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8 Gadgets You NEED For Your Disney World Hotel Room!

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When it comes to getting comfy in your Disney World hotel room, it’s safe to expect that Disney resorts have you covered with anything and everything you need! Right? 

The new Moana-themed rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

This is certainly true with 99% of necessities, including ESSENTIAL proximity to Mickey Waffles, but there are some gadgets that you’re gonna want to bring yourself! And trust us when we say that these 8 items are as vital as any Mickey-shaped snacks! 

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6 Tips For Staying in a Disney World Hotel RIGHT NOW

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Now that we’ve experienced our first trip back to several Walt Disney World hotels as Disney World continues its phased reopening, we’ve picked up a few handy tips for you!

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

We would never have thought of many of these helpful tidbits before we arrived, so if you’re heading to a Disney World hotel soon, we really want you to know what we DIDN’T know going into our resort stay!

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Here’s How The Pop Warner Super Bowl May Affect Your Disney World Trip (And Tips to Avoid Mistakes)!

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It’s almost that time of year! And no, we’re not talking about the holidays…

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

We’re talking about the 2019 Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer & Dance Championships, which takes place from Saturday, December 7th through Saturday, December 14th at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Disney World.

This annual event brings in many youth football and cheerleading teams, as well as their families, many of whom stay on property for the event. As with any special event at Disney World, it goes without saying that you should definitely expect some crowds and a little bit of crazy during this time.

Lines and Crowds in Disney World

Luckily, we’ve got some tips and tricks on how to best navigate your Disney trip during this busy time of year!

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10 Important Things You *Need* To Know BEFORE Your Trip to Disney World

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So — you’re going to Walt Disney World? EEK, how exciting!!

Cinderella Castle

It can take a LOT of time and work to plan a Walt Disney World vacation — and while there’s plenty of stuff that’s nice to know before you go, there’s some info you NEED to know if you want your trip to go smoothly.

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Four Things You MUST Do Before the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Begins NEXT WEEK!

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It’s mid-August, and you know what that means: the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is just around the corner (can you smell it?!). And we. are. ready to dig into some great eats and tip back some flavorful drinks.

Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival

But with the Festival spanning 87 days and featuring 30+ food booths, there are some things you MUST do before you hit the World Showcase.

1. Review booths, menus, and the DFB exclusive map!

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Here’s What You Need To Know About Disney World’s Refillable Water Bottle Stations!

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Staying hydrated in Disney World is CRITICAL and now we’re sharing all the details with you about one key way to do that.

Water Fountain Refill Station

As you stroll through Disney World, you’ll likely notice water fountains in many spots, and while those can be useful to fill up your water bottles, proper water bottle refill stations (sometimes called hydration stations) can be even BETTER. Many of these are available around the parks and hotels, which might have you wondering — what are they, where can I find them, and how do they work? Well, we’ve got everything you need to know here!

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6 Disney World Planning Tips Everyone Always Forgets!

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For better or for worse, Disney World isn’t the kind of vacation where you can just show up. In order to really make the most of your trip, you need to do some advanced planning.

Walt Disney World’s Train Station

There are a lot of things you have to worry about when it comes to a Disney World vacation — like booking Advance Dining Reservations, scheduling Fastpass+, and making a Packing List.

BUT what are the planning tips no one thinks about? The ones that give you that uneasy “what did I forget feeling” on your way to the airport? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are 6 Disney Planning Tips that everyone forgets:

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Tips From The DFB Guide: The BEST Tables To Request at Disney World Restaurants!

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For many, Walt Disney World dining is a central part of the vacation experience, and you know we’re right there with you! And over many, many (did we mention many?) table service meals, we’ve scoped out some of the finest real estate in Disney World restaurants. These are seats that give you a little somethin’ somethin’ — like a view of something spectacular or proximity to the little details. Fireworks view, anyone? 

View of Fireworks from the Contemporary

The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2021 is packed full of tips — like over 700 pages worth! And we’ve got a list of Recommended Table Requests you might want to consider on future visits.

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What You Need to Know BEFORE You Book Your Epcot Food and Wine Festival Events!

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REAL TIME UPDATES: TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018, 2:38PM ET:
Booking is currently open for annual passholders, DVC members, Golden Oak residents, and Tables in Wonderland members.
Annual Passholder hotline: 407-560-7277
DVC Member Services: 800-800-9800
Regular Booking Number: 407-WDW-FEST
This morning, guests have been able to book Party for the Senses; French events (Parisian Breakfast, Parisian Afternoon, Family Traditions); Italian Regional Lunch; Food and Wine Pairings in Japan and Morocco; Hibachi experience in Japan; and low-cost seminars and demos.
Discounts are available for low-cost events Mon-Thurs for affinity groups.
Confirmed that all events outside of Epcot are not returning, including Trader Sam’s Behind the Scenes and Grand Floridian Brunch with a Twist, all culinary adventures in signature dining — events at places like Flying Fish, Victoria and Albert’s, etc.
Other events NOT returning: Japanese craft beer tasting, Morocco Food and Wine Pairing (Mediterranean food and wine pairing IS returning).
DVC and Passholder wait times are now down to under 5 minutes.
SEE ALL SPECIAL EVENTS HERE being updated in real time
SEE ALL LOW-COST EVENTS HERE being updated in real time
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Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival kicks off on August 30, 2018, and will tantalize taste buds until November 12! That’s 75 days of food, drink, and special events and experiences that, frankly, we don’t want to miss.
2017 Epcot Food and Wine

2017 Epcot Food and Wine

Booking for Epcot Food and Wine Festival events opens on June 14th at 7AM for the general public, and on June 12th at 9AM for select affinity groups like DVC members, Annual Passholders, and Tables in Wonderland members; and that means it’s TIME TO PLAN TODAY!

If you want to make the most of your visit to this uber-popular festival, you can’t wait until you step foot into the park to sort it all out. Last year’s festival had 35 food booths and more demonstrations, seminars, and special events than ever before, and 2018 is shaping up to be even bigger!

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Tips You NEED TO KNOW For the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival!

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If you’re going to be enjoying a Walt Disney World vacation this spring, you’ll definitely want to schedule some time to explore Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival. Everyone from expert gardeners to those of us without green thumbs can appreciate the astounding botanical displays, but beyond the flowers and plants, there are so many other reasons to check out the Festival.

Pooh welcomes you to Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival!

Pooh welcomes you to Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival!

With all the food booths (called Outdoor Kitchens at Flower and Garden) and numerous demonstrations, tours, and displays, Flower and Garden is a must-do. But like the larger Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, the Flower and Garden Festival can be a lot to take in. So your pals at the DFB have assembled some top tips to help you navigate this most beautiful of special events!

Click here to follow along with DFB as we uncover all the details about Food Booths and Menus for the 2020 Festival!!

Now to our TOP TIPS!

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