food IS a theme park
May and Mother’s Day are almost here, and two of Walt Disney World’s most popular hotels will have a slew of special offerings.
Garden Grove
The Swan & Dolphin Resorts are offering a “refined yet relaxed” Mother’s Day brunch at Garden Grove on May 10th, plus “beautifully crafted specials at several restaurants.” Let’s dive into what’s going to be available!
There are so many perks when you choose to stay at a Disney World hotel — but sometimes those perks can go unnoticed.
Extended Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom
These underappreciated perks often include pretty sweet benefits like free transportation, free water park admission per person on your day of check-in (during select seasons), Early Theme Park Entry, and the ability to book Lighting Lanes 7 days in advance. These freebie perks are offered to all guests staying at Disney’s Value, Moderate, and Deluxe Resorts — but there’s one major perk offered specifically for Deluxe Resort guests that we need to remind you of…
Let’s face it — not all Disney World hotels are created equal.
All-Star Movies
Disney World has three main hotel tiers — value, moderate, and deluxe — and each one has its own set of perks. Obviously, as the prices rise, the perks tend to get better — and that includes transportation options! While value resorts like the All-Star hotels have limited options, one of our recent stays helped us rediscover a favorite hack for getting to the theme parks faster! [Read more…]
We haven’t been able to forget Mickey Mouse’s incredible takeover at the Fountains of Bellagio during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and now, we know that the partnership between F1 and Disney is absolutely continuing in multiple different ways!
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If you’re a big fan of the collaboration and want to grab some merchandise, you’re in luck, because MORE has recently landed online, but there’s another exciting update too — Minnie and Daisy are joining the F1 Academy this spring!
One simple tip could be the difference between a magical vacation and an $800 mistake.
Magic Kingdom
Planning a trip to Disney World can get expensive fast, especially if you’re traveling with a large group or family. Between souvenirs, food, and hotel stays, it’s easy to watch your budget disappear before you’ve even made it to your second park day. But one of our readers recently shared a simple planning trick that helped their family avoid spending an extra $800, and it might work for you, too.
While EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival is one of Walt Disney World’s premier annual events, many guests may be unaware that there’s a SECOND Food & Wine Festival each year: The Food & Wine Classic, held at the Swan & Dolphin hotels.
2025 Food and Wine Classic
The annual event, which is usually in conjunction with the final weekend of EPCOT’s Festival, features two days of gourmet cuisine from award-winning chefs, paired with fine wines, beers, and spirits from around the world, as well as live entertainment, seminars, and fireworks. The 2026 edition is scheduled for November 20th and 21st, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM each day.
SO many of our readers love the Disney Dining Plan, and they love it even more when Disney offers it for FREE.
Time to eat!
Disney has released previous free dining plan offers for select groups, but now, Disney has revealed exclusive early access to a brand-new Disney Dining Plan offer for another select group that will get them a FREE Dining Plan when they book their next Disney World vacation.
Tickets are on sale NOW for one of Disney World’s best — and sometimes under-the-radar — annual events: The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic!
The 2025 event
The annual event, which is usually in conjunction with the final weekend of EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival, features two days of gourmet cuisine from award-winning chefs, paired with fine wines, beers, and spirits from around the world, as well as live entertainment, seminars, and fireworks. The 2026 edition is scheduled for November 20th and 21st, from 5 PM until 9 PM each day.
Did you know that you could stay at a Disney beach resort just two hours outside of Disney World?
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is a hidden gem on Florida’s Treasure Coast. While it might not be located at the main Disney World Resort, it has plenty of Disney touches throughout and even serves some iconic Disney park food! At the Wind and Waves Market, you can find Mickey Pretzels, churros, Mickey Premium Bars, and even Dole Whip! You can even purchase the iconic Refillable Mug here!
When it comes to dining at Walt Disney World hotels, there are a litany of options scattred across property, especially at the Swan and Dolphin Resorts!
Steak at Bourbon Steak
The iconic Michael Graves-designed resorts (which are located near EPCOT on Disney property, but not owned by Disney) are home to over 20 restaurants and lounges that offer “something for everyone, from the most passionate foodie, to those seeking a quick, yet satisfying meal.” These are some of our favorites.
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