Disney World Vacation Planning Blog

Wanted: Animal Kingdom Tips

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:17:13 GMT

Hi Guys! I am looking to compile a list of Animal Kingdom tips. Please post your tips on our Facebook page under the "Discussions" tab. Thanks!

Disney Holiday Dining

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:38:27 GMT

Information and tips on Disney Holiday dining options.

Disney World Dining

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:35:43 GMT

A complete guide including restaurants, dinner shows, character meals, dining plans, and more. Disney World Dining options are shown in categories to make your vacation planning easy.

Disney Crowd Level throughout the year

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:13:53 GMT

An easy to read chart showing the Disney crowd level fluctuation throughout the year.. use this chart to help determine the best week to go to Disney World.

Disney News and Discounts

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:56:42 GMT

Keep up to date with the latest Disney news and discounts.

Disney Transportation

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:43:12 GMT

Information source for Disney transportation, Orlando airport and around-town transportation. Also includes driving directions, tips, and maps,

2010 Disney Ticket Prices

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:54:47 GMT

2010 Disney Ticket prices. Includes Magic Your Way base tickets, as well as water park, park hopper, and no-expiration options, plus ways to get cheap or discounted Disney World tickets.

2009 Disney Ticket Prices

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:53:49 GMT

2009 Disney Ticket prices. Includes Magic Your Way base tickets, as well as water park, park hopper, and no-expiration options, plus ways to get cheap or discounted Disney World tickets.

Extra Magic Hours

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:46:56 GMT

The Disney World Parks have Extra Magic Hours to give resort guests exclusive access to the most popular rides and attractions. Check here to learn all about EMH and to view the EMH schedule.

Typhoon Lagoon Hours of Operation

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:34:54 GMT

Check here for the Disney Typhoon Lagoon Hours of Operation for the next six months. The past six months of park hours are also included for your reference.

Magic Kingdom Hours of Operation

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:21:22 GMT

Check here for the Magic Kingdom Hours of Operation for the next six months. The past six months of park hours are also included for your reference.

EPCOT Hours of Operation

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:11:41 GMT

Check here for EPCOT Hours of Operation for the next six months. The past six months of park hours are also included for your reference.

Disney Studios Hours of Operation

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:01:15 GMT

Check here for the Disney Studios Hours of Operation for the next six months. The past six months of park hours are also included for your reference.

Blizzard Beach Hours of Operation

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:48:32 GMT

Check here for the Disney Blizzard Beach Hours of Operation for the next six months. The past six months of park hours are also included for your reference.

Animal Kingdom Hours of Operation

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:33:47 GMT

Check here for the Disney Animal Kingdom Hours of Operation for the next six months. The past six months of park hours are also included for your reference.

Advertise with Plan a Magical Vacation

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:46:18 GMT

All of the information you need to advertise or become a site sponsor on the www.plan-a-magical-vacation.com website.

Disney Discount Codes

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:18:56 GMT

Up to date and historical Disney Discount Codes. Get the most vacation for you money!

Disney World Discount Special

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:14:57 GMT

Free Gift Card with a Disney World Vacation Package!

Disney is now offering a free gift card when you book a 6-day, 5-night non-discounted room and ticket package at select Disney Resorts. The gift card amount varies according to the chosen resort level.

Discounted Disney World Tickets!!

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:19:56 GMT

The discounted ticket prices for Disney World have been updated. Check out the great deals!

November 2009 Extra Magic Hours Added

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:13:18 GMT

The Extra Magic Hours page has been updated to include the EMH days and nights for November 2009.

November 2009 Park Hours Added

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:13:18 GMT

The Hours of Operation for each park have been updated to include the hours for November 2009.

The Disney Scoop Issue #021

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:55:10 GMT

The latest issue of the Disney Scoop is now available! Lots of news items, website updates, and more.

The Disney Scoop Issue #020

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:55:10 GMT

The latest issue of the Disney Scoop is now available! Lots of news items, website updates, and more.

October 2009 Park Hours Added

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:55:10 GMT

The Hours of Operation for each park have been updated to include the hours for October 2009.

October 2009 Extra Magic Hours Added

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:55:10 GMT

The Extra Magic Hours page has been updated to include the EMH days and nights for October 2009.

Disney Monorails Collide

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:38:44 GMT

July 2009: Two Disney Monorails Collide

The Disney Scoop Issue #019

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:27:34 GMT

The latest issue of the Disney Scoop is now available! Lots of news items, website updates, and more.

September 2009 Park Hours Added

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:25:35 GMT

The Hours of Operation for each park have been updated to include the hours for September 2009.

FREE Disney Dining Plan for General Public!

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:56:14 GMT

When you purchase one of these 5-night/6-day Magic Your Way hotel and theme park ticket packages, your family will enjoy the Disney Dining Plan, Free.
Valid for stays most nights 8/16/09 to 10/03/09.
Booking Dates: Book by July 26, 2009
Booking Codes:
- RYH: Vacation Package with Basic Dining Plan

August 2009 Extra Magic Hours Added

Fri, 08 May 2009 14:00:20 GMT

The Extra Magic Hours page has been updated to include the EMH days and nights for August 2009.

August 2009 Park Hours Added

Fri, 08 May 2009 13:51:22 GMT

The Hours of Operation for each park have been updated to include the hours for August 2009.

