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Disney Dining Plan for Multiple Arrival Dates

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:09:57 GMT

We are going to Walt Disney World in July. There are 5 of us total, but 2 of my children will be arriving 3 days later than the rest due to work obligations.

Why do all the Disney World crowd calendars disagree about August?

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:44:57 GMT

Love the site and think it comes off as easy to understand and read. My wife and our 2 kids are planning on going in August around the 11th for 6 nights

Best Time to Visit Disney World - October

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:47:44 GMT

The best time to visit Disney World is October. What's not to love? There's the Food and Wine Festival, MNSSHP, and great weather. Let's go.

Disney Ticket Price history

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:12:43 GMT

Dad goes through Disney Ticket Price history and shows how they have changed dramatically over the years. It's eye opening.

Disney World Crowd Calendars for 2013

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:33:02 GMT

Here are Dad's Disney World Crowd Calendars for 2013. The whole year in one place. There's a calendar for every month. January to December. Check it out.

Walt Disney World Crowds

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:39:36 GMT

Dad knows Walt Disney World Crowds. Yep and you can to. Come over and see how to avoid the crowds at the Most Magical Place on Earth.

Best time to visit Disney World

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:48:33 GMT

When is the best time to visit Disney World? Winter? Spring? Summer or Fall? (I thing there is a song in there somewhere.) Check it out.

May Disney World crowds

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:25:43 GMT

Check out Dad's May Walt Disney World crowd calendar and see what Dad says about the May Disney World crowds. Does Mothers day really draw that big of a crowd?

Pepper Market - Coronado Springs Resort's Unique Food Court

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:49:12 GMT

Pepper Market is the food court at Coronado Springs Resort. It the newest of the Disney World food courts and the most unique.

Where Should I buy Autograph Books?

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:56:17 GMT

Hi Dad, We are traveling from the UK in just over 3 weeks time! My two children, who are 8 & 6, will, no doubt, want to get lots of character autographs.

Art of Animation vs. Caribbean Beach Resort

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:37:56 GMT

Hi, I have a reservation booked to stay at Art of Animation, in a Little Mermaid Room, with my family, in June. With the current Disney promo, I could

Packing for a December Trip to WDW

Fri, 10 May 2013 01:04:04 GMT

Hi to you and Mrs. Mom, Well, the bad news is that we have to go to Disney World on the week of Christmas as it is the only time that my son and daughter-in-law

October Disney World crowds - Ghosts, Goblins, Food and Wine

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:27:13 GMT

Ghosts and Goblins, Food and Wine are featured in October at Disney World. Check out Dad's October Disney World Crowds Calendar and more. October Disney World crowds are the scariest of the year. Yes, scariest. Find out why.

Current Discounts for Walt Disney World

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:42:35 GMT

Dad takes a look at the current discounts for Walt Disney World vacations. Check out the savings.

Visiting during Star Wars Weekend

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:31:16 GMT

Hi Dad, We're going for our first ever visit to WDW May 15-22 and I see Star Wars weekends start when we are there. My son (11) is possibly the biggest

I Forgot Our Tickets – What Do I Do?

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:19:56 GMT

Dad, The worst has happened. My brother, whose name is MUD, left our family's tickets behind at home. We are 839 miles away from our tickets. Yes, we

Free Dining at Walt Disney World

Sat, 04 May 2013 17:23:26 GMT

What is Free Dining at Walt Disney World? Dad knows. Will it be back is the big question.

Disney Hotel Prices - What will it cost?

Sat, 04 May 2013 16:14:53 GMT

What are the Disney Hotel prices? Inquring minds want to know. Check out Dad's handy-dandy calendars that show when prices are low and when prices are high.

Night of Joy - Contemporary Christian Music in the Magic Kingdom

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:39:49 GMT

Every September the Night of Joy comes to Disney World. See the top Contemporary Christian music bands together in the Magic Kingdom.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:17:22 GMT

At Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party you can see it snow on Main Street. It's a great time to enjoy the Magic Kingdom with limited crowds.

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party - Long title great fun for all ages

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:15:43 GMT

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is a great Disney World event. Kids of all ages can dress up in Halloween costumes and the fun begins.

Picking our room at the Art of Animation

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:27:08 GMT

My daughter, 3 1/2 year old grandson and I are planning a trip the last week of October - just checking in on Sunday and leaving Wednesday (three nights

Touringplans versus Undercover Tourist?

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:21:14 GMT

I have begun researching...dare I say obsessively...my October Disney World trip. In trying to decide which park is best to visit on which day, I have

2 Days in Magic Kingdom - my plan

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:55:38 GMT

Is My PLAN Realistic? From Amy, Dear Dad, (my Disney World Hero!) You were so helpful with my last question, I thought I'd push my luck and ask one more!

Can we buy refill cups like they do in Universal?

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:27:16 GMT

When I was in Orlando last year, we went to Universal where they offer a refill cup that can be used between parks and refilled for under one dollar.

