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POSTED Tue, 02/23/2016 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Cuts Back on Employee Hours, Makes Other Adjustments at Theme Parks

Despite the fact that Shanghai Disney is half a world away the new resort's budget woes and construction delays are reportedly having a negative impact on Disney's domestic theme parks on both coasts. According to several reports, Disney World is cutting hours for some of its cast members.

POSTED Thu, 01/02/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Vacation Account Gives Guests a New Option to Save for Their Disney Vacations

UPDATE: ON July 25th, 2017 Disney sent out a letter to it's vacation account holders stating "Thank you for your participation in the Disney Vacation Account program. At this time, we are discontinuing the program and no new accounts or contributions are being accepted."

Saving money for a Disney vacation just got a little bit easier with the new Disney Vacation Account that was recently launched by the Walt Disney Travel Company.

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POSTED Thu, 09/13/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World Breakfast Tips To Save Time, Money, and Stress

Getting out the door in the morning on your Walt Disney World vacation isn't always the easiest thing, especially if you're wrangling a large family. None the less, guests always emerge from their hotel rooms to make their way towards the heart of the magic. I've got 12 top tips for fueling up your morning while saving time, energy, and money on breakfast at Walt Disney World.

POSTED Tue, 09/11/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Food & Wine Festival Gift Cards Are A Great Way To Budget

The 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is in full swing down at Walt Disney World Resort. Guests at the annual culinary event can expect a whirlwind tour of foods and beverages highlighting traditional flavors from around the globe. With so many good things to eat it can be easy to get carried away, and if you don't watch your costs you may end up with a big surprise when you get your final bill.

POSTED Thu, 08/23/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Planning Tips For The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

We're just a week away to the kick off of the 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. As the summer season begins to wind down and kids have gone back to school grown-up Disney fans can feel the change coming in the air. Fall brings one of the most celebrated seasonal special events of them all, the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Disney Chefs come out to play in the Park as Guests set on for culinary adventure.

POSTED Tue, 12/26/2017 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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10 Most Searched Articles On Walt Disney World For Grown-ups In 2017

Today we're looking back at the most popular posts on Walt Disney World for Grown-ups over the past year. In this line-up you'll find articles that gave readers important information, articles that tell you how to make your trip extra special, and perennial favorites that continue to stand the test of time. Ever wonder what other people are searching for when it comes to their Disney vacations? Check out the 10 Most Searched Articles On Walt Disney World For Grown-ups In 2017!

POSTED Tue, 10/10/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Tricks To Saving Money For Vacation

Like many Disney travelers, I spend a lot of time trying to figure out how to budget for my next Disney vacation. I'll be honest though, while I have no problem setting money aside for a vacation, I am absolutely terrible at the saving it part. I do however have a couple of tried and true tricks that get the job done so we can go on vacation year after year. He's how I make myself stop and think before spending that vacation money.

POSTED Wed, 03/01/2017 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Mardi Gras Flavors Any Day? Head To Sassagoula Floatworks at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter

If you're looking to celebrate Mardi Gras at Walt Disney World, you don't need to schedule your trip at a special time of year. At Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort every day is Mardi Gras! To get a taste of the city that care forgot, head on over to the Sassagoula Floatworks quick service restaurant for some delightfully southern specialties.

POSTED Tue, 01/17/2017 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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My Five Favorite Things About The Disney Cruise Line

I've been dreaming of going back to sea, as tends to happen this time of year. If like me you yearn to slow down and relax while soaking up some serious tropical sun, maybe it's time you take a Disney Cruise. Leaving from Port Canaveral (and other Ports around the world) the Disney Cruise Line offers an escape beyond compare, and I thought I would let you in on the five things that I love most.

POSTED Thu, 10/20/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Personalized Name Tags For The Star Wars Fan In Your Life

I love shopping my way through Walt Disney World, and no matter who I go with, my family always looks forward to me bringing back great gifts. On my last trip I found a fantastic personalized gift for the Star Wars fans on my list - Star Wars Name Tags.

POSTED Wed, 07/27/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Planning Tips For The Casual Traveler During Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival

I know more than a handful of people who plan their Disney trips all around the food, and most of those folks make the annual pilgrimage to Disney's spectacular annual event the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Being a foodie is a way of life for some and they take their festival going pretty seriously. But - what should the average Joe need to know about this very popular season? And how does it effect the travels of those who just happen to stumble upon the Food & Wine Festival during a regular vacation to the vacation kingdom?

POSTED Tue, 07/19/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival e-Book

Disney fans know the annual cycle that sweeps through the Disney Parks and brings fun changes and special events to put a cherry on the top of the seasons. Fall is my favorite, and I always know that it's time to start making my plan of attack for the spectacular Epcot International Food & Wine Festival when the Disney Food Blog publishes their ultimate guide to the festivities. Now is the time!