Thrifty Thursday: I Can’t Get Free Disney When I Plan to Go!

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We have our dates set and Disney just released the Free Dining Plan dates, but alas those dates don’t coincide with my magical vacation. Do I change my dates? Will I still be able to enjoy sit-down restaurant meals? What to do?!?!?! Read more

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Dining at Disney World: Mickey’s Ice Cream Sandwich

What is your very favorite Disney food? I love getting everyone’s opinion on what is a must-eat for each of their Disney trips. My daughter’s was the turkey leg . But it seems my niece is a huge fan of the Mickey’s Ice Cream Sandwich. She loved them so much; she had several pictures of them.  Read more

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Dining at Disney World: Something Cool and Refreshing for Summer

If you have ever been to Orlando in the summer you know it can be extremely hot and steamy.  Nestled in Adventureland, within the Magic Kingdom, is a bit of golden magic: a heavenly mixture of ice cream and fruit juice that is sure to cool you off, even on the warmest Florida days.    Read more

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Disney World FREE Dining Returns for Fall 2014

Are you ready for FREE food at Disney World? FREE DINING, the most popular Disney World discount is now available!

Here are the details:

  • Travel dates 8/31/14 – 10/3/14, 10/26/14 – 11/1/14, 11/9/14 – 11/20/14 and 12/12/14 – 12/23/14
  • Must purchase a package that includes a minimum of 3 nights accommodation at a Disney Resort and a minimum 2-day Base Ticket
    Guests at a Disney Value Resort receive the Quick Service Dining Plan for free. Guests staying at a Disney Moderate or Deluxe Resort receive the Basic Dining for free.
  • You can upgrade from the Quick Service to the Basic Dining for an additional $19 per adult per night and $3 per night per child.
  • Book by 8/8/14
  • Offer excludes Villas at Grand Floridian, Little Mermaid rooms at Art of Animation Resort, All-Star Movies, Port Orleans French Quarter and Riverside, campsites and 3-bedroom villas. Read more
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Dining at Disney World: Dining Plans, Picky Eaters, & Bigger Appetites

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It is that time of year again; people are in full “family vacation planning mode.”  We recently noticed a few comments/questions about the Dining Plan, picky eaters, and kids who have “adult” appetites.  Fortunately we are experts at all three of these things and can cover them all today.  We have utilized the Quick Service Dining Plan (QS) as well as the regular Basic Dining Plan (DP) in the past.  Both were amazing, but each have some drawbacks. Read more

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