The Disney Scoop Issue #018

Mon, 04 May 2009 12:11:49 GMT

The latest issue of the Disney Scoop is now available! Lots of news items, website updates, and more.

July 2009 Extra Magic Hours Added

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:51:29 GMT

The Extra Magic Hours page has been updated to include the EMH days and nights for July 2009.

July 2009 Park Hours Added

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:28:49 GMT

The Hours of Operation for each park have been updated to include the hours for July 2009.

The Disney Scoop Issue #017

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:01:40 GMT

The latest issue of the Disney Scoop is now available! Lots of news items, website updates, and more.

FREE Disney Dining Plan for General Public!

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:10:23 GMT

When you purchase one of these 5-night/6-day Magic Your Way hotel and theme park ticket packages, your family will enjoy the Disney Dining Plan, Free.
Valid for stays most nights 8/16/09 to 10/03/09.
Booking Dates: Book by June 21, 2009
Booking Codes:
- RYH: Vacation Package with Basic Dining Plan

FREE DINING for Disney VISA card holders!

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:49:53 GMT

Purchase a minimum three (3) night stay at a select Walt Disney World Resort Hotel in conjunction with a Magic Your Way ticket and receive the Disney Dining Plan absolutely FREE! You may also upgrade to the Deluxe Dining Plan at a discounted rate, or add the Wine & Dine Add-On at regular rates.
Booking Dates : Disney Visa Holders: March 26, 2009 June 21, 2009
Travel Dates : August 16, 2009 October 3, 2009
Booking Codes:
- RYI: Vacation Package with Basic Dining Plan
- EEV: Vacation Package with Deluxe Dining Plan
- UXQ: Vacation Package with Deluxe Dining Plan with Wine and Dine Plan
Important Notes:
- This offer may not be combined with other discounts or promotions.
- The FREE DINING "Special Offer" Walt Disney World Resort Room Rates are not applicable to any nights after October 3, 2009.
- This "Special Offer" Magic Your Way Package plus Dining is valid for stays a minimum of three (3) nights and a maximum of fourteen (14) nights at any Walt Disney World Resort.
- The same package must be purchased for all Guests in the party.
- Meals for guests ages 3-9 may not be used by persons ages 10 and up.
- Guests ages 3-9 must order from the childrens menu where applicable.
- Certain dining locations require the redemption of two Table Service meals per guest.
- Applicable gratuities are not included.
- This offer is not applicable to "Room Only" reservations.
- The number of rooms available is limited.

More Info:

MVMCP

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:56:54 GMT

The insanely popular Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party ( MVMCP ) at the Magic Kingdom is a holiday must for all ages!

Disney Quick Service Dining Plan

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:15:17 GMT

The Disney Quick Service Dining Plan provides an all-inclusive aspect to your Disney World Vacation. Check here for the what, where, and how of the Quick Service option of the Disney Dining Plan.

ADR Advance Dining Reservation

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:02:17 GMT

Disney World restaurants use an Advance Dining Reservation system. Check here for everything you need to know about this ADR system to ensure that you wont go hungry while at Disney!

June 2009 Park Hours Added

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:40:54 GMT

The Hours of Operation for each park have been updated to include the hours for June 2009.

The Disney Scoop Issue #015

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:40:54 GMT

The latest issue of the Disney Scoop is now available! Lots of news items, website updates, and more.

The Disney Scoop Issue #016

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:40:54 GMT

The latest issue of the Disney Scoop is now available! Lots of news items, website updates, and more.

Google Earth and Disney 3D

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:17:16 GMT

The new Google Earth and Disney 3D images show all of Disney World in realistic three dimensions it seems as though you are really there! This is so cool youve got to check it out for yourself!

The Disney Scoop Issue #013

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:29:18 GMT

The latest issue of the Disney Scoop is now available! Lots of news items, website updates, and more.

The Disney Scoop Issue #014

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:29:18 GMT

The latest issue of the Disney Scoop is now available! Lots of news items, website updates, and more.

2009 Special!!

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:23:22 GMT

7 for the price of 4 Package Offer for January through June 2009

Good for travel dates 1/4/09 to 6/27/09.
April 5-18 are blacked out.
Must book by 12/20/08.
Book a 4-night Disney vacation package and get 3 free nights and 3 free days worth of tickets! I don't think they've run a special like this since 2003 when they had the Fairytale Package.
There is a special bonus if you travel between January 4 and March 29. You will recieve a $200 Disney Gift Card.
You are required to purchase a Disney vacation package that includes at least 4 nights accommodations at a Disney Resort hotel plus a minimum 4-day Magic Your Way Base Ticket in order to get the free nights and the extra days worth of tickets.
You can add the Quick Service Dining Plan, the regular Dining Plan, or the Deluxe Dining Plan, at regular price.

The Disney Scoop Issue #012

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:37:58 GMT

The latest issue of the Disney Scoop is now available! Lots of news items, website updates, and more.

April 2009 Extra Magic Hours Added

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:19:34 GMT

The Extra Magic Hours page has been updated to include the EMH days and nights for April 2009.

April 2009 Park Hours Added

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:19:34 GMT

The Hours of Operation for each park have been updated to include the hours for April 2009.