Enjoy holiday fun with Chip and Dale's Christmas Tree Spree in EPCOT!

Did you know that EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays has some added fun for you little ones? OK, let's be honest. If you're like me, you're going to want to do this for yourself too! This year's festival lasts November 18 through December 30, 2018, so be sure to check this out before it's gone!

Chip and Dale's Christmas Tree Spree is a fun, low-cost scavenger hunt through the World Showcase. Chip and Dale are collecting ornaments for their Christmas tree and they need your help! It adds a bit of extra fun as you are exploring the world and those with a keen eye score a cool prize at the end.

To start, simply purchase a map and stickers from select merchandise locations, including Pin Central, Disney Traders and World Traveler at International Gateway. The map costs $6.99 plus tax. Now, for scrapbookers and pack rats like me, this is a great low-cost souvenir on its own, but wait, there's more!

Now for the fun part! Each sticker represents a Chip and Dale ornament that you will find on wreaths in each country of the World Showcase. When you find the wreath, add the sticker to your map. I'm not going to spoil the hunt for anyone, but I am showing one example of a wreath from last year to give you and idea of what you are looking for. When you find the wreath, add the sticker to your map!



Without giving spoilers, there are a few hints to help you on your search:
All the wreaths are located INSIDE. So you will have to duck in and out of the various shops to find them all.
The wreaths do NOT light up. So they may be tough to spot, especially if you are stepping in out of the sun. Give your eyes a few minutes to adjust and be vigilant.
Pro tip: When you find a wreath and add your sticker to your map, don't forget to take a picture of it!! You don't need the "proof" to claim your prize, but they are just so cute, why wouldn't you???

When your map is complete, take it to Disney Traders or World Traveler and exchange it for a festive surprise, courtesy of Chip & Dale! You will get one of 3 prize packs shown in the photo above that contain a set of buttons to commemorate your hunt! You can play again if you would like all 3, just take note that some of them do contain duplicate buttons. 

If you just concentrate on the hunt, it will probably take you an hour or less to complete. But you can do it at your leisure as you explore the World Showcase. It's a fun activity for young and old and a great way to get a low-cost, unique souvenir. I can't wait to try it myself!

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Ferrytale Wishes Dessert Cruise Returns!

After a 3-month closure, Ferrytale Wishes: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise is once again open for bookings. 

Climb aboard one of Disney’s most iconic ferryboats for an unforgettable evening on the Seven Seas Lagoon. The cruise allows guests to enjoy desserts and drinks with the night's fireworks spectacular.Guests will set sail select Sundays and Fridays through the holiday season. This special upcharge experience begins 75 minutes prior to the start of Happily Ever After fireworks, and lasts for 90 minutes.

Get full details and book online HERE or by calling 407-WDW-DINE. Admission costs $99 for adults and $69 for kids aged 3-9, per person, including tax and gratuity, and includes a special souvenir guests can take home.

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Sneak Peek! 2018 MVMCP Sorcerers of Magic Kingdom Card

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party begins November 8 and Disney has given us a sneak peek at this year's party-exclusive Sorcerers of Magic Kingdom card featuring the birds of the Enchanted Tiki Room!

According to Imagineer Jonathan Ackley, this year’s party exclusive card was whipped up by Merlin the Magician after he became enchanted with a quartet of caroling birds down in the tropics.

“These charismatic avian performers inspired Merlin to create a new charm to give his acolytes for the year’s holiday celebration,” Jonathan said. “The Disney Villains will need to watch out, or they’ll end up with egg on their faces!”

In case you’re new to the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom interactive game, guests can team up with Merlin to help defeat scheming Disney Villains who wish to take over Magic Kingdom Park. Guests locate villain hideouts throughout the park and visit magic portals where they use special spell cards to ward off the villain’s attack. Each spell card stars a different Disney character, each with their own unique powers.

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World of Disney set to re-open this month!

Disney Parks Blog has revealed that the World of Disney stores are set to officially re-open on October 26 at Downtown Disney District in Disneyland Resort and October 27 at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World. 

"World of Disney stores at Downtown Disney District in California and Disney Springs in Florida are being transformed into distinctly Disney retail environments that are contemporary, immersive and fun places to shop. In addition to improved store layouts, these flagship locations embrace new design elements that draw upon Disney’s rich history of storytelling."

