Gluten Free Options at the Wonderful World of Walt Disney World

Having Celiac Disease is hard; being on vacation with Celiac Disease can be a nightmare. For those of you who don’t know what Celiac Disease is or why it may be a pain, the easiest explanation is that I cannot eat gluten, which is in everything. Gluten can be found in bread, pasta, soups, sauces, and bakery goods. You can imagine how this may make a vacation difficult.

Well Disney makes it everything but difficult. Disney was the first place that I had a gluten free meal, and nowhere since stands up to their variety and service. Read more

Itineraries with Disney’s FastPass+: Epcot

Disney’s new FastPass+ program is now available to all Walt Disney World guests, so part of  planning your itinerary will be planning your FastPasses. Today, I will talk about how to plan these selections at Epcot. Read more

Disney Vacation Planning: What to Think About When Planning Your Trip

While thinking ahead to a possible trip in the fall, I start thinking about what I could or should set aside to make it easier. First thing that comes to mind is money (of course), which gets me thinking about all the things I could do to save, to help with the final cost. I have learned over the years, a trip can be very expensive or it can be not much more than planning for an elaborate hotel weekend get-away. Either way – it takes patience and planning to pull it off. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Downtown Disney ~ No Park Ticket Necessary & Free Parking Too!

Thrifty Thursday: Downtown Disney ~ No Park Ticket Necessary & Free Parking Too!

Magic is not contained in the Disney theme parks ~ it overflows for young and old into Downtown Disney!  Downtown Disney has no admission fees and parking is free if you are not staying at a Disney Resort; however bus service to Downtown Disney is always complimentary for Disney resort guests.  Read more

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