Thrifty Thursday: Making the Most of Character Dining

There’s probably nothing that is more synonymous with Walt Disney World than the Disney characters – so much so that for many children, that is the single most important thing to do on a Disney vacation. Realizing this, Walt Disney World provides a number of Character Dining experiences, so whether your child wants to see princesses or Pooh, there’s a meal for that. 🙂 Read more

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Eating Through EPCOT’s Festivals

Once upon a time, there was a little Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT that was held each fall for a few weeks in October and November – and it was fun and delicious. So the folks at Disney who make these decisions realized that, hey, food (and drink) is HUGELY popular at EPCOT, and as the years passed, this festival grew longer until this year, it began in July and will end in November. (That’s 129 days if you don’t want to do the math.)

Of course, it was inevitable – seeing how much people LOVE to eat – that a few food booths (called “Outdoor Kitchens”) were added to the Flower and Garden Festival held each spring, and guess what? The food was a big hit, so each year more food booths were added to this festival, and it was also extended, this year until early July.

Not to be outdone – because nothing says “Holiday Season” better than eating (and drinking) – food booths (called “Holiday Kitchens”) – including desserts and COOKIES – were eventually added to EPCOT’s Festival of Holidays, allowing Guests to eat (and drink) all sorts of international holiday goodies.

With these 3 favorite festivals now featuring (lots of) food, Disney eventually realized that those post-holiday/pre-spring months in winter needed food too. And so the International Festival of the Arts in January and February, which celebrates all the arts – including the culinary arts – debuted. Read more

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New Year, NEW FREE Dining Discount!

 

Ring in the New Year with FREE DINING and More Disney Vacation Discounts!

Ready to plan your 2020 Disney vacation? 
Check out these promotions at Walt Disney World  
PLUS a deposit discount for Disney Cruise Line!

 

  • FREE DINING This Summer!
    • Receive a FREE dining plan (Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan with Value and Moderate Resort hotel packages; Disney Dining Plan with Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resort hotel packages)
    • Valid for check-in June 27 through 28, July 5 through 7 and August 29 through September 8, 2020
    • Park Hopper tickets required
    • Book by January 16, 2020
    • Offer excludes 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.
  • “Gift of Magic” Room Discount!
    • Up to 20% on select Disney Resort Hotels this Spring
    • For stays most nights  through April 25, 2020
    • Book by March 7, 2020
    • Plus, receive a $30 Disney Gift Card per person (ages 3 and up) with 6-day or longer theme park tickets
    • Exclusions: Offer excludes the following room types: campsites, 3-bedroom Grand Villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows 
  • Take 50% Off Required Disney Cruise Line Deposit!
    • ​​​​​​​Offer valid on any new reservation for a 4-night or longer Disney cruise departing between June 20, 2020 and May 31, 2021.
    • Book by February 14, 2020

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Wondering about vacations beyond the “world of Disney”? Receive alerts on the latest travel deals for Universal Orlando Resort, Sandals/Beaches and select cruise lines!

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Ready to Start Planning Your Next Disney Vacation?

As we get ready to start a brand new, shiny New Year, it’s also the perfect time to start thinking about planning your next Disney vacation. After all, is there any better New Year’s resolution than visiting one of the Disney parks, or maybe finally taking that long-dreamed-about Disney Cruise?

So with that in mind, I thought it was the perfect time to re-run portions of a previous post about taking those first steps towards making your Disney vacation dreams – no matter where they lead you – a reality. I hope you find it helpful! Happy New Year…..and happy planning! 🙂  Read more

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How a Travel Agent Can Help With Your Disney Vacation

It’s a common question that comes up often: “Why should I use a travel agent when planning my Disney vacation?” And the answer to this is basically “There are lots of reasons why!” So if you are also wondering the same thing, let’s chat about this today. 🙂 Read more

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