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8 Scams You Should Avoid When Planning a Walt Disney World Trip

7. Outside Sources There are plenty of shops in the surrounding areas of Walt Disney World, and quite a few souvenir stands in the entire state of Florida.  Many of these outside vendors offer WDW tickets at amazingly low prices, but the problem is they’re not legitimate.  They look authentic, but even if they tell you the tickets are val

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8 Scams You Should Avoid When Planning a Walt Disney World Trip

8. Internet Fraud Avoid purchasing WDW tickets at any other site other than the official Walt Disney World web page, where you can also get Resort and Dining information.  Disney does not allow its authorized ticket dealers to use the word “Disney” in their URLs, so stay away from these sites.  Disney doesn’t allow ticket brokers to sell

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8 Scams You Should Avoid When Planning a Walt Disney World Trip

Walt Disney World, “The Most Magical Place on Earth”, is visited by thousands of people every day.  So many of these guests have saved up for years for this one extra special Disney Vacation.  Unfortunately, there is no shortage of dishonest members of our society who prey on unsuspecting travelers by offering “too good to be true” discou

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7 Ways to Save Big on Dining at Walt Disney World

1. Sit Down at Lunch We have found that it is the best to do you table service meal at lunch time.  This is true for a few reasons – first, guests get out of the oppressive Florida heat for a break inside.  Second, it is somewhat easier to get prime reservations for more popular restaurants at lunch time, as opposed to dinner, and third,

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7 Ways to Save Big on Dining at Walt Disney World

2. Split Plates Splitting plates has the intended benefit of saving you money, but at the same time it also allows you to sample some different selections that you may want to try on future trips!  This is true for both appetizers and entrees! Photo Credit: Disney.

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7 Ways to Save Big on Dining at Walt Disney World

3. One Table Service Meal a Day A great way to save some money is to limit the number of table service meals to one per day.  Entrees at table service restaurants are typically around $20/person – once you factor in drinks, appetizers, or a dessert, it could easily be $100 or more for a family of four. Often you can find as good of a meal

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7 Ways to Save Big on Dining at Walt Disney World

4. Be Aware of Discounts Disney does offer various discounts for guests.  Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members enjoy dining discounts at select restaurants.  Usually this discount is 10% and may only be utilized at certain meals.  Guests looking for a bigger discount should consider purchasing a Tables in Wonderland discoun

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7 Ways to Save Big on Dining at Walt Disney World

5. Don’t Pay for Water Much like food, Disney allows guests to bring in their own water bottles to stay hydrated.  Avoid paying $3.00 per bottle at the snack stands by brining your own reusable bottle and refill at any of the water fountains throughout the parks.  If you forget your water bottle, guests can always head into any counter se

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7 Ways to Save Big on Dining at Walt Disney World

6. Consider the Disney Dining Plan The Disney Dining Plan has multiple unique plans depending on your individual desires – some families opt for the lowest plan so they can see as much in the parks, while others enjoy taking a time out from the parks to sit down and have a relaxing meal.  Either way, the Disney Dining Plan allows guests t

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7 Ways to Save Big on Dining at Walt Disney World

7. Bring in Small Snacks Disney allows guests to bring food and drink into the parks.  We recommend guests looking to save money on dining bring in smaller snacks for throughout the day.  Grabbing snacks from the snack stands throughout the park can quickly add up.  Guests can carry these snacks in backpacks or coolers.  If you don’t want

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