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Free Disney Dining Offer

mary829 — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:03:44 +0000

Sure, the amusements are one-of-a-kind, the theming is out of this world and interaction with the characters is the stuff of a child’s dream. But if you ask my husband, the best part of Disney is the dining, and he had his priority seating choices made long before his 90 day window.

Scott's Dessert at Chef Mickey's

So what’s better than Disney dining? Well, how about Disney dining…for free? Yep, that’s the offer on the table (pun intended). If you book a full price WDW vacation checking in between August 16 and October 3 (with some restrictions), you can upgrade to the Magic
Your Way Plus Dining plan for the same price as the plain old Magic Your Way package.

Bottom line: this deal will save the average family of four (who are those people?) $101.96 per day. That’s a lot of souvenir money, doncha know?

Breakfast at Crystal Palace

The small print: your vacation package must include a three day hotel stay and a one day (at least) theme park ticket. And you must book before 6/21/09, using the appropriate code: RYH. If you want to upgrade to the Deluxe Dining Plan (which gives you three sitdown or counter service meals a day, two snacks, an appetizer with table service meals and a refillable mug) you can do so for $32 per adult per night and $10 per night for the kiddies. Use code UGR.

So what’s the hold up? Go book your Disney trip with free dining now…and start counting the days until you have to dial to book your space at LeCellier.

Headed Downtown (Disney)

mary829 — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:04:14 +0000

I just love Downtown Disney. That may not sound like a ringing endorsement, but believe me, it is. I was born completely void of a shopping gene. I abhor malls, and consider Christmas shopping a success if I can do the entire thing online. I hate hate hate to shop. (Do you get the picture?)

But I love Downtown Disney. I love the gigantic Lego displays, I love the pin collectors perched outside (where else?) Disney’s Pin Traders, I even love the huge collection of Mr. Potato Head parts you can cram into a box for a reasonable price at Once Upon A Toy. Downtown Disney isn’t just shopping…it’s an experience.

And, my friends, there are bargains to be had. First there’s the parking – which is absolutely free! You can leave your car in the lot and shop (or eat or play) without paying a cent. Where else in Disney can you say that?

The second bargain – food! Oh, sure, there are some pricey (and really delicious) eateries in Downtown Disney, but my favorite of all is so reasonable I’m tempted to keep it a secret so it doesn’t get too crowded. I’m talking about the Earl of Sandwich, a must-stop for our family every single Disney vacation. (Seriously, forget the “run to Dumbo” advice and run to Earl instead!) The sandwiches are insane, and all hot sandwiches are $5.75. Yes, you read that right. So if you’re tired of the burger and chicken nugget lunches, head to the Earl…just save an All-American for me.

I’ll be featuring some more fun (and cheap) things at Downtown Disney the rest of this week….right now I think I have to go make a sandwich….

Spring Break At Disney

mary829 — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:59:50 +0000

Forget Daytona – the real happening place for spring break this year is Orlando and Walt Disney World! And, if you book through February 28 (a mere five days left!) you can get a break on your budget too. You can stay at select Disney Resorts (read: the value hotels) for as little as $74 a night for Sunday through Thursday stays in March. And that rock bottom rate will get you the same high quality magic you can find at the bigger resorts – for a lot more money.

Let’s face it, if you’re at the Disney parks, you’re not going to be spending a lot of time in your room anyway. Save money by booking one of these deals – then treat yourself to a great dinner at Le Cellier!

One Week Left….

mary829 — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:53:49 +0000

There’s a great deal going on right now for those of you planning a stay through June 30. The all-inclusive Platinum Package is 25% off – no matter what you load it up with. As you can probably guess by the name, the Platinum package is a pretty top-of-the-line (read: pricey) deal. But if you’re ready to book a huge “I need a treat” vacation, this can be the time to save on it. The package includes accommodations at a Disney Deluxe resort or select Disney Vacation Club villas, which includes the Beach Club Villas, Boardwalk Villas or Villas at Wilderness Lodge. You’ll also get a meal plan with three meals and two snacks a day, unlimited recreation and theme park tours, a spa treatment, tickets for Cirque du Soliel and a fireworks cruise. Because the bargain is a percentage off, now may be the time to buy your theme park tickets fully loaded – say 10 day tickets with no expiration, even if you’re planning to go to the parks for fewer days. That way, you’re getting a head start on budgeting for your next trip!

Call Disney reservations or your travel agent for details and booking. Mention code FZL.