food IS a theme park
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, Disney World ain’t cheap.
EPCOT
You have to buy your park tickets, book a hotel if the trip calls for it, not to mention plan for eating all those delicious Disney snacks and treats while you’re there. It adds up quickly — and when price increases hit the parks, it can make you rethink your Disney World budget. These price increases may seem small, but they’ve made a BIG difference to our Disney World budgets!
It can be tough to decide what your Disney World vacation budget should be. There are so many different ways to spend money in the parks, and it’s important to decide on a budget before you arrive.
Disney World is getting more expensive
So how much difference does $2000 make during your Disney vacation? Find out if it’s a game changer for your trip here on DFB Guide!
Are you ready for the spooky season? The way this summer has flown by, it feels like Halloween going to be here in no time. If you were thinking about visiting Disney World for the holiday, you’ll need to get started on planning that trip ASAP. Don’t worry — we’re here to help you out!
Halloween in Disney World | 2021
Disney World is a lot of fun during Halloween, with extra snacks, ride overlays, and a big party in Magic Kingdom. But the exciting additions can also mean increased expenses. To give you a better idea about the cost of a trip this time of year, we’re breaking down the budget to find out how much it would cost a family of 4 to do Halloween at Disney World. [Read more…]
It’s almost time to deck the halls and break out the Christmas tree! Well…sort of. The holiday season might still be a little ways away, but the Disney experts know that when it comes to planning a trip, the earlier you can get started, the better. So we’re here to help you get started on your festive vacation!
Holidays in Magic Kingdom
Traveling during the holiday season can be very expensive in general, so travel to Disney World around the holidays is extra pricey. But exactly how pricey are we talking? We’re breaking down a budget here to find out exactly how much it costs to visit Disney World during the most wonderful time of the year. [Read more…]
The 2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is here, so it’s time to get ready!
2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
We have a bunch of tips and info for you, like how to budget for the festival, reviews of all the booths, and what entertainment is available. Even though the festival is comprised of mostly small plates of food, they can add up! So, let’s take a look at the CHEAPEST days to visit EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival this year!
If you’re a Disney World fan, you probably know about the wonders that are EPCOT Festivals. There is a festival running in EPCOT almost every day of the year at this point!
EPCOT sunsets are EXTRA beautiful!
The year starts with EPCOT Festival of the Arts, then EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, then EPCOT Food and Wine Festival (the BIG one), and ends with EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. No matter the fest, there are a lot of food and drinks to try and that can get EXPENSIVE — so, how should YOU budget?
Are you debating on where to take your next family vacation?
Where to?
If you’re trying to decide between going to Disney World or visiting somewhere else, we understand the struggle. We’ve also wanted to explore other vacation destinations, but obviously, we’re super hooked on Disney! But, if you’re trying to make your decision based on your budget, we’re here to help. We’re going to compare how much a trip to Disney World costs versus an all-inclusive stay in The Bahamas!
2021 has been a BIG year in Disney World, with lots of major changes.
Magic Kingdom
In addition to changing Disney World Annual Passes, Disney has also discontinued or altered many previously “free” perks, like complimentary MagicBands for Disney World Resort hotel guests and Annual Passholders, as well as replacing Extra Magic Hours with the shorter Early Theme Park Entry and the more selective Extended Evening Hours. And now perhaps one of the BIGGEST free Disney World perks will be gone in a few short weeks, and here’s what you need to know.
Staying at a Disney World resort can get you some good perks, like access to Disney transportation and fun Disney themes in your hotel room.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Right now, Disney has a summer sale going on for several hotels around the property, but it’s not going to last much longer! Here are all the details you need to know to take advantage of this sale before it ends.
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