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Tables in Wonderland: Discovery Dinner at The Wave

February 5, 2013 by guest blogging Leave a Comment

Tables in Wonderland is offering up some unique dining experience for their members. If you are lucky enough to have Tables in Wonderland membership you will not want to miss these dining events with exceptional menus. The first event to take place will be the Discovery Dinner at The Wave located at the Contemporary Resort. There are limited number of spaces so make sure you read all the details below.

Registration For This Event Will Open at 10:00am EST on Thursday, February 7, 2013.You must show your valid Tables in Wonderland ticket to gain entrance into the event.The event is limited to 46 Guests, and is exclusive to Tables in Wonderland members.

For reservations, visit www.disneyurl.com/TheWaveFebruary

Please have the following information ready:

Tables in Wonderland Ticket Number, starting with the “W”
First and Last Name of everyone in your party (maximum Party Size of 8 people)
Home Address
Phone Number
Credit/Debit Card and Billing Information
- Your credit/debit card will be charged at the time of booking, and you will receive an immediate confirmation email
Personal Email Address
- Please use a personal email address as many work email addresses flag the confirmation email as spam.
Special Dietary Needs (if any)

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Filed Under: Best Disney Food, Events, Events, Food, News Tagged With: disney, Disney's Contemporary Resort, Orlando Florida, Tables in Wonderland, United States, Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World Resort, Wonderland

Disney Food for Less – How to save money while at WDW

January 24, 2013 by Chip 6 Comments

Disney Food for Less How to save money while at WDW

Planning, Budgeting, and Saving for Walt Disney World Vacations are a way of life at the Chip and Co Household. I am constantly looking for ways to save some extra money so I can make yet another trip to our home away from home.

Each time we go to Disney World we learn some type of new tip and trick to saving money at the parks. While many of these tips work if you are not on the Disney Dining Plan there are still some options for you if you are an avid DDP user. So lets take a look at my ways to help you save money while at WDW.

First thing I want to mention is water. Did you know you can get water at all Quick Service locations for free? You just walk up there and ask them for a cup of ice water. It is a Florida State law now so save your snack credits/money and just drink water. Bring Mio Water Enhancers to flavor up your water or even Crystal Light packets are small enough to fit in your pockets.
We all love Kona Cafe. I for one fell in love with Tonga Toast. But did you know just downstairs in the Polynesian Resort at Captain Cooks you can get Tonga Toast for a lot less. Great to grab when you are in a hurry. The menu is pretty limited and there is no Kona Coffee but still if you didn’t want to do the full table service sit down meal just do the Quick Service alternative.
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Filed Under: Best Disney Food, Dining Plan, Favorite Disney Foods, Food, Quick Tips, Snacks & Treats, Tips &Tricks, Tips and Tricks, Top 5/10 Tagged With: Chip, Disney Dining Plan, disney world discounts, Magic Kingdom, quick service, Savings at Disney World, Tables in Wonderland, Tonga Toast, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World Resort, Zebra Domes

Which is better Tables in Wonderland or the Disney Dining Plan?

January 12, 2013 by Mike 20 Comments

Which is better: Tables in Wonderland (and out of pocket expenses) or signing up for the Disney Dining Plan?

For those that aren’t aware, the Tables in Wonderland program is a special discount card that you purchase to get 20% off of dining costs at various restaurants at the Walt Disney World dining locations. However, there are some things that you need to know about the TiW program:

1. The TiW card can only be purchased by a person that has an annual pass, or by a Florida Resident.

2. The card costs $100 for Annual Passholders, and $125 for Florida Residents.

3. As I mentioned, the TiW program will discount 20% off of all your food and drink purchases (including alcohol) at many of the Walt Disney World restaurants, but not all of them. Check here for a list of restaurants.

4. The TiW card can be used for the cardholder and up to nine guests dining with the cardholder.

5. An automatic 18% gratuity is included when using the TiW card, regardless of the size of the party.

6. If you are thinking of buying the TiW card, you need to do some research to make sure that the discount will be at least equal to the cost you are paying for the card.

On the other side of the equation, the Disney Dining Plan has several different choices available. The three main ones are the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan; the original Disney Plus Dining Plan, and the Disney Deluxe Dining Plan. You can also add the Wine and Dine component to your Dining Plan or Deluxe Dining Plan, but that is a separate add-on charge, also they have a Magic Your Way Premium Package that has all kinds of add ons.

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Filed Under: Dining Plan, Food, Parks & Resorts, Reviews, Tips &Tricks, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Akershus, Disney Dining Plan, Disney Vacation Club, Florida, Food, Loyalty program, Tables in Wonderland, Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World Resort

Which is better? Disney Dining Plan vs. Paying Out Of Pocket

September 29, 2012 by Chip 2 Comments

The answer to that question is quite simple – a resounding and uncompromising IT DEPENDS! Your choice depends on a lot of factors and varies from family to family:

Do you eat a lot of sit down meals?
Are you “fast food” comfortable? – There are a lot of excellent Counter Service restaurants at Walt Disney World.
Do you like “fine dining”?
Are the kids burger and fries fans?
How flexible is your budget?
Do you like a cocktail or wine with your meals?

It seems like considering all of these questions would complicate things but it can actually help make the decision for you. There are many options you can choose from but there are also some things to be aware of. Disney considers anyone 10 years old or older to be an adult on the dining plans and everyone staying in your room, 3 years old and older, must be on the same dining plan. Here are options you can choose from along with links to Disney’s sites:

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Filed Under: Dining Plan, Food, Tips &Tricks, Walt Disney World Tagged With: DDP, Deluxe Dining Plan, dining plans, Disney Dining Plan, Food, Meal, Tables in Wonderland, TIW, Walt Disney World Resort

What is Tables in Wonderland and Where can you use it?

September 13, 2012 by Mike 2 Comments

The Walt Disney World Tables in Wonderland program is a great way to enjoy some additional dining discounts if you are an Annual Passholder or Florida Resident. The cost is $100 for Florida Residents and Disney Vacation Club Members, $75 for Annual / Seasonal Passholders and you can even Add a second membership for your spouse or partner for only $50 more! TIW entitles you to 20% off of your meal cost (including alcoholic beverages) for the cardholder and up to nine guests! The card is valid for 13 months from your date of purchase! However, an automatic 18% gratuity is added onto your bill, regardless of how many people are in your party. When we went to Disney last June, we purchased the card because we had a total party of nine people, and this allowed us to maximize our dining savings. We had decided against the Disney Dining Plan because we didn’t want table service reservations for each night, so this was a great option for us.

The Tables in Wonderland card can be used at a lot of different locations throughout Walt Disney World! Here is a comprehensive list for you to keep handy in your smart phones (don’t worry, if you are like me and don’t have a smart phone, you will still be okay because you will get a little booklet with the latest dining locations when you purchase the card). You can also check out the Disney’s Tables in Wonderland Site.

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