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  • Free Dining with New Summer Vacation Package Offer at Disney World

    Free Dining with New Summer Vacation Package Offer at Disney World

    We just started 2018 and Disney World already has a great new summer offer.  It’s a great time to get a jump-start on planning your next magical escape – especially when you can enjoy a little extra flavor with it. This exciting new package offers free quick-service dining!

    You and your family can delight in one FREE meal per person (ages 3 and up), per night at a select Walt Disney World Resort quick-service dining location when you buy a non-discounted 5-night/6-day room and theme park ticket package at a select Disney Value Resort hotel. Offer valid for arrivals most nights May 29-Aug. 25, 2018 when you book through Feb.11, 2018.

    Booking Window: Jan. 3-Feb. 11, 2018
    Travel Window: May 29-Aug. 25, 2018

    Booking Information:

    • This offer is available to book as “Summer Meal Offer” through the “Room and Ticket Package” path in the “Quote or Book” module on DisneyTravelAgents.com, or by calling the Disney Reservation Center.
    • Minimum Length of Stay: 3 nights
    • Minimum 2-day Magic Your Way Base Ticket

    If you need help booking this special offer, contact Travel Time with Vikki for a free quote. I will always find you the lowest rates and my services won’t cost you a thing. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

  • Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Complete List

    Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Complete List

    Covering nearly 47 square-miles, the Walt Disney World Resort features four theme parks: Epcot, Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, two water parks. They also have over 20 resort hotels and there is no better place to stay than at Walt Disney World Resorts.

    Here is the current list of Disney World Resort Hotels.

    Magic Kingdom Area

    Disney’s Contemporary Resort – 633 rooms, 23 suites and 428 villas. Guests choosing Club Level accommodations at the Atrium Cluband Tower Club receive personalized concierge service and lounge with continental breakfast, midday snacks and evening wine, hors d’oeuvres, cordials and desserts. Inside, a 90-foot-tall mural by Disney Legend Mary Blair celebrates the Grand Canyon and the American Southwest. Dining options include California Grill, The Wave…of American Flavors, Contempo Café and Chef Mickey’s Fun Time Buffet, lounge serving appetizers, poolside snack bar and room service. Recreational amenities include two heated pools with slide, whirlpools, interactive water feature, leisure pool and poolside cabana rentals. Health Club, beach for sunbathing, tennis, fishing, marina watercraft rental, arcade and recreation activities including Disney movies under the stars and new balance® RUNNING TRAIL. The Resort is walking distance from Magic Kingdom Park and includes Monorail service to Magic Kingdom, Epcot and select Disney Resort Hotels, plus motor coaches and watercraft providing easy access to the theme parks. Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center features state-of-the-art audio and video equipment, full catering services and 115,000 square feet of event and meeting space to fit all your business needs.

    Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort -This Disney Vacation Club resort features 295 units (2-bedroom equivalents) including studio, one- and two-bedroom villas and is located next to Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Most of the rooms boast modern artwork, flat-screen TVs, full kitchens complete with granite countertops and modern appliances, separate bedrooms, washers and dryers, and other home-like amenities. A rooftop lounge promises to deliver some of the most dramatic views available anywhere at Walt Disney World Resort.

    Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa –  842 rooms, 25 suites and 147 Villas. Victorian elegance meets modern sophistication at this lavish Disney Resort hotel. Dining at Cítricos, Victoria & Albert’s, Gasparilla Island Grill, Grand Floridian Cafe, 1900 Park Fare, Narcoossee’s and two lounges.  Recreation and amenities include boat rentals featuring the Grand 1 Yacht, swimming, playground, health club, game room, shopping, child-care and laundry facilities. Meeting facility with nearly 40,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. Easy access to theme parks via watercraft, motor coach and monorail. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Convention Center is perfect for events large and small, featuring 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space on one contiguous level.

    The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – This Disney Vacation Club resort – reminiscent of the golden age of a bygone Victorian era – resides alongside the picturesque shores of Seven Seas Lagoon, steps away from the myriad world-class dining and recreation offerings available at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Deluxe studios and 1-bedroom villas sleep up to 5 Guests and 2-bedroom villas sleep up to 9—so there’s plenty of room for the family to unwind after an exhilarating day in the middle of the magic.Expansive grand villas sleep 12 guests and feature a large kitchen, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a media room with a home theatre system.

    Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – 478 traditional hotel rooms, 6 suites in addition to 20 over-the-water bungalows and 360 deluxe studio villas as part of the Disney Vacation Club Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Villas and bungalows.  The resort is designed with South Pacific Island theming along the beach of Seven Seas Lagoon. Dining options include ‘Ohana, Kona Café, Captain Cook’s, the “Spirit of Aloha” dinner show, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, room service. Recreation and amenities include swimming, boating, jogging, playground, game room, shopping, child care, laundry facilities. Transportation by monorail, watercraft and motor coach.

    Disney’s Wilderness Lodge– 698 guestrooms, 27 suites and 181 Villas all reflecting a “woodsy” national park-like setting. Reminiscent of Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone Park — with distinctive Disney touches. A spectacular six-story lobby, replete with teepee-topped chandeliers, totem poles and an 82-foot-tall stone fireplace. A bubbling hot spring in the lobby expands outside the building into a roaring waterfall flowing into the swimming area (featuring hot and cold spas). A geothermal “geyser” erupts hourly from a rocky outcrop at the edge of Bay Lake. Recreation and amenities include bike and boat rentals, swimming, playground, laundry, game room and on-site child care. Dining options include Artist Point, Whispering Canyon Café, Roaring Fork, Territory Lounge, pool bar and room service. Easy access to theme parks via watercraft and motor coach.

