The Top 10 Best Restaurants at Disneyland

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June 4, 2010

About.com writer Arthur Levine shares with us his Top 10 Best Restaurants at Disneyland:

When he launched Disneyland in 1955, Walt Disney forever changed the experience of going to an amusement park. Through the years, Disneyland has morphed into a destination resort with two parks, hotels, a shopping district–and loads of places to dine. Many Disneyland visitors, however, stick with the same nondescript fast food typically found at traditional amusement parks. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But they are missing out on some wonderful restaurants at the California resort and a chance to make their visits and vacations more memorable.

There are many great places to eat, so it’s difficult to determine the top 10 best restaurants at Disneyland. That’s why I turned to some of the most popular and respected travel journalists covering the California theme park resort for some help. I asked them to pick ten of their favorite Disney table-service restaurants. I then threw their choices into a Cuisinart, poured them through a colander, ranked the results, and developed the top-10 list.

Click here to see the Top 10 Best Disneyland Restaurants.

Bonus – our friend AJ from Disney Food Blog participated in the best restaurant survey!

The Ultimate Star Wars R2-D2 College Prank

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June 4, 2010

Carleton’s Goodsell Observatory gets turned into R2-D2 by an unknown group of enterprising students — complete with sound effects. All the “decorations” appear to have been draped or taped onto the dome; there was no defacing with spray paint, etc.

More photos here:
Carleton College’s Photos – Goodsell R2-D2 Prank

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Disney Channel’s “16 Wishes” Featuring Debbie Ryan Now at Boarders

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June 4, 2010

MarVista Entertainment, a leading producer and distributor of family entertainment programming, is pleased to work with Borders® to launch an exclusive line of consumer products supporting the world premiere of “16 Wishes.” The movie stars Debby Ryan (“The Suite Life on Deck”) and Jean-Luc Bilodeau (“Kyle XY”) and premieres FRIDAY, JUNE 25 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The announcement was made today by Michael D. Jacobs, President, MarVista Entertainment.

“16 Wishes” follows Abby Jensen (played by Ryan), a teenager who can’t wait to grow up, and when she is handed the chance to make all her wishes come true, quickly learns the importance of being careful what you wish for.

Borders will be the exclusive retailer for all “16 Wishes” merchandise, available in store beginning June 25th. A variety of products will be available nationally in all Borders and Waldenbooks retail locations and online at Borders.com. Borders will dedicate feature space via promotional end caps and/or table programs to merchandise the 13 item collection. Additionally 200 stores will feature video monitors running the movie trailer and music video through the end of July.

MarVista and its agent, Art & Science, have signed agreements with several leading manufacturers for the launch merchandise. Products include the “16 Wishes” soundtrack, featuring Debby Ryan singing “A Wish Comes True Everyday,” and together with brother Chase Ryan, the single “Open Eyes,” which they co-wrote. The soundtrack will also be available on iTunes.com and is distributed under the MarVista Entertainment label by Brody Distribution Group (BDG). BDG is distributed by RED Distribution, LLC (a division of Sony Music Entertainment). Other products include T-Shirts from Now & Zen Productions; calendars from Harry N. Abrams; necklaces and keychains from Gloria Duchin; magnetic and regular bookmarks, journals and a 110-page junior novelization from Ink Media; a light-up journal from Spark Studios; posters from Aquarius, and bracelets from Jac Vanek, with a percentage of proceeds going to RockCANRoll, a hunger relief organization organizing food donations through concerts, school events and corporations.

The “16 Wishes” initiative at Borders will kick off with an in-store appearance featuring Debby Ryan and Jean-Luc Bilodeau on June 19th at the Borders location in Century City, Los Angeles, to support the launch and sign memorabilia. Select “16 Wishes” items will be available in store for the event.

MarVista has also signed a strategic in-store and on-line promotional partnership with Rita’s Italian Ice, the largest Italian ice concept in the nation, operating over 550 stores in 18 states, to promote the movie. Beginning on June 15th, “16 Wishes” movie flyers will be posted in all stores; and the Company will support the launch with an email campaign to its “Birthday Club” members, together with a Facebook and Twitter campaign.

