food IS a theme park
One of the most daunting parts of planning a Disney World vacation is booking your hotel stay.
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
One of the main reasons it’s so daunting is because it can be so expensive. In many cases, your hotel stay is where most of your Disney budget will go. We’re always on the lookout for hotel deals so that you can use part of your budget on things that are a bit more fun. We’ve found a NEW deal thanks to our friends at Small World Vacations, and we think you’ll love it!
What?! Free + Disney? Impossible!
But wait — it’s not! There are actually free things to do — and even a few free things to EAT — at Walt Disney World. And we’re sharing our 10 favorite today in our latest DFB Video!
Disney Springs
Whether you’re looking to take a trip around WDW on the monorail, catch live music in Disney Springs, or take in a camp fire with Chip n Dale, there are some surprising ways to have a great time at Disney without laying out a bunch of cash. [Read more…]
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!
How are you marking Mardi Gras? We thought we’d throw in an opportunity to save a little green!
Today, we are offering you a discount on all DFB store products!
We are celebrating our Fat Tuesday with a little something for everyone — 20% off of EVERYTHING in the DFB Store! Just use code MARDIGRAS at check out!
We have a wide range of individual Guides and Guide Bundles to meet your every Walt Disney World food planning need. Let’s take a closer look, or you can…
I set out to write the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining for one reason: I wanted to help other Disney guests find the restaurants that would be the best fit for their individual needs. [Read more…]
As we mark this Presidents’ Day, many of us are enjoying a wonderful perk — a day to sleep in and enjoy a little break. And that means one thing: it’s a GREAT time to plan your next Disney trip!
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Pre-Order your 2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Second Edition today, and you’ll automatically receive the First Editions FREE as an immediate download! When we release the Second Edition (in early March), we’ll email it to you right away!
But if you want even MORE savings, read on…
It’s a pretty common occurrence. You’re in the middle of your Walt Disney World vacation, it’s the holiday season, and you’d love to enjoy a table service meal.
But there’s only one problem: you don’t have an Advance Dining Reservation (ADR).
Maybe your plans changed — or the weather did. Or it could just be that you planned to grab counter service, but now you’re rethinking that move. Whatever the situation, you might think that all hope is lost. There’s no way you’re getting into any Disney table service restaurant that you didn’t book 180 days out. Right?
You might be surprised to learn that I book a lot of tables just days before I head to Walt Disney World. And it’s not all that rare for me to change things up at the last minute — even during the busiest times of the year!
How do I do it? Flexibility helps a LOT. But if that’s not an option, what you need are some tried and true spots where you can probably score a table with very short notice, or even as a walk up.
Here are our suggestions for Where to Dine When You Don’t Have a Reservation in Walt Disney World. And if you love what you see here, be sure to check out the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining for tons of great tips!
One of my favorite resort dining spots is The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Bonus: it’s within walking distance (or a monorail ride) of Magic Kingdom!
The Wave offers a hearty start to your day. Enjoy an a la carte breakfast of some of the restaurant’s specialties, like Sweet Potato Pancakes.
Sweet Potato Pancakes with melted butter and maple syrup
And if you can’t make up your mind between sweet and savory, you can opt for the Buffet. [Read more…]
A Disney computer glitch shared dates for what MAY BE 2016 Free Dining Offers, according to WDWinfo.com.
Know About Free Dining Offers FIRST!
The dates to watch for are: [Read more…]
Happy 2015, Everyone!
With the new year comes lots of new Disney Food News, and we couldn’t be more excited to hit the ground running as we cover all things edible in the Disney universe!
But in addition to bringing you lots of news, reviews, and photos, we’re also hard at work updating our collection of critically-acclaimed DFB Guides.
And very soon, we’ll bring you the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2015 Edition! And — this is the best part — you can get your copy for one more week at a 50% discount using code HAPPYNEWYEAR!!!
We can’t tell you all of the secrets 😉 but rest assured, the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2015 Edition will offer plenty of new features:
And [Read more…]
The Epcot Food and Wine Festival kicks off soon! Get ready for 75 days of food and fun, starting this August 30!
We know that you are just as excited as we are! But it’s a pretty big undertaking. With Special Events, Low Cost Demonstrations and Seminars, and of course, International Marketplace Food Booths, it can quickly become overwhelming.