    The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge –114 units (2-bedroom equivalents) including studio, one- and two-bedroom villas, located next to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. This five-story Disney Vacation Club ownership resort surrounds visitors with the grandeur of the Old West and stories of the people who settled there. Art and architecture tell the tales of pioneers who built and stayed in late 19th century railroad hotels in the national parks region of the American West. Rooms include wet bar, microwave and small refrigerator, or a full kitchen. A unique feature of the resort is its themed living room area that features railroad memorabilia, including a special exhibit on loan from the Disney family of two of Walt Disney’s personal scale-model train cars and a piece of the original track. Also found at the resort is a quiet pool and state-of-the-art health club open to guests of both the lodge and villa properties.

    Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – This new idyllic retreat evokes a rustic-elegant vibe—a perfect nod to the rich and pioneering heritage of the Pacific Northwest. Consider this your new go-to vacation base camp when pining for serene surroundings located just around the river bend from Magic Kingdom park. Standout features include a full range of accommodations with modern amenities—from Deluxe Studios to 26 waterfront Cabins with wraparound porches. Choose from a Deluxe Studio, 1- or 2- Bedroom Villa, 3-Bedroom Grand Villa or a private waterfront Cabin—all infused with nature-inspired design elements. Dip into a pool area that suits your mood—choose from the playful Copper Creek Springs Pool or the easygoing Boulder Ridge Cove Pool.

    Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground– 784 campsites, 409 Wilderness Cabins all set in a relaxed 700-acre wilderness setting. Campsites are level, paved pads with electric, water and sewer hookups, charcoal grills and picnic tables. All campsites have close access to air-conditioned comfort stations with private showers, coin laundry facility, vending machines and telephones. Wilderness Cabins are air-conditioned accommodations that sleep up to six guests and feature vaulted ceilings, fully equipped kitchens, full bathrooms, television, VCR, outdoor grills, picnic tables and a private patio deck. Wilderness Cabins also come equipped with hairdryers, foldaway cribs and ironing equipment, and daily housekeeping is offered. Amenities include watercraft, beach, fishing, tennis courts, two heated swimming pools, arcade game room, laundry facilities and kennel. Groceries and camping supplies at Meadow and Settlement Trading Posts. Dining options include Crockett’s Tavern, Mickey’s Backyard BBQ, Trail’s End Restaurant and “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” nightly dinner show at Pioneer Hall. Campfire and marshmallow roast with Disney characters and a Disney movie. Motor coach and boat transportation links campground with all Walt Disney World Resort areas.

    Epcot Area

    Disney’s Pop Century Resort– 2,880 room “time capsules” are available at this resort that pays homage to 20th century pop culture. This value-priced resort features lodge buildings and furnishings inspired by the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Larger-than-life icons from each decade are found all over the resort, from four-story Rubik’s Cubes to bowling pins that tower more than 65 feet high. Recreation includes three pools, a kiddie pool, the Pop Jet Playground and the Fast Forward arcade. Guests can feed their hunger and slake their thirst at the Everything Pop food court area or Petals Pool Bar.  The resort is located near ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

    Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort– Three colorful Caribbean-themed resort villages featuring 2,109 rooms located on 200 acres surrounding a 42-acre lake. Guestrooms include mini bars and coffee makers. Recreation includes a lakeside recreation area with a themed slide, boat rentals, swimming, playground, game room, bicycling, nature walks, jogging track, laundry facilities and shopping. Dining available at Shutter’s at Old Port Royal full-service restaurant and the Old Port Royal food court. Transportation to theme parks available by motor coach.

    Disney’s Yacht Club Resort – 623 rooms and suites in oyster-gray clapboard buildings set around 25-acre Crescent Lake feature hardwood floors and rich millwork in a nautical theme reminiscent of New England seashore hotels of the 1880s. All rooms feature French doors that open onto porches or balconies. The nautical theme carries through in the restaurants — Captain’s Grille, Yachtsman Steakhouse and two lounges. An expansive croquet lawn and marina lighthouse add to the resort’s ambience. The Yacht Club is the perfect complement to its neighbor, Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Centrally located to each resort is a 73,000-square-foot convention center that includes a 36,000-square-foot ballroom which seats up to 2,800 for dinner.

    Disney’s Beach Club Resort – 577 rooms and suites in buildings of pale blue and white stick-style architecture inspired by New England beach cottages of the 1860s. The lobby features white wicker furniture, 24-foot-high ceilings and natural French limestone floors. The Beach Club is the perfect complement to its neighbor, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Centrally located to each resort: Stormalong Bay features three lagoon areas and a thrilling water slide; the Ship Shape Health Club with steam bath and sauna, and massage, weight and aerobics rooms; a marina with motorized watercraft; and Beaches & Cream, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor. Dining in Cape May Café and two lounges. Both hotels provide transportation via watercraft and motor coach. Child care, beauty and barber shop, and laundry facilities are available.

    Disney’s Beach Club Villas – Featuring an ambience of casual elegance, Disney’s Beach Club Villas (part of Disney Vacation Club) was designed by noted architect Robert A.M. Stern. Situated next to Disney’s Beach Club Resort, the 576-unit (2-bedroom equivalents) property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom vacation villas. The resort features Cape May-inspired theming characterized by the use of whimsical “stick-style” architecture, pastel colors, porches and other decorative elements.

