Is a Disney trip in your future during the Walt Disney World holidays? A Disney World vacation during the Christmas season can be a very fun experience, with beautiful and festive decorations and events made even more special with that Disney magic...and of course good food. This article will share some specific things you may want to know about Disney World dining during the holidays, and discuss the best way to plan a Disney vacation to insure that you make the most of your dining budget as well as your equally valuable time.
To begin with, you need to make dining plans, because if you are visiting between Christmas and New Year's, you will be at Disney World during the busiest time of the year. This is one time of year when you can't really be spontaneous about eating...unless you like waiting in line for hours, or not being able to get seated at any table service restaurant at a decent time. You will be sharing the parks with many, many other people, so be prepared to plan a little ahead about your meals.
So the first tip is to make your dining plans in advance, and if you plan to have any table service meals, make your Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs) before you leave for Disney World. More importantly, if you are visiting during Christmas week, make them now.
When it comes to ADRs, you should realize that people have been making Advanced Dining Reservations for Christmas week since the end of September (90 days in advance). The popular times and restaurants fill quickly, especially on the big days of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day. So if table service is something you want to do, don't delay on this.
What if you can't get ADRs for any of the restaurants you want? Consider some of the lovely and lesser-known restaurants at the hotels: many are wonderful, and it is a great way to see some of the fantastic Holiday decorations at the resorts. They are a little off-the-beaten path, but it can be nice sometimes, during all the hustle and bustle, to have a little peace and quiet.
Another good strategy, especially if you can't get decent ADR times, is to consider eating meals at "off" times. Try having your main, table service meal for lunch instead of dinner. Eat early: lunch at 11, dinner at 5...or late: lunch at 2, dinner at 8. You may be able to get table service seating this way, and for counter service meals, the crowds tend to be a little lighter during these times.
Think also about the benefits of eating some meals in your room, especially if you have access to a kitchen. Having breakfast in the room is one of the easiest ways to save time and money. And believe it or not, many folks who have a full kitchen like to do their entire holiday meal in their room, turkey and all. This is a wonderful way to create some special memories...to say nothing of saving money as well.
What is the best way to plan a Disney vacation when it comes to meals during the Walt Disney World holidays? A little planning will pay off with a wonderful vacation that has an extra dose of holiday magic and provide a trip filled with special holiday memories.
Nancy Bobby has been planning Disney World vacations (and doing it frugally) for over a decade, and has had 11 (and counting) family trips to Walt Disney World. To learn how to plan an affordable Disney family vacation, and to receive a free Disney vacation planning bonus, visit www.theaffordablemouse.com.
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