What is the humidity like at Disney World in the spring?

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:39:26 GMT

Dad, We are going to WDW the last week of April/first few days of May. What will the humidity be like at that time? I have been in August before (never

Should we visit the week before or after Thanksgiving?

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:20:14 GMT

Thanksgiving falls later this year, on Nov 28th. We went the week after Thanksgiving last year and it was fabulous, but with it falling later this year

Where can we find all the princesses?

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:12:02 GMT

Hi Dad....we are planning a trip to Disney World in May for my daughter's birthday. We have been many, many, times but her best friend and her little girl

Best Time to Visit Disney World - September

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:20:26 GMT

The best time to visit Disney World is September. Really. What's not to love? Low crowd and exciting events.

Blizzard Beach - Disney World's coolest Water Park and Ski Resort. What a combination.

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:20:50 GMT

Let Dad take you on a tour of Blizzard Beach. Disney World's coolest Water Park/Ski Resort. Come see how cool it is.

Christmas in April – 2 Answers for the Price of 1!

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:29:34 GMT

‘Twas the middle of April and here at Dad’s Guide, the questions began coming from both far and wide. Hi Dad, We are planning on going back to WDW later

Disney World Crowd Tips

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:48:22 GMT

Walt Disney World crowds can be annoying. Here are Dad's top tips for avoiding them during you Perfect Disney World vacation.

Disney Cruise before or after visiting Disney World?

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:34:41 GMT

Hi Dad, we are going on a cruise on the 7th of December to the 14th, 2013. Would you go the 4 days before the cruise or the four days after the cruise.

Late Lunch Crystal Palace

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:31:24 GMT

Hi Dad, I have made a reservation at the Crystal Palace for a late lunch at 2:20pm. I have noticed that lunch officially ends at 2:45pm and dinner starts

Splitting your stay with the Dining Plan

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:35:49 GMT

Hi, I recently asked a question about park hopping and what the easiest way would be to buy park tickets & get the dining plan when doing this. I read

What will the May crowds be like?

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:28:54 GMT

What is the crowd levels for May 11-18? We want to know the best parks to go to on what days. Thanks Dad. From the Butterfly Garden at the Flower and

Recommendations for Our December Trip

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:46:25 GMT

I am planning on going to Disney World the first week of December, arriving on Nov 30 and departing on Dec 7. We plan on spending six days in the park:

Mid-November weather at Walt Disney World

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:04:06 GMT

What is the general weather like in mid November?.....the temperature....so we know what kind of clothing to bring. You can see Goofy at Mickey's Very

Dad's Survey

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:22:15 GMT

Traveling with a Down's syndrome child

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:29:37 GMT

We will be traveling with a child with Down's Syndrome. Are there any special accommodations for her? She is quite mobile but has a very short attention

The Enchanted Tiki Room - Tropical Seranade

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:23:05 GMT

The Enchanted Tiki Room is the first of Uncle Walt's creations to use audio-animatronics. Come hear the glee club and see some angry Tiki gods in this tropical wonderland.

Help, going in less than a month and don't have a plan

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:42:19 GMT

Dad, I have been reading your site since I was told that we were being TAKEN ON A TRIP TO DISNEY WORLD!!!! It is a surprise and the kids don't suspect

Outside guests visiting Disney Resorts

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:45:38 GMT

Hi, Dad. I have a question about Disney hotel policies. My husband and I are taking our 4 year old daughter in April, and we will be staying at the Port

Best Time to Visit Disney World - March

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:27:35 GMT

When is the Best Time to Visit Disney World? March is a pretty good time. There is baseball and the Flower and Garden Festival. March just might be the right time.

How often do they change the mattresses?

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:48:09 GMT

How often do they change mattresses at the Port Orleans Riverside? Bet these are some comfy beds - Photo by shadowstormDad’s A Place to Rest Your Head

Disney World Hotel Hopping in 2014

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 20:31:54 GMT

We are planning our next visit to Disney World in August 2014 (we were just there in January) and would like to get a hotel, park tickets, dining package

When is Christmas at Disney World in 2013?

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:13:14 GMT

Thank you for your wonderful website...it has already answered so many questions. I checked your Christmas at Disney World page...when are the approximate

The Nine by Noon Challange goes Froggy

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:29:16 GMT

Check it out. The Nine By Noon Challenge is going to the frogs. This is so cool. Today's featured post on the Undercover Tourist Blog is none other than Dear ole' Dad himself talking about the Nine by Noon Challenge.

Will There Be Discounts This Summer?

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:26:36 GMT

Hi! Do you think that there will be any chance of any discounts or deals during the summer this month? I am going at the end of June and will be there

Can I Buy the Adult Disney Dining Plan for My Kid?

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:06:55 GMT

We are planning to attend Disney World September 2013. There will be only two of us one adult and one seven year old. I noticed by paying for two adults