    Disney’s BoardWalk– The BoardWalk Inn includes 352 guest rooms and 20 suites and is located alongside Crescent Lake and includes shopping, children’s activity center, health club, tennis courts, themed pool and a 20,000-square-foot conference center. Surrounding Crescent Lake and steeped in 1930s nostalgia and old-fashioned Atlantic seaboard charm, Disney’s BoardWalk restaurants include Flying Fish Café,  Big River Grille and Brewing Works, ESPN Club, Trattoria al Forno, Atlantic Dance nightclub, Jellyrolls dueling piano bar, Seashore Sweets’ and BoardWalk Bakery.

    Disney’s BoardWalk Villas– This 532-unit (2-bedroom equivalents) vacation ownership resort (part of Disney Vacation Club) is a place where guests can experience the romance and playfulness of a bygone era, both inside the elegant salt water taffy-colored vacation villa community and outside amidst the carnival sights and ragtime sounds of the boardwalk. Accommodations are available in studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas which offer kitchens, living areas and a variety of amenities.

    Disney Springs Area

    Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa – This Disney Vacation Club resort features 1260 units (2-bedroom equivalents) that recall the late 1800s heyday of America’s first vacation destination – Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Victorian-style cottages line the streets and the historic influence of horse racing is found throughout the resort. Also featured is a full-service spa and health club and The Artist’s Palette – a counter-service restaurant and market. Bus transportation is provided to all four Walt Disney World theme parks. The resort is located across the lake from Disney Springs and adjacent to Disney’s Lake Buena Vista golf course. There are 60 three-bedroom Treehouse Villas, built on pedestals amid forested glens. The villas offer two baths, an open kitchen, flat-panel TVs and a barbecue grill.

    Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-French Quarter – 1,008 moderately priced, French Quarter-style accommodations adjacent to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-Riverside. Located on a 325-acre woodland site between Epcot and Disney Springs. Sassagoula Floatworks food court and pizza delivery. Themed pool, boat rentals, lounges, game room and retail shops. Riverboat to Disney Springs. Linked by motor coach to all other Walt Disney World resorts and entertainment facilities. 

    Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-Riverside – 2,048 rooms in three-story southern-style mansions and two-story rustic bayou dwellings. Dining includes Riverside Mill food court and Boatwright’s Dining Hall. Recreation includes Ol’ Man Island, a 3 ½-acre old-fashioned swimming hole with slides, rope swings and playgrounds; quiet pools; boat rentals; game room; lounges and gift shop. Riverboat to Disney Springs. Transportation via motor coach to other Walt Disney World attractions and resorts.

    Disney’s Old Key West Resort– 761 units (2-bedroom equivalents) in a Key West setting (part of Disney Vacation Club). Accommodations include deluxe studios, one- and two-bedroom homes and two-story, three-bedroom Grand Villas that sleep up to 12. Dining includes Olivia’s Café, poolside fare at the Gurgling Suitcase, and Good’s Food to Go quick-service restaurant. Rooms include wet bar, microwave and small refrigerator, or a full kitchen. Health club, tennis, swimming pool, sauna and planned recreation. Linked by motor coach to all other Walt Disney World resorts and entertainment facilities.

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom Area

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge -Deluxe 955-room, six-story resort styled in a horseshoe shape after a kraal African village design, features 24-hour views to its own 46-acre savanna of free-roaming mammals and tropical birds. The resort features hand-carved furnishings, African art and a giant fireplace in a soaring lobby. Guests can stroll along a rock outcropping and enjoy nearly panoramic views of roaming animals and flowing streams. Features two full-service restaurants – Boma-Flavors of Africa and Jiko-The Cooking Place – plus a mezzanine lounge and a quick-service eatery with poolside dining. The resort is west of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. 

    The Villas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge– This Disney Vacation Club resort offers 449 units (2-bedroom equivalents) featuring studio, one- and three-bedroom vacation villas at Jambo House and Kidani Village. The resort boasts its very own 21-acre reserve  where over 30 species of wildlife roam. Accommodations feature intricate African-inspired details and home-like amenities, and most offer sweeping views of an expanded savanna inhabited by a variety of African animals.  Sanaa restaurant features “the art of African cooking with Indian flavors” and remarkable views of the resort’s savanna through nine-foot windows.

    Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort – 1,912 moderate-price guestrooms, inspired by the American Southwest and regions of Mexico, encircling a 15-acre lagoon. Three “quiet” pools. A five-story Mayan pyramid serves as the splashy centerpiece for a family-fun pool with a water slide. Dining includes the Maya Grill full-service restaurant, Las Ventanas, Pepper Market dining court, Rix Lounge, Laguna Bar lounge, Siestas Cantina poolside bar and limited room service. Special services include in-room coffee makers and ironing equipment, La Vida Health Club, hair-styling salon, bike rentals, watercraft rentals, arcade, sand volleyball court, kiddie pool and playground. A 220,000-square-foot convention center includes 2 ballrooms, an exhibit hall and 45 breakout rooms. The facilities can hold over 6,500 people and are equipped with state-of-the-art lighting, audio and projection systems.

    Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – 1,120 family suites and 864 standard guest rooms make up this family-friendly resort. The big blue world of Nemo and friends, the Pride Lands of Africa, under the sea in Ariel’s grotto, a super-charged adventure through Radiator Springs all come to life for vacationers in four distinctly designed wings. The resort celebrates rich storytelling, spirited characters, original sketches and playfulness with colorful icons and whimsical theming inspired by classic Disney and Disney Pixar films. Family suites include two bathrooms, a kitchenette and three separate sleeping areas that can sleep up to six; while standard rooms at The Little Mermaid can sleep up to four. Dining options in the main Animation Hall include a poolside snack bar, pizza delivery and Landscape of Flavors food court featuring many made to order offerings.

    Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort – Features 1,920 value-priced rooms in buildings festooned with larger-than-life sports icons representing surfing, basketball, tennis, baseball and football. Located on a 246-acre site at the northwest quadrant of World Drive and U.S. Highway 192 interchange. Features a commercial center with check-in and guest service facilities, a food court, retail store and game room. Two swimming pools and a kiddie pool, a pool bar, pizza delivery and laundry facilities. Use of Walt Disney World transportation system is included.

    Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort – 1,920-room resort with facilities and amenities that mirror Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. Giant icons from favorite Disney movies set the scene, and images from “101 Dalmatians,” “Toy Story,” “Fantasia,” “The Mighty Ducks” and “The Love Bug” adorn the resort hotel.

    Disney’s All-Star Music Resort– Features 1,489 value-priced rooms and 215 family suites in buildings with larger-than-life icons representing jazz, rock, Broadway, calypso and country music. Facilities and amenities are the same as Disney’s All-Star Sports and Disney’s All-Star Movies resorts. The family suites sleep up to six and offer two bedrooms, two full baths, a kitchenette and two 27″ flat screen TVs.

    Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort – 586 rooms in a relaxed, country atmosphere overlooking golf courses, gardens or pools. Full-service dining available, plus snack bars, lounge and room service. Meeting space includes 1,000 square feet. Tennis, swimming, fitness center and game room. Walt Disney World continues maintenance of golf operations on the two PGA championship 18-hole golf courses and nine-hole walking course located adjacent to this property, and golf is available to all Disney resort guests. Shades of Green is operated as an Armed Forces Recreation Center for the exclusive use of military members and their families. For reservations: 407/824-3600.

    Walt Disney World Swan and Walt Disney World Dolphin – 2,265 luxury rooms and 254,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space. Seventeen restaurants and lounges, four swimming pools, two health clubs and a wide area of recreational activities. Connected to Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s BoardWalk via water and walkway.

    Four Seasons – The 444-room Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort is located within the gates of the luxury residential community, Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort, just five miles from Magic Kingdom and four miles from Epcot. Accommodations include 68 suites with versatile connecting options ideal for families and groups of friends traveling together. A Tom Fazio-designed golf course will be refurbished and managed by Four Seasons. Indoor and outdoor treatments will be enjoyed in the spa’s 18 treatment rooms and gardens. Three restaurants will include a modern Italian ristorante, a southern poolside BBQ experience, and a 17th floor rooftop steakhouse with views of the nightly fireworks at Magic Kingdom and Epcot.

    If you need help booking your magical vacation, contact Travel Time with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

     

  • Disney Dining Plans at Walt Disney World Explained

    Disney Dining Plans at Walt Disney World Explained

    The Disney Dining Plan is available for resort guests who either purchase a Magic Your Way Package or book using Disney Vacation Club points. Guests who prefer to include dining in their vacation packages can choose a Walt Disney World Magic Your Way vacation package that includes a Disney dining plan – a convenient and easy way to plan, select and pre-pay for dining.

    Disney Dining Plans feature a variety of meal and snack entitlements – both in terms of the type of restaurants guests can visit and the number of meals and snacks included with the plans. Three different Disney Dining packages are available.

    The choices are:

    Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan

    What’s Included

    Everyone in the party ages 3 and over will receive the following each night of their package stay:

    • 2 Quick-Service Meals
    • 2 Snacks

    Each Guest ages 3 and over will receive a refillable drink mug, which is eligible for refills at self-service beverage islands at Quick-Service locations at any Disney Resort hotel.

    Each Quick-Service meal includes (for breakfast, lunch or dinner):

    • 1 Entrée
    • 1 Non-alcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older—2018 plan only)

    The Quick Service Dining Plan is $52.50 for each adult or $21.74 for each child (ages 3-9) per night of your stay. These prices are pretty good estimates for planning purposes as Disney doesn’t give out exact prices because it’s all included in your Magic Your Way Package.

    Disney Dining Plan

    What’s Included

    Everyone in the party ages 3 and over will receive the following each night of their package stay:

    • 1 Quick-Service Meal
    • 1 Table-Service Meal
    • 2 Snacks

    Each Guest ages 3 and over will receive a refillable drink mug, which is eligible for refills at self-service beverage islands at Quick-Service locations at any Disney Resort hotel.

    Each Quick-Service meal includes (for breakfast, lunch or dinner):

    • 1 Entrée
    • 1 Non-alcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older—2018 plan only)

    Each Table-Service meal includes (for breakfast):

    • 1 Entrée
    • 1 Non-alcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older—2018 plan only)

    -OR-

    • 1 Full Buffet** or Family-Style Meal

    Each Table-Service meal includes (for lunch or dinner):

    • 1 Entrée
    • 1 Dessert*
    • Non-alcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older—2018 plan only)

    -OR-

    • 1 Full Buffet** or Family-Style Meal

    Disney Dining Plan is $75.49 for each adult or $25.75 for each child (ages 3-9)  per night of your stay. These prices are pretty good estimates for planning purposes as Disney doesn’t give out exact prices because it’s all included in your Magic Your Way Package.

