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  • Mobile Order Now Available For Guests Using Disney Dining Plans

    Mobile Order Now Available For Guests Using Disney Dining Plans

    Now, it’s easier than ever to personalize your Walt Disney World Resort experience through the My Disney Experience app. My Disney Experience continues to add new features and now you can use your Disney Dining credits to complete your mobile order right from your phone.

    My Disney Experience Mobile Order

    The service has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from guests who have used Mobile Order in the My Disney Experience mobile app after its launch last spring. Currently offered at 23 locations throughout the theme parks and Disney Springs, this convenient service allows you to order meals and snacks on demand, pay in advance and skip the line at select quick-service food and beverage locations.

    Now, the Mobile Order service is being introduced to a whole new audience of guests. With a My Disney Experience update launching later today, guests with Disney dining plans can redeem meals and snacks in Mobile Order, providing them with more free time to enjoy all of the attractions and entertainment experiences throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

    All three Disney dining plans are available with Mobile Order: the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, the Disney Dining Plan and the Disney Deluxe Dining Plan. To access Mobile Order, tap the “Order Food” button under “My Plans” in the app. Watch the video below to see the convenience of using Mobile Order with a Disney dining plan – whether you’re redeeming a snack credit for a Dole Whip at Aloha Isle or a quick-service credit for a Pandoran feast at Satu’li Canteen.

    This latest app update builds on other new features, like room charge viewing, Online Check-In Service and wayfinding, that are helping to improve the overall vacation experience for our guests.

  • Le Creuset New Mickey Mouse Collection Just Released

    Le Creuset New Mickey Mouse Collection Just Released

    If you love cooking and you love Disney then this is for you! Le Creuset and Disney have teamed up once again to bring you this beautiful Mickey themed cookware collection.

    The new collection is available through Williams-Sonoma and Le Creuset directly and includes a cast-iron Dutch oven and two ramekins shaped like the iconic mouse’s head. This collection follows Le Creuset’s Beauty and the Beast cookware and the Snow White Petite Apple Cocotte Set.

    The Mickey Mouse Round Dutch Oven is carefully adorned with a Mickey applique and stainless steel knob.

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    Features

    • Colorful exterior enamel is shock-resistant to prevent chipping and cracking
    • Sand-colored interior enamel has a smooth finish that promotes caramelization, prevents sticking and resists stains
    • Dome-shaped lid locks in flavor by promoting continuous circulation of heat and moisture
    • Wide loop handles provide a safe and comfortable grip
    • Stainless steel knob is safe at any oven temperature
    • No seasoning required

    You can buy the Mickey Mouse Dutch Oven now which retails for $350.

    The new collection also includes a pair of mouse ear-shaped ramekins. The small, stackable ramekins in red and black prove handy in so many ways – for holding ingredients during food prep; baking individual desserts and soufflés; and serving sauces, dips and candies.

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    Features

    • Vibrant glaze resists chips, scratches and stains
    • Nearly-nonstick glaze easily releases foods for quick clean-up
    • Non-porous stoneware blocks moisture absorption for exceptional strength
    • Superior heat retention keeps food warm at the table while serving
    • Dense stoneware evenly distributes heat during baking for uniform browning and heating

    You can buy the Mickey Mouse Ramekins now which retails for $50.

    “This exciting new line is intended to delight Mickey Mouse fans of all ages around the world and we’re thrilled to announce this collaboration,” Faye Gooding, CEO of Le Creuset of America, said in a statement.

  • Live Action ‘Christopher Robin’ Movie Synopsis Released By Disney

    Live Action ‘Christopher Robin’ Movie Synopsis Released By Disney

    It seems every Disney movie is getting the live action treatment these days and Disney’s “Winnie the Pooh” series is no exception, with its live action remake, simply titled “Christopher Robin”, less than six months away.

    Finding Neverland director Marc Forster is set to helm the film starring Ewan McGregor and Disney has just released the synopsis for the upcoming live-action adaptation.

    “In the heartwarming live action adventure “Disney’s Christopher Robin,” the young boy who loved embarking on adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood with a band of spirited and lovable stuffed animals, has grown up and lost his way. Now it is up to his childhood friends to venture into our world and help Christopher Robin remember the loving and playful boy who is still inside.”

     

    The story follows Robin, the little boy from the “Winnie the Pooh” series, who is now all-grown-up and lost all sense of imagination. Pooh and his friends reenter Robin’s life to help him gain that back.

