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2. Resort newbies With new hotels slated to open within the next several years comes the promise of brand new dining options set to make way at Walt Disney World Resort. One of the most highly anticipated tidbits recently revealed is the announcement of an all-new Princess and the Frog-themed table service restaurant to be featured at Disney’s new Reflections ...

5. New French Crêperie Another culinary development in the works within Epcot’s World Showcase will be the future opening of a brand new, authentic crêperie over in the France Pavilion. Already the site for numerous groundbreaking projects in the works, including developments for new attractions such as the announced Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along Experience and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, this ...

The magic of Walt Disney World Resort extends far beyond the plentiful hot-ticket attractions, immaculate parks, overall warm welcoming spirit, and top-notch quality hotels. In fact, there is a seemingly boundless array of accolades that continue to make this place the number one resort destination in the world. And the fantastic food scene here is not to be overlooked, as ...

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Know Your Booking Windows for Dining & FastPasses
 Booking windows are important!  You’ll want to circle two key dates:  180 days from your trip, when you can start making advance dining reservations (ADRs) and 60 or 30 days from your trip, when you can select FastPass+ reservations (60 days for on-site guests, 30 days for off-site).  You can have ...

4. Decide where to stay & Book your travel 
Deciding where to stay can be tricky, especially if you are budget-conscious.  Staying off site can help families save money, but you’ll want to factor the cost of a rental car, parking, and other expenses into your decision.   Staying on-site, however, does afford you certain “perks” that may be worth ...

You’ve Decided to go to Walt Disney World… Now What?
By Meredith S.

Making the decision to travel to Walt Disney World is exciting, but it also marks the beginning of a potentially long journey full of planning!  There’s so much to do between making the decision to go and the actually trip, so here are some tips that will help you ...

Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays If you are visiting between Thanksgiving and Christmas and want a more worldly celebration, we encourage you to head to Epcot during the Festival of the Holidays.  This event is much more subdued than Food and Wine and Flower and Garden, but offers guests the opportunity to learn about the celebrations every country has during ...

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party A fixture of the Magic Kingdom every year beginning in August, guests can don their costumes and other autumn finery and celebrate Halloween with this amazing event.Guests are invited to trick-or-treat throughout the park, collecting candy while being able to ride some of their favorite attractions!During this hard-ticket event, guests will be able to ...

Any trip to Walt Disney World is special regardless of whether you are celebrating a special occasion or just re-experiencing your favorite attractions and restaurants during your visit.  Depending on when you visit, though, Walt Disney World may be hosting and celebrating special events that will make your trip even more memorable.  These events are held throughout the year, so ...

Light jacket/sweatshirt Okay, so you may be in Florida but that doesn’t mean you should skimp out on bringing along a lightweight jacket or sweater. Even Florida nights can get a little chilly at certain times of the year, and with the many indoor venues cranking up the AC to full blast on some of the hottest days, you don’t ...