    Disney Deluxe Dining Plan

    What’s Included

    Everyone in the party ages 3 and over will receive the following each night of their package stay:

    • 3 Meals
    • 2 Snacks

    Each Guest ages 3 and over will receive a refillable drink mug, which is eligible for refills at self-service beverage islands at Quick-Service locations at any Disney Resort hotel.

    Each Quick-Service meal includes (for breakfast, lunch or dinner):

    • 1 Entrée
    • 1 Non-alcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

    Each Table-Service meal includes (for breakfast):

    • 1 Entrée
    • 1 Non-alcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

    -OR-

    • 1 Full Buffet** or Family-Style Meal

    Each Table-Service meal includes (for lunch or dinner):

    • 1 Appetizer
    • 1 Entrée
    • 1 Dessert*
    • 1 Non-alcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

    -OR-

    • 1 Full Buffet** or Family-Style Meal

    Disney Deluxe Dining Plan is $116.24 for each adult or $39.99 for each child (ages 3-9) per night of your stay. These prices are pretty good estimates for planning purposes as Disney doesn’t give out exact prices because it’s all included in your Magic Your Way Package.

    Snacks options included in all of the various plans:

    At Quick-Service restaurants, most Outdoor Carts and select merchandise locations, snacks may include a single serving of items such as:

    • Frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle or fruit bar
    • Popcorn scoop
    • 12 oz. coffee, hot chocolate or hot tea
    • Prepackaged milk or juice
    • Piece of whole fruit
    • Bag of snacks
    • 20 oz. bottle of Coca-Cola®, Sprite® or Dasani® water
    • 20 oz. fountain soft drink

    The package cost varies based on which package a guest chooses, guests’ ages, and the number of nights in the package stay. If you need help booking your magical vacation, contact Travel Time with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

    Here are some additional facts regarding the Disney dining plans:

    • Guests can redeem their meals in any order throughout their package stay until each person on the package has depleted his/her allotted meals and snacks. For instance, a guest who has purchased a Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining for three nights would have entitlements of three table-service meals, three quick-service meals and three snacks during their stay. The guest could use all three table service entitlements on the same day if they choose.
    • Guests’ MagicBand or Key to the World card electronically tracks the use of dining entitlements included in a package. It should be presented at dining locations, and the server or cashier will provide guests with a receipt showing the meals and snacks remaining on their Disney dining plan.
    • Children ages 3-9 must order from a children’s menu, where available. A Disney dining plan is unavailable for guests under the age of 3, but they may share from an adult plate at no charge, or a meal may be purchased from the menu.
    • Gratuities are not included except for pizza delivery, in-room private dining, dinner shows and character dining meals at Cinderella’s Royal Table. An automatic 18 percent gratuity charge will be added to the bill for parties of six or more. For parties of six or more, an automatic gratuity charge may also be added to the bill for items ordered that are not included in a Disney dining plan (for example, alcoholic beverages).
    • Some of the table-service restaurant locations available with certain Disney dining plans are: Kona Café at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Les Chefs de France and Coral Reef Restaurant at Epcot, 50’s Prime Time Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Wolfgang Puck Café in the Downtown Disney area.
    • Some of the signature restaurant locations available with certain Disney dining plans are: Kona Café at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Les Chefs de France and Coral Reef Restaurant at Epcot, 50’s Prime Time Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Wolfgang Puck Café in the Disney Springs area.
    • Table-service meal entitlements can be exchanged for special dining experiences that guests will remember for a lifetime. One table-service meal entitlement can be used for most table-service restaurants which include some character dining meals. Two table-service meal entitlements can be exchanged for one character dining meal at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom, one signature restaurant experience (such as Cítricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa), one Disney dinner show (such as “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground), or one pizza delivery in-room (requires adult entitlements). If the vacation package includes lodging at select Disney Deluxe or Disney Deluxe Villa Resort hotels, two table-service meal entitlements can be exchanged for in-room private dining.
    • Some of the more than 50 quick-service dining locations available with a Disney dining plan are: Tangierine Café and Sunshine Seasons at Epcot, Backlot Express at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Columbia Harbor House at Magic Kingdom and Pepper Market at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
    • Examples of a snack are: frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle or fruit bar, popcorn scoop (single serving box), single-serving bag of chips, single piece of whole fruit, 20-oz. bottle of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Dasani water, medium fountain soft drink, single-serving pre-packaged milk or juice, 12-oz. coffee, hot chocolate or hot tea.
    • Dining reservations in advance of a visit are strongly encouraged, as due to the popularity of the Disney restaurants, the restaurant and seating of guests’ choice may be limited or may not be available. Reservations are accepted at most Walt Disney World table-service restaurants, signature restaurants, character dining locations and dinner shows, and may be made up to 190 days prior to arrival.
  • Character Dining at Walt Disney World Complete List

    Character Dining at Walt Disney World Complete List

    Breakfast with Donald Duck, lunch with Mickey Mouse and dinner with the Disney princesses — that might comprise a perfect day for some young visitors to Walt Disney World Resort. Character Dining is one of the best ways to get to see some of your favorite characters.

