DFB Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Vacation

A HUGE goal of ours here at Disney Food Blog is to help you have the best possible dining experiences on your Walt Disney World vacation. But that’s not our only goal (even though it tops our list)! Over the years we have expanded our coverage to share information on all sorts of topics in the hopes of helping you have the most MAGICAL Disney vacation you possibly can!

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Here, we’ve gathered several resources including posts and videos to provide helpful tips and information regarding many aspects of your trip. Just click any of the links below to learn more about the topics that strike your interest:

Disney World Vacation Planning

The ULTIMATE Guide to Planning A Walt Disney World Vacation
Step By Step: How To Plan a Disney World Trip
The Ideal Timeline for Planning a Disney World Trip
A Month By Month Guide to Planning Your Walt Disney World Vacation
How to Make Your Next Disney World Trip EASY
Guests Share the HARDEST Part of Planning a Disney World Vacation
How to Tackle the Disney World Parks as a Non-Resort Guest
6 Things We Fear When We Have an Upcoming Disney World Trip
17 Mistakes That CAN RUIN Your Disney World Vacation
9 Critical Things You Will Forget to Do During Your Disney World Trip
11 HARSH Truths About Your Upcoming Disney World Trip
DFB Video: How to Do EVERYTHING in Disney World in One Week
The Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip
7 Extra COSTS You’re Not Thinking About in Disney World
How Far in Advance You Should Plan a Disney World Trip
How to Tackle Your Holiday Trip to Disney World Like a Pro
Full Look at Hotel, Ticket, and Dining Cancelation Policies in Disney World
How Much Does It REALLY Cost To Go To Disney World? — The BRUTALLY HONEST Truth
How Much Should You Save for Disney World?
DFB Guide: How Many Days Should YOU Spend in Disney World?

Disney World Theme Park Planning — Tickets and More

Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets
Park Hopping at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Theme Park Hours
Ride, Restaurant, and Resort Closures and Construction at Walt Disney World

How Many Days Do You Need to “Do Disney”?

How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World?
How to Take a Weekend Escape to Disney World
The Best Disney World Itinerary for a 5-Day Trip
DFB Video: How To Have Three PERFECT Days in Disney World

First-Time Disney World Visitors

The Six Things Most First-Time Visitors Get 🚫WRONG🚫 at Disney World
The 4 BEST Disney World Hotels for First-Time Visitors
The BEST Disney World Restaurants for First Timers
DFB Video: 10 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid in Disney World
The 5 Big Decisions You Need to Make FIRST When Planning a 2024 Disney World Trip

Disney World Rides and Attractions

How To Get a Boarding Group for Disney’s Most Popular Rides
Do You Know These 20 Rad Disney World Ride Tips?
9 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness
What You Should Ride FIRST in Disney World
20 Ride Hacks to Memorize Before You Go to Disney World!

Technology in Disney World — Apps and Features, MagicBands, and More

Disney World Dining Tips and Resources

Our Top 50 ALL-TIME BEST Disney Dining Tips!
Everything to Consider Before Making Disney World Dining Reservations
Disney World Restaurants Guide
The Ultimate Guide to Walt Disney World Food
How to Make Disney World Dining Reservations
3 HUGE Tips for Snagging Hard-to-Get Reservations in Disney World
PRO Tips for Disney World Buffets — Don’t Make the Same Mistakes We Did
The ULTIMATE Buffet Hack You Must Try in Disney World
Eating with Allergies and Intolerances in Disney World
The Ultimate Guide to Tipping at Disney World
Full Look at Hotel, Ticket, and Dining Cancelation Policies in Disney World

Disney World Dining Recommendations

We’ve Eaten at Every Disney World Restaurant. These Are the Best.
The BEST Restaurants for Fireworks Views In Disney World
8 Best Disney World Restaurants For Lunch
10 Best Disney World Restaurants for Dinner
The Ten BEST Places to Eat at Walt Disney World WITHOUT a Park Ticket!
Top 16 Bars and Lounges at Walt Disney World
The 6 Best Disney Restaurants for Large Groups
The TRUTH Behind Eating at Chef Mickey’s in Disney World!
The TRUTH Behind Eating at ‘Ohana in Disney World!
Am I Dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table WRONG in Disney World?
Am I Dining WRONG at Be Our Guest Restaurant in Disney World?
DFB Video: The 20 BEST Breakfasts in Disney World
DFB Video: The BEST Restaurant in Every Disney Park
DFB Video: I ONLY Ate at Bars in Disney World, and You Should TOO
Ranking the Best Character Dining in Disney World
Every Disney World Buffet Ranked From BEST to WORST
The BEST Counter Service Restaurants in Disney World in 2024
50 Things Everyone Should Eat in Disney World
24 Snacks You Need in Disney World in 2024
The 14 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2024
22 Disney World Meals Worth Leaving the Parks!

