The Disney Dining Plan vs. Paying Out Of Pocket

The answer to that question is quite simple – a resounding and uncompromising IT DEPENDS! Your choice depends on a lot of factors and varies from family to family: Do you eat a lot of sit down meals? Are you “fast food” (counter service) comfortable? – There are a lot

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Annual Passholder Discounted Rates: October-December

On the heels of free dining, Disney Annual Passholders may have felt jilted into purchasing a 2-day base ticket to meet the minimum requirements for the free dining promotion. Well, fret not passholders…Disney has something for you too! Annual Passholder room only discounts are available for stays October through December.

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Signature Dining at the Walt Disney World Resort

There is no denying the delight in Mickey waffles, Mickey shaped rice crispy treats and Mickey ice cream bars, but when it comes to dining at Walt Disney World, there are options for those with a bit more culinary prowess and its called signature dining. Signature dining offers a more

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Delightful Dining vs. Dining Disaster: Food Allergies In WDW

Food allergies are increasingly widespread and just because you are on vacation, doesn’t mean that your food allergies are. Leaving the fate of your dinner in someone else’s hands can be fatal to those with severe food allergies. This doesn’t mean you’re out of luck in the dining department, after

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Annual Passholder Room-Only Discounts!

Annual Passholders can receive room only discounts for stay dates August 14, 2011 through October 1, 2011. Receive 20%-35% off rack rates. Sample Rates (all rooms standard unless otherwise noted) -Value Resorts-$64 weeknight/$74 weekend -Moderate Resorts-$124 weeknight/$134 weekend -Animal Kingdom Lodge-$179 weeknight/$189 weekend -Fort Wilderness Cabin-$224 weeknight/$234 weekend -Old Key

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Disney Planning 101 – Tipping at Walt Disney World

Tipping is a personal choice, based upon both the practice of an individual and the quality of service provided. Since tipping refers to paying a gratuity for services rendered, and no one concentrates more on providing great service than Disney, you might consider this when preparing your budget. I am

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Disney World Quick Tip – Enjoy Snacks as Your Meal

I’m as much a Disney “snackie” as a Disney foodie, and don’t always want to eat as much food as Disney serves. At least a couple of times during my Walt Disney World vacations I’ll use snack items as a light lunchtime meal. Doing so curbs my appetite just enough

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Book Review – The Disney Food Blog Guide to WDW Dining

As many of you probably know, the Disney Food Blog is a beloved food blog for Disney fans.  AJ Wolfe, owner and writer of the DF Blog has created her own part of the cyber world that has many drooling and planning trips around foods she blogs about.  AJ knows

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Ask us a Disney Question: Is the Dining Plan Worth It for Vegetarians?

This question come from Emily, who asks:  “Is it worth getting the meal plan if your a vegetarian? Are there enough meal options?” Emily:  Thanks for your question and for reading Chip and Co. We really appreciate it. The answer really has to do with whether or not the dining

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