Ahead of this re-opening, they are giving us a sneak-peek of some of the merchandise we can look forward to:

A new vintage-inspired collection features the one and only Mickey Mouse from 1950s television series, “The Mickey Mouse Club.”

The classic-yet-modern collection offers something for everyone, from eye-catching apparel to Mouse-themed accessories. T-shirts and varsity jackets are emblazoned with the “leader of the club.” Hats, headbands and handbags will make outfits as welcome as can be, especially for those in party-prep mode for the upcoming 90th celebration of Mickey Mouse next month.

November also marks the return of the holidays at Disney Parks, where guests can celebrate with captivating décor, delicious treats, and, of course, merchandise. The World of Disney stores in California and Florida will be the first shops this year to offer the Disney Parks Holiday collection.

For home entertaining, new dinnerware, including serving dishes, dinner plates and bowls, will make a splash during holiday meals.

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WDW now offering 1-Day Park Ticket with pre-selected Fastpasses!

Check out Disney's latest offering! Those last-minute trips just got easier!

You can now purchase a 1-Day ticket to any of the 4 parks and get 3 pre-selected Fastpasses included! No more worrying about missing out on your favorite rides for a spur-of-the-moment trip.

There are several Fastpass package options to choose from for each park. The 3 Fastpass selections are only valid for the itinerary date and arrival window specified. However, there is a way to use the ticket on another date and choose your own Fastpasses.

You can now see the full menu of choices for each park and get full details on the Disney website HERE

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Is the Disney Dining Plan worth it? A meal-by-meal analysis

This is without-a-doubt one of the most-asked questions I see in my Disney groups. And, I will admit, I didn't know the answer. You see, I have NEVER purchased a Disney Dining Plan. The cost always seemed high to me. I had saved receipts on previous trips and added them up. And my cost was always lower than what I was quoted. On my last few trips, I took advantage of the Free Dining promotion, so it wasn't an issue. But with all the dining talk this week, and seeing this year's prices, I got really curious about what the answer to this question is. 

Fair Warning: this post is a LONG one! The reason for that is you can't answer this question with a simple yes or no. There are many variables including your tastes, your eating habits and even when you plan to visit. So because there is no one-size-fits-all answer, I wanted to know if the plans would be worth it for ME. First, I considered my usual trip which is 9 nights/10 days. Then I planned out which parks I would likely visit on which days. From there, I planned out the places I know I like to eat and the ones I am planning to try. And finally, and this is the tricky part, I used the website menus to plan what I would actually order. 

I call this the tricky part because this is where the biggest variables come in to play. A common argument I see for the Quick Service plan champions is that you can save money without the plan "if you eat burgers and pizza all week". Well, here's the thing: I LIKE burgers and pizza! Like anyone else, I don't want to eat them for 10 days in a row. BUT, I also don't want to feel like I am "short-changing" myself on credits if I am in the mood to have a burger or a Mickey ice-cream bar. There are some people who make a point of seeking out the most expensive meals available to get the most "bang for their buck". While this economically smart, I don't want to feel forced into ordering things just because they are higher priced. I want to eat what I actually want to eat! So, I did this meal-by-meal breakdown to finally see, once and for all, if the Disney Dining Plan is "worth it" for me. You can compare my choices to what yours would be and see if they would be similar or not. Since the dining plans include tax, I added sales tax to all meals for an accurate comparison. If you want to do your own calculations on anything, sales tax is 6.5% EXCEPT for All Stars Resort. They are in a different county and their sales tax is 7%.

Quick Service Dining Plan 
9 nights/10 days. You get: 18 Quick Service Meals (entree and beverage)
                                       18 Snacks
                                       Refillable resort mug
Cost for one adult: $472.41
Is it worth it? My Answer: NO

Things to consider: First is the most obvious, will I eat everything offered? Normally, I would say no. However, changes to the dining plan took away the dessert from the QS meal. Therefore, you may be inclined to use more snack credits than you have before. On previous trips when I had free QS dining, I always had extra snack credits that I used to get snacks to bring home. Therefore, that would be "wasted" money if I was paying out-of-pocket. 

Secondly, if you travel during the Flower & Garden Festival or the Food & Wine Festival, you may be more likely to use all your snack credits on the tasting booths there.

Third, the plan now includes specialty and alcoholic beverages. If you do not drink these, that will also change the cost of your meal. Also, using the menus I did, I had a hard time even finding alcoholic drinks at any of the QS places I visited.