Disney Dining Plan

Your Guide to the Disney Dining Plan
Disney Dining Plan FAQ
Magic Your Way Package Plus Standard Dining Plan
Magic Your Way Package Plus Quick Service Dining Plan
Magic Your Way Package With Disney Dining Plan Plus
Magic Your Way Package with Deluxe Dining Plan
How to Maximize Your Disney Dining Plan Credits!
DFB Video: These Are the ONLY Restaurants You Need to Book with the Disney Dining Plan
Why You Definitely Should Buy the Disney Dining Plan in 2024
Why You Definitely Shouldn’t Buy the Disney Dining Plan in 2024

Disney World for Everyone

Expectant Mothers

Your Guide to Riding Disney World Attractions While Pregnant
Visiting Disney World and Disneyland Pregnant – Ultimate Guide

Newborns

The Ultimate Packing List for Newborns in Disney World
How to RENT All Your Baby Essentials for Disney World

Toddlers

The Ultimate Packing List for Toddlers in Disney World
Everything You Need to Know About Stroller Rentals in Disney World
The BEST Options For Renting Strollers In Disney World
Best Disney World Park for Toddlers
Best Disney World Rides for Toddlers
Best Rides for Toddlers at Magic Kingdom
Best Tips for Disney World With Toddlers
Disneyland vs Disney World For Toddlers
Best Disney World Resort for Toddlers
Best Disney Springs Restaurants For Kids And Toddlers

The Kiddos

The Best Kids Menus in Disney World
The Best Age To Take Kids To Disney World?
Best Disney World Restaurants for Kids
Best Disney Springs Restaurants For Kids And Toddlers
9 Fool-Proof HACKS for Traveling With Kids to Disney World
If Your Kids are Ruining Your Disney World Trip, Here’s an Easy Fix

Disney World for Grown-Ups

The Best Date Night Spots in Disney World
Best Disney World Restaurants for Adults
Best Rides for Adults at Magic Kingdom
The Best Restaurants in Disney World for Romance
The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Disney World Honeymoon

Special Diets

Dining with a Special Diet in Disney World
Eating with Allergies and Intolerances in Disney World
Eating Gluten Free at Disney World
Magic Kingdom Gluten Free Ultimate Guide
Hollywood Studios Gluten-Free Ultimate Guide
EPCOT Gluten Free Ultimate Guide
Animal Kingdom Gluten Free Ultimate Guide
Disney Springs Gluten-Free Ultimate Guide
Vegetarian Dining in Disney World
Vegan Dining in Disney World
Kosher Meals in Disney World
Low Carb Eating in Disney World
Dining with Diabetes in Disney World
Healthy Eating in Disney World
Sugar Free Dining in Disney World

Mobile Assistance — ECVs and Wheelchairs

Everything You Need to Know About Wheelchair Rentals in Disney World
Your Guide to Wheelchair and ECV Accessible Rides in Disney World
PHOTOS: New ECVs Are Now in Disney World!
The PROBLEM You Might Have When Renting an ECV in Disney World

First Aid and Baby Care Centers

The Free Service You’re Not Using in Disney World

Special Needs, Sensory Issues, and Anxiety

Step By Step Guide to Getting a Disability Access Pass in Disney World
The Best Places to Escape in Disney World When Your Anxiety is Through the Roof
Our Top Tips For Dealing With Anxiety in Disney World
Disney World Character Meals by Noise Level

A Magical Disney World Trip on a Budget

How to Have the CHEAPEST Trip to Disney World
Sneaky Ways You Can Save Money in Disney World
How to Avoid Paying Full Price On Your Next Disney Trip
The Biggest Disney World Costs and How to SAVE!
Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World
Disney Discounts and Deals
DFB Video: 50 FREE Things to Do in Disney World
NEVER Travel For Full Price With These 6 Hacks
We Planned the CHEAPEST Trip in Walt Disney World History
DFB Video: 14 Ridiculous Ways People WASTE MONEY In Disney World
DFB Video: Disney World Rip-Offs We Need To Warn You About
The Cheapest Hotels In Disney World
How Much Does The Food Cost At Disney World?
How To Get Discounted Disney Gift Cards
Did We Just Plan the CHEAPEST Trip in Disney World History?
49 Free Things To Do in Disney World in 2024

Awesome Disney World Eats on a Budget

The Best Meals in Disney World For Under $15
19 Disney Snacks For Under $10 That We Like MORE Than $50 Meals
10 of the Best Fast Food Values in Disney World
3 Disney World Snacks That Are Big Enough to Be Meals!
Our Best Strategies for Saving On Breakfast at Disney World
The 6 Best Shareable Meals in Disney World
DFB Video: Can We Eat for Under $20 a Day in Disney World?
The Cheapest Fast Food Restaurant in Every Disney World Park
Best Value Disney World Lounges for 2024!
The Best Snack Under $5 in Every Disney World Park

