See a new Disney movie on us in our Welcome Spring Giveaway!

Spring is just around the corner! And with it, the new Disney films will begin rolling out. To celebrate, Daily Pixie Dust is giving you AND a friend a chance to enjoy a movie and snacks on us at AMC theaters!

Please note, the prize for this giveaway is good ONLY at AMC theaters. You can use them at the theater in Disney Springs or the AMC theater where you live! The winner of this giveaway will receive email vouchers for 2 movie tickets, 2 large popcorns and 2 large fountain drinks! They can be used to see one of Disney's upcoming films or any film you choose!

The fine print: vouchers will be sent to the winner via email. Winner is responsible to store these vouchers until use. Daily Pixie Dust will store vouchers for 5 days. After that, they can NOT be replaced. Winner is bound by the terms and expiration dates listed on the vouchers by AMC Theaters. Winner will be notified via email and must respond to claim prize within 48 hours. Prizes not claimed within 48 hours will be forfeited and a new winner declared. Only valid entries made through the Rafflecopter widget will be counted.

Here's what we want you to do!
First, you get a simple free entry just for visiting our Facebook page, Daily Pixie Dust.

Second, you will get FIVE entries for joining or already being a member of our fan group, Disney SUPER Fans and Freecycling! 

And finally, you will earn up to TEN more entries by helping us update our Walt Disney World restaurant reviews. Visit the NOTES section of the Daily Pixie Dust once every day and leave a unique review on ANY of the Walt Disney Resort restaurant review posts we have. Posting pics in your review is allowed too! To find a restaurant easily, look under the group Files on Disney SUPER Fans and Freecycling! for a directory with links.

Once you have done all that, BE SURE to enter the correct info in the Rafflecopter widget by clicking HERE

Good luck and thanks for sharing the Pixie Dust with us every day!!

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Everything You Need to Know About: Mobile Ordering

Walt Disney World now offers Mobile Ordering at many of it's Quick Service locations. This service lets you save time by ordering your meal through the My Disney Experience app, skipping the long lines at the restaurant. 

New locations are being added all the time. The list of restaurants offering this service will display on the app. Or, you can check the website HERE for a list of participating locations if you want to plan ahead.

While waiting in a long ride line, you start to feel hungry. This is a great time to place your Mobile Order! You can use this time to browse the menu, make your selections and pay for it. Once you exit the ride, you can head right to your restaurant and let them know you are there. Your meal will be freshly prepared and served to you without the need to wait in line. To begin, open your My Disney Experience app and click on Order Food.

You will be shown a list of restaurants where Mobile Ordering is available. For this demonstration, we'll visit Satu'li Canteen in Animal Kingdom. 

Select the restaurant you want, and you will get a list of information about the restaurant, including the times they are open. You can also get directions and locate the restaurant on the map to show you how to get there quickly. Use the Order Food button again to see the menu.

The restaurant's menu will open. You can scroll through the selections or use the sorting tools on top to find what you are looking for. You will notice the app also shows you Allergy friendly menu items.

If you are on the Disney Dining Plan, the app will also show you which menu items can be purchased using a snack credit if you are just looking to sample something small.

When selecting entrees, you will also be given the option to customize your choices.

When you have finished, you can review your order summary, make any necessary changes and click Purchase to place the order. Currently, you are only able to pay for meals using Disney Dining Plan credits or your credit card. There is NO option, right now, to pay using gift cards.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Some guests have been under the impression they could charge meals "to the room" using the app and pay them off with gift cards at the front desk. This is NOT possible. When choosing to pay by credit card, those charges go directly to your card and the front desk staff will be unable to apply gift card payments. If you would like to pay for your meals using gift cards, you can not use the Mobile Order service and must order in line at the restaurants.

Once your order is placed, you will receive an order number and you are done! Now, whenever you are ready, head to the restaurant. Upon arrival, you click the button to let them know you are here and to prepare your order.

When your order is ready, the app will update and you will be sent a notification.

Then just look for the Mobile Order window at your location and pick up your meal. That's all there is to it! Save time and skip the lines so you can head to the next attraction (and wait in line there instead, lol)

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Celebrate your birthday at WDW with fun FREEBIES!!

Celebrating a birthday is fun! But, celebrating at the Most Magical Place on Earth is even MORE fun!!! Walt Disney World is a great place for celebrations and they don't disappoint when it comes to your special day. Check out these great freebies that can make your birthday even more magical.

1. Celebration Button

First is probably the best-known celebration freebie at WDW. Stop by Guest Relations or the front desk of your Disney resort to receive your FREE birthday button. They will personalize it with your name. Wear it around property all day and you are sure to get plenty of Happy Birthday greeting and VIP treatment from the Cast Members. 