In order to make this a fair comparison, I assumed that I would "use" every credit available to me and made my likely choices for those credits to see how it compared to the price. I tried to choose the more high-priced options when available, but did not do so purposely. Like I said, I wanted to compare it to what I was most likely to eat. Here are my results:

DAY 1: My arrival day. I will likely grab lunch at All-Star Music food court before heading out to Magic Kingdom. Realistically, I am not likely to eat 2 meals and 2 snacks on this short day, but for the sake of fair comparison, let's pretend I will. After all, I have a short day when I leave so maybe I will use those "extra" credits that day.
AS Music: Pasta with meatballs $11.79
               Drink $3.29
               total with tax: $16.12
Pecos Bill's: Southwest Salad with Chicken $12.99
                Drink $3.29
               total with tax: $17.34
Aloha Isle: Pineapple Upside Down Cake $6.49
                total with tax $6.91
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor: Plaza Sundae $5.79
                total with tax $6.17
Day 1 Total: $46.54

Day 2: Disney's Hollywood Studios
Rosie's All American Cafe: Cheeseburger $10.49
                                      Large Drink $3.69
                                      total with tax $15.10
ABC Commissary: Shrimp, Fish and Chicken $15.99
                           Large drink $3.69
                           total with tax $$20.96
Oasis Canteen: Smores Brownie $4.79
                       total with tax $5.10
Dockside Diner: Funnel Cake $6.79
                       total with tax $7.23
Day 2 Total: $48.39

Day 3: EPCOT
Yorkshire County Fish Shop: Fish and Chips $11.49
                                          Drink $3.29
                                          total with tax $15.74
Lotus Blossom Cafe: Shrimp Fried Rice $10.49
                              Mango Smoothie $4.69
                             total with tax $16.12
Kabuki Cafe: Kukugori $4.00
                   total with tax $4.26
Kringla: Berry Cream Puff $5.19
                   total with tax $5.53
Day 3 Total: $41.65

Day 4: Magic Kingdom
Be Our Guest: Braised Pork $16.99
                     Drink: $3.29
                     Total with tax $21.60
Columbia Harbor House: Trio $13.99
                                    Drink: $3.29
                                    Total with tax $18.40
Gaston's Tavern: LeFou's Brew $5.79
                                     Total with tax $6.17
Sleepy Hollow: Waffle with Strawberries $6.79
                      Total with tax $7.23
Day 4 Total: $52.40

Day 5: Animal Kingdom
Satuli Canteen: Grilled Beef Bowl $12.99
                       Pandoran Sunrise $4.49
                       Total with tax $18.62
Flame Tree BBQ: Ribs & Chicken $15.49
                         Orange Lemonade $4.29
                         Total with tax $21.07
Creature Comforts: Cupcake $5.19
                             Total with tax $5.53
Dino Bites: Pretzel with cheese $5.69
                 Total with tax $6.06
Day 5 Total: $51.28

Day 6: EPCOT
Liberty Inn: Surf & Turf $14.99
                  Large Drink $3.69
                  Total with tax $19.89
Sunshine Seasons: Pork Loin $13.99
                             Drink $3.29
                             Cheesecake w/berries $4.69
                             Total with tax $23.40
Boulangerie: Creme Brulee $4.50
                             Total with tax $4.79
Day 6 Total: $48.08

Day 7: Animal Kingdom
Yak & Yeti QS: Honey Chicken $10.99
                      Large Drink $3.79
                      Total with tax $15.74
Restaurantosaurus: Grilled Chicken BLT $12.99
                              Wildberry Lemonade $4.79
                              Total with tax $18.94
Eight Spoons Cafe: Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese $6.29
                             Total with tax $6.70
Tamu Tamu Refeshments: Malva Cake Sundae $5.99
                                       Total with tax $6.38
Day 7 Total: $47.76

Day 8: Disney's Hollywood Studios
Backlot Express: Royal Guard Burger $13.49
                         Drink: $3.29
                         Total with tax $17.87
Pizzerizzo: Personal Pizza $9.99
                Large Drink $3.69
                Total with tax $14.57
Hollywood Scoops: Brownie Sundae $6.69
                            Total with tax $7.12
Trolley Car Cafe: Banana Nut Bread $3.19
                         Total with tax $3.40
Day 8 Total: 42.96