Disney World Resort Hotels

A Definitive Ranking of EVERY Disney World Hotel!
The Pros and Cons of Staying at a Disney World Deluxe Resort
The Pros and Cons of Staying at a Disney World Moderate Resort
7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Booking Your Disney World Hotel
The Best Disney World Hotels for Large Groups
5 Rookie Mistakes You’re Making When You Book A Disney World Hotel
13 Disney World Hotel Room Features You AREN’T Thinking About
Are Disney World Hotel Perks Worth the Hefty Price Tag?
Read THIS If You’re Deciding Where to Stay in Disney World
Are the Extra Hours Worth $1000 in Disney World?
13 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know Your Disney World Hotel Can Do For You
Extra Theme Park Hours Benefits for Disney World Resort Hotel Guests
The 5 Biggest Mistakes to AVOID When Checking In and Out of Your Disney World Hotel
Your Ultimate One-Day Plan for Resort Hopping in Disney World
The Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s Coronado Springs
Full Look at Hotel, Ticket, and Dining Cancelation Policies in Disney World
DFB Video: The Ultimate Guide to Deluxe Resorts at Disney World
Is Club Level Worth It in Disney World Hotels?
The Disney Hotel Perks You Should Use—but Probably Don’t

Travel and Packing Tips for Your Disney World Vacation

The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2024
🚨 23 Things Every Disney Pro Packs For Disney World 🚨
The Ultimate Packing List for Newborns in Disney World
The Ultimate Packing List for Toddlers in Disney World
Twelve Essentials You NEED in Your Disney World Park Bag!
OK, So You Actually CAN Survive Disney World WITHOUT These Items
The Ultimate Packing List Of Tried and True Gear For Disney World — Tested by the PROS!
What You Have To Pack For Disney World Because You Can’t Buy It There
Our Team’s Best Air Travel Tips
How To Make Your Next Orlando Airport Experience LESS Stressful
The Ultimate Guide To Disney World Travel Agents
DFB VIDEO: 50 Simple Tricks That Make Travel So Much Easier
DFB Video: 17 Things I JUST Started Bringing to Disney World
5 Laws You Need to Know Before You Travel to Florida in 2024

Dealing with CROWDS in Disney World

12 Disney World LIFE Hacks for the Busiest Days
Can Lightning Lane Lines Be LONGER Than Standby Lines at Disney World?
Heed These WARNINGS Before Traveling to Disney World at the End of the Year
Disney World Crowds Have Gotten Unpredictable. Here’s How To Make That Not Matter.

Florida Weather

The Times To Visit Disney World With The Best (and Worst) Weather
6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Trip During Hurricane Season
The BEST Hurricane-Ready Hotels in Disney World!
8 DFB Reader Tips for Riding Out a Hurricane in Disney World
8 Things You’ll Regret Not Having With You When It Rains In Disney World
A Complete List of the Attractions that Close When There’s Bad Weather in Disney World
Florida Is Experiencing DANGEROUS Heat — Here’s How to Stay Cool in Disney World
What To Do if You’re Going to Disney World During a Hurricane
YES, It DOES Get Cold in Disney World
A Step-by-Step Guide to Hurricane Cancelation Policies and Refunds in Disney World
3 Updates to Know About Before You Visit Disney World During Hurricane Season
How to Handle the Worst-Case Scenario During Hurricane Season at Disney World
Does Disney World Close When It Rains? What Should YOU Do?
So You Think You Want To Go To Disney World During Hurricane Season…
Give Us Two Minutes — We’ll Fix Your Entire Disney World Day

Disney World Transportation

Our Complete Guide to Walt Disney World Resort Transportation
Don’t Make These 5 Rookie Mistakes When Traveling In Disney World!
Disney World Skyliner Gondola System
Everything You Need to Know About Bringing an Electric Car to Disney World
Everything You Want to Know About Walt Disney World’s Minnie Vans

Disney World Characters and Character Meals

Where to Find All the Disney Character Meet-and-Greets in Walt Disney World
18 Rules to Follow Now That “Normal” Character Meet-and-Greets Are Back in Disney World
Disney World Character Meals
Disney World Character Meals by Character
7 Strange Facts About Disney World Meet-and-Greets
Ranking the Best Character Dining in Disney World

