Disney Dining

8. Weekdays over Weekends

Of course, another great time to visit Disney World is Monday through Friday. Usually, hotel rates are lower on weekday stays and crowds swell on the weekends. Monday through Wednesday will be your best days for Magic Kingdom, while the…

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7. The first two weeks of December

While kids are ready for a winter break, most parents are not taking their families on vacations before a 2 week school break. The weather is perfect, most days in the 70’s to low 80’s and all of the holiday…

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6. The week before Thanksgiving week

The week of Thanksgiving is totally packed, but the week leading up to it is usually pretty tame. It has been the time of year that I can get the dining reservations I want without any difficulty. The parks are…

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5. The last two weeks of October

All of October used to be my favorite time to visit Disney World, but the first couple of weeks are getting busier every year. Disney has started giving deep discounts on hotels and adding free dining plans to entice more…

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4. After Labor Day in September

While most out of staters are focusing on getting back to school, Floridian families are going to Disney World over the Labor Day weekend. If you can travel in September, you are going to find lighter crowds and shorter lines…

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3. The last two weeks in August

Florida schools are back in session the third week in August, so despite the heat, it is actually a pretty decent time to visit. First, the pools in the resorts are so refreshing and there could not be a better…

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2. The beginning of February

The week of Valentine’s Day brings huge crowds, but if you can travel the first week or so of February, you are in for a real treat. Lower crowds and temperatures in the 60s-70s make for perfect days in the…

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1. The second or fourth week in January

After the kids go back to school and the hub bub from the holiday celebrations are over, most families leave the theme park area to resume normal life. While most of January used to be pretty low, schools have been…

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8 Least Crowded Times to go to Disney World

I go to Disney World quite frequently now that I am a Central Florida resident, about twice a week. I have also been going to Disney World for 35 years, so I have learned a few “insider secrets” along the…

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1. Hidden Tables

This one gets a little tricky. No, we don’t want you walking through doors that are not meant for you. We are just saying there are some little known, out of the way places to find a table that many…

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2. Unique Views

Most of us don’t think about the potential view while eating quick serve. In fact, guests will book full service restaurants months in advance in part because of the atmosphere a particular restaurant provides. While some quick serve locations are…

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3. Enter Before Opening

It is no secret that any food establishment can draw large crowds, especially on busy days. It’s also no secret that you can reduce your time battling crowds toward the beginning and end of serving hours, but did you know…

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4. Free Beverage Refills

Guests will pay a premium for beverages at Walt Disney World. If you know you are going to purchase that soda, you might as well get your money’s worth. Some quick serve dining establishments offer self-serve soda machines. Instead of…

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5. Free Water

Yup. No need to spend extra. Sure, they will display that bottled water for sale for $3.00 or more. However, all you have to do is ask for a free cup of ice water! The savings really add up when…

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6. Save Money with Entree Only

While standing in line to order your food, your eyes will naturally look up to the menu displayed above you. Like many fast food restaurants, photographs display the food for most items available for purchase. Disney automatically displays the entree…

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7. Kids Meals for Everyone

Many full service restaurants located at Walt Disney World frown on, or simply will not allow adult guests to order from the kids menu. This is especially true when it comes to buffets. However, at quick serve locations, anyone can…

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7 Facts and Secrets About Quick Service Dining at Walt Disney World

Thousands of people eat at quick service dining locations throughout Walt Disney World every single day. With dozens of places to choose from, many of us find it is an easy way to fulfill the necessity to eat and simply…

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