Disney just announced that a brand new Table Service restaurant, Roundup Rodeo Barbeque, will be coming to Toy Story Land inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The restaurant will be located near Woody to the right as you enter the land.
We don’t have any other details as of yet, stay tuned for any updates!
PizzeRizzo was one of the newer quick service dining locations at Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. It was re-branded as PizzeRizzo in the location that used to be Pizza Planet, themed after the arcade from Toy Story.
When PizzeRizzo closed for refurbishment, there was rumor that the dining location may not open again, but that ended up not being true. There has been confirmation that PizzeRizzo will be opening to guests starting on May 4th, 2019.
The original menu is set to return, including a new dessert, the Peanut Butter & Jelly Verrine. This dessert is made with layers of peanut butter cream and grape jelly which is then topped with chopped peanut butter candies in a verrine cup.
The location will be open for lunch and dinner from May 4th through May 24th and then starting on May 25th, it will only be open for lunch services.
Ok Friends, free dining options have been announced for the summer as well as other Disney discounts.
In an attempt to get more people in the park before the grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on August 29th, Disney is offering Free dining options for anyone who books a vacation between May 28th and August 21st.
1 Free Quick-Service Meal Per Day
If you book by June 30th, you can receive a FREE meal per person (ages 3 and up), per night at a select Walt Disney World Resort quick-service dining location when you purchase a non-discounted, Walt Disney World Travel Co. Package that includes a room for 4-nights at a select Disney Moderate or Value Resort Hotel and a 5-day theme park ticket.
Offer valid for arrivals most nights from May 28 through August 21, 2019.
The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Everyone in the same room must be on the same package. Advance reservations are required. Theme park tickets valid for admission beginning on date of check-in and must be used within a limited number of days, depending on length of stay and ticket. Visit disneyworld.com/usage for more details. Each quick-service meal includes one entrée and one non-alcoholic beverage (or, if age 21 or over, one beer, wine or cocktail). Ask about packages of other lengths of stay.
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Save up to 25% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels this Summer
Save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels, valid for stays most nights May 28 through August 28, 2019 when you book through August 28, 2019.
When you book this offer for arrivals May 28 to June 30, 2019, you’ll receive a Disney Gift Card at check-in—so you can enjoy more magic during your stay! The value of your Disney Gift Card will vary based on Resort Category and original length of stay:
| Resort Category | Resort Savings |
|---|---|
| Select Disney Deluxe Villas | Save up to 25% |
| Select Disney Deluxe Resorts | Save up to 25% |
| Select Disney Moderate Resorts | Save up to 25% |
| Select Disney Value Resort Hotels | Save up to 15% |
***Important Details about the Room Discount
***Important Details about the Disney Gift Card
On May 1st, Walt Disney World will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the opening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Detail of what you can expect at the park that day were released on Wednesday.
—> A star-studded parade, of sorts will begin at 10am with Mickey and friends heading down Hollywood Blvd
—> Guests will be given a commemorative map and button upon entering the park.
—> Exclusive 30th anniversary merchandise will go on sale starting at 8am that morning and go while supplies last. The park opens at 9am that morning.
—> Special food and beverage items will be made available throughout the park.
—> A new nighttime projection show will debut called, “Wonderful World of Animation”. This is be displayed on the Chinese Theater giving tribute to animation prior to the parks “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular” fireworks show at 9:05pm.
Stay tuned for updates to come.
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Sooooo, you have your vacation booked. Buying your tickets to the park and your resort accommodations is complete. Now the question is…Should I purchase a Disney Dining Plan?
To do that, you must understand what a Disney dining plan is and what is the benefit to having a dining plan.
What is a Disney Dining Plan?
A Disney Dining Plan or DDP is an option for people who are staying at an on site resort and can added to their vacation package.
When you buy a dining plan, you are prepaying for your meals by buying credits that can be used to purchase those meals. The amount of credits that you receive depends on the number of nights that your vacation lasts.
The dining plan is good for the duration of your vacation, you cant just add it for part of your vacation.
When you go to a restaurant, you pay with the credits that you have obtained. Most of the restaurants at Walt Disney World cost 1 credit for 1 meal. Some special dining experiences, such as a reservation at Cinderella’s Royal Table, can cost 2 credits per meal.
The restaurants that require 2 dining credits include;
Magic Kingdom
Epcot
Hollywood Studios
Animal Kingdom
Disney Resorts
Disney Springs
Make sure when booking a reservation you know how many dining credits that meal will cost. Plan your meals to ensure that if you are ok with a meal costing two credits, you will have to cut out a meal or pay out of pocket for that other meal.
With each meal, you get an appetizer, entree, dessert, and a beverage (alcoholic beverages are also included in the plans).
Not only do have meal credits, but you also get 2 snack credits a day which you can use for virtually anything at different vendors. Using your credits is easy. Simply have your magic band scanned and the correct number of credits will be deducted from your account.
Reminder – Gratuity is not included in the dining plan and is an extra out of pocket expense.
Why Should you get a Dining Plan?
Disney has a vast variety of Dining options when you visit the Disney parks and resorts. They have counter service type restaurants, sit down style restaurants and fine dining restaurants. Knowing what you and your family enjoy eating and experiencing goes a long way to know what restaurants are right for you and your family.
“Most of my life, I have done what I wanted to do. I have had fun on the job.”
— Walt Disney
What are the benefits of having a DDP? First off, they are convenient. Once you purchase it, you do not have to worry about checking the bank account or the cost of the items on the menu. It is 1 credit whether it is the cheapest or most expensive thing on the menu. You also don’t have to worry about paying for drinks while in the park as you have 2 snacks per day.
Depending on where you enjoy eating, it is actually cheaper to have a dining plan. If you want to eat at a table service restaurant or character dining experience, you will pay a ton for them out of pocket.
Probably the biggest reason to get a dining plan is that sometimes, Disney has promotions where a person can get a dining plan for free. This normally occurs in September but is a very popular promotion for good reason.
As a person who likes to try to save money when planning (which doesn’t always work out), a DDP has always been the route we have taken. Maybe its right for you, maybe it’s not, but don’t just simply overlook it because of the initial cost. The benefits of having one far outweigh what you think are the costs, and by having one, you may actually save money in the long run and everyone will be better for it.
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