    The lovable Disney characters get up close for photos and autographs at special dining experiences in the theme parks and resorts. Meals generally are buffet style, and every character promises a stop at each table.

    Here is a run down of the Character Dining Options you’ll find at

    In the Theme Parks

    Magic Kingdom

    Fairytale Dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Cinderella Castle, with Cinderella and friends; breakfast: 8-10:20 a.m., lunch noon-3 p.m., dinner 4 p.m. (closing varies with park closing).

    A Buffet With Character at The Crystal Palace, Winnie the Pooh and friends; breakfast 8-10:30 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., dinner from 4 p.m.-closing.

    Epcot

    Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Harvest Feast at The Garden Grill Restaurant in The Land, with Mickey and friends; breakfast and lunch, and dinner from 4:30 p.m.-closing.

    Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway pavilion, with Belle, Snow White, Aurora, Ariel; breakfast from 8:30-10:10 a.m., lunch from 11:40 a.m.-2:50 p.m., dinner from 4:20-8:40 p.m. 

    Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Playhouse Junior Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood & Vine featuring Doc McStuffins, Sofia the First, Jake and Handy Manny; breakfast from 8-11:20 a.m., lunch from 11:40 a.m.-2:25 p.m.

    Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood & Vine featuring Minnie Mouse and the gang dressed in each season’s best looks, dinner from 4 p.m. (closing varies with park closing)

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Donald’s Safari Breakfast and Lunch at Tusker House Restaurant in Harambe, buffet with Donald Duck and friends, breakfast from 8-10:30 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

    In the Resort Hotels

    Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort with Mickey Mouse and friends, breakfast and dinner buffet daily, breakfast from 7-11:30 a.m.; brunch from 11:30-2:30 p.m.; dinner from 5-9:30 p.m.

    Beach Club Buffet at Disney’s Beach Club Resort with Beach Club Goofy and friends, daily at Cape May Café, from 7:30-11 a.m.

    Chef Mickey’s Fun Time Buffet daily at Disney’s Contemporary Resort with Mickey and his gang; breakfast from 7-11:30 a.m., dinner from 5-9:30 p.m.

    The Bon Voyage Breakfast is an all-new character dining experience at Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk, with appearances by adventurous royal couples from beloved Disney films. The celebration features popular characters from favorite Disney stories like “Tangled” or “The Little Mermaid.”

    1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, with Mary Poppins and friends; breakfast from 8-11:50 a.m.; dinner from 4-9 p.m.

    Wonderland Tea Party at 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, “tea party” for children with Alice and the Mad Hatter from 1:30-2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Includes lunch.

    Disney’s Perfectly Princess Tea at Garden View Tea Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, 10:30 a.m.-noon on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

    Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner at 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, dinner buffet with Cinderella and friends from 4:30-8:20 p.m. daily.

    `Ohana’s Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo and Stitch at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, family-style breakfast with Lilo, Stitch, Mickey and Pluto, 7-11 a.m.

    Mickey’s Backyard Barbecue stars The Big Cheese himself, Mickey Mouse and friends at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, seasonal.

    If you need help booking your magical vacation and making sure you have all the best dining reservations, contact Travel Time with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

  • First Look: Disney Cruise Line in 2018 on The High Seas

    First Look: Disney Cruise Line in 2018 on The High Seas

    Disney Cruise Line has so much in store for 2018 and with the new year comes new adventures on the high seas. From the return of both Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea, to new enhancements coming to the Disney Magic and more, you won’t want to miss all the fun to be had aboard our ships.

    Here are some of the highlights:

    Disney Cruise Line

    Star Wars Day at Sea
    Star Wars Day at Sea returns on 15 special Disney Fantasy sailings from January through April 2018. The epic day-long celebration will once again transport guests to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate the legendary adventures and iconic characters from the Star Wars saga. New in 2018, Rey will take the stage in the “Summon the Force” nighttime deck show.

    Disney Cruise Line

    Marvel Day at Sea
    Marvel Day at Sea returns during eight special Disney Magic voyages from Miami departing January through April 2018. All-day entertainment includes interactions with some of the mightiest Marvel Super Heroes and the menacing foes who oppose them, an extraordinary deck show spectacular, Marvel-themed youth activities, special merchandise and unique food and beverage offerings.

    Disney Cruise Line

    Enhancements to the Disney Magic
    Exciting new spaces for guests of all ages are coming to the Disney Magic in March 2018. Headlining the enhancements is an enchanting dining experience for families at the new Rapunzel’s Royal Table, the first table service restaurant themed to “Tangled” that features characters and live entertainment.

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    New Itineraries and Ports
    In 2018, we’ll make first-time visits to destinations in Italy and Ireland during the summer and to Bermuda and Quebec City, Canada in the fall. Throughout the year, we’ll continue to take guests to favorite destinations in the Caribbean and Bahamas, Alaska, Europe, Canada and Mexican Riviera.

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    Halloween on the High Seas
    From September through October, the ships transform into a ghoulish wonderland. Our extra-spooky celebration features Halloween-themed parties, lively entertainment, unique menu items and elaborate décor, including The Pumpkin Tree, which magically transforms throughout the cruise.

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    Very Merrytime Cruises
    Starting early November, we add sparkle to each ship with special holiday décor, traditional “turkey day” fanfare, Christmas feasts, “snow flurries” and New Year’s Eve galas. But the best part might just be relaxing on deck instead of shoveling snow!