“We are excited to have cemented our retail partnership with Borders, working together with gifted marketer Jodi Jackson to introduce the magic of ‘16 Wishes’ to teens and tweens across the country,” commented Jacobs. “This relationship, together with our extensive promotional partnership with Rita’s Italian Ice and combined marketing efforts, furthers our goals to ensure an enthusiastic following for “16 Wishes” and the talented cast, including Debby Ryan and Jean-Luc Bilodeau.”

”We’re pleased to be the exclusive retailer for the ’16 Wishes’ merchandise,” said Gary Bale, senior VP of Non-Book for Borders. “Teens and tweens look to Borders to provide a variety of entertainment products, whether books, music, movies and other merchandise that speaks to their interests. The ‘16 Wishes’ merchandise, which only we offer, fits within our mission to be a place for entertainment and inspiration.”

For more information about “16 Wishes” go to Debby Ryan’s character’s blog http://16WishesTheMovie.com; YouTube Channel http://youtube.com/16wishesthemovie; Twitter account @16Wishes (http:twitter.com/16wishes); and the “16 Wishes” Facebook page.

A Few of My Favorite (Disney Planning) Things.

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June 4, 2010

A Few of My Favorite (Disney Planning) Things.

I’m often asked for tips on how to plan a Disney vacation, but when I give advice to people who aren’t hardcore Disney fans, I can see that it’s overwhelming. And it is. I mean, a Disney vacation is pretty involved. Sure, you can go and just wing it and probably have a good time, but to have a great time, and to get the most out of your money, you have to do some planning and research. This made me think about my favorite Disney planning tools, the kind I like to recommend to people. Here are the ones that top my list.

1. Disboards and Passporter. Ask a question on these sites and it will get answered by knowledgeable Disney fans. Disboards and Passporter differ in size, mainly. Disboards is huge and it’s easy to feel a bit intimidated by the wealth of information out there. Passporter is smaller and more intimate. I post on both sites and like them equally as much and have found that my questions are answered pretty quickly on both sites. Most of the posters are very friendly, so even those who are shy about posting online shouldn’t feel intimidated.

One thing I like about Disney message boards is that no mattter how good your travel guide is, some of it will become outdated pretty fast. The posters on these sites are very passionate about Disney and keep up with changes, some of which they’ll hear about before they’re even officially announced by Disney, so if you’re unsure about something, look there first.

2. Disney Food Blog. One of the few sites, besides this one, that I check almost every day. If there’s something new in Disney food, AJ is going to have it. Great reviews, pictures and foodie news.

3. Kevin Klose’s dining reviews on WDW Info (part of Disboards). I really enjoy Kevin’s reviews. He’s honest, loves food, and has a good sense of humor. Sometimes when I read food reviews on Disney message boards, I don’t feel like I’m getting the total picture. I trust Kevin to tell it like it is. You can also hear Kevin’s reviews on the DisUnplugged, one of my favorite podcasts.

4. The Unofficial Guide. Yes, it’s huge, but it’s also the best Disney guidebook out there, particularly for first-timers. You don’t have to read the entire thing and commit it to memory. Although it does help.

Looking for something smaller? Try The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World. I love the Unofficial Guide, but if you’re looking for a guidebook to supplement your UG or if you find the UG to be just too much information, check out this book. The writers live near Disney World and have been there hundreds of times and most importantly, they are clearly passionate about Disney. The photos are great. I especially like the descriptions of the rides, which are the best ones out there. They even tell you a bit of ride history and trivia. A lot of work goes into this guidebook and it shows. This is the guidebook my kids (even the two who can’t read yet) fight over.

5. Mousesavers. Information to help you save every penny, including historical data on Disney discounts. Very up to the minute.

6. All Ears. Probably one of the best sites for resort descriptions. Lots of great pictures of things you wouldn’t even think to ask about, like bathroom sinks and doorknobs. Hey, someone needs to know that.

7. Touring Plans. It’s hard to convey to someone who’s “just taking a trip to Disney” how important it is to have a plan in the parks. Most people don’t even consider the need to put that much effort into a vacation, right? But a little bit of work can go a long way. If you’re going when it’s hot and crowded, don’t even consider going without some sort of touring plan. You don’t have to follow it exactly. It’s pretty rare that I do. But it will give you a general idea of how things work and how to maximize your time in the parks.

