When it comes to planning a Disney vacation there is perhaps nothing more anticipated than making advanced dining reservations (ADRs) Often, people plan their entire day around eating a special meal or dining in a popular restaurant. Dining reservations open for guests of the Walt Disney World resort 180 days
Tag: Eating
Helpful Hints for the Disney Dining Plan
No matter how you slice it, the Disney Dining Plan can be confusing! At first glance, it appears to be very structured, but as you use it more and become comfortable, you’ll see that you do have a lot of options and flexibility while on it. But, I’m hoping that
Book Your 2013 Vacation OR Take Advantage of Free Dining!
It’s been a BUSY week this week. Disney has now officially released 2013 Packages and they are available to book now! The dining plans stayed as far as what they offer the same but they did up the price of the dining packages a bit. ALSO: Free Dining is now available
Disney World Quick Tips – Planning your Disney World Budget
There are very few people who visit Walt Disney World without having to carefully plan and budget their available funds. I use a very measured and logical (at least to me) approach for budgeting each of our visits. First – I always try to start early enough so I can
Making the Most of Counter Service Dining – Magic Kingdom
I know, eating at counter service restaurants on your Disney vacation, one might think that means burgers, pizza, and chicken tenders at EVERY meal. Especially when you have kids. It seems as if the kids’ choices are somewhat limited. However, the portions are so huge for adults, we don’t
Last Chance for Free Dining at Disney World
Free dining goes away this Friday! If you are planning a visit to Disney World anytime from August 25-September 29th 2012 then don’t delay booking that vacation, you must have it booked by 5/18/12 to secure free dining. If you are staying at any of the Disney Value resorts you
Stay Healthy On Vacation With These Food Options At The WDW Value Resorts
For many people, the only way they can afford a Walt Disney World vacation is to stay at the Value Resorts, which is Disney’s least expensive group of hotels. I am part of this group, and I personally LOVE the Value Resorts, the decor is huge and tacky and right
Free Dining and Summer Discounts at Disney World
Are you wanting to go to Disney but were holding out for some discounts, then this is for you! Disney has released FREE DINING for Disney World stays August 25th-September 29th. This is also available at the brand new Art of Animation Resort! If you book an on property value
Disney World Planning – Family Meeting Nights
Hey folks! Thanks for keeping up with my Disney World Planning Series as I plan my September family vacation to Walt Disney World! If you missed the other articles in this series you can check them out here. I am now 172 days away from my vacation. This means that
Disney World Dining without Reservations
If you subscribe to Chip and Co, you’ll hear a lot about dining reservations and dining planning. For most guests, the rich variety and quality of food options available on property are an important part of their vacation, and dedicated planners take advantage of the 180 day reservation window to
Disney World Planning – Budgeting and using Gift Cards
Hey Everyone! My countdown to Disney is currently at 197 days. That may seem like a long time, but it is not. In terms of planning I have 17 days until I can make my advanced dining reservations. Making ADR’s is a key element in having a well organized trip.
Transportation Issues before the Disney Parks Open
Imagine with the Disney Diva for a second: You’re excited! You’ve discovered you can actually get in the parks before they “officially” open by making an early advanced dining reservation. You get an 8am reservation for Tusker House and are ecstatic. But then you have a strange revelation… resort buses
Disney World Quick Tips: How to Add Plus Dining to FREE Quick Service Dining.
When free dining came out on Monday, there was a little bit of confusion. As you probably know, you can get free quick-service dining at the value resorts and free base dining at the moderate and deluxe resorts for stays from August 25 through September 29, 2012. What you may
Disney World Quick Tips – Don’t waste those Snack Credits.
The number one rule you should follow with Disney Dining Plan Snack Credits is this! Don’t buy drinks with it. It’s an easy mistake to make. You’re tired and hot and probably don’t think twice about handing the cast member your room key card, but that drink only costs around
