food IS a theme park
The early bird has a better chance at catching a spot in Rise of the Resistance’s virtual queue since you can reserve your boarding group when Hollywood Studios opens.
Hollywood Studios
And due largely in part to Rise of the Resistance’s high-demand, Hollywood Studios is extending its hours… again!
Hello, DFB friends! We’re back with another DFB Video, and today we’re chatting about 7 risks we’re willing to take in Disney World and one we’re not!
Cinderella Castle
Disney World is all about planning!
As much as we love going to Disney World, there’s ONE thing that makes our vacays all the sweeter!
Cinderella Castle
That ONE thing? Saving some extra dollars! And now that Disney’s just extended this special offer of select rooms, we’re talkin’ some serious cha-ching!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has a LOT of fantastic dining options.
For starters, there’s all-you-care-to-eat ‘Ohana, where family-style sides accompany huge skewers of grilled meat. Then there’s Kona Cafe, where plated table service meals — most with an island twist — fill diners’ stomachs. This one also offers a super fun character breakfast! And we can’t forget Tambu Lounge, where you can get not just the iconic Lapu Lapu (served in a pineapple!) but can also now order up favorite ‘Ohana bites like noodles, chicken wings, and (of course) ‘Ohana Bread Pudding. Then there’s Pineapple Lanai, where you can satisfy your craving for all things Dole Whip. Finally, we have two words for you: Twilight Feast (AKA — the most awesome in-room dining option on earth!).
But if you’re not full on swirls of fruit and Pineapple Coconut Bread, there’s a proper quick service option, too: Capt. Cook’s! Located on the lower level of the Great Ceremonial House with an exterior entrance on the Lagoon-side of the Resort and an interior entrance off the lobby en route to Trader Sam’s, Capt. Cook’s serves up a small menu — much smaller than the large food courts at Moderate and Value Resorts — of both Polynesian-inspired eats and American classics.
Captain Cook’s entrance sign
We’re trying some of each. So put down that skewer of ‘Ohana’s grilled shrimp; it’s time to grab some counter service eats at Capt. Cook’s! [Read more…]
YES!!! Disney World has just announced a FREE DINING OFFER for 2020! Free Dining can be one of the best deals to nab at Disney World, so if you’re thinking of booking your trip, now might be the time!
Free Dining
With the free dining offer, guests are offered a free Disney Dining Plan with the eligible purchase of a Disney World vacation package!
The Disney World Free Dining offer is available to guests ARRIVING for their Walt Disney World vacation on the following dates:
Booking is available NOW through January 16, 2020.
There is a minimum stay needed for this offer (4 nights from our mock-bookings), and your package must include a room at select Disney World Resorts and a park hopper or park hopper plus ticket option.
If you stay at a participating Value or Moderate Resort, you’ll receive the Quick-Service Dining Plan for FREE. (Note that you can upgrade to the standard or deluxe dining plans by paying the difference in cost per night.)
If you reserve a participating Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort, you will receive the Standard Dining Plan for FREE. (You can upgrade to the deluxe dining plan by paying the difference in cost per night.)
Note that some resorts are excluded from this offer, and others will sell out quickly. If you’re having trouble booking the package you’d like online, contact Disney directly to see if your dates and resort are available.
To see the full list of resorts taking part in this offer — click here!
If you’re ready to book the Free Dining Package, be sure to get a no-obligation quote from Small World Vacations!
Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you — they’ve literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They’re DFB’s recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!)
So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you 🙂
We’re thrilled the free dining offer is back, and it could save your family a LOT of money on your next Disney vacation. We break down the costs and savings in our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book and help you determine if Free Dining is the right deal for YOU!
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Got questions about Free Dining that our FAQ can’t answer? Ask away in the comments!
We can’t think of a better way to start off 2020 than on a seriously SWEET note!
Maurice’s Treats
Luckily, Disneyland has got us covered. A friend of DFB spotted some new additions to Maurice’s Treat in Disneyland, and they look like all kinds of sugary-sweet goodness!
Last week, we got a first look at the location for Asian Street Eats by Chef Hung Huynh, the new take-out dining location in Downtown Disney.
Asian Street Eats
We were hoping that it would be open for business soon, and it looks like we were right! According to Cast Members, the new location is now open, and we’re taking a look at the menu for the newest addition to Downtown Disney below!
When we think of timeless style and effortless elegance, only one name comes to mind… Minnie Mouse!
Topolino’s Terrace Breakfast a la Art Characters
What can we say, we’re huge Disney lovers, after all! And while we could meet our fashion icon over and over again (like we did at Topolino’s Terrace recently in Disney’s Riviera Resort where she’s dressed like a poet!) we’re SUPER excited about this new Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection which will be released SOON!
Are you pumped for the newest ride coming to Disney World?!
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway ©Disney
We’re getting super excited for the upcoming opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Hollywood Studios, and it looks like we’re not the only ones! Disney is spreading the anticipation by releasing a countdown of new poster art celebrating Mickey and Minnie and we got a glimpse of the first piece.
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