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5 BIGGEST Disney World Price Increases This Week and How to Cheat the System

If you’re wondering why your wallet is crying in the corner, it’s probably because Disney World just increased prices on all kinds of food, experiences, and souvenirs. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a wave of price increases hit the parks (far from it), but it drives home the idea that Disney vacations are expensive and only getting pricier.

Main Street U.S.A.

Is all hope lost? Should you throw in the towel and cancel your upcoming vacation? Before you panic too much, don’t forget that there are also some great ways to save a lot of cash during a Disney World trip. We can help you plan to stay within your budget, whatever that budget may be. Check out the 5 biggest recent price increases here and see some awesome tips for how to cheat the system and AVOID them! [Read more…]

Our Secret for Saving $1,000 On A Disney Vacation!

By Hannah Risser 3 Comments

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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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Step-by-Step Guide to Ordering Instacart Grocery Delivery to Disney World

By Jess Landers 2 Comments

Whether you like to order groceries or you realize you forgot something important, there are ways to get deliveries straight to your Disney World hotel.

Grocery Delivery

There are lots of convenient delivery options now, such as through Uber Ears, GrubHub, DoorDash, Amazon Fresh, Walmart, and lots more, and we’re here to talk about one of the most popular ways to get grocery deliveries — Instacart!

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Wait. There’s a ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Cereal Now?!

By Robin Burks Leave a Comment

Okay, we just realized something. Hocus Pocus 2 releases on Disney+ NEXT MONTH!

©Disney

We are SO ready, too! We’re prepping our favorite Hocus Pocus recipes, downloading Hocus Pocus-themed wallpaper, and sharing our favorite Hocus Pocus quotes (“Ohhh look, another glorious morning… makes me SICK!” But now we have a way to enjoy Hocus Pocus…for breakfast?!?!?!

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Everything You Need to Know About Having Food Delivered to Your Disney World Hotel

By Cassie Agundes 2 Comments

We’re always on a mission to find the best food around Disney World! (We are Disney Food Blog, after all.)

Cinderella Castle

Quick service, table service, fine dining, carts, festival food booths — we’ve tried it all! But what about grabbing a bite outside of the parks? While it may not hold the same Disney magic, you can still get food easily at your hotel — without having to even leave your room. So, to help prepare you for your next trip, here’s everything you need to know about having food delivered to your Disney World Resort Hotel!

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Just How Much Will You Pay for Necessities at Disney World Gift Shops?

By Robin Burks Leave a Comment

It’s happened to all of us — we get to Disney World and we realize we forgot to pack some necessities, like sunscreen, aspirin, rain gear, etc.

Forget something? It could cost you…

And sure, it’s SUPER convenient just to pick up what we need inside Disney World gift shops. But here’s the thing — those items will cost you a LOT more at Disney World than they would if you had remembered them or if get them from somewhere else. But it happened. Now you’re standing in that gift shop scanning for deodorant or toothpaste or underpants. So how much will this cost you??

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Here’s How You Can Get Same-Day Delivery on Select Disney Store Items!

By Emily Burrus Leave a Comment

Tis the season for ALL of the holiday shopping!

Disney Merchandise

Disney has released some fun and festive holiday merchandise to celebrate the season and get everyone in the holiday spirit. Now, Disney has created a way to make your holiday shopping even easier!

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Can You Still Have Groceries Delivered to Your Disney World Hotel? We Found Out!

By Quincy Stanford 17 Comments

We’re checked in to the reopened Disney World resort hotels today to see what we can learn!

Grand Floridian Lobby

With all of the health and safety protocol changes we’re seeing in the resorts today, we have a few specific questions. For one, can we still get groceries delivered to our Disney World resort hotel?

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My Family Got Sick in Disney World. Here’s What Happened…And How YOU Can Prepare!

By AJ and the DFB Team 37 Comments

It can happen to the best of us. And it can strike at any time. It might begin the day you fly in or while you’re waiting in line for Splash Mountain.

Magic Kingdom

You get that telltale little tickle in the back of your throat that gradually gets worse and worse. Before you know it you’re aching everywhere then SO HOT then suddenly SO COLD. Yep…you got sick on your big Disney vacation.

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This EASY Disney World Packing Tip Will Save You Both Money AND Suitcase Space!

By Janelle Sheetz 7 Comments

Diapers, groceries, party supplies, and those last-minute prescription sunglasses you ordered for your Disney World vacation that aren’t going to make it to your house in time (that last one may have been just us!) — there are often a lot of things you’d like to have with you when you’re in Disney World, but they’re bulky and heavy and take up tons of packing space…or, you know, won’t arrive in time for your vacation!

Toy Story Land

But guess what! We’ve got a solution. And it’s just as simple as can be…if you know the ins and outs. Luckily, we DO know those ins and outs…and we can help you save some serious packing space, time, and money (those baggage fees are cray cray right now) with this step-by-step!

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