Blog Posts Tagged dining plan

Tiffins Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

5/29/2019 • Tips, Walt Disney World • Tiffins Restaurant is a Disney Signature restaurant located in the Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The menu contains items representing African, Indian, and South American and is open for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is inspired by the travels of the Imagineers explorations when they were creating the Animal Kingdom park. When dining at this location, be sure you take time to visit each of the three separate dining rooms. The separate rooms are referred to as galleries because they are themed and filled with select artwork. The waitstaff is eager to share the background of each room and art pieces. By having the restaurant separated by rooms, it helps makes your dining experience feel more intimate and is a quieter type of setting. If you are on the Disney Dining Plan, this will be a 2-credit table service reservation since it is a signature restaurant. You can also add to […]

A How to Guide: Maximize the Use of Your DDP Credits During Epcot’s Festivals

5/16/2018 • Tips, Walt Disney World • If you plan a visit to Disney World, specifically Epcot, there are various festivals going on during certain times of the year, from the International Flower and Garden Festival, the Festival of the Arts, and my personal favorite, the Food and Wine Festival. While the scenery is vibrant and the shows are entertaining at Epcot, the mouthwatering food around the World Showcase is what draws me in. One of the questions I commonly hear is, “How can I use my dining plan to fully experience the vast array of food options?” First thing you may not know is that most of these food kiosks at the festivals offer various options which are covered by the dining plan and usually count as one snack. So, if you are a true foodie (like me), this is where you can take full advantage and use those snack credits for a delicious upgrade to […]

What’s So Special About Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort?

4/7/2017 • Tips, Walt Disney World • There are a lot of choices when trying to determine where to stay during your next Walt Disney World vacation.  There’s also a lot of opinions that your friends and family have about where you should stay during your next Walt Disney World vacation.  Sometimes, you’ll hear that you’ll save a lot of money and that it will be a lot less hassle to stay somewhere that’s not a Disney Resort on Disney property.  While they are trying to be helpful, there are actually a lot of reasons as to why you should stay at a Disney Resort on Disney property. Some of the reasons to stay at a Disney resort on Disney property are: 25 different resort options Complimentary transportation to and from Orlando’s International Airport and from your Disney resort to the parks. {Yes, I know this is a great perk!!} Early access to FastPass+ Planning Extra Magic […]

Our Experience at the California Grill {Review}

10/11/2016 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • California Grill is located at the top floor of the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World.  With floor to ceiling windows, it offers beautiful panoramic views of Magic Kingdom and the Seven Seas Lagoon.  It also boasts a rooftop terrace to view the fireworks in the evening including music piped in from the Magic Kingdom! This past July, I ate at California Grill with my family. Upon arrival, we checked in on Floor 2 at the Contemporary Resort.  We gave the hostess our cell number and received a text when our table was ready.  Once our table was ready, we took a private elevator to the 15th floor.  When we got off the elevator, we were immediately greeted by a hostess and seated at our table. The menu offered a wide variety of options. I ordered the oak fire fillet and my husband opted for the seabass.  It was absolutely delicious […]

Supercalifragilistic Breakfast- 1900 Park Fare

10/12/2015 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • Character breakfasts are a dream come true for children and adults alike visiting Disney Destinations.  There are none more ‘super’ than the “Supercalifragilistic Breakfast” at 1900 Park Fare, located at the beautiful Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.   Upon arrival in the Grand Floridian lobby, you will check in at a hostess kiosk in a grand hallway that leads to a topiary garden and a dining hall.  There, you and your family will have your photo taken before being seated in the dining hall.   Unlike other restaurants on property, this dining location is intimate, yet seats a lot of guests.  You are greeted by a world class server, and drinks are served - a house made fruit juice will start your day off right! Then, you may help yourself to an unlimited buffet of American style breakfast items and fruits - complete with Mickey Waffles!  You will notice characters […]

