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  • 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.
  • Guest Removed From Hall of Presidents Show After Chanting “Lock Him Up!”

    Guest Removed From Hall of Presidents Show After Chanting “Lock Him Up!”

    A revised Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom just reopened less than two weeks ago and as expected it has been met with mixed reactions. Wednesday, a guest identified as Jay Malsky filmed himself yelling “Lock him up” throughout the Trump’s speech at the Disney World Hall of Presidents.

    The outburst directed at Trump was caught on video Tuesday and has social media buzzing.

    In the video above a robotic representation of Donald Trump was set to give a speech on stage in front of 44 other animatronic presidential audio figures. All of the presidents are introduced before Donald Trump begins to speak. He can barely even get his name out before Malsky starts chanting “Lock him up!” repeatedly without pause. The disruption obviously frustrated the other guest trying to enjoy the attraction.

    Many guests try shushing him while others start yelling back at him. The cast member inside the attraction got on the loudspeaker to remind everyone to “please stay seated throughout the duration of the show”. The best part is when one guest can be heard yelling, “He’s not real!”

    It continues for close to a minute before Malsky is escorted out of the building.

    Malsky also tweeted his own outburst:

    Though it was rare, it should be noted that similar outbursts also occurred when President Obama headed the stage.

    Since the attraction opened Disney’s security and Orange County Sheriff’s officers have been stationed at the attraction and it looks like this would be the reason why.

    Trumps addition to the attraction has been the center of controversy since his inauguration with petitions circulating and calls for Disney boycotts. Like it or not, it’s called the Hall of Presidents and he is there to stay. People have a right to protest, but this clearly isn’t the place to do it. Regardless of your opinion on it, an attraction in the middle of the Magic Kingdom isn’t the place for politics and you could always just skip that attraction.

    The Hall of Presidents carries a legacy and passion for American history that has been part of Disney Parks for more than 50 years. It’s meant to honor more than 200 years of the American story. The epic theatrical production was envisioned by Walt Disney himself to honor the country by honoring the presidents of the United States.

  • Disney’s Care and Conservation of Tigers Supports Species

    Disney’s Care and Conservation of Tigers Supports Species

    Now that the new tiger cubs have made their debut and earned their stripes so to speak, Disney is delighted that guests are getting an opportunity to observe the Sumatran tiger cubs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and marvel at their curiosity and playfulness.

    Following the recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan, Disney’s team began about three years of planning for these cubs. Because there are fewer than 500 Sumatran tigers left in the wild, “it’s important that we manage a population within AZA-accredited institutions to ensure they don’t become extinct in the wild.” they said.

    Animal Kingdom Tigers

    Unfortunately, extinction is a real possibility – even within our own lifetimes. We hope you will be inspired by the stories of these tigers and want to support them in the wild, too. To learn more about tigers and how you can help reverse the decline of these animals, visit DisneyAnimals.com.

  • Telemundo’s Un Nuevo Día celebra its first Disney Christmas TV Special

    Telemundo’s Un Nuevo Día celebra its first Disney Christmas TV Special

    Un Nuevo Día, the top-rated Hispanic morning show, hosted its very first Disney Christmas television special from Magic Kingdom Park last Monday, December 25th, and it was truly a fun-filled fiesta!

    The Most Magical Place on Earth was decked out for the Holidays for the extra special Christmas morning celebration!


    Video oficial de Telemundo Un Nuevo Día. Nuestro Camilo Montoya llevó a su hijo Lucas para que sea juez y jurado de las nuevas decoraciones de Navidad de Disney, y lo que sucedió ¡te encantará!

    No gift was left unwrapped as hosts Adamari Lopez, Ana Maria Canseco, Rashel Diaz, Mauricio Mancera and Daniel Sarcos celebrated Christmas Day in true Disney fashion. The three-hour show included everything from family games, Disney friends and even a special visit from Santa himself!

    It was a coast-to-coast party, with special segments straight from Disneyland Resort in California that helped kick off the New Year among the Hispanic community.

    Telemundo Christmas

    Surprises included guest appearances and performances by Mexican singer and actress Danna Paola, who voiced Rapunzel in the Spanish version of “Tangled”. Danna Paola was eager to pose with her rose gold Minnie Mouse ears!