8. YouTube. One of the best places to see Disney park videos. Want to know what you’ll see when you ride the ferry from the Ticket and Transportation Center to the Magic Kingdom? Or what the inside of Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin looks like? Resorts, rides, and oddities. It’s all there. Good way to prepare hesitant kids as well. Or scare the heck out of them even more.

9. PSCalculator. This is one useful tool. Put in your arrival date and it will tell you when you can make your dining reservations.

10. The Weather Channel online. Orlando weather can be dramatically different from one day to the next. Yes, there are about six months out of the year where it’s going to be hot. Hot and humid and little else. But the rest of the year can fluctuate quite a bit. In fact, from January though March this year, the weather was freezing cold on many days, even snowing on marathon day in January. When I was there in December, it was in the 40s and 50s for the first few days and then record high temperatures after that. So keep up with the weather and pack accordingly. And even if it says it’s going to be hot, bring a sweater. Your mom was right.

What are some of your Disney Planning Trips? Let us know in the comment section below.

The 44th Annual CMA Awards to be Broadcast Live on Nov 10th on ABC

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June 4, 2010

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The Country Music Association and ABC Television Network have announced that “The 44th Annual CMA Awards” will air WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

“The CMA Awards is ‘Country Music’s Biggest Night’ and is one of the most highly anticipated events for our industry each year,” said Steve Moore, Chairman of the CMA Board of Directors. “It’s a night to recognize and honor our finest performers, songwriters, record producers, musicians and music video directors.”

The 2009 CMA Awards came in No. 3 for its telecast week in the Adults 18-49 demo and No. 5 for the week in Total Viewers, according to Nielsen. Held during November Sweeps (Nov. 11), “The 43rd Annual CMA Awards” on ABC dominated the night, ranking No. 1 in all six half-hours of the night in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 (5.3/14). In fact it was a clean sweep on the night, as the net also took top honors of the evening across all key Adult, Men and Women demographics (18-24, 18-49, 25-54), as well as registering as the top-rated broadcaster with Teens (12-17) and Kids (2-11). The program beat second-place CBS by 5.7 million viewers, with 17.3 million people tuned in. The CMA Awards gave ABC its biggest Wednesday audience with non-sport programming in well over four years and its highest Adult 18-49 numbers in two years. An estimated 36 million viewers watched all or some portion of the live, three-hour broadcast.

The CMA Awards nominees and winners are determined by the 6,000 industry professional members of CMA, which was the first trade organization formed to promote an individual genre of music in 1958. Winners of “The 44th Annual CMA Awards” will be determined in a final round of voting by eligible voting members of the Country Music Association. CMA Awards balloting is officiated by the international accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP.

“The CMA Awards recognizes the best of our format. Our artists and music resonate with people from all walks of life, and that’s what makes this ‘Country Music’s Biggest Night,'” said Moore.

The eligibility period for the 2010 CMA Awards is July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. All voting for “The 44th Annual CMA Awards” will be conducted online. The first ballot and instructions will be emailed June 29 to CMA members in good standing who are eligible to vote. Voting for the first ballot closes at 5:00 PM/CT, July 15.

The second ballot will be emailed to CMA members Aug. 10. Voting for the second ballot closes at 5:00 PM/CT, Aug. 23. The final nominees in each of the 12 categories will be announced in early September.

The third and final ballot will be emailed to CMA members Oct. 15. Voting for the CMA Awards final ballot ends at 5:00 PM/CT, Nov. 2.

“The 44th Annual CMA Awards” is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the executive producer. Paul Miller is the director. The special will be shot in high definition and broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.

Ask a Disney Question: Epcot Wine Walk.

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June 4, 2010

This question comes from Teresa, who asks: “I cant seem to find any information on Epcot Wine Walk on your site. Is there such a thing? A coworker told me briefly about it. What is it?

Teresa, the Epcot Wine Walk is a card or “passport” you purchase for $20 that allows you to taste two two-ounce servings from each of the three World Showcase countries that participate, Italy, France and Germany. The passport your receive is a two-sided description of the wines; it includes a map of where to find them.

The wine walk is a year-round offering. Selections occasionally change. If you’d like to read more about the wine walk, check out this thread on Mouseowners. You can also read AJ’s post about it here in the Disney Food Blog.