Day 9: Magic Kingdom
Pinocchio's Village Haus: Baked Ziti $10.49
                                     Drink $3.29
                                     Total with tax $14.68
Cosmic Ray's: 1/2 Rotisserie Chicken $14.49
                     Lemonade $4.29
                     Total with tax 20.00
Auntie Gravity's: Float $4.99
                         Total with tax $5.31
Friar's Nook: Fried Twinkie $4.99
                            Total with tax $5.31
Day 9 Total: 45.30

NINE DAY TOTAL $414.30

Now, we need to consider the refillable resort mug. Again, this is an item I may or may not buy if I didn't have the plan. It is only good as the resort, where I don't spend much time. Also, I'm not a coffee drinker. So at best, I may fill it once a day with a soft drink on my way to bus stop. Your use of this mug will determine how much value it has for you. The length of stay mug costs $18.99. Total with tax is $20.22.

Adding that cost to our 9-day total, we have OVERPAID for the Quick Service Dining Plan by $37.83. 

Now looking at the examples above, there may be a few instances where you can spend a few more dollars than I have, but not many. Overpaying for this plan may not seem like too much. But I don't like to pay for something I'm not getting. Some people may think having the convenience of pre-paid meals is worth it. But consider this, you can put the $472.41 on a gift card and still have all your meals pre-paid and be left with a balance of $37.83. Also consider this example is for 1 adult. If you are a family of 4, it goes up. If your "kids" are 10 or older, they pay adult price. It goes up more. If those kids are more likely to use a lot of credits on chicken nuggets and Mickey ice cream bars, it goes up even more. So for this plan, a family is potentially paying anywhere up to $200 too much for this plan. I imagine most families can find other things to do with that money.

Disney Dining Plan

9 nights/10 days. You get: 9 Quick Service Meals (entree and beverage)
                                       9 Table Service Meals (entree, beverage, dessert)
                                       18 Snacks
                                       Refillable resort mug
Cost for one adult: $679.41
Is it worth it? My Answer: YES, BUT....

Things to consider: This is where your preferences really come into play. Personally, I never considered buying this plan because I don't do a Table Service meal every day. I find it takes up too much time. So I usually do 2 or 3 over the course of the trip. However, if you do like a sit-down meal every day, this plan may be worth having.

Secondly, because the TS meals include a dessert, you now have a total of 3 snacks in addition to 2 meals. Are you sure you will eat that much food every day? Again, for a fair analysis, I assumed I would "use" every credit I was given.

Third, now that the dining plan includes specialty and alcoholic beverages, there is more value to the plan. Also, these drinks are much easier to find in TS locations so you can take better advantage of it. However, if you do not drink, there will be a difference of a few dollars at your meal.

Some people prefer to use 2 credits for a signature meal. However, doing so may still leave you needing to pay for a meal out-of-pocket. Therefore, to keep this comparison fair, I based it on 9 Table Service meals. Obviously, it's a better value to use your credits on dinner rather than breakfast because dinner is more expensive, but there are so many great and fun character breakfasts, it is unlikely you wouldn't want to try some of them. So for my purposes, I made 2 out of the 9 TS meals breakfast.

Also, this one was a bit harder to determine because the price of various TS meals can vary depending on when you visit. Therefore, I used the AVERAGE of the high and low listed prices.

Just to make things to quicker for me, I kept one QS meal and my snack choices the same as the above comparison and just substituted one TS meal. Here are my results:

DAY 1: Arrival and Magic Kingdom
Kept AS Music and snacks
Liberty Tree Tavern Dinner: $37.28
Day 1 Total: $66.48

Day 2: Disney's Hollywood Studios
Kept ABC Commissary and snacks
Sci-Fi Dine In Theater Dinner: NY Strip $33.00
                                            Milkshake $6.00
                                            Peanut Butter/Chocolate Cake $7.99
                                            Total with tax $50.04
Day 2 Total: $83.33

Day 3: EPCOT
Kept Lotus Blossom Cafe and snacks
Garden Grill Dinner: $44.73
Day 3 Total: 70.64

Day 4: Magic Kingdom
Kept Columbia Harbor House and snacks
Ohana Dinner: $46.86
Day 4 Total: $78.66

Day 5: Animal Kingdom
Kept Flame Tee BBQ and snacks
Tusker House Breakfast" $34.08
Day 5 Total: $79.30