Magic Kingdom

Your Guide to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Disney Enchantment — A Nighttime Spectacular at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
TRON Lightcycle Run in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — A ‘Princess and the Frog’-themed Ride in Disney World
Your Ultimate 1-Day Plan For Magic Kingdom
We’ve Eaten at Every Magic Kingdom Restaurant. These Are the BEST.
The Best Breakfast at Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom Has 43 Restaurants, But You Only Need To Know About 4
Everything You Need to Eat in Magic Kingdom in 2024
How You Should Spend Your Money in Magic Kingdom
Don’t Leave Magic Kingdom Until You’ve Done THIS
30 Hidden Secrets in Magic Kingdom
Best Places to Watch Fireworks in Magic Kingdom
Best Rides for Toddlers at Magic Kingdom
DFB Video: BEST and WORST Rides in Magic Kingdom
The ONE Thing You Must Try from EVERY SINGLE Restaurant in Magic Kingdom
The One Thing You NEED To Order at Every Quick Service Restaurant in Magic Kingdom

EPCOT

Your Guide to Disney World’s EPCOT
EPCOT Transformation in Walt Disney World
Your Ultimate 1-Day Plan for EPCOT
We’ve Eaten at Every EPCOT Restaurant. These Are the BEST.
Every EPCOT Restaurant, Ranked!
The Best Breakfast at EPCOT
Ranking EVERY Fast Food Restaurant in EPCOT
EPCOT Has 33 Restaurants, But You Only Need To Know About 5
How You Should Spend Your Money in EPCOT
Ultimate Guide To The Best Snacks At EPCOT
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Disney World’s EPCOT
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in Disney World’s EPCOT
Journey of Water — Inspired by MOANA at Disney World’s EPCOT
The One Thing You Must Try from Every Restaurant in EPCOT

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Your Guide to Disney World’s Hollywood Studios
Everything You’re Doing Wrong at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
How You Should Spend Your Money in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Pro Tips: How to Assimilate in Black Spire Outpost
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Yes, Rise of the Resistance Is Going to Break in Disney World. Here’s What to Do When It Does.
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
We’ve Eaten at Every Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These Are the BEST.
The Best Breakfast at Hollywood Studios
A Definitive Ranking of Every Fast Food Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
If You Can Only Eat at ONE Hollywood Studios Restaurant — Let It Be THIS One
4 Essential Disney’s Hollywood Studios Meals
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Has 30 Restaurants, But You Only Need To Know About 5

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Your Guide to Disney World’s Animal Kingdom
Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom
Avatar Flight of Passage in Pandora — Disney World’s Animal Kingdom
How You Should Spend Your Money in Animal Kingdom
The Best Breakfast at Animal Kingdom
We’ve Eaten at Every Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. These Are the BEST.
DFB Video: Ultimate Guide to the Best Food in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Has 33 Restaurants, But You Only Need To Know About 5

Disney Springs

Your Guide to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort
Shopping at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Resort
The Definitive List of the BEST Desserts in Disney Springs!
Everything You’re Doing Wrong at Disney Springs
How You Should Spend Your Money in Disney Springs
The Ultimate Guide to The Best Breakfast In Disney Springs
If You Can Only Eat at One Disney Springs Restaurant, Let It Be This One
We’re BEGGING You To Read This Before Your Next Trip to Disney Springs
5 Essential Disney Springs Meals
Disney Springs Has 68 Restaurants, but You Only Need To Know About 6

Seasonal Planning and Events in Disney World

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
EPCOT Candlelight Processional
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
The Holiday Season in Walt Disney World
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
How to Tackle Your Holiday Trip to Disney World Like a Pro
Heed These WARNINGS Before Traveling to Disney World at the End of the Year

MORE Tips & Tricks

Simple Solutions to Common Disney World Problems
10 Disney World Tips That Really ARE As Good As People Say
9 BIG Problems You’ll Face in Disney World (and How to Solve Them)
15 Disney World Tricks Only the Insiders Know
The Most Stressful Situations in Disney World (And How to Fix Them)
14 Things Disney Pros NEVER Do
Disney World Vacation Hacks the Pros SWEAR By
How to Fix 39 Things You’ll Hate About Disney World
The BEST Places to Watch Fireworks in Disney World
DFB Video: 46 Easy Tricks That Make Disney World So Much Better
Someone Has To Have the Worst Day in Disney World. Will It Be You?
DFB Video: 20 Things They Won’t Warn You About in Disney World
DFB Video: Disney World Mistakes EVERYONE Is Making
DFB Video: The Newest and Best Pro Tips for Disney World
23 Tips That Make Your Disney World Trip Easier
Don’t Be Like Me! Major Mistakes I’ve Made in Disney World

Unique Disney World Experiences

If You’ve Done ALL 25 of These Things in Disney World, We’ll Be Seriously Impressed!
Walt Disney World Dining Extras, Experiences, and Events
34 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at Walt Disney World!
Magical Makeover Experiences for Kids of All Ages at Walt Disney World
DFB Video: 50 Weird Things You Won’t Regret Doing in Disney World

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