  • The Internet Lights Up Over Magic Kingdom Christmas Crowd Complaints

    The Internet Lights Up Over Magic Kingdom Christmas Crowd Complaints

    Reaching capacity on Christmas Day, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom temporarily closed its doors to some guests. Disney’s closure had guests burning mad, but it’s the Christmas Crowd sizes that set the internet on fire.

    Disney made the announcement on their twitter feed at 12:30pm stating that the park would reopen by 5:30pm. It was actually only closed for fifty minutes as they posted at 1:20pm that all “Walt Disney World Parks were open again to all guests”, but the crowds remained packed all day.

    It was only a phase B closure so basically only guests not staying on property who had a one-day tickets were not allowed to enter.  “Imagine traveling to Disney for the holidays only to be told you can’t enter magic kingdom because it’s packed to capacity.” one twitter user posted. It definitely conjures to mind some images of the Griswold’s family road trip to “Walley World“.

    Some guests inside the most magical place on earth guest took to social media to air their frustrations over the crowds. Take a look below at what they had to say with some guests going so far as to say it was “unsafe.”

    Really it’s very typical for Magic Kingdom to fill to capacity on Christmas and should be expected. And a 50 minute closure isn’t that long in retrospect.  But the initial disappointment for some folks is understandable.

    It’s definitely something that’s worth experiencing at least one to cross off the bucket list and with a few good tips you can alleviate some of that crowd frustration. A few of the easiest ways to avoid some of the crowds is to get there right when the park opens and do as much as you can, make an advance dining reservation at a nice sit restaurant for lunch or early dinner and consider ending the night viewing the fireworks from one of the nearby resorts.

  • Disney World Park Capacity and Closing Phases Explained

    Disney World Park Capacity and Closing Phases Explained

    Disney World parks can hold a lot of people, but certain times of year are so busy that they have to throttle the crowds coming into the parks as they approach full capacity. Here is Disney World’s Park Capacity and Closing Phases Explained.

    Here is a breakdown of Walt Disney World’s Capacity Closing Procedures.

    Phase A Closing

    No admission of guests with one day tickets, and no admission of guests even with FastPass+ reservations unless they have one of the following:

    • WDW Resort Guests, including The Four Seasons Resort, Swan, Dolphin or Shades of Green, Hotel Plaza Boulevard hotels arriving by bus (Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel, The Buena Vista Palace, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, B Resort, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, Hilton), Golden Oak residents and guests.
    • WDW Premier Passport, Annual & Premium Passholders
    • Guests with Park Hopper tickets re-entering or crossing over from another WDW Theme Park
    • Guests with Memory Maker
    • Guests with dining reservations
    • Magic Kingdom Guests with reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Harmony Barber Shop or The Pirates League.

    Phase B Closing

    No admission of guests with one day tickets, and no re-entering or crossing over from another park unless they have one of the following:

    • WDW Resort Guests, including The Four Seasons Resort, Swan, Dolphin or Shades of Green, Hotel Plaza Boulevard hotels arriving by bus (Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel, The Buena Vista Palace, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, B Resort, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, Hilton), Golden Oak residents and guests.
    • WDW Premier Passport, Annual & Premium Passholders
    • Guests with Memory Maker
    • Guests with dining reservations
    • Magic Kingdom Guests with reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Harmony Barber Shop or The Pirates League.
    • FastPass+ reservations and is a WDW Resort hotel guest.

    Phase 1 Park Closing

    Guests with ‘Magic Your Way’ base tickets, or a ‘1-Day 1-Park Ticket’, Guests without an admission ticket, and Cast Members using Main Gate & Silver Passes will be turned around at the parking lot booths.

