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Disney Cruise Line Receives #1 Cruise Line in the World Honors with Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers

Disney Cruise Line has been named as the #1 Top Large Cruise Line in the World by Condé Nast Traveler’s readers for the eighth consecutive year. From among more than 400 cruise ships across multiple brands, Condé Nast Traveler’s readers rated DCL’s ships the highest. This year, more than 600,000 readers from around the world Disney Cruise Line Receives #1 Cruise Line in the World Honors with Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers

Disney Springs AMC 24 Theater Showing Three Pro Football Games Each Sunday on the Big Screen

If you’re an NFL fan on vacation at Walt Disney World during football season, you now have a new place to catch your team’s big game. AMC Theaters has launched a new program for its AMC Stubs members that allows fans to watch their favorite teams on the big screen. At Disney Springs AMC 24 Disney Springs AMC 24 Theater Showing Three Pro Football Games Each Sunday on the Big Screen

Disney Launches New Website Highlighting All Walt Disney World Plant-Based Food Options

Disney has launched a new website that highlights all plant-based dining options currently available at Walt Disney World. For guests who are vegetarian, this could greatly simplify and streamline their time in the parks and resorts, and help as they plan their WDW vacations. The website features plant-based options in Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney Launches New Website Highlighting All Walt Disney World Plant-Based Food Options

Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots Abound at 2019 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

If you’ll be visiting Walt Disney World during the 2019 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, Disney PhotoPass would like to add a few stops to your itinerary. New Magic Shots have arrived for the Food and Wine Festival, and they are located at picturesque spots throughout the park. If your family has purchased the Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots Abound at 2019 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort: PART ONE A DVC “Home” Like no Other

*DIS Contributors review meals, resort stays, and entertainment that they have paid for during their own vacations. They only utilize discounts and offers if they are available to the general public, such as annual passholder discounts, Tables in Wonderland, or DVC membership discounts. They receive no additional compensation for dining experiences or events, so that Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort: PART ONE A DVC “Home” Like no Other

Answers to Some of the Frequently Asked Questions About the Disney Skyliner at Walt Disney World

The Disney Skyliner opened to the public this past Sunday at Walt Disney World. With this new mode of transportation now being available to everyone, I thought it would be a great opportunity to answer some of the frequently asked questions or comments regarding the Skyliner. 1) Are strollers allowed on the Skyliner? Do strollers Answers to Some of the Frequently Asked Questions About the Disney Skyliner at Walt Disney World

Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Save 40% on a Stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort

Disney Visa Cardmembers have the opportunity to save up to 40% on rates at Disney’s Riviera Resort for stays most nights December 16th, 2019 through March 31st, 2020. As previously announced, Disney’s Riviera Resort will open on December 16th. The Riviera Resort is influenced by both the French and Italian Riviera regions, and will feature a rooftop Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Save 40% on a Stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort

Disney Rumor Round Up September 2019

Welcome to the September edition of Disney Rumor Round Up for 2019! You can check out the August 2019 installment here. D23 Expo 2019 has come and gone, so let’s take a look back at what was confirmed and what is still rumored. Disclaimer: Any rumors mentioned in this article are not confirmed by Disney and may not Disney Rumor Round Up September 2019

Policy for Some Outside Vendor Delivery Procedures at Walt Disney World Resorts has Changed

UPDATE 9/28/19: Book your Walt Disney World scooter or wheelchair rental before October 1, 2019, to be grandfathered into the current system of NO meet and greets. Even if the reservation is for 2 years from now, Disney will honor the drop-off at the bell stands. Special offer for DIS visitors! Guest Receives a Free Policy for Some Outside Vendor Delivery Procedures at Walt Disney World Resorts has Changed