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Season’s Eatings!
Grand Floridian Resort in Disney World
While taking a stroll through Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort this week, we spotted a returning Holiday cupcake at Gasparilla Island Grill!
Disney World can be an EXPENSIVE trip with a lot of important decisions that will either have you make or break the bank. With food price increases, a staggering amount of dining options, and the dreaded decision of to-do or not-to-do the Disney Dining Plan; planning dining for a Disney trip is a daunting task!
Cinderella Castle
If you’re hoping to head to Disney World in the next year and want to meet your budget (or at least save a few bucks here and there) and still have an incredible trip, you might want to have a little help! And that’s exactly what we’re here for, folks! You’ll have access to all the tips and tricks you need when you pick up a copy of The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2020.
2020 is just around the corner and if you’re itching for a vacation to World Disney World, we’ve got the whole scoop on ALL the Discounts that we know about RIGHT NOW (plus some predictions on upcoming discounts!!).
You could be HERE in 2020!
It may come as a little surprise that a Walt Disney World vacation is a pricey feat, BUT we’ve got your back! We’ve compiled a list of ALL of the discounts for 2020 we currently know about as well as some best-guestimates so you can get your New Year planning off on the right foot!
The mermaid themed dessert trend shows little sign of slowing down at Walt Disney World. We’ve seen many incarnations, including treats at Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Bakery and the BoardWalk Bakery, and we can’t forget about the mezMERizing mermaid cupcake we found earlier this year over at Disney’s Art of Animation. It was truly a work of art!
But today we are swimming on over to Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort for a new treat!
Mermaid Tail Dessert
This counter service breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot offers cafe-style seating with views of the stunning Grand Floridian marina. But today we aren’t here for the views, we’re here for the new Pineapple Coconut Mermaid Tail.
We might be halfway through Spooktober, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the terrifying treats in Disney World!
BoardWalk Bakery
And, we’re taking you over to the BoardWalk for some frighteningly fun desserts for the Halloween season!
Last week, Disney announced its 2020 Free Dining promo for ALL kids (ages 3 to 9) .
Free Dining
That got us thinking… could Disney be releasing its actual 2020 Free Dining packages soon?
Super weirdness taking place at Disney World food courts, my friends!
Mickey Mouse Refillable Resort Mug
Today at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney World’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort, we spotted signage showing refillable mug (which you can buy at Disney World resort hotels that allow you to get free refills for a select amount of time) prices bumped up by one dollar — to $19.99 from the previous price of $18.99.
Refillable Mug Price Increase reflected on signage at Disney World’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter
Other signage at the food court — and at other food courts around Disney World — still said $18.99 as of this morning, so we were curious to say the least.
Checking out Disney World’s online menus, we also saw $19.99 as the price of refillable mugs. We’re seeing LOTS of price increases on the online menus at the moment as well, so that’s something we’re watching closely and double checking in the parks. So it wouldn’t be surprising for the mugs to be going up in price as well.
Disney World refillable mug price increases reflected on website menus
Upon asking a manager at Port Orleans French Quarter about the signage we saw at $19.99 compared to the $18.99 signage we were seeing elsewhere, he rang up a mug for us and it came to $18.99.
So what conclusions can we draw from this? Well, generally I’d say that the Disney World website is a known glitch-fest a lot of the time, so I’d watch and wait. But today — well, today we’re seeing price increases ACROSS THE BOARD at Disney World resorts and theme parks. Some are already in effect, and some are just shown on the online website menus. But since we ARE seeing some in place in the parks right now, it wouldn’t surprise me if the official refillable mug price increase followed suit.
We’ll continue to watch this story for you, and we’ll double check resorts throughout the day and going forward to make sure you know any price increase changes we’re seeing. In the meantime, don’t be surprised if your refillable mug soon costs you $19.99 for length of stay.
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is in full swing in Disney World!
Amuck Cupcake
With all the tricks, treats, merch, and MORE available in the parks for the event right now, Halloween is easily one of our favorite times of the year. But, somehow, our DFB readers can make spooky season even better with the help of a few adorable snacks!
Hello fellow foodies! Did you know that there are a few really good NEW dining experiences at both Disney World and Disneyland Resort?
Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet
When we find a build-your-own sundae bar and churros that make our mouths water just by looking at them, we had the share the news! So, follow along as we share four of our favorite new Disney dining experiences!
Hellooo
, foodies!
Loaded Mac and Cheese with Neuske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar, and Leeks
We’re back with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about the secrets people don’t know about the Disney Dining Plan and free dining offer!
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