In this economy, taking a vacation can be a luxury, but it’s still something we all want to do, particularly those of us who want, no wait, need to visit the Mouse. While the best way to do it is to put money directly into a trip fund every month,
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Disney Announces Free Dining for Disney Visa Rewards Cardholders.
Free dining was just announced the morning for Disney Visa cardholders. The details are sketchy right now, but here’s what we know: When you call, you have to ask for free dining. It’s for travel between 8/14 – 10/2, but you must book by August 14th. The plan being offered
Free Dining vs. Room Discounts: Which Is the Better Deal?
Waiting for free dining to be announced in the next few days ? In recent years, mid-August and early fall has been the period when Disney World has offered free dining promotions for resort guests. It’s a great deal, right? Well, it depends on a number of factors, including how
Favorite Disney Foods: Creme Brulee
Crème brulee is the kind of dessert that is pure comfort food that’s right at home in a more sophisticated restaurant. It’s really just pudding that’s been given the grown-up treatment: Cream instead of milk, cooked on the stove then baked in a water bath, and covered with crackly burnt
Packing for Walt Disney World with a Baby
We’re counting down the days. Before long, our family will be headed to our long-awaited Walt Disney World vacation. It will be our one year old’s first visit and he’s prepared; now it’s my turn. Packing for a one week trip with a baby is a challenge. I only need
Despite Recession, Disney Parks Remain Strong.
Jason Garcia, who reports on Orlando area theme parks for the Orlando Sentinel, wrote yesterday that despite the recession, Disney parks reported small gains in attendance. While the gains are minor, around .5 to 1 percent, they are in stark contrast to losses suffered by Universal Orlando and Universal Seaworld. Says Garcia: “. . .
Ask a Disney Question: Toy Story The Musical on the Disney Wonder.
This email comes from Kris, who writes: “We are cruising on the Wonder in Jan. I am very excited and have two cruises booked for 2011. Advertised on the ship is the Toy Story show. We are also getting the same show at California Adventure. Will they be changing the show on
When Is The Right Age for a Child’s First Trip to Disney World?
One hot topic I see on Disney message boards is the issue of when you should take a child to Disney World for the first time. Conventional wisdom among travel guide writers is that the best age for a first-time visit is around seven or eight years-old, putting a child
Ask A Disney Question: How Often Does DCL Change Their Menus?
This question comes from Natalie, who asks: “Does the Disney Wonder food menus change often? If so, how often and do you know how I can find out what has changed before I go? The frequency that Disney Cruise Lines (DCL) changes menus is a thorny issue for frequent cruisers,
Weekly Question Round-Up April 18-24.
We love getting your questions at Chip and Co. Not only do they help us get to know our readers better, they really make us think and a lot of times, we learn something new. If you have any questions or have ideas for a future topic, please fill out
Ask a Disney Question: Restaurant Discounts.
This question comes from Beverly W., who asks “Do any Disney restaurants offer any type of coupons?” Beverly, thanks for your question and for reading the blog. The short answer is yes, somerestaurants offer discounts and coupons. Unfortunately it’s almost impossible to get discounts or coupons at Disney owned restaurants, particularly
Rumors We Like…Disney Dining Plan
Touring Plans, one of our favorite websites, has some hot gossip on possible dining promotions for the Fall. Notes self-professed cheapskate Len Testa: The next discount to be announced should include the Disney Dining Plan. We’ve heard it will appear for Disney Visa cardholders around April 29, and the general
Disney off the Beaten Path: Getting Married at Walt Disney World.
Did you know that Disney World is a top destination for weddings? Hundreds of couples tie the knot in Disney World every year in weddings that range from simple, intimate affairs to elaborate celebrations. If you’ve ever taken the monorail or ferry to the Magic Kingdom, you’ve gone past the
Ask a Disney Question: Money Saving Ideas for Disney Cruise Lines.
This question come from Donna, who asks: We are “4 adults, 3 children and would like to take a Disney Cruise next Spring (March). They are just so much more expensive than other cruise lines. Any advice for saving/deals???? Donna, thanks for your question and for reading the blog. I
