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5. Applies to 10 Guests Tables in Wonderland requires that the member pay for the meal (only if paying by credit card), but the discount can apply up to ten people dining on the same check.  This can be a great way to spend time together with family and friends (and to quickly recoup the cost of the membership – ...

6. Discount on Your Entire Bill Tables in Wonderland allows certain guests (only Passholders, Florida Residents, and DVC Members) to get 20% off of the total bill at select restaurants throughout the theme parks, Disney Springs, and all of the resorts.  The Tables in Wonderland is better discounts offered to passholders and DVC members because it applies to food AND ...

When visiting Walt Disney World, there aren’t many opportunities to get discounts on your trip.  Tables in Wonderland is one of the few chances that guests have to save money off one of the biggest expenses on your Disney vacation: food!  The following are the six reasons why you need to get Tables in Wonderland! Photo Credit: Disney Food Blog

6. Transportation One of the major factors to consider in making an on/off property decision is transportation.  Guests staying on Disney property can vacation from their arrival in Orlando without ever having to drive.  Disney offers Disney’s Magical Express – a bus service that allows guests to hop on board and be transported to their hotels.  Once on property, guests ...

5. Hotel/Parking Costs While it certainly can be cheaper to stay off property at a non-Disney hotel, guests need to keep in mind that certain off-property hotels may charge a resort and parking fee that are in addition to the nightly rate, so you may end up paying close to the same amount that you may have paid on-property.  Additionally, ...

4. Extra Disney Time Resort guests on Disney property have the ability to participate in Extra Magic Hours at the various theme parks every morning and night.  Extra Magic Hours are an opportunity for guests to explore the parks without day guests in the mix – rides and attractions are open, so it may be a good way to ride ...

3. Overall Theming The various Disney resorts are all constructed around a theme.  This theme is seen throughout the resorts – the guest buildings, restaurants, lobby, and pools.  Guests wishing for a completely immersive experience should definitely consider staying on property and brushing up on their research skills as you’ll want to discover the best theme for your group!  Obviously ...

2. Mid-Day Breaks A chief benefit on staying on property is the ability to take a break in the middle of the day.  During these breaks, you’ll be able to cool off at the pool, relax in your room, or explore your resort.  All of these things are also true if you are staying off property, but you’ll have to ...

1. Ability to Explore The benefit of a Disney vacation is that guests in the same family don’t have to do the same thing at the same time as everyone else.  With a transportation system that comes close to some cities, guests at Disney World can choose to go shopping and dining at Disney Springs, while other family members attempt ...

When visiting Walt Disney World, guests have the important decision of whether to stay on or off property.  Depending on the type of vacation that you want to have, there are different factors that you should consider.  Below are the six things that you need to consider before making your decision to stay on or off property!