    Phase 2 Park Closing

    Admission is limited to:

    • Disney Resort Guests (including the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and guests arriving by bus from the Hotel Plaza Boulevard hotels)
    • Annual, Premier and Premium Annual Passholders
    • Guests with Hopper tickets coming from another park
    • Guests re-entering the park
    • Guests with dining reservations
    • Magic Kingdom Guests with reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique or The Pirates League
    • Guests using Walt Disney World Resort Transportation will be admitted.
    • Guests with pre-purchased 1 day Magic Kingdom tickets

    Phase 3 Park Closing

    Admission is limited to:

    • Disney Resort Guests (including the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and guests arriving by bus from the Hotel Plaza Boulevard hotels)
    • Annual, Premier and Premium Annual Passholders
    • Guests with dining reservations
    • Magic Kingdom Guests with reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique or The Pirates League

    Phase 4 Park Closing

    Closed to all guests.

    All four Disney World theme parks have reached some level of closure in the past. As the most visited theme park in the world, Magic Kingdom is the park most likely to experience capacity-based closures during busy times of year. Due to its size, Epcot is the least likely to close, and has not done so in recent memory. Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom rarely close, but their smaller capacities still make them more likely to close than Epcot.

    To be specific, Magic Kingdom closes, on average, around 6 days per year. New Year’s Eve and July 4 are always two of them, often getting up to a Phase 3 closure. Two to four other days during Christmas week can be expected each year as well, although those rarely go above Phase 2. The years where Easter week falls during late-March or early-April can also see closures due to the Easter break/Spring Break overlap.

  • Magic Kingdom Closed After Reaching Capacity

    Magic Kingdom Closed After Reaching Capacity

    Christmas Day is always super busy at Magic Kingdom as crowds descend on the most magical place on earth. And as expected the park has temporarily closed after reaching capacity Monday.

    Magic Kingdom is currently at a Phase B capacity closure. Disney announced that no new guests will be admitted to the Magic Kingdom until 5:30 p.m. at the earliest.

    UPDATE: All Walt Disney World Parks are currently open to all guests as of 1:20pm.  Keep checking back as they could easily reach capacity again.

    Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom all remained open to additional guests so those are always a great place to spend some time while your waiting for some space to open back up at Magic Kingdom.

    “Barring unforeseen circumstances, we anticipate Magic Kingdom will reopen by 5:30 p.m. today,” Disney said on its Twitter feed.

    For details on closures, check out our complete list and breakdown of Walt Disney World’s Capacity Closing Procedures.

     

  • Navigating The Christmas Day Crowds at the Magic Kingdom

    Navigating The Christmas Day Crowds at the Magic Kingdom

    It’s the most beautiful time of year at Walt Disney World during Christmas, but if you’re not one for large crowds then a Christmas day visit might not be for you. Overall it is by far the busiest and most crowded time of the entire year.

    It’s Disney and it’s Christmas, so for many, wading through the crowds is worth it just for the experience. Or perhaps for whatever reason it’s the only time you can go. In either case it’s just extremely busy but by no means does that mean you can enjoy a magical day in the most magical place on earth.

    Still it’s packed with, not just people, but lots of shows and holiday parades, special fireworks displays, longer park hours and beautiful decorations. The key things that make a Christmas trip to Walt Disney World work are positive attitude and planning. Here are our Top Ten survival tips:

    1. Be Flexible
    Your on vacation and you may not get to do everything you want so go with the flow. Prepare yourself mentally for long lines and big crowds. You can’t change it, so just accept it. Be ready to change plans at a moments notice. Stay positive and don’t worry if you fall behind or miss something.

    2. Prioritize
    Set your priorities in advance. Decide what rides and attractions you want to experience most. Download the My Disney Experience app and set yourself a schedule. It will help you plan your route and save you time and make things easier. Again, it’s a guide so it’s okay if it changes.

    3. Be Early
    The early bird gets the worm. Get to the parks as early as you can. Many guests won’t get up early, so you’ll have shorter lines for the first hour or two. If you are staying on property, take advantage of the Extra Magic Hours too. The morning ones give you the most time with very low crowd levels.. During Christmas week, the crowds will start to grow tremendously and by mid-morning the crowds are pretty large.

    4. Park Capacity
    Magic Kingdom reaches capacity at some point on christmas day.  So make sure you are there before the park is shut down due to crowds. There are different levels of park closures so if you are staying on property you will most likely be able to get in unless it reaches full capacity.  Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios do not usually close completely, but the parking lots can fill up, and the parks will be very busy. But you can always head that way if the Magic Kingdom is shut down.

