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Step-by-Step Guide to CANCELING Disney Reservations

So you need to CHANGE your Disney World plans…what do you do?

Magic Kingdom

Unexpected things happen all the time when you’re planning a vacation, and sometimes you have to abandon even the best-laid plans and shake things up. Sometimes, your plans can be modified — picking a different time for a dining reservation, choosing a different Lightning Lane, or moving the dates on your hotel stay. But what about the times when you need to CANCEL your Disney reservations? Today, we’re walking you through different cancelation policies and processes for Disney World.

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WHEN Reservations Will Open for Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT

By Kelly Oliveros 3 Comments

Get excited: another character dining spot is reopening in Disney World!

EPCOT

Chef Mickey’s, Cape May Cafe, The Crystal Palace, and more have all brought back their character dining experiences, but character dining in EPCOT has been a bit more limited lately. At Garden Grill, you can eat with Mickey and some of his friends, but what if you want a Princess-filled dining experience? Well, soon one spot at EPCOT will reopen that’ll give you just that!

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The 6 Best Disney Restaurants for Large Groups

By Jess Landers 6 Comments

If you’re visiting Disney World with a big group, you’re probably dealing with all kinds of scheduling issues trying to coordinate everyone.

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You might think that restaurants aren’t possible for a big group in Disney World, but that’s not true! There are a number of restaurants that are more accommodating for large groups, and we have a list of six of them that you might want to consider on your next trip.

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Reservations Are Now Open for Jiko in Disney World — And They’re Going FAST!

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Although most things in Disney World have returned or reopened, there are still a few spots that remain closed.

Animal Kingdom Lodge

Soon, though, we’ll see popular entertainment return to the parks (we’re looking at you Fantamic! and Festival of Fantasy Parade!), and there are a few restaurants we get to visit for their reopenings in the coming weeks! Disney recently announced the reopening dates for several restaurants including the fan-favorite Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

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These Are the Three Most Popular Restaurants in Disney World. Which One Should You Choose?!

By Kelly Oliveros 16 Comments

There are a LOT of restaurants in Disney World, many of which are table service restaurants where Advance Dining Reservations are suggested or essentially required.

Space 220

You’ve already got some tough choices to make in terms of what reservations to try and grab. Will you try for a spot at the ever-popular Be Our Guest? Is the chance to dine INSIDE Cinderella Castle more important? Now, you’ve got another new spot to think about — Space 220. The ultimate reservation battle has commenced. Which of these spots is worth it (a.k.a. what spot should you try to get a reservation for first)? We’re breaking down what you need to know.

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Was Your All-Star Music Reservation Canceled for Disney World? You’re Not Alone.

By Kelly Oliveros 33 Comments

Over the past several months, various Disney World hotels have reopened.

All-Star Music Resort

Most recently, we’ve seen Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort reopened, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is set to reopen soon. Another hotel that is set to join the “reopened” group soon is Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. But, recently something strange happened to our upcoming reservation at this spot.

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The SECRET to Finding Strawberry Soup in Disney World Right Now 🍓

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Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort offers quite a few places to dine.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

One of those spots, 1900 Park Fare, is known for serving one of the most unique dishes in Disney World — Strawberry Soup. It’s not a smoothie, but a cold, sweet soup. However, 1900 Park Fare is currently closed, so where can we get Strawberry Soup?? We’ll tell ya!

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Character Dining Reservations Are Now OPEN for Disneyland Resort!

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We’ve seen quite a few reopening announcements at Disneyland Resort recently.

Disneyland Resort is reopening gradually!

It seems like everything from rides to restaurants to resorts are getting reopening dates, and we’re very excited to check it all out. Recently, it was announced that character meals are coming back to the resort, and today you can make reservations for one of those meals!

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7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Booking Your Disney World Vacation

By Lydia Storks 2 Comments

Whether you’re booking your first Walt Disney World vacation or your fiftieth, it’s easy to make some mistakes!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Planning a trip to Disney World involves several (slightly complex) steps, and it’s easy to forget things along the way. Today, we’re sharing our list of common mistakes that people make when booking their trip so that you know what NOT to do…and you can set your trip up for success before it even begins!

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When Procrastinating Pays Off in Disney World

By Lydia Storks Leave a Comment

You’ve heard us say it a million times — plan your Disney World vacation in advance!

You may miss out on some things if you don’t plan!

There are reservations for hotels, restaurants, and parks that you’ll need to snag, plus you’ll want to think ahead of time about how you plan to spend each day. But what happens if you book a trip later than usual? Or if you forget to do something until the last minute? Or even if you happen to want a last-minute getaway? Today, we’re talking about the times that it actually benefits you to procrastinate in Disney World!

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