food IS a theme park
Starbucks is EVERYWHERE, even at Disney World!
No time for Starbucks when you’re rope dropping a park!
You might want to continue your usual Starbucks routine even while on vacation. While this is an option, there are a few reasons why you may want to skip that iced latte!
So you’re planning a trip to Disney World. That probably means you’re gathering “insider tips” from friends and family, and — we hope — from us!
Let’s go to Disney World!
While we love finding “secret” tips and tricks that can make your vacation go more smoothly, sometimes simple is best.
With all the new announcements and changes at Disney World lately, it’s easy to get overwhelmed while planning your next vacation to the parks. How much are you going to have to rely on your phone? What services are unavailable? Should you stay on or off Disney property? So many questions, so little time.
Cinderella Castle
But since you’ve made the time to come check out our blog, we’re going to try to help make things a little less stressful and a whole lot easier. Here are 23 tips that will make your next Disney World trip MUCH easier. [Read more…]
Disney World vacations are COMPLICATED!
So many things to organize and think about: booking flights, finding the right hotel, getting your park tickets, park pass reservations, making dining reservations, and learning how to navigate My Disney Experience and decide if you need Genie+ or not. Wouldn’t it be nice if Disney just made it easy? Well, we can’t control Disney, but we can help you navigate these decisions and suggest some items to make sure you bring with you to help your vacation be even easier!
The next few days can be some of the BUSIEST of the year for Disney World!
Holiday crowds in Magic Kingdom
As we countdown to Christmas and the New Year, thousands of guests flock to Disney World for the holiday break, and there are some special warnings that you need to know if you’re amongst that group. So we’re here to bring you important advice to know if you’re visiting at the end of the year!
Who’s ready for some AWESOME tips for your Disney World vacation?
Tree of Life
Here at DFB, we’re Disney World experts — we’re in the parks every day, we’re writing about the latest park news daily, and we’re even planning our own vacations to visit for fun. With all that experience, we’ve got plenty of hot tips to share to make your trip as smooth and hassle-free as possible. So here are some of our top tips that you may have never heard!
We’re here today with a warning about one very important thing you may not be prepared for on your next Disney World vacation: So.Much.Walking.
You’ll cover a lot of ground at Animal Kingdom!
You will probably walk 7 to 10 miles during a full day visiting a Disney World park or Disney Springs. There is so much ground to cover getting to and from all of the fun stuff and yummy food everywhere! The average American walks 1.5 to 2 miles per day, according to the Mayo Clinic, so a Disney World trip can be a shock to your system!
With the millions of people that go to Disney World each year, not everyone you meet is going to be all butterflies and rainbows all the time. And, honestly, none of us are! We totally understand getting frustrated in certain moments – you’re hot, you’re tired, and your feet hurt, which makes it easier to get upset about little things. You also most likely spent a LOT of money to be at Disney World, and want to make sure you’re having the best time as possible.
Magic Kingdom
But, having a moment of frustration is MUCH different than just being straight up rude to the people around you. People like this really put a damper on the magical experience for everyone else, but, you should be prepared for the kinds of people you might encounter that are not so pleasant. So, let’s talk about the WORST people you will meet in Disney World.
In Disney World, the phrase “time is money” takes on a very literal meaning. Many people are willing to pay for Genie+ in order to save time by skipping the lines at some attractions. Some people stay at Disney World-owned hotels because of the added bonus of 30 extra minutes each morning in the theme parks. But there are some ways to save time without spending any extra cash!
Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios
One of those ways to save time is by using Mobile Order to purchase food from select restaurants on the My Disney Experience app, and then you can skip the line and just pick up your food when it’s ready. But did you know that there’s a similar system at a few Disney World merchandise locations as well? [Read more…]
We get it. Disney is EXPENSIVE! For some families, this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip that they put a lot of time and energy into saving up for. So what if we told you you could save anywhere from $500-$1,000 with this simple change?
$62 per person?? Too rich for my blood!
Besides accommodation and park tickets, the next most expensive part of any vacation is food. If you’re planning on eating out for every meal while visiting Disney World, that can add up quickly! A family of four could easily rack up charges adding up to over $1,000 just for a five day trip (and that’s only counting lunch and dinner!).
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