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Let’s Recap! 1. Understand the Tiers – There are various types of Disney Dining Plans. Each plan offers a set number of meals which are redeemed by either meal or snack dining credits. 2. Decide Whether or Not to Purchase – Speaking of which, once you understand what all of the different packages cost and include, take the time to ...

Hailed by some Walt Disney World regulars as the most convenient add-on to a Disney vacation, using a dining plan requires some savvy. If you can purchase a dining package beforehand, you can (theoretically) never have to take out your wallet to purchase food or beverages. All you have to do is scan that oh-so-luxurious MagicBand. Depending on the plan ...

Whether you’re an annual or first-time visitor, everyone should be doing research before an Orlando Disney adventure. With Walt Disney World being approximately the size of San Francisco, CA – there are no shortage of rides to ride, hotels to stay at, goodies to eat, and sights to see. To put it simply, mapping out your itinerary can be overwhelming. ...

4. See Nighttime Spectaculars As a WDW lover, nothing disappoints me more than a newbie who doesn’t attend nighttime shows. Each park offers some kind of spectacle featuring fireworks, pyrotechnics, dancing water fountains, or all three combined! Inspired by Walt’s childhood love of fireworks, he wanted his guests to always end their park visit on a literal bang. Therefore; guests ...

Let’s Recap! 1. Splurge on Food – Unlike the industry competition, Disney is not known for amusement park fare. 2. Be in the Magic Kingdom Before Park Opening – You’re probably wondering, “Is this even possible?” Why, yes it is!. 3. Shop Till You Drop – Similar to misconceptions about food, Disney World is alsonotguilty of only selling plastic toys ...

With Walt Disney World constantly expanding and adding jaw-dropping additions, it’s no wonder that prices have increased as well. Annual out-of-state visitors have felt this financial hit especially. (These are the folks that remember days when tickets to the holiday events were half the price.) Families with many children also struggle to make dreams come true with the heftier price ...

4. Skip the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Considered a rite of passage for any guest who’s an aspiring princess, children are invited to visit the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Cinderella’s Castle. At this magical salon, guests are given a princess makeover including makeup, hair styling, nail polishing, and (sometimes) a brand new gown. Sounds fabulous, right? Unfortunately, appointments aren’t cheap and ...

Let’s Recap! 1. Skip Flying and Hotels – If you live in the United States and don’t live across the country, it can be much more cost effective to drive to Orlando. 2. Skip “Add-Ons” to Your Vacation Package – Disney is praised for being a world-class vacation destination, but they are also notorious for pushing services at an additional cost 3. Skip ...

2. Toy Story Land Following the breakout hit of Toy Storyin the 90s, Pixar has gone on to create many more beloved films. And the more popular the film is, the more likely it will have a theme park presence. To satisfy guests, the Toy Story Midway Mania attraction was created and is a favorite across many Disney parks (and ...

3. Coming Up Next… Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge As if all of these fabulous additions weren’t enough, in fall 2019, WDW is going to take more Hollywood Studio guests to a galaxy far far away.When Star Wars Land officially opens, guests can visit the mysterious trading post of Batuu. On this foreign planet, visitors can be immersed in galactic scenery ...