Today, we thought we’d lend a hand by giving you a few of our tried-and-true Top Tips from our DFB Guide to the Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book. We’ll help you make this the best Epcot Food and Wine Festival yet!
If you don’t read or heed any other tip in this post, pay attention to this one: it pays to plan ahead when mapping out your visit to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
It’s a good idea to check out all of the Marketplaces and their Menus before you ever set foot inside of Epcot. After all, the portions may be appetizer-sized, but visits to just a couple of spots could mean you’re stuffed before you’re finished exploring!
Will the Mushroom Filet at the Canada Marketplace Be Part of Your Plan?
If you have an idea about what’s offered at the kiosks and how much things cost, then you’ll be better equipped to make decisions and stick to a budget. Be sure to keep an eye on DFB’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival main page for links to booths, menus, prices, and more.
Disney also gives you some great tools to plan ahead. In 2017, they published ahead of time a full listing of gluten-free items — and we expect they’ll provide this service again in 2018. We also expect that vegetarian dishes will be marked on the menus. And don’t forget to pick up a Festival Passport at the Festival Center! It’s a fun way to keep track of the dishes you’ve tried!
2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Passport
Worried about your budget? You may want to pick up a Food and Wine Festival Gift Card and have it pre-loaded for convenience.
Reloadable Gift Cards
Not only is this a quick way to pay at the booths, but it also makes easy work of tracking how much you’ve spent.
There’s a reason that the festival is celebrated every year — it’s kind of a big deal! So don’t be surprised when you encounter larger crowds than you might expect during the Fall at Disney World.
But there are ways to deal with the crowds. First, know that [Read more…]
Disney may be The Most Magical Place on Earth, but nothing can wreck the happy faster than poor planning.
This is especially true when it comes to one of the most important parts of your trip — eating! After decades of Disney dining, we’ve perfected some expert tips and advice to get the most out of your Disney World visit.
Today, we’re sharing our 56 Must-Read Disney Dining Secrets to ensure that you have the magical visit of your dreams!
Let’s get started!
1. Make dining reservations. Even if you don’t follow any other piece of advice, we can’t say this emphatically enough. To fully appreciate the truly entertaining and delicious array of Disney Dining offerings, you must make Advance Dining Reservations. If you wait until you arrive at Disney to make table service arrangements, you may miss out on many of your top picks because they will be booked.
Book Dinner at Be Our Guest Restaurant 180 Days in Advance to Guarantee a Table
2. BYOP (Bring Your Own Pepsi). Yep. Those of you who are die-hard Pepsi drinkers will be sad to note that any and all Disney establishments will not carry Pepsi products. It’s a Coke-only zone here! So either bring your own Pepsi, or plan to take a trip to a nearby gas station, convenience store, grocery store, or drug store to pick up your stash. You can also order it and have it delivered directly to your hotel from Garden Grocer.
No Pepsi Here.
3. Don’t miss the must-eat items! After years of eating Disney goodies, we here at Disney Food Blog have amassed quite a list of “must-eat” treats in Disney parks and resorts. Cult favorites like Dole Whip Floats, Zebra Domes, School Bread, and Mickey Bars are high priority when you’re visiting The Most Magical Place on Earth. To read up on our favorites, head over to our Best Disney World Restaurants Page for some great “Best Of” posts like Best Cookie Snacks in Disney World, favorite Disney ice cold snacks, Disney’s best grilled cheese, and more! And if you’re headed to Disney World for the first time, you must read our Best Disney Restaurants for First-Timers article — very helpful!
Dole Whip Float! A Must-Eat snack for every Disney guest.
4. Make your reservations 60 days prior to your visit whenever possible. Nope — it’s not enough to just make reservations; you need to make them as early as possible. For most restaurants, that’s 60 days prior to the date you’re seeking. If you’re staying in a Disney hotel, you can book all of your reservations for up to 10 days beginning exactly 60 days before the first day of your trip.
5. Don’t pay for food you don’t want. One of my favorite Disney Dining tips is to be a squeaky wheel when you need to be. Disney is very good at customizing meals, and at counter-service restaurants, your customized meal might even save you some money! For example, [Read more…]
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