Day 6: EPCOT
Kept Liberty Inn and snacks
Biergarten $42.60
Day 6 Total: $72.27

Day 7: Animal Kingdom
Kept Restaurantosaurus and snacks
Yak & Yeti: Teriyaki Chicken $21.99
                 Fried Wontons $9.99
                 Yak Attack (alcoholic) $9.99
                 Total with tax $44.70
Day 7 Total: $76.72

Day 8: Disney's Hollywood Studios
Kept Backlot Express and Snacks
Minnie's Seasonal Dine $52.19
Day 8 Total: $80.58

Day 9: Magic Kingdom
Kept Cosmic Ray's and snacks
Crystal Palace Breakfast $31.95
Day 9 Total: $62.57

NINE DAY TOTAL: $670.55

The length of stay mug costs $18.99. Total with tax is $20.22.

Therefore, for the total plan value, you actually SAVED $8.86. 

Don't forget that your savings can be even more if you use all TS credits for dinner and no breakfasts. So, this plan does seem worth the cost, BUT ONLY if you actually plan to make use of all your credits. Don't forget, that any leftover credits can be used to buy snacks to take home, but it is money you would not have spent had you not gotten the plan. Also, this comparison is based on one person. For a family, your savings will be more!

Now that I have done the math myself, I feel better in making a choice when it comes to purchasing a plan. Of course, these results aren't perfect and not suited to everyone. But, by spelling out exactly what I ate, you will be able to compare it to the things you like and see if it is a value for you. And hopefully, I have finally answered the question of whether or not it is "worth it"!

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Tomorrowland - Exploring the World, One Land at a Time

Everyone knows "Four Parks, One World", but each of those parks is made up of multiple, themed "Lands". Each land contains it's own unique decor, dining, experiences and history. With so much to do and see, it's easy to miss many of the details that make these lands special in their own way. This series will explore each of these lands in detail to show how they are part of the Magic that is Walt Disney World resort.

The final land in Magic Kingdom takes us into the future. Walt Disney was fascinated with technology and space travel. He hoped to fill this land with all the wonder and hope of great things to come. However, Walt had no idea just how fast progress would happen and at times, new technology actually surpassed many of the ideas showcased in this land.

 "Tomorrow can be a wonderful age. Our scientists today are opening the doors of the Space Age to achievements that will benefit our children and generations to come. The Tomorrowland attractions have been designed to give you an opportunity to participate in adventures that are a living blueprint of our future." - Walt Disney 

Feel the thrill of racing when you get behind the wheel atTomorrowland Speedway. Drive these gas-powered cars around a 4/10 mile track and feel like a winner when the checkered flag is waved! These cars are on a guided track, so kids that meet the height requirement can take the wheel.

In mid-2017, rumors circulated that the Speedway would shut down to make room for a new Tron Lightcycle Power Run. However, it was later revealed at D23 that the new attraction would, in fact, be next to the speedway as shown in this concept art. In light of this new attraction, which should be completed ahead of Magic Kingdom's 50th anniversary in 2021, perhaps the speedway will receive some sorely needed updates to better fit in with it's futuristic counterparts.

Here's a little before and after for you. I found the images on the left in an old family album from 1975. The ones on the right are from current trips. In 1974, this ride opened in MK as Star Jets based on the Disneyland version. The attraction was redesigned and reopened on April 30, 1994 as Astro Orbiter, part of the complete renovation of the park's Tomorrowland section. Set atop the Peoplemover platform, this ride gives an incredible view of the park. However, it may not be good for guests who have a problem with heights. Once was enough for me!

In 2004, the ExtraTerrorestrial Alien Encounter, thought to be too scary for young guests,  was replaced with Stitch's Great Escape. This seems to be a love it or hate it ride in Tomorrowland. It's been voted least favorite ride on many forums. However, as a Stitch fan, I enjoy it. Guests watch a humorous pre-show before being led into a circular theater. As you are strapped into your seat, my advice is to sit up tall. The only part of the attraction I dislike, the automatic shoulder harness is a bit too tight for my taste, so if you sit up tall until it locks into place, you have a little breathing room. Then, it becomes a wild time as Stitch escapes from captivity and causes havoc. Due to it's lagging popularity, this attraction has only been open on a seasonal basis in recent years.

Across the "galaxy" from Stitch, you can head in to Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. This ride-on video game will have you shooting targets and competing for high scores. Will you be number one??