Thanks for reading Chip and Co and for your question. Hope this helps.

Have a Disney question? We have answers! Write us at Chip and Co. We answer every question.

Photo Credit: Walt Disney Company.

Disneyworld Dates to Remember through October 2010

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June 4, 2010

With summer in full swing at Walt Disney World I wanted to give you a heads up on the upcoming dates when planning your Disney Vacation. For more information click on the links.

June 6–August 14, 2010
- Summer Nightastic! at all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks

June 12–July 31, 2010
- Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot

Tickets on Sale Now! September 10 & 11, 2010
- Night of Joy is back at Magic Kingdom Park

Tickets on Sale Now! Select dates in September & October, 2010
- Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park

October 1–November 14, 2010
- Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Saturday, October 2, 2010
- Mickey’s Halloween Family Fun Run at Magic Kingdom Park

Saturday, October 2, 2010
- Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

When booking your Disney Vacation give the guys at Pixie Vacations, or Best Orlando Vacation Packages a call and have them price out your dream vacation.

New Disney Dream Construction Video

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June 4, 2010

On Tuesday, the final block of the Disney Dream was put into place at the Meyer Werft shipyard, marking a major milestone in construction, and rounding out the 80 total blocks that make up the ship. It is impressive to witness the ship taking shape, but did you ever wonder how it happens?

In the most simplistic terms, the process of building the Disney Dream is similar to playing with building blocks. Pre-fabricated complete hull sections are joined in block units and are then brought together to form the ship.

Sounds simple, right? Well, check out this video and hear from some of the experts at Disney Cruise Line and Meyer Werft on how the Disney Dream is really coming together.

With the steel construction process complete, efforts now shift to connecting maintenance systems and further building out the interior of the ship. Each day the Disney Dream gets closer and closer to its Maiden Voyage and a reality that I can’t wait to experience!

Behind The Scenes: Float Driving in the Main Street Electrical Parade

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June 4, 2010

This article comes to us from the Disney Parks Blog:

It’ll be like seeing an old friend when the Main Street Electrical Parade returns to Walt Disney World on Sunday. I grew up watching the illuminated floats and yes, even dreamed of being part of action and piloting one of those whirling turtles or bugs. Today, we’re showing how it’s done – how our float drivers bring characters to life:

The parade and other special events at Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot begin June 6 and run through August 14. So, what are you looking forward to seeing during Summer Nightastic! at the Walt Disney World Resort?

Disney Vacation Checklist: Tips for Saving Money and Time at Disney World

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June 4, 2010

Are you getting ready to leave for your Disney vacation? If you are like most people, you have spent months planning your trip, trying to learn as much as you could about the parks and resorts. You may also be trying to save money too, as Disney can end up being very expensive if you are not careful in your planning. With this in mind, in the few days before you get ready to go, there are several things that you can and should do in order to make sure that you have a smooth, and affordable, Disney vacation.

Here are five important ones:

Check the weather forecast before you leave and make sure you pack for the weather. Believe it or not, Florida can get cold in the winter, rain is always a possibility, and tropical storms/hurricanes don’t necessarily avoid Disney World. Not packing appropriately may mean you will be buying those ponchos, scarves, hats and gloves at the parks, which will definitely put a dent in your wallet.
Go to the Disney World website and check the park hours. If you are staying on Disney property, you may want to take advantage of the Extra Magic Hours. Make sure you know when they are to make the most of your time while at Disney World.
You will also want to check which rides/attractions will be closed during your visit. Everyone in your family, especially kids, should be prepared ahead of time if a favorite attraction won’t be open. Plus, you won’t want to waste time walking over to rides that are closed!
Do you have a packing list? This is a great way to make sure that your costs stay as low as possible, because it will help insure that you don’t forget anything! You can be sure that you can buy whatever you forget at Disney….for a lot more money than you would have paid at home.
Lastly, if you have young children and a stroller is part of your park plans, consider bringing one from home. Or if you don’t want to do that, consider renting one from a stroller company in the Disney area. Both options will cost you a lot less than getting one at the parks.

After months of planning, you will want to make sure that your Disney vacation is the best it can be. Taking a little time as you get ready to leave, to do these things, can help you save money on your trip and make the most of your vacation time as well.

