kingdom. The resort is about 20-30 minutes from Universal Orlando, and 15-25 minutes from SeaWorld and Discovery Cove depending on traffic. The resort currently does not offer shuttle transportation to the parks.
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There is a resort fee of $10 + tax/nightly, and a single $240 cleaning fee,** charged once at the end of your stay. Because of the fixed cleaning fee, the net per-night cost is lower for longer trips. That said, we think the overall value is terrific for the extra-spacious full-sized homes combined with the resort amenities you’ll have at Magic Village Views.
As is typical in most vacation home rentals, daily housekeeping is not provided at Magic Village Views. Housekeeping can be provided on request for an additional fee of $85/visit for both 3- or 4-bedroom homes; it will include a full linen and towel change, replacement of bathroom and kitchen amenities, kitchen cleaning, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming. If you’d just like fresh towels, they can be provided for a small charge ($5 for 3-bedrooms, $7 for 4-bedrooms) upon request. Additional small-sized housekeeping items and sundries, such as extra laundry detergent, trash bags, toilet paper, or shampoo and conditioner can be purchased. Prices for these items are reasonable, from $0.50 – $2, but it may be more convenient to bring your own dishwasher pods, laundry pods, coffee, etc. from home, or get some from the supermarket when you arrive.
Each home has one reserved parking space and a second space next to it. The second space isn’t reserved, but most guests have only one car, so there is always plenty of parking near your townhouse.
If anyone in your party has an accessibility issue and cannot climb stairs, you should select the 4-bedroom villa option, which has a bedroom with a private full bathroom on the main floor.
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Nightly resort fee of $10/day + tax ($10.75 total) includes: guest internet access and use of resort amenities.
**Cleaning fee: There is a one-time cleaning fee per stay of $240 per stay.
3-Bedroom villas include a king-size bed in the master bedroom, second bedroom with king-sized bed and third bedroom with two twin beds (which can be pushed together to make a king bed). Maximum occupancy is 6.
4-Bedroom villas include one king-size bed on first floor, second bedroom with king-sized bed and two bedrooms with two twin beds (which can each be pushed together to make king beds) on the second floor. Maximum occupancy is 8.
If you are traveling with small children, cribs can be provided upon request for $15/daily; Pack n’ Plays are available for $5/daily. High-chairs can be requested from a 3rd party partner. To make arrangements, guests should contact the resort directly.
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Each home has one reserved parking space and a second space next to it. The second space isn’t reserved, but most guests have only one car, so there is always plenty of parking near your townhouse.
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Reviews for "The Witch's Redemption: Anne Rice's Stories of Transformation"
- John Smith - 2 stars - I found the novels by Anne Rice featuring witchcraft to be quite disappointing. The plot was extremely slow and it took forever for anything interesting to happen. The characters were also very one-dimensional and lacked depth. Additionally, I felt like the depiction of witchcraft was very cliché and didn't bring anything new to the table. Overall, I wouldn't recommend these novels to anyone looking for a captivating and original read.
- Emily Johnson - 1 star - I really did not enjoy the novels by Anne Rice featuring witchcraft. The writing style was overly flowery and pretentious, making it difficult to connect with the story or the characters. The plot was also convoluted and hard to follow, with unnecessary subplots that added nothing to the overall narrative. Furthermore, I felt like the portrayal of witchcraft was stereotypical and relied on tired tropes. Overall, I was extremely disappointed and would not recommend these novels to anyone.
- Michael Thompson - 2 stars - I didn't find the novels by Anne Rice featuring witchcraft to be engaging or enjoyable. The pacing was slow and it felt like the story dragged on without any real direction. I also found it hard to connect with the main characters, as their motivations and actions were often inconsistent. Moreover, the depiction of witchcraft felt superficial and lacking in depth. Overall, I was underwhelmed by these novels and they didn't leave a lasting impression.
- Sarah Martin - 2 stars - I wasn't a fan of the novels by Anne Rice featuring witchcraft. Though the concept had potential, the execution fell flat for me. The writing style was overly descriptive and at times felt like a chore to read. The characters lacked development and their interactions felt forced and unrealistic. The portrayal of witchcraft also felt superficial and didn't explore the subject in a meaningful or interesting way. Overall, I found these novels to be disappointing and wouldn't recommend them.
Traditions and Rituals in Anne Rice's Witchcraft Novels