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Top 10 Tips To Get the Most from the Disney Dining Plan

I’ve already written about whether or not the Disney dining plan is a good deal, but I haven’t discussed how you use it. Chances are if you’re a first-timer using the plan, you’re a little overwhelmed: You’ve got credits and refillable mugs and desserts that you might not even want coming out of your ears! Fortunately, using the plan doesn’t have to be confusing and it can be easy to maximize your credits so that you get the most out of the plan. Here’s how.

1. The dining plan starts as soon as you check into your resort and get your Key to the World Card. Contrary to popular belief, “check-in” at a Disney resort doesn’t start when you get your room, which may be as late as 3:00 in the afternoon, but when you check into the resort, which can be any time of the day. You’ll get all your dining credits and then you can start using them immediately. On a related note, your credits are good until midnight the day you check out.

2. Quick-service and table-service meals each come with one entrée, dessert, and a non-alcoholic drink. At buffets, this means access to the buffet and drinks.Read More »Top 10 Tips To Get the Most from the Disney Dining Plan

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Hints from Game Creator

I’ll admit it’s been a while since I’ve played Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. It’s not that I don’t enjoy the game, but just that with shorter off-season hours, I don’t get to the property as much and when I do, I have other things to do when I am there (EPCOT’s 30th took a big chunk of my energy and time for one). I’m also a little disappointed that the game really hasn’t evolved any from its debut. No new portals, no new villains, and only two new spell cards. Plus there was the whole 61-70 card money grab by merchandising. The whole project started to stink a bit.

That said, I do intend to get back in the game and also to see if I can re-interest my son in playing again as well. If you’re still involved, or hoping to get involved in SotMK, then you’ll be interested in some inside tips shared with the Disney Parks blog by Imagineer and game creator Jonathan Ackley.Read More »Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Hints from Game Creator

Disneyland – Behind The Scenes with the Resort Show Director

Disneyland has released another fun segment of “Every role a starring role” where they take us into the life of a cast member and show how they help make the magic. Senior Show Director Randy Wojcik works on entertainment experience in and outside of the… Read More »Disneyland – Behind The Scenes with the Resort Show Director

Brad Bird’s movie now titled Tomorrowland

Brad Bird’s live action film gets a name change to something with a theme park tie-in. This according to a brief press release from Disney: The Walt Disney Studios has announced that its live-action release previously known as 1952 will be titled Tomorrowland. The film… Read More »Brad Bird’s movie now titled Tomorrowland

Limited Time Magic – Interview with Scott Cassidy of Disney Marketing

I wasn’t going to post this video because the Sound Quality is a bit poor. But with the path Limited Time Magic is taking, I think it’s time to share. The interview is with Scott Cassidy, Senior Vice President, Global Alliance Marketing at Disney Parks… Read More »Limited Time Magic – Interview with Scott Cassidy of Disney Marketing

Aladdin Celebrates 10 Years at Disney California Adventure

10 years ago about this time I was waiting in line at California Adventure for my first glimpse of “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Adventure.” The show was part of Disney’s slow self-realization that the original hip & edgy vision for DCA needed a bit… Read More »Aladdin Celebrates 10 Years at Disney California Adventure

Urban Explorer Nets Ban From Walt Disney World for Backstage Adventures

At least one of those Urban Explorers who have been building internet fame for exploring backstage areas of Walt Disney World will have to find some other place to haunt, he’s been banned from Walt Disney World. Fox News out of Fort Myers revisits the… Read More »Urban Explorer Nets Ban From Walt Disney World for Backstage Adventures

Limited Time Magic – Week 2

“What are you waiting for?” “I don’t know, something amazing, I guess.” – The Incredibles. It’s week two of the 2013 Disney Parks promotion Limited Time Magic. At Disneyland the Golden Horseshoe Revue tribute continues through the 2nd week, but the third week will see… Read More »Limited Time Magic – Week 2