food IS a theme park
If you’re visiting the “House of Mouse” and are havin’ a Big Mac attack, you’re outta luck!
What McDonald’s looked like
That’s because while the former on-property McDonald’s located over by the Disney’s Animal Kingdom used to look like this, it now looks like…
We’re steppin’ out in Animal Kingdom today to see what news the day brings!
Discovery Island
January can be a slower month around Disney World, so updates tend to be a little more few and far between. Animal Kingdom definitely doesn’t have TOO much in the way of new stuff going on, but they do have a new cocktail and isn’t that enough? For us, yes! Here’s everything new in Animal Kingdom in food, construction, and merchandise!
The holidays might be over in Disney World, but the snow’s finally arrived!
Dawa Bar
We’re talking about the icy-cold new drink that the Dawa Bar in Animal Kingdom is now serving up — the SnowTini!
It’s another week, which means another round of closures in Disney World!
Epcot Entrance
If you’re going to be pounding the pavement in Disney World the week of January 13th through January 19th then you’re probably going to want to know what you WON’T be able to do in the parks. Check out this week’s installation of everything that will be closed for refurbishment in Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and more!
Hey, everybody! It’s time for another roundup of What’s New at Animal Kingdom!
Pandora
It sure was WILD celebrating the holidays at Animal Kingdom in a new way this season, but now that Christmas is over, things are starting to return to normal! Join us for a walk through the park to see what’s been happening since our last visit!
We’re ROARING into 2020 and back for another edition of What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The holiday crowds have yet to subside but we’re braving them to say JAMBO! to some New Year treats, construction updates, and new merchandise.
Happy Friday! Are you only a few days away from being in Disney World?
Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks at the Magic Kingdom
Guests in Disney World next week are going to be able to do a lot (after all, it is Disney!) but there are some things you WON’T be able to do between January 6th and January 12th. Let’s take a look at which Disney World attractions are closed next week in Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom!
YES!!! Disney World has just announced a FREE DINING OFFER for 2020! Free Dining can be one of the best deals to nab at Disney World, so if you’re thinking of booking your trip, now might be the time!
Free Dining
With the free dining offer, guests are offered a free Disney Dining Plan with the eligible purchase of a Disney World vacation package!
The Disney World Free Dining offer is available to guests ARRIVING for their Walt Disney World vacation on the following dates:
Booking is available NOW through January 16, 2020.
There is a minimum stay needed for this offer (4 nights from our mock-bookings), and your package must include a room at select Disney World Resorts and a park hopper or park hopper plus ticket option.
If you stay at a participating Value or Moderate Resort, you’ll receive the Quick-Service Dining Plan for FREE. (Note that you can upgrade to the standard or deluxe dining plans by paying the difference in cost per night.)
If you reserve a participating Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort, you will receive the Standard Dining Plan for FREE. (You can upgrade to the deluxe dining plan by paying the difference in cost per night.)
Note that some resorts are excluded from this offer, and others will sell out quickly. If you’re having trouble booking the package you’d like online, contact Disney directly to see if your dates and resort are available.
To see the full list of resorts taking part in this offer — click here!
If you’re ready to book the Free Dining Package, be sure to get a no-obligation quote from Small World Vacations!
Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you — they’ve literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They’re DFB’s recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!)
So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you 🙂
We’re thrilled the free dining offer is back, and it could save your family a LOT of money on your next Disney vacation. We break down the costs and savings in our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book and help you determine if Free Dining is the right deal for YOU!
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Got questions about Free Dining that our FAQ can’t answer? Ask away in the comments!
We told ya to expect some BIG NEWS from us soon regarding our friends at Small World Vacations…and now we can finally dish!
© Small World Vacations
You see, our buddies at Small World Vacations know how to start the New Year off right, which is why they’ve come up with this SUPER special promotion!
It’s less than 24 hours until we say goodbye to 2019 and hello (and please be better) to 2020. As the new year gets closer, we want to recap all of the amazing things that 2019 has brought us in Disney World!
2019 Holiday Decorations at Magic Kingdom
From the addition of the long-awaited Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to the opening of the Skyliner, we’ve seen a lot of BIG changes at Walt Disney World this year—like the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance earlier this month! Now, though, we want to hone in on some of the smaller changes that could have been overlooked or swept up in all the big news. Here are 10 changes that seemed tiny, but they all made a big difference this year! [Read more…]
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