    So, grab your passport and your loved ones and make going on a Disney cruise your New Year’s resolution! If you need help booking your magical vacation, contact Travel Time with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

  • BREAKING: Magic Kingdom’s Mayor of Main Street USA Passes Away

    BREAKING: Magic Kingdom’s Mayor of Main Street USA Passes Away

    Some very disheartening news is coming in this Christmas Eve that will break the hearts of countless Cast Members and guest alike. The larger-than-life Mayor of Main Street, U.S.A., the Honorable Christopher George Weaver has passed away.

    He is everyone’s favorite politician and his inimitable spirit will be greatly missed at the Magic Kingdom.

    Many mornings he has presided over the Magic Kingdom Welcome Show just before Rope Drop. After the park opens, you would often find him wandering around Main Street, USA, greeting guests, signing autographs and posing for photos.

    Mayor of Main Street Christopher George Weaver

    He been greeting guests with smiles and laughs for many years.  He was a pleasure to meet and so glad I got that chance on many occasions over the years.  Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

     

     

  • NEW: Mary Poppins Dooney & Bourke Bags Are Practically Perfect

    NEW: Mary Poppins Dooney & Bourke Bags Are Practically Perfect

    A practically perfect new Mary Poppins Dooney & Bourke bag popped in to shops around Disney Parks Friday. And first of all, “I would like to make one thing quite clear…”  I need this bag.

    The design features Mary with her iconic hat, scarf and umbrella on a light blue background. There are cute little flowers and bows on the print as well as proper penguins and the classic carousel horses.

    Dooney & Bourke has combined their elegant line of bags with Mary Poppins in the most delightful way. First off the Tote which retails for $268. It has two straps and plenty of room. As with all Dooney’s make sure you check the print placement to make sure you get a good cut.

    Mary Poppins Dooney and Bourke

    The Satchel is a medium-sized bag and it fully zips up.  This designs features Mary prominently on the front with London in the distance. It still has the other pattern on the sides and it retails for $298.

    Mary Poppins Dooney and Bourke

    Finally we have the Crossbody Wallet.  It’s a small a small bag with a strap that is perfect for when you are traveling light in the parks. Retail on this one is $178.

    Mary Poppins Dooney and Bourke

    The subtle yet classy designs are sure to be a hit and all the excitement has left many Dooney Collectors with their jaws wide open. Well, “Close your mouth please… We are not a codfish.”

    If you’re contemplating getting one “Why complicate things that are really quite simple?” You know you want one so go ahead and treat yourself.  Yes, we know you said you wouldn’t spend anymore until after Christmas, but “That’s a piecrust promise. Easily made, easily broken.”

    This is the perfect last-minute gift for every Mary Poppins lover. Your husband may think it is just another bag, however “Though we adore men individually, we agree that as a group they’re rather stupid.”  These bags will be in high demand so get yours while you still can. Just remember “Anything can happen if you let it.”

    This new collection can be found at Mousegear at Epcot and Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom. You can also find them at Disney Springs at Marketplace Co-Op and Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories. No word yet on if or when these will be on the Shop Disney Parks App or at Shopdisney.com, but they did just arrive at the parks so keeping checking back and we’ll let you know when they show up.

     

  • Disney Cruise Line Top Ten Ways to Experience Star Wars Day at Sea

    Disney Cruise Line Top Ten Ways to Experience Star Wars Day at Sea

    This is the cruise you are looking for.  If you are a Star Wars fan then get ready to set sail aboard the Disney Fantasy for Star Wars Day at Sea for galactic adventures in 2018.

    To prepare your family for the out-of-this-galaxy fun, check out these top ten ways to experience Star Wars Day at Sea.

    Star Wars Day at Sea

    1. Choose your costume wisely. Before you even step on the ship, choose a side and plan your day’s attire. Whether you resemble Jedi, Wookiees, droids, Stormtroopers or other iconic Star Wars characters, dressing up adds to the fun for young and old alike.

    2. Indulge in the Star Wars films. In the days leading up to the epic celebration, check out all of the Star Wars feature films in the Buena Vista Theatre, culminating in a showing of the newest film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

    Star Wars Day at Sea

    3. Encounter heroes who inspire you. New in 2018, you are guaranteed a time to meet and take photographs with C-3PO and R2-D2, Chewbacca and Darth Vader. Before you even step onboard, reserve these character encounters on disneycruise.com.

    4. Celebrate with other fans. The family costume party in the atrium is one of the day’s epic events not to be missed. It’s a great chance to celebrate your love for Star Wars and meet other fans who share your affinity.

    Star Wars Day at Sea

    5. Be open to making new friends. You never know who you might meet roaming the ship. Jawas, Rebels, Storm Troopers and others are often spotted out on the deck. Plus, your kids can meet C-3PO, Storm Troopers and more at Star Wars: Command Post in the youth club.

    6. Make it a family adventure. Share your love for Star Wars with your kids by joining the special activities for families, such as droid racing in the atrium, learning to draw your favorite Star Warscharacters, and helping track the Porgs wreaking havoc throughout the ship.

    7. Send your kids to Resistance training. At Star Wars: Command Post, Younglings can embark on an action-packed training adventure with members of the Resistance who will teach them how to hone their skills to defeat First Order Stormtroopers.

    Star Wars Day at Sea

    8. Cheer as Padawans face the dark side. In “Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple,” Force-sensitive children can learn the ways of the Jedi and use their new-found skills in a final face-off with Darth Vader and, new to 2018, Kylo Ren.

