Disney Dining Plan

If planning on spending a lot of time and money in character breakfasts and sit-down Disney restaurants, the Disney Dining Plan is for you.  This plan ends up paying for itself.  With the different levels that it has to choose from, there is always a meal plan for your budget.

Me with my Resort Mug

Walt Disney World is known for itself fantastic food. Whether it be in the parks or in the resorts, delicious world-class food is to be enjoyed.  We'll talk about the restaurants later.

Each plan includes a free resort mug. Here I am with mine! It can be used in your resort for unlimited drink refills throughout your stay. (If you are planning another trip next year, be careful because the mug designs do change and you will be asked to purchase a new one).

The meal plans include (per day):

Quick-Service Plan

2 Quick-Serivces
1 Snack

Table-Service Plan

1 Quick-Service
1 Table Service
1 Snack

TIPS:

EPCOT

Best snacks:
Crepes(EPCOT - France)
Kettlecorn (sold in every park)


Best table-service:
Mama Melrose's (Disney's Hollywood Studios)

Chef Mickey's is located in the Contemporary Resort

Best buffets:
Chef Mickey's (Contemporary Resort)
Hollywood and Vine (Disney's Hollywood Studios)
Crystal Palace (Magic Kingdom)



Best quick-service:
Pizza Planet (Disney's Hollywood Studios)
Port Orleans - Riverside

Getting Around the World

Boat Entrance at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Traveling through the 47 square mile resort is made easy by Disney who provides its' guests with transportation. Not only do they just get you from point A to B, they keep with the magic that Disney stands for without ruining the atmosphere with making you drive in your rental car.

Bus Stop at Port Orleans Riverside

If you're staying on Disney Property, you always have the option of taking Disney buses. Some resorts have multiple bus stops that make it easier for your family to catch a ride without having to walk far.  Although the wait can be long at time (up to 30 mins) the people at Disney work to keep the buses running as frequently as possible.

View of Monorail from Seven Seas Lagoon

If you're lucky enough to stay at a Magic Kingdom area resort, you have the option of the monorail.  The monorail runs around these hotels, Magic Kingdom, the Transportation and Ticket Center as well as EPCOT.  These air-conditioned vehicles are a comfortable and smooth way to use the "Highway in the Sky" to travel above traffic and crowds. The Magic Kingdom area resorts include:

-Contemporary Resort & Bay Lake Towers
-Polynesian Resort
-Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

The next best option is the boats. Not only are they located in front of the Magic Kingdom, but in the Downtown Disney area as well. Boats run to the Magic Kingdom from:

-Fort Wilderness
-Wilderness Lodge
-Polynesian Reosrt
-Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Boats run to Downtown Disney from:

Port Orleans French Quarter

-Port Orleans Riverside
-Port Orleans French Quarter
-Old Key West
-Saratoga Springs

Boats run to Disney's Hollywood Studios and EPCOT from:

-Swan and Dolphin
-Beach and Yacht Club
-Boardwalk

*These boats run an hour before the parks open and up to 2 hours after the parks close