Disneyland Hong Kong Festival of the Lion King Videos

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June 3, 2010

Very cool and rare set of videos from Allears.net from Disneyland Hong Kong Festival of the Lion King.

2010 Magic Your Way Premium Package

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June 3, 2010

Discover all the delights of Walt Disney World Resort with this outstanding package that includes your Disney Resort hotel accommodations, a Magic Your Way Base Ticket, 3 meals and 2 snacks per person per night of your package stay, plus unlimited use of select recreation including golf, tickets to the Cirque du Soleil show, La Nouba and more!

Here’s everything that comes in this vacation package:

Accommodations
Choose from one of 5 categories of Walt Disney World Resort hotels:

Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts – Relax in comfortable accommodations with home-like amenities.
Disney Deluxe Resorts – Experience the ultimate in Disney luxury, style and service.
Disney Moderate Resorts – Escape to enchanting, wonderfully themed locales.
Disney Value Resorts – Enjoy colorful, whimsical places that are big on fun and affordability.
Disney Campground – Enjoy nature and the great outdoors at these scenic campsites.

Customizable Magic Your Way Theme Park Ticket
First, choose the number of days (from 1 to 10) of your ticket, which provides admission to one of the 4 Disney theme parks each day. The more days you add to your ticket, the less you pay per day! All tickets and options must be used within 14 days of first use and exclude activities and events separately priced.

Next, purchase these options to add more fun and flexibility to your ticket:

Park Hopper Option
Add the Park Hopper Option to come and go as you please through all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks on the same day for each day of your ticket.

Water Park Fun & More Option
The Water Park Fun & More Option offers a certain number of visits based on the length of your ticket. For each visit, you can choose one of the following:

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park
Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park
DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive theme park
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Green fees for a round of golf at Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course, a 9-hole walking course. Reservations for tee times are required and subject to availability.

Water parks subject to seasonal and weather closures, and are also subject to closure for rehabilitation. Age restrictions may apply for access to certain facilities.

No Expiration Option
With the No Expiration Option, your unused theme park days and Water Park Fun & More Option visits never expire. (Without this option, tickets must be used within 14 days of first use.)

Commemorative Luggage Tag
Each Guest on the Magic Your Way Vacation Package receives one souvenir Disney keepsake luggage tag.

Walt Disney Travel Company Package Benefits
When you purchase any Magic Your Way package, you receive the following Magical Extras:

Preferred Fireworks Viewing
Enjoy preferred fireworks viewing for Wishes at Magic Kingdom theme park and IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot theme park. (Only valid with Magic Your Way Premium and Platinum packages. Valid theme park admission required. One viewing per theme park; advance reservations and voucher required; subject to availability; certain block-out dates apply.)
Walt Disney World Marina Discounts
Adds 30 minutes of watercraft fun when you rent a watercraft for 60 minutes. Valid for Sea Raycers by Sea Ray, Boston Whaler 170 Montauk and Pontoon boat rentals at participating Walt Disney World marina locations. (One voucher per room. Applicable for up to 5 Guests. Not valid all dates and restrictions apply.)
Disney’s Miniature Golf Experience
Valid for one round of Miniature Golf per room at either Disney’s Fantasia Gardens or Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Courses.
Planet Hollywood $15 USD Meal Voucher and Souvenir Keepsake
Valid for $15 USD worth of food and non-alcoholic beverages and a souvenir merchandise keepsake at Planet Hollywood Downtown Disney West Side. (Not valid with any other offers or discounts. One voucher per room. One keepsake per room. Voucher required for keepsake.) )
Arcade Game Card
Valid for 100 game play points in arcades located in Disney Resort hotels. (One card per room.)
Niki Bryan Spa Discount
15% off the regular price of any body treatment or water therapy at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa or Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. (Massage, facial and hand and foot treatments excluded. Age restrictions apply.)
Bass Fishing Discount
10% off the regular price of Guided Bass Fishing Excursions and Bass Nitro Fishing Excursions at select Walt Disney World marinas. Excursions include fishing equipment, rod, reel, shiners, artificial bait, non-alcoholic beverages and a 1-year membership to B.A.S.S. (Bass Anglers Sportsman Society).
Sammy Duvall’s Water Sports Discount
10% off the regular price of all activities including parasailing, water skiing, wakeboarding and tubing trips at Sammy Duvall’s Water Sports Center located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. (Subject to availability; restrictions apply.)