    In addition to McGregor the film has an all-star cast including Haley Atwell and Mark Gatiss. Fans will be excited to know that Jim Cummings will be reprising his role as Winnie the Pooh’s voice. He is joined by the voices of Brad Garrett, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Nick Mohammed and Oliver Ford Davies.

    Walt Disney Studios has many live actions films in the pipeline including, A Wrinkle in Time, Mary Poppins Returns and The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. Christopher Robin is set to hit theaters on August 3.

  • Ridley Scott Could Direct Disney’s ‘Merlin Saga’ Adaptation

    Ridley Scott Could Direct Disney’s ‘Merlin Saga’ Adaptation

    Ridley Scott has certainly had a busy 2017 and it looks like this year is not going to be any different for the 80-year-old director. Scott is in negotiations to direct Disney’s ‘Merlin Saga,’ a fantasy film adapted from T.A. Barron’s book series of the same name.

    Coming off one of the busiest years in his career, Scott’s most recent credits include last May’s “Alien” movie, “Covenant,” and he just recently released the J. Paul Getty story “All the Money in the World,” which he began shooting shortly after “Covenant.”

    Based on The Merlin Saga, the series followed the origin story of a young Merlin who would go on to become the mentor of the classic literary character King Arthur. It chronicles “the complete story of Merlin’s life and times spanning 12 exciting novels.

    Disney currently has two films based on the Merlin character in development. The studio is also working on a live-action “Sword in the Stone.” Scott has also met with Disney about this project.

    The “Alien Covenant” director’s production company Scott Free is also in negotiations to produce the upcoming big-screen adaptation of “The Merlin Saga”, with Tendo Nagenda and Foster Driver overseeing the project.

    It’s still unclear on which book the upcoming film adaptation will be based. If the deal goes through, Scott will serve behind the lens with a script provided by Philippa Boyens (“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy).

  • Former ESPN President Allegedly Out Drinking After Resignation Over Substance Abuse

    Former ESPN President Allegedly Out Drinking After Resignation Over Substance Abuse

    Only eleven days ago President of ESPN and co-chairman of the Disney Media Networks John Skipper resigned citing substance addiction and already he has been spotted out at a bar allegedly having cocktails with ESPN radio host Dan LeBatard.

    According to a report from Outkick who obtained these photos from a tipster, the bartender confirmed that “both Skipper and LeBatard had ordered and consumed martinis — Beefeater Gin was the alcohol to be exact — at the bar.”

    Take a look at the photos from inside the bar. According the report LeBatard is in a Made in Miami hat and Skipper is the grey haired man beside the martini glass at the bar.

    This comes after his shocking resignation where he claimed he had a substance abuse problem, and in a statement said, “I come to this public disclosure with embarrassment, trepidation and a feeling of having let others I care about down.” He continued, “I have struggled for many years with a substance addiction. I have decided that the most important thing I can do right now is to take care of my problem.”

    Perhaps this is just bad optics as he could just be sitting at the bar and not drinking. But this report also calls into question the substance abuse reason given for his departure stating “they were told by multiple trusted sources inside ESPN that the reason for Skipper’s resignation was because of sexual harassment issues inside the company.”

    None of those claims have been substantiated, but the events surrounding his resignation are rather surprising considering he just signed a new multi-year contract extension less than a month ago.

     

  • Alcoholic Beverages Now Included In 2018 Disney Dining Plan

    Alcoholic Beverages Now Included In 2018 Disney Dining Plan

    Alcoholic Beverages are now offered with the Disney Dining plan and you don’t need to add any additional packages to get them. This long-awaited perk now gives adult guests the option of getting an alcoholic beverage on the dining plan, but the prices for the packages have gone up a little to compensate.

    New for 2018 vacation packages, guests have several new beverage options available.

    Guests 21 and older can can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) or one single serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine (where offered) within their meal entitlement. There are also new beverage options available to guests of all ages.  You can also choose one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered).

    Single-serving non-alcoholic beverage includes items such as:

    • Artisanal Milkshakes
    • Fresh Smoothies
    • Premium Hot Chocolate
    • Soda, Coffee or Tea

    Single-serving alcoholic beverage includes items such as:

    • Beer or Cider
    • Wine or Sangria
    • Mixed Drinks and Specialty Cocktails

    Most beer, wine and mixed drink beverages included, some exceptions apply. Guests must be age 21 or older and present valid ID to be served alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages may only be redeemed with a Quick-Service or Table-Service meal entitlement. Meaning you can’t just walk up to a bar and use a credit of a drink.  It would be selected as your drink choice when you are ordering a meal.

    For a detailed explanation on the various Disney Dining options you can find more information here.

  • 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!