First, it was the WEDway Peoplemover. Then it was the Tomorrowland Transit Authority. Now, it is officially the Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover. This mass transit system of the future takes you on a 10-minute ride through Tomorrowland with some unique looks at the most popular rides. It is powered completely by magnets so it is environmentally friendly as well. If you ride the Peoplemover when Space Mountain is down, you will get a special peek inside while the dome lights are on for a rare look at the track layouts.

I have to say this is my favorite quick service restaurant in MK.Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe offers more than just the standard chicken nuggets and burgers (but, they have those too!). You can also get soups, sandwiches and even a rotisserie chicken dinner! Plus they have a toppings bar with all the toppings you can imagine. While you eat, you can enjoy an out-of-this-world lounge act by the one and only Sonny Eclipse.

The monsters are no longer collecting screams. They are in the laugh business now! So, they have opened up this comedy club in Tomorrowland called the Monsters Inc Laugh Floor. Mike Wazowski is your Monster of Ceremonies for this funny, interactive show. The jokes keep coming until the laugh canister is full. While waiting, guests can text in jokes that may be used in the show.

Magic Kingdom's first "thrill" ride, Space Mountain, opened January 15, 1975. It would be the first of the three mountain rides at Magic Kingdom. Space Mountain is an indoor, in-the-dark, outer space themed steel roller coaster. It remains the oldest operating roller coaster in the state of Florida.

The Carousel of Progress was an attraction created by Walt Disney for the 1964 World's Fair. It was then moved to Disneyland until 1973. It was then placed in the Magic Kingdom in 1975. The show follows a family through the technological advances of the 20th Century. It is reported to have been Walt's favorite attraction and is the only attraction in WDW that has been touched by Disney himself. It also features the classic song "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow". It is a wonderful nostalgic ride.

Tomorrowland is full of treats to satisfy you. Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant is open seasonally for burgers, pasta and more. It has also become home to the famous dessert parties that give you a fabulous fireworks view while enjoying a huge buffet of sweet treats. Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies is your stop for smoothies and frozen treats. Or, try the Lunching Pad for specialty hot dogs and more.

You can also find out-of-this-world gifts and souvenirs in Tomorrowland. Check out Merchants of Venus, Mickey's Star Traders, Space Mountain shop and Buzz's Star Command!

Finally, some Tomorrowland FUN FACTS:

*While riding the TTA Peoplemover, you will pass a model of a city which gives us a glimpse of what Walt envisioned for the City of the Future, which was the original idea for EPCOT.
*When passing the Tomorrowland Speedway, heading towards the Mad Tea Party, you will discover the only area in Magic Kingdom where no music is piped in because Imagineers could find no natural way to transition from Tomorrowland to Fantasyland.
*Tomorrowland was not completed when Magic Kingdom opened. There were only 2 attractions open at that time, Grand Prix Raceway and Skyway to Fantasyland.
*Tomorrowland was not completed to its original design until 1975.
*To become a Galactic Hero at Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, you need to score at least 900,000 points.

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2018 WDW Free Dining Promotion Info

The dates for the 2018 Free Dining Promotion at Walt Disney World are as follows:

• August 20 – September 29, 2018
• November 24 – 27, 2018
• December 7 – 23, 2018

**Disney Visa Cardholders may book this offer for dates beginning August 2, 2018 through August 19, 2018
A Disney Visa Cardmember must stay in the reserved room, and guests must use a valid Disney Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption card to pay the deposit.

This offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Resorts that are EXCLUDED from this offer are:

• All Stars Movies
• Art of Animation - Little Mermaid standard rooms only
• Port Orleans French Quarter
• Port Orleans Riverside 
• Fort Wilderness campsites and 3 - bedroom villas
• Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
• Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows (available for Studios only)
• The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

The Disney Dining Plan will be offered free to those staying at a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort. 
Those staying at a Moderate or Value Resort will receive the Quick Service Dining Plan free. 
Guests at Value and Moderate resorts may upgrade to the Standard or Deluxe Dining plan just by paying the price difference between the two plans. Speak with your booking agent for more information and price.

To qualify for this promotion, you must book a minimum 5-night package and add 4-day minimum ticket with either the Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus option to your tickets. As in the past, your check-in date must fall on one of the qualified dates to receive free dining. You will receive free dining for every night of your stay, even if the entire trip is not within the qualified dates.

You must book by:  July 7, 2018

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