    9. Watch the epic saga come to life on stage. The “Summon the Force” deck celebration is where you can unleash the Force during games, music and a galactic dance party. The event features stunts, special effects and favorite Star Wars characters, including Rey for the first time in 2018.

    Star Wars Day at Sea

    10. Get inspired by a stunning fireworks show. The day’s grand finale is a spectacular pyrotechnics display set to John Williams’ iconic music. Both lifelong Star Wars fans and those new to the adventure are sure to get chills as you watch the pyrotechnic show with family by your side.

    Star Wars Day at Sea returns to the Disney Fantasy from January to April 2018.

    If you need help booking your magical vacation, contact Travel Time with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

  • First Official Appearance of Iron Man, Star-Lord, Gamora and Groot During Marvel Day at Sea

    First Official Appearance of Iron Man, Star-Lord, Gamora and Groot During Marvel Day at Sea

    If you want to meet many of your favorite Marvel characters then Disney Cruise Line is the place to be.  Showing off the largest collection of Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains ever assembled on a cruise ship, Marvel Day at Sea offers heroic encounters of epic proportions.

    Our Marvel Day at Sea sailings from New York City this fall marked the first official appearance of Iron Man, Star-Lord, Gamora and Groot on a Disney Cruise Line ship. They’ll soon be back when Marvel Day at Sea returns on select sailings from Miami this January through April.

    Marvel Day at Sea

    When Tony Stark isn’t promoting the latest Stark Industries technology, he’s greeting guests and showing off his Iron Man armor. Don’t miss the chance to shake his hand before his big gala that night.

    You may even run into some of your favorite Guardians of the Galaxy around the ship.

    Marvel Day at Sea

    Just know that Gamora may not be very amused if Star-Lord kicks off an impromptu dance party! But you’ll have another chance to see the dance-loving Star-Lord get his groove on later in the evening at Fathoms nightclub, which turns into a Ravager hideout just for adults.

    Iron Man and Groot are two of the Marvel heroes you are guaranteed a time to meet and take photographs with during the cruise. Before you even step onboard, you have the chance to reserve time with these characters. If you need help booking your magical vacation, contact Travel Time with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

    Want to see more of the Super Heroes and Villains you can encounter during Marvel Day at Sea? Stay tuned for another inside look later this week.

  • All New Star Wars Day at Sea Experiences Revealed

    All New Star Wars Day at Sea Experiences Revealed

    This is the cruise you are looking for.  Brand new experiences featuring the Dark Side, the Resistance, the droids and more are coming to the Disney Fantasy when Star Wars Day at Sea returns on 15 special sailings this January through April. Check out some of the new out-of-this-galaxy experiences that are setting sail:

    The Dark Side

    • To kick off Star Wars Day at Sea celebrations, in a one-time experience the night before the event, Darth Vader and Stormtroopers will march into the ship’s atrium for an Imperial takeover.
    • Kylo Ren will appear in “Jedi Training Academy,” where young Jedi-in-training summon their courage and the Force to face off against Darth Vader and Kylo Ren.

      Star Wars Day at Sea

    The Resistance

    • Rey will take the stage in the “Summon the Force” nighttime deck show that celebrates great moments from across the Star Wars galaxy including iconic characters and new favorites, complete with an epic fireworks finale accompanied by John Williams’ iconic music.
    • In “Porgs Onboard! Scavenger Hunt,” Chewbacca needs your help to track the Porgs that have been wreaking havoc throughout the ship. You’ll find and decode secret messages to solve a ship-wide quest and be greeted by everyone’s favorite Wookiee at the end of your adventure.
    • In the days leading up to the epic celebration, check out all of the Star Wars feature films in the Buena Vista Theatre, culminating in a showing of the newest film, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”

    Star Wars Day at Sea

    Fun for the whole family

    • New in 2018, you are guaranteed a time to meet and take photographs with C-3PO and R2-D2, Chewbacca and Darth Vader. Before you even step onboard, you have the chance to reserve these character encounters.
    • Guests can step into the saga and pose with a life-size replica of Han Solo frozen in Carbonite, as well as other cool Star Wars-themed backdrops.
    • In Star Wars Drawing Academy, guests can learn to draw some of their favorite Star Warscharacters and a new character from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Is it a Porg? You’ll just have to wait and see!
    • Star Wars-themed interactive games, trivia and activities for the whole family will be hosted by your Disney cruise staff on the pool deck and in the D Lounge.

    Star Wars Day at Sea

    These are the droids you’re looking for

    • C-3PO will make an appearance in Star Wars: Command Post in Disney’s Oceaneer Club. During a special activity, children train to be members of the Resistance and fend off the First Order. C-3PO pays a visit to check on their training and further human-cyborg relations.
    • Droid Racing is a fast-paced activity that the whole family will enjoy where guests can race BB-Unit droids around a course in the ship’s atrium.
    • In a hands-on activity for families, everyone tests their skills to become master droid builders and create an intergalactic droid.

    All of these cool new experiences are included in a Star Wars Day at Sea cruise, and just some of the ways you can celebrate the legendary adventures and iconic characters from the Star Warsgalaxy.

    Star Wars Day at Sea returns to the Disney Fantasy from January to April 2018. If you need help booking this epic day on your family’s Caribbean cruise vacation, contact Travel Time with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!