‘OHana Breakfast at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

8/11/2015 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • Everyone Is Family at Ohana's!     Welcome Cousin!  'Ohana is a Hawaiian for "family" and that's how you will feel when you enjoy you Best Friends Breakfast with Lilo and Stitch, and their friends (usually Mickey in his favorite Hawaiian shirt and Pluto) at this beautiful Polynesian Village Resort restaurant.   'Ohana's is a popular dining destination for guests, so you will want to book early (dining reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance) to ensure this dining experience is on your itinerary    This restaurant is located on the upper level of the Polynesian Village Resort and easily accessible by the monorail.  This character breakfast  is all-you-can-eat and served family-style, which my family appreciates.  This allows us to enjoy our breakfast as a family and talk about our day without having to interrupt our conversations while someone heads off to a buffet.   Your "Cousin" will warmly greet you and […]

Raglan Road Irish Pub {Review}

7/14/2015 • Walt Disney World • Raglan Road, nestled in the middle of the Downtown Disney/Disney Springs shopping and dining area, is one of the most unique and delicious restaurants on property! For those of us who remember Pleasure Island, Raglan Road was one of the first new additions to Pleasure Island when it became more family-friendly in late 2005.  Built across from Mannequins, in place of what used to be an ice cream parlor, Raglan Road brought a new era of fine dining to Downtown Disney. Raglan Road is an authentic Irish Pub - and when I say ‘authentic’, I’m not just saying they have shamrocks and shepherd’s pie.  What I mean is that every recipe is traditional Irish cuisine, the physical bar in the restaurant was taken out of an authentic pub in Ireland, live traditional music and Irish dancers grace crowds every evening, and beers and liquors traditionally served in Ireland are ready […]

Cruise In For a Memorable Meal at Hollywood Studio’s Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant

9/22/2014 • Walt Disney World • Cruise right in for a memorable meal at Hollywood Studios Sci-Fi Dine-In.  This Hollywood sound stage takes you back to the era of drive-ins and sock hops.  Your family will enjoy sitting underneath a sky full of your twinkling stars  in your “automo-booth or table” as classic black and white science fiction clips and commercials play on the big screen. You will find classic 50’s drive-in foods, such as onion rings, milkshakes (be sure to ask about the milkshake of the day!) and build-your-own burgers, but that’s not all.  The menu hosts other memorable dishes, such as New York Strip Steak, Smoked Turkey sandwiches, and St. Louis-style Pork Ribs.  Your children will find a wide variety of choices on the kid’s menu, such as popcorn chicken, mac-n-cheese, cheeseburgers, and grilled salmon to just name a few.  You’ll want to save room for another milkshake for dessert or perhaps some warm […]

Fantasmic! Dining Package

4/8/2014 • Walt Disney World • One of the most popular shows at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland is Fantasmic! During the busiest seasons, guests will start waiting up to 2 hours before the show to watch this 25-minute spectacle. But waiting for a long period of time is not the only way you can see this amazing show. For those guests headed to Walt Disney World, there is another option to ensure your seat in this show - Disney’s Fantasmic! Dining Package. Disney’s Fantasmic! Dining Package is a limited package. Those guests with this package will dine at their reservation and at the end of their meal they will receive tickets allowing entry into a designated seating section for the Fantasmic! show held that night. With park admission and your meal, there is no additional cost to have the show option added, however, the meal itself will be at a fixed price. But is […]

Comparing Princess Meals at Disney World

9/25/2013 • Walt Disney World • For families with little girls, booking a princess meal at Disney World is high on the must do list. My daughter is still eager to get dressed up in a princess dress, have her hair put up in a tiara and get ready to dine with the royals. With multiple princess meal options – which one is best suited for your family? The most famous princess meal at Disney World is Cinderella’s Royal Table located in Cinderella’s Castle. Hosted by Cinderella herself, every family has their picture taken with the royal princess and a photo package is included to commemorate this special occasion. Your entry to the dining hall is a truly magical experience as you look around and immerse yourself in grandeur. While Cinderella greets all her guests downstairs, other Disney princesses stop by your table to visit, allowing for pictures and autographs. Those families with reservations before the […]