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.

This year (through December 23), Disney is showing its support for our armed services members by offering a fully-loaded “Disney Armed Forces Salute” five day ticket absolutely free. The ticket allows five days worth of entrance into the four theme parks, complete with hopping privileges, and includes the Water Parks and More option as well.

One free ticket per active or retired military personnel. Family and friends still get a deal, though – active and retired military are also able to make a one-time purchase of up to five “Disney Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets. For $99, the ticket is good for one theme park per day for five days. Hopping and water park options can be added at the discounted price of $25 per option.

These specially priced tickets are only available at participating US Base ticket offices (including Shades of Green) or at the theme parks’ main entrance. Tip: pre-purchase your tickets on base, where you can buy tax-free!

You have your marching orders: get to Disney!

Other items you can borrow include iron and ironing board (to get out the wrinkles when you over-pack your one carry-on), high chairs and cribs, bed rails, sharps disposable containers and hair dryers. It never hurts to ask – and it could just save you bucks!

Between now and May 20, the Mouse is offering a two-day “Magic Your Way” ticket for just $99 an adult and $83 for kids 3-9.  Some provisions, though: the tickets are good for one park a day (no hopping) and must be used within 14 days of purchase.  The Easter vacation period – from April 4 through the 18 – is blacked-out, and the tickets expire on May 21 (so why would you buy it on May 20?  Just askin’).

Read more about it here: Disney resident discounts.

The promotion – which originally included dates through April – has now been extended to travel until 8/15. That’s right – the Mouse is hedging his bets even through the summer, traditionally the peak season for the parks. Of course, there are caveats: you must purchase a non-discounted four night, four day stay package, including park tickets, in select WDW resorts. But hey, you get to add three extra days – and the park tix are included!

If you planned a summer trip, here’s your chance to stay a week – for the cost of days. Book this great deal with your travel agent or online, but remember rooms go fast, and you need to book before March 29.

Whenever your birthday is, that’s the time to celebrate with a visit to Disney World because (as you’ve probably heard in a million commercials) this year you can celebrate your birthday in Disney for free!

The details – you have to be at the Disney park of your choice (sorry, just one) on your actual date of birth. And you need to register your birthday first, so no celebrating a birthday every other month (believe me, we age quickly enough as it is!).

They even offer gift certificates for those who already have an annual pass (see, Goofy and the guys covered all the bases).  So sign up here, and enjoy a Mouska-birthday – on the World!

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