2. Dessert treats

Be sure to mention your birthday celebration when making Advance Dining Reservations. It also doesn't hurt to remind them at check-in. You may be surprised with pixie dust, a song or maybe a FREE dessert treat. Although, less frequent in recent years, it does still happen. Just don't expect or demand it.

3. Autographed Birthday Card

Some restaurants will also surprise you with a birthday card autographed by some of your favorite Disney characters. The cards are not available at all locations. But, when a restaurant had run out on our last visit, we were able to inquire at Guest Relations and received several different autographed photos for FREE.

4. Free ICEE at Club Cool

Visit the counter at Club Cool on your birthday and your will get a FREE Icee in the flavor of your choice. Then stick around to try the other free samples of soft drinks from around the world. Don't skip the Beverly! 

5. Free Starbucks

Sign up for Starbucks Rewards here before your trip and install the app. We recommend doing this before your trip because of spotty wi-fi in the parks. Then you can visit any one of the WDW Starbucks locations to get a FREE beverage on your birthday!  

 6. Earl of Sandwich Freebie

Sign up for Earl of Sandwich's Loyalty Rewards Program here prior to your trip. You will receive an email coupon for your birthday month for a free item. In the past, it has been a sandwich, but a free brownie has also been reported.

7. FREE Sprinkles Cupcake

Sign up for Sprinkles' Perks Program here and get a free gourmet cupcake on your birthday! Members who visit Sprinkles locations more than 20 times also get one on their "half birthday"

8. FREE entree at Shula's Steak House

Join the Team Shula E-club here. Then visit Shula's at the Dolphin hotel and receive a free entree for your birthday month.

9. FREE Wetzel's Pretzel

Download the Wetzel's Pretzel app on your device. Then head to Disney Springs for a free pretzel on your birthday.

10. FREEBIES at Rainforest Cafe, T-Rex Cafe or Yak & Yeti

Join Landry's Select Club here. You will receive a $25 Birthday reward. These rewards are good at all 3 restaurants mentioned above. Please note: Yak & Yeti Quick Serve is NOT included.


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Early Morning Magic extended through August at Magic Kingdom

Additional dates have become available to experience Early Morning Magic at WDW. Early Morning Magic at the Magic Kingdom offers guests the opportunity to enjoy select attractions in Fantasyland along with an all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast at Cosmic Ray’s in Tomorrowland.

The new dates added are:

• March: 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, and 31
• April: 2, 9, 14, 21, and 28
• May: 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, and 28
• June: 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, and 30
• July: 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 13, 28, and 30
• August: 4 and 6

The Disney Early Morning Magic offering takes place from 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The cost of admission is $79 per adult and $69 per child (tax not included). Tickets are very limited, so if there is a date that works for your vacation, be sure to book before it’s too late. Reservations can be made online HERE or by calling the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 827-7350.

Attractions open during this special event are:

• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Peter Pan's Flight
• Princess Fairytale Hall
• it's a small world
• Mad Tea Party
• Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid

Breakfast will be served at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe between 8:00-10:00 a.m. and will include items such as:

• Scrambled eggs
• Smoked bacon
• Sausage
• Breakfast potatoes
• Pancakes
• Freshly baked pastries
• Cheese and cured meats
• Seasonal fruit
• Oatmeal
• Granola
• Yogurt
• Assorted Juices
• Coffee and teas

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Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2019 Tickets on Sale NOW!

Wow! It gets earlier every year. Walt Disney World has announced the dates for this year's Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and tickets are already available.

The dates for this year's party are:

• August 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30
• September 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27 and 29
• October 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29 and 31
• and November 1

Ticket prices vary by day if purchased in advance, ranging anywhere from $79 toy $135 each. Annual passholder and Disney Vacation Club member discounts are available for all nights except October 29th and 31st. This is the first time so many dates are available at a discount, but the discounted price is now only $5 less.

Get more information and order tickets online HERE

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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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You can discuss all your favorite Disney topics, plus swap reservations with other guests and sign up to get FREE strollers and vacation items for your trip!  PLUS, if you want to get help planning your perfect Disney vacation, email us at DailyPixieDust@castlevacations.net for a free, no-obligation quote.

photo credit courtesy of Google Images and it's contributors

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.

To discuss this and more Disney fun, join Disney SUPER Fans Recycle, Share and Swap on Facebook. 

You can discuss all your favorite Disney topics, plus swap reservations with other guests and sign up to get FREE strollers and vacation items for your trip!  PLUS, if you want to get help planning your perfect Disney vacation, email us atDailyPixieDust@castlevacations.net for a free, no-obligation quote.