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DFB 12 Days of Christmas: 35% Off of EVERYTHING in the DFB Store!

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Christmas is almost here! And today, we’re offering you one last great DFB Store deal, as we wrap up our celebration of the DFB 12 Days of Christmas!

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It’s the final push to Christmas, and we are still working on getting everything done. I bet you are too! So we are here to help you take care of that last minute shopping list — without killing yourself at overcrowded stores. If you have a Disney Fan to buy for, or you’re just looking for a great deal, then check out today’s offer as we wrap up this special celebration of savings! [Read more…]

DFB 12 Days of Christmas: Day 8 — Get Every DFB Guidebook for 50% Off Cover Prices!

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We are inching closer to the big day as we continue to celebrate our DFB 12 Days of DFB Christmas!

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As we continue our preparations here, I have a confession to make: I’m dreaming of a visit to Disney. 🙂 So it’s time to announce our next DFB Guide deal in honor of the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…

…and offer you extra savings on one of our most popular Bundles! [Read more…]

DFB 12 Days of Christmas: Day 1 — 20% Off All DFBStore Products!

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Welcome to Day 1 of the Disney Food Blog’s 12 Days of Christmas!

Here at DFB, we are all about sharing the best of the Holiday Season with you! From amazing eats and seasonal shows to special tips and tricks for the holiday season, we’ve got everything you need to know about winter trips to Disney parks!

So since we here at DFB absolutely LOVE this time of year, we’ve put together 12 days of surprises for YOU. Check in everyday to see great discounts on must-have Disney items and opportunities to win special Disney souvenirs!

We’ve got 12 Days of holiday fun coming up — in addition to all of our great Disney food coverage, of course — so be sure to stop in daily to get the latest updates!

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If you have a Disney Fan in your life — and let’s face it, you must, or you wouldn’t be reading this 🙂 — or you’re just looking for a great deal, then check out today’s offer as our 12 days of Christmas savings get underway!

Today, we are offering you a discount on all DFB store products! [Read more…]

DFB Cyber Monday Sale: DFB Guide + Snacks Bundle for $10 Off!

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The Holidays are officially underway! And while we’ve been busy as elves offering you awesome savings on some of our most popular DFB Guides this holiday weekend — but we aren’t finished yet!

We kicked off our holiday savings with 20% off everything in the DFB Store! Use Promo Code 20Sale to secure these savings!

On Turkey Day, we offered a special 1/2 off deal on our most popular e-book, the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World. Use Promo Code Thanksgiving to take advantage of this great deal.

And on Black Friday, we offered you everything — The Everything Bundle, that is — for $10 off! You can STILL get in on this one with Promo Code Savings15 at checkout!

Finally, in honor of Cyber Monday, we’re bringing you another irresistible sale, just in time for your Disney Trip Planning and Gift Giving Needs!

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Pre-Holiday Deal! Save 20% Off EVERYTHING in the DFB Store TODAY!

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It’s here, everyone! The Holiday Season is upon us — at Disney and everywhere else!

And we are here to help you pare down that shopping list — without killing yourself at the stores on Friday! If you have a Disney Fan to buy for, or you’re just looking for a great deal, then check out today’s offer as the holiday savings get underway!

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Save 20% Off of Everything in the DFB Store

We are kicking off our Black Friday Week deals with a little something for everyone — 20% off of EVERYTHING in the DFB Store! Just use code 20SALE at check out! [Read more…]

Don’t Miss a Moment of the Disney Food Fun — Join the DFB Newsletter Today!

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Can you believe it? We are already nearly halfway through the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!

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But this event, which is marking its 20th anniversary this year, is more than just the biggest food event on the Disney calendar. It also ushers in some of the most wonderful times of the year to visit Disney!

And with Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, the Festival, and other Fall and Winter Holiday treats around the bend, you won’t want to miss a single picture, description, or bite of the yum.

So there’s never been a better — or more important — time for dedicated Disney Food Fans to be clued in to the very best source for all of your Disney Food News.

And that’s why you should join the DFB Newsletter today!

But I read Disney Food Blog Everyday. Do I Really Need the DFB Newsletter, Too?

Yes! Why? It’s simple: there’s SO much happening at Disney. And sometimes, especially when it comes to breaking news like Free Dining Offers or Brand New Restaurants or Special Events, it’s important to get the news as soon as possible. And that’s where the DFB Newsletter comes in. [Read more…]

Holidays at Walt Disney World: Holiday Transformation and Treats

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One of my favorite times of the year in Walt Disney World will start happening soon, as we start to see all of the decor, souvenirs, and especially food items that announce “Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!”

The Holidays are Here in Magic Kingdom!

The Holidays are Almost Here in Magic Kingdom!

It seems like everywhere you look during November and December, the Parks and Resorts transform to a (warm) Winter Wonderland! And it’s enough to make the kid inside me giddy. [Read more…]

Tips from the DFB Guide: Budgeting for the Holidays at Walt Disney World

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Heading to Walt Disney World for the holidays? Woohoo! It’s such a beautiful time to visit, as the Parks are all decked out in their festive best.

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From special events and holiday decor to snacks and drinks full of Yuletide cheer, there’s so much to pack into a visit.

But you’re gonna need a plan and a budget! Because I promise you, visiting Walt Disney World during the holidays is spectacular — but the costs can add up quickly.

Today, I’d love to share with you some of our best budgeting tips for planning your Holiday trip to Walt Disney World. Our tips come courtesy of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays e-Book, and by pre-ordering the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays e-Book with our special discount code — Peppermint — you get everything you need to make the most of your Disney holiday vacation.