    5. Be Realistic
    Don’t plan on going on a lot of rides, especially in the afternoons. Instead, make it your priority to enjoy the atmosphere. If there is a band playing, stop and listen. Wander around and look at the decorations. Enjoy some holiday treats. Wave at the characters. There will be some rides with relatively reasonable waits, even in the middle of the day, like the Mad Tea Party, Carousel, Railroad, PeopleMover, or the Swiss Family Treehouse. The animatronic and movie shows are a good place to relax and get off your feet: Mickey’s Philharmagic, Country Bears, the Hall of the Presidents, the Carousel of Progress, the various movies and shows in the World Showcase at Epcot and Muppet-Vision 3D. It’s pretty rare for these shows to have a wait time longer than one complete show length.

    6. Dining Reservations
    Make dining reservations as soon as possible. You can make them up to 180 days (6 months) in advance, and you need to book them that early if you want the hard-to-get reservations like Be Our Guest, ‘Ohana, Cinderella’s Royal Table or Le Cellier. If you don’t need to get a specific popular restaurant you’ll be fine booking somewhat later, but don’t delay too long and definitely make some reservations if you want to have sit-down meals. If you don’t have any dining reservations when you arrive, you will have many fewer options for table-service dining.

    7. Quick Service Meals
    Plan to eat any quick-service meals at off-hours (lunch before 11 am or after 2 pm; dinner between 3pm and 4:30 pm or after 8 pm), or you’ll be waiting in line for a long time. Consider bringing some snacks with you to stave off starvation, or budget for plenty of churros and ice cream.

    8. Strollers for the Little Ones
    If you have young children, rent a stroller in advance. In crowded conditions it is very hard to keep track of kids on foot, and it’s also exhausting for little kids to fight their way through masses of people. A stroller is completely worth it, even for kids who would normally be a little old for one.

    9. Special Shows
    Work all the angles for the popular shows. If you want to see the first Fantasmic! You can get great seats if you buy the Fantasmic! Dinner Package or use one of your FastPass+ selections for Fantasmic! Otherwise you are facing a very, very long wait in line for the show, or you may not get in at all. Likewise, if you want to see the Candlelight Processional at Epcot, buy the Candlelight Processional Dining Package or you probably won’t get in.

    10. Down Time
    Schedule some “down time” during your vacation. It is extremely stressful to spend the whole day fighting crowds. For every three days you spend in the parks, consider taking one whole day off to explore the cheap and free things to do at Disney World. Even if it is Christmas Day and you start to ware a little, go take a break. If the park is not at capacity you can come back later.

    You may not be a fan of crowds, but Walt Disney World at Christmas is something you have to experience at least once. Making the most out of a crowded situation is pretty easy if you know what you are doing. Having been during this time on many occasions doesn’t hurt either.

  • 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.

     

     

  • Accused Disney Stroller Thief Caught Thanks to Social Media

    Accused Disney Stroller Thief Caught Thanks to Social Media

    A woman accused of stealing a stroller from Disney World and attempting to sell it online has been arrested by deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The stroller belonged to a family visiting the park and was filled with their belongings.

    Along with their stroller the victims, Dave Diaz and his family, lost a child’s car seat, diaper bag and toys that they reported stolen at the Magic Kingdom on Sunday night. Altogether the stolen property totaled more than $1000.

    Amanda Poyner, 24, was charged with a second-degree felony for allegedly dealing in stolen property.

    According to investigators the Diaz Family went on the “Little Mermaid Ride” and when the got back to where they had left their stroller, they discovered it was gone. The family was devastated and has been chronicling the events on social media throughout.

    The story has a happy ending though as the family’s stolen items were returned after detectives were able to locate them online at sites like Facebook Marketplace and LetGo. Detectives used a fake Facebook account to message the seller and set up a meeting to buy the stolen goods Wednesday morning.

    The Diaz’s were able to provide serial numbers for their stolen goods and the case was pretty much open and shut.  They are just happy to have their belongings back and Diaz says “This is a story about how the cast members at Magic Kingdom went above and beyond to try to fix a problem that was never their problem to fix in the first place.”