Thrifty Thursday: Planning for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Each fall, the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival brings outdoor marketplaces to World Showcase serving small plates and drinks from around the world. The festival also features premium events such as cooking demonstrations and food and wine pairings. The Food and Wine Festival marketplaces are open daily throughout the festival. Access to these marketplaces to purchase food and drinks and access to some events or demonstrations is included in regular park admission (most premium events charge a separate fee).

As with nearly everything on a Disney vacation, making the most of your visit to the Food and Wine Festival involves some planning ahead. Here are a few tips to help you do that.

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Disney with Special Needs: Tricks and Treats for the Ultimate Halloween Trip Packing

It’s late August and tonight the Magic Kingdom will host the year’s first of the most spectacular event of the year, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Oh yes, Halloween has arrived in Disney, and that means that it is fair game for everyone. Of course, there are some of us who have been salivating over Halloween decorations and hoarding fall candles since June, but when the Mickey jack-o’-lanterns make their appearance on the light posts, it is officially on. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Monorail Magic

The Monorail is such a fun way to explore parts of the Walt Disney World Resort.  This is something that we do on the first day we get to the World.  We usually do not buy a park ticket for this day, because we are usually tired and hungry from traveling, so we save money and make it an easy night to rest up, fill our bellies and get ready for an amazing visit!  I love the Monorail because…yep, you guessed it…it is FREE!!  Free stuff always gets me giddy!   Read more

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Terrific Tuesdays: The Tower of Terror

The Hollywood Tower of Terror is one of the most popular rides at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This attraction is the second tallest in all of Walt Disney World at 199 feet, and is is a dark thrill ride with several big drops. Read more

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