Heigh Ho — let’s go!

Go Early — or Late — If Possible

Want to enjoy the Holidays at Disney, without paying holiday prices? It may sound impossible, but it’s not. The key is to schedule your visit for a time early or late in the holiday season.

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Main Street, USA, at Christmas Time

Christmas decorations go up as early as November in some corners of the Resort. You’ll see festive tidings first normally at Magic Kingdom, where Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party kicks off in the early part of the month (November 8, 2018!). By mid- to late-November, the incredible gingerbread displays that you’ll find at the Deluxe Resorts begin to take shape. [Read more…]

How Using Your Disney Dining Plan at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Just Got Better

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We all know it: having the Disney Dining Plan while visiting the Epcot Food and Wine Festival can be pretty awesome.

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Because, after all, in the past, you could save up your snack credits and use them to Eat Your Way Around the World. And the only thing better than the Food and Wine Festival is enjoying it for the price of your already-purchased Disney Dining Plan!

But if you can believe it, using your Disney Dining Plan at the Food and Wine Festival just got even better. Recent changes in how Disney Dining Plan credits can be spent will make enjoying all that the Food and Wine Marketplace Booths have to offer even more fun than before.

Want to know more about how to use your Disney Dining Plan at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival? Read on!

Turn Your Quick Service Meals Into Food and Wine Booth Eats!

This is probably the most exciting change to the Disney Dining Plan: you can now use your Quick Service Meal Credits to purchase up to three different snacks, and call it a meal!

Swap your Counter Service Credit for Snack Credits and get more of these.

Swap your Counter Service Credit for Snack Credits and get more of these.

There are rules about the way this works, however. In order to swap your Quick Service Meal Credit for snacks, you have to do it all in one transaction. So unfortunately, that means you can’t go to the Hawai’i Booth and order something, then mosey over to the Belgium Booth for something else.

Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream

Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream

But if you think about it in terms of your group or family pooling credits, it’s just a matter of logistics. After all, you can use Dad’s credits at the Canada Booth so that everyone can have their own Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup. Then use Mom’s for three different items at another booth. And really — that’s pretty awesome. Because that soup has been known to incite family spoon feuds.

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup

Start Your Planning Today! The DFB Guide to the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival e-Book is now available!

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Want even more great tips? This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Order your 2015 edition today!

Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World!

Use code Chefs at check-out for a $3 discount!

Be sure to check our main Epcot Food and Wine Festival Page frequently for updates, and also check out Epcot Food and Wine Festival 101 for even more information about the festival!

Want More Epcot Food and Wine Festival Info?

We’ll have all the coverage and information you need right here on Disney Food Blog! Here’s what we know so far…

2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index

2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 
2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events
2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations
2015 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule
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2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon
2015 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
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2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menus and FOOD PHOTOS
2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items

How to Book Epcot Food & Wine Festival Events

To book all special events and demonstrations, call 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378) (join the Disney Food Blog Newsletter to find out as soon as we do about all the details!). Culinary Demonstrations, Beverage Seminars, Mixology Seminars, and general admission for some special events will be bookable online at www.epcotfoodfestival.com as well as by phone.

Tables in Wonderland members, Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Golden Oak Residents will be eligible for a discount (per person, per event) for beverage and mixology seminars and culinary demos taking place Mon-Thurs during the festival. Discounts are by phone only at 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378). Stay tuned to DisneyFoodBlog.com and the Disney Food Blog Newsletter for details.

And now we’d love to hear from all of you — are you excited to use your Disney Dining Plan in this new flexible way at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival? Leave a comment and tell us what you think about the changes!

One Month ‘Til the Epcot Food and Wine Festival!

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OK, everyone — only one month left ’til the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival begins. But I think we should start celebrating now! So let’s save some dough on the DFB Guides!

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It’s our mission to make sure that every visit you make to Walt Disney World is as delicious as possible. And that goes double for the most wonderful time of the year — the Epcot Food and Wine Festival!

So as we count down to the Festival, we’re celebrating with a month of savings!

Start Planning For Your Visit Today with the DFB Guide to the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival e-Book!

This week, we have two brand new deals for you!

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Of course, there’s no way that we can kick off a Countdown to the Festival without special savings on the book that WILL help you have your best Disney World visit ever.

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To start the celebration, we’re offering the DFB Guide to the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival for $3 off! Just use code COUNTDOWN at checkout to save big on this important DFB Guide!

With more than 240 pages and tons of bonus items, it’s jam-packed with the information that you need to make the most of your festival days! Learn all about the DFB Guide to the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival here!

This fan-favorite guide includes customized bonus items that surpass any other Food & Wine Festival coverage that’s out there. These include:

  • A full, daily schedule of events for every day of the festival — this is the only place you’ll find this schedule anywhere!
  • A printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist that you can use to plan, and easily bring with you to the festival
  • Themed World Showcase booth crawls, including “Fun Eats for the Kids,” the “Carnivore Crawl,” the “Continent Crawl,” and so many more!
  • Food and Wine Festival customized Touring Strategies for One Day visits, Budget-Conscious visits, and even one to celebrate the TV Show The Chew!
  • A chapter dedicated to all “New for 2015” events, menu items, booths, and more
  • Full food, wine, beer, winery, cocktail, and chef indexes, including dates and locations of where you can find your favorites
  • Epcot Food and Wine Festival recipes
  • Top tips on how to use MyMagic+ and the Disney Dining Plan at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival
  • And so much more!

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