Premium Package Dining
With your Disney Premium Plan, for each night of your package, each Guest in your party (ages 3 and up) receives:

3 Meals
Choose from select Walt Disney World Resort table-service or quick-service restaurants for all 3 of your meals.

Each adult table-service meal includes:

1 appetizer, 1 entrée and 1 dessert (lunch and dinner only)
1 juice (breakfast only)
1 single-serving, non-alcoholic beverage

Or

1 full buffet

Each child table-service meal includes:

1 appetizer, 1 entrée and 1 dessert (lunch and dinner only)
1 single-serving, non-alcoholic beverage

Or

1 full buffet

Each quick-service meal includes:

1 entrée
1 dessert (lunch and dinner only)
1 juice (breakfast only)
1 single-serving, non-alcoholic beverage

2 Snacks

Examples of snacks are:

1 frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle, fruit bar, popcorn scoop (single-serving box), single-serving bag of snacks, single piece of whole fruit, 20-oz. bottle of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Dasani water, 22-oz. fountain soft drink, 12-oz. coffee, hot chocolate or hot tea, single-serving prepackaged milk or juice

Children ages 3-9 must order from a Children’s Menu where available.

1 Resort-Refillable Drink Mug Per Person
The Disney Premium Plan also includes a refillable Resort mug. Bring your Resort mug to any quick-service restaurant at your Disney Resort hotel and refill it as often as you like!

Dining Reservations
For reservations, call (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463. (Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.) Many of our table-service restaurants are quite popular and book quickly. Some may have limited or no availability when you call. We strongly suggest you make dining reservations in advance for the best options. Reservations are accepted at most Walt Disney World table-service restaurants, Signature Restaurants, Character Dining locations and Dinner Shows up to 180 days prior to arrival. Guests participating in a Grand Gathering Experience may reserve 180 days in advance.

An accepted major credit card is required to guarantee reservations at certain locations. Reservations must be cancelled at least 48 hours (6 days for Grand Gathering Experiences) before the scheduled seating or a cancellation charge may be incurred (charge varies by location)

Special Dining Experiences
You can also enjoy special dining experiences that your family will remember for a lifetime, such as:

Character Dining Experiences

Or

Signature Dining Experiences (excluding Victoria & Albert’s)

Or

Private In-Room Dining at select Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts

Or

Disney Dinner Shows

Or

Grand Gathering Experiences (see below)

Disney Wine and Dine Plan
Add the Disney Wine and Dine Plan to a Magic Your Way package that includes table-service dining and save up to 20% on wine.* This Plan includes one wine entitlement per night, per room. Redeem one or 2 entitlements (as indicated on the select location’s designated wine list) for one bottle of wine. All wines on private in-room dining menus require 2 entitlements.

*Savings based on redeeming one entitlement for one bottle of wine at select restaurant locations.

Gratuity not included. Locations and designated wine list are subject to change. Wines are subject to availability. Must purchase this Plan for each night of your package stay.

Florida law permits the sale of alcohol products to persons 21 years of age or older only. Disney participates in Florida’s Responsible Vendor program and servers will verify age by requesting appropriate identification. Sale of this Plan is conditioned on your representation that you are 21 or older and purposed sale to a person under age 21 is deemed void and payment will be refunded.

Unlimited Use of Select Recreation
Enjoy unlimited use of select recreational activities including Disney’s 4 18-hole championship golf courses (greens fees, electric cart, range balls, rental golf shoes and rental golf clubs included), water sports, guided fishing excursions, horseback riding and more!

Some restrictions apply and advance reservations may be required.

Admission to the Cirque du Soleil Show La Nouba
Live it up at the spellbinding Cirque du Soleil show La Nouba. It’s a must-see for anyone who wants an evening of truly spectacular entertainment.

One admission per person. Reservations are required and may be made up to 180 days in advance. Theatre is dark Sundays and Mondays and certain other days during the year. Call (407) 939-7600 for more information or to make reservations. (If you are under 18 years of age, you must have your parent or guardian’s permission to dial this number.)

Portrait session and print package from Disney’s PhotoPass Professional Portraits service

Enjoy one session with a Disney’s Photopass Portrait Photographer producing dozens of beautiful, professionally composed photos, and your choice of one print package.

