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.

The consortium of seven hotels are offering visitors their 2009 Passport to Savings coupon book for any stay in their establishments. The booklet contains discounts and specials for area dining, shopping and entertainment, as well as maps and schedules for the complimentary shuttles to the Disney parks, water parks and Pleasure Island.

The hotels involved – the Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort, Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa, Doubletree Guest Suites, Hilton Orlando, Holiday Inn, Hotel Royal Plaza and the Regal Sun Resort - are considered “Official Walt Disney World” hotels, so guests are already eligible for some special perks, including the ability to purchase theme park tickets at the hotel, advanced tee time at all Disney golf courses and priority seating arrangements for Disney dinner shows and theme park restaurants. Add the great coupon book – and see your savings multiply!

For more information, sign up for the Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels’ newletter. Then start counting your savings!

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!

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!

In 2009, travelers in the value season will receive 15% off their room in Value, Deluxe and Deluxe villa resorts and 20% in Moderates or the Ft. Wilderness cabins and campsites. During regular season, AAA members can look forward to 10% off if staying in Deluxe or Deluxe Villa resorts and 10-15% off at Value, Moderates, or the Ft. Wilderness sites. In peak season, the discount is 10% off in all resorts.
There is no discount in the holiday season.

You can book an AAA discount through the Auto Club or directly from Disney at (407)W-DISNEY. Just ask about the AAA discount for the dates of your trip, and have your card handy.

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.

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