food IS a theme park
The holidays can be a MAGICAL time to visit Disney World.
Christmas is one of the best times of year!
Disney World holidays bring parties and events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom, the Festival of the Holidays and the Candlelight Processional in EPCOT, plus all the beautiful holiday decorations. And Santa, of course! But holidays also bring CROWDS, which means planning your trip as far as you can in advance is an ideal plan.
We get it. Disney is EXPENSIVE! For some families, this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip that they put a lot of time and energy into saving up for. So what if we told you you could save anywhere from $500-$1,000 with this simple change?
$62 per person?? Too rich for my blood!
Besides accommodation and park tickets, the next most expensive part of any vacation is food. If you’re planning on eating out for every meal while visiting Disney World, that can add up quickly! A family of four could easily rack up charges adding up to over $1,000 just for a five day trip (and that’s only counting lunch and dinner!).
If you’ve taken a trip to the grocery store recently, you may have been met with quite the shock upon seeing the bill. “What on earth just cost me $100?!” 😳 is what you may have been thinking (and we don’t blame ya).
Everyday items are getting more expensive
Everyday items have become very expensive over the past several months due, in part, to inflation, though other factors have also impacted food supplies and prices. We’ve seen smaller crop numbers in Florida’s citrus industry lead to predictions of increasing orange juice costs, and supply chain issues impact everything from chicken tenders to cream cheese. But those painful grocery bills could get a little bit better soon.
Magic Kingdom is one of those Disney Parks where there’s almost TOO MUCH to do.
There are way too many ways to spend money in Magic Kingdom
Do you ride all the rides?? Eat? Shop? Check out the shows and parades? WHAT?! All we know is that there are places you WANT to spend your money — and other places you don’t. We’ve got all the deets on the best places to spend your hard-earned cash in Magic Kingdom!
Have you thought about stepping outside the box for your next Disney vacation?
Disney Wish Cruise Ship
If you’re a typical run-of-the-mill Disney World vacationer, you might want to try something a bit different for your upcoming trip. Two options that have been very popular of late are the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and Disney Cruise Line sailings. But if you’re trying to decide between the two, which one is more worth your time…and money? We’re breaking it down.
Are you ready for the spooky season? The way this summer has flown by, it feels like Halloween going to be here in no time. If you were thinking about visiting Disney World for the holiday, you’ll need to get started on planning that trip ASAP. Don’t worry — we’re here to help you out!
Halloween in Disney World | 2021
Disney World is a lot of fun during Halloween, with extra snacks, ride overlays, and a big party in Magic Kingdom. But the exciting additions can also mean increased expenses. To give you a better idea about the cost of a trip this time of year, we’re breaking down the budget to find out how much it would cost a family of 4 to do Halloween at Disney World. [Read more…]
Let’s face it — the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival can get pricey.
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Passport
Although the prices of dishes might seem inexpensive on menus, the portion sizes are generally smaller, meaning you’ll want to eat more, and the next thing you know, you’ve blown your festival budget out of the water (but, hey, it’s okay — it happens). But there are some great festival eats that really ARE super cheap — under $5 to be exact — and we’re going to tell you about the best of them!
The 2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival has kicked off in Disney World, and there is a LOT to prepare for! It started on July 14th and runs alllll the way until November 19th this year.
2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
First off, you’re going to want to take a look at those food booth menus so you can map out which items you want to grab while in the parks. You should also probably check out the line up for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series to see which artist will be performing while you’re at the festival, or even to schedule your trip around a certain artist! We’re getting you ready with our guidebook to the festival, our free printable for all of the food booths, and some sound advice, but there is one major thing we need to talk about — BUDGET! So, let’s break down what an actual realistic budget looks like for EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival.
This may be the LEAST surprising thing you’ve ever heard, but Disney World isn’t cheap!
So. Many. Ears.
It’s WAY too easy to spend lots of money in the Most Magical Place on Earth, but one thing that IS surprising is that you can actually find things for FREE! [Read more…]
We CAN’T go to Disney World and not buy souvenirs but collecting all those mugs, ears, popcorn buckets, and other items can get kinda pricey!
It’s time to go shopping!
So, let’s say you’re on a limited budget and you need to know about inexpensive — or even free — souvenirs! Or maybe you’ve got an unlimited budget and the sky’s the limit! We’ve put together a list that should satisfy EVERY budget, so you can have some cool souvenirs to bring home from you on your trip regardless of how much you have to spend. Let’s get started!
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