Disney’s PhotoPass photo CD is not included. Disney’s PhotoPass Professional Portrait CD is not included, but may be purchased for $49.95 USD at the time of the sitting. Advance reservations for the portrait session are required and may be made by calling (407) 934-4004. (If you are under 18 years of age, you must have your parent or guardian’s permission to dial this number.)

Unlimited Admission to Select Disney Tours
Select tours include:

Magic Kingdom Park Tours

Disney’s Family Magic Tour
Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom
Disney’s “The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains”
Mickey’s Magical Milestones

Epcot Tours

Behind the Seeds (a special greenhouse tour)
Around the World at Epcot Tour
Simply Segway Experience at Epcot Tour
The UnDISCOVERed Future World
Gardens of the World
Yuletide Fantasy (seasonal)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Tours

Disney’s Backstage Safari Tour
Disney’s Wild by Design Tour

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

Disney’s Wilderness Back Trail Adventure

Restrictions apply and tours are subject to availability and schedule. Theme park admission is required for theme park tours.

Unlimited Admission to Select Children’s Activity Centers
For parents who need a night out, kids (ages 4-12) get admission to Children’s Activity Centers at select Disney Resorts such as the Never Land Club at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, where they can enjoy games and activities in a supervised setting. Dinner is included.

Certain restrictions apply. Hours vary by location.

Admission to Grand Gathering Experiences
If your party has 8 or more, you can join other Grand Gathering parties to enjoy some very special meals known as Grand Gathering Experiences! Trade your meals for the following:

International Dinner and IllumiNations Dessert Reception – Enjoy a sumptuous dinner buffet including storytelling for the kids, followed by VIP viewing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot theme park.
Safari Celebration Dinner Take a VIP journey across the rolling savannah. Then enjoy a family style, African-influenced feast and entertainment from Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.
Good Morning Character Breakfast – Begin your Magic Kingdom day with a unique Disney Character Breakfast filled with surprises!

Gratuities are included. At least 8 persons in your party must attend the same experience. Each experience is operated on select days of the week. Experiences are subject to change and cancellation. Reservations for Grand Gathering experiences are required and can be made 3 to 180 days in advance. Experiences may be canceled by Guest up to 6 days prior to experience date without charge for the experience. Valid theme park ticket required.

What’s Not Included in Your Disney Premium Plan?

Gratuity , except for pizza delivery, Private In-Room Dining, Dinner Shows and Cinderella’s Royal Table.
Merchandise or photo-imaging products that may be offered at Character Dining experiences, except at Cinderella’s Royal Table and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall.

Enjoy Disney Resort Hotel Benefits
As a Guest at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, indulge in a variety of Disney Resort hotel benefits that can make your vacation more relaxing and carefree.

Certain of these benefits below are also available to Guests staying at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel and select Downtown Disney Resort Area hotels.

Complimentary Airport Pickup and Return
Disney’s Magical Express Service picks you up at Orlando International Airport and takes you to your Disney Resort hotel. In addition, the service lets you bypass baggage claim and have your bags delivered to your Disney Resort hotel room.

Relax on Resort-Wide Transportation
Disney does the driving for you with its ComplimentaryTransportation. convenient monorail, ferry boats and motor coaches travel between Disney Resort hotels, theme parks, water parks, the Downtown Disney area and other recreation spots throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

View Purchases on One Bill
Your Key to the World Card can act as your hotel room key, theme park ticket and charge card good all over Walt Disney World Resort. As you dine and shop, just charge meals, goods and services directly to your room! At the end of your vacation, view your vacation purchases on one consolidated statement.

Extra Time in the Theme Parks
The Extra Magic Hours benefit means that every day one of the theme parks either opens an hour early or stays open up to three hours after regular park closing so that you can enjoy select attractions when the weather may be cooler. Just present your Key to the World Card to select Disney Cast Members to take advantage of the Extra Magic Hours benefit. (Valid theme park ticket required.)

Your Purchases Delivered to Your Resort
Shop at select Disney stores throughout Walt Disney World Resort and have your purchases delivered right to your resort so you can be free to play without lugging around packages, nor have to interrupt your day to return to the hotel to drop them off.