Today I have a list of three trip add-ons I'm really into right now because they are a good bang for the buck.
I also have a quick tip to help find dining reservations at the times you want.
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3 things I'm into right now
1.) Dessert parties
Disney has made changes to the parties and/or the nighttime shows that make these much more worth it than they used to be. Use this graphic to help you compare.
2.) Dining packages for people on the Disney Dining Plan
- Available at Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and seasonally at Epcot
- Same number of credits as non-dining package reservations
- Dining at non-buffets gives you an appetizer in addition to the entree and dessert
3.) Express transportation for people with Park Hopper tickets
At $19/day or $29/week, it's an inexpensive way to feel like a VIP. Read an overview of how it works.
Quick tip of the day
Lori from Wisconsin emailed in this quick tip:
"I was trying to book an early morning reservation for three at Garden Grill, and wasn't happy with the times available. I increased the number of guests from three to five and did the search again and found that more times opened up. I booked the breakfast for five, then went back in the reservation later and edited back to three guests. So my tip is, if you aren't finding the restaurant availability you want, try increasing the number of guests and more reservations may appear."
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6 Comments on "3 things I’m really into right now – PREP148"
Hi Shannon,
Planning a early to mid-September 2018 first time family trip with my 10 and 3 year old boys. I am thinking/hoping it should be some of the lightest crowds if it follows this 2017 trend you have on the calendar. With lighter crowds do you think the dessert parties are still necessary for optimal, no stress viewing? During lighter crowd times is it still shoulder to shoulder for these shows because of fewer places to view? Thanks for the advice and tips! Your site is top notch!
Glad you were able to get the reservation! For the reservations you can’t modify online, you should call and have a Cast Member on the phone edit it for you.
They also have the tony’s town square festival of fantasy parade dining package at Magic Kingdom
You’re right! Forgot about that one.