Walt Disney World Resort

2012 is the year to visit the Walt Disney World Resort! There is so much to see and do.

Spring brings Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival runs March 7- May 20, 2012 and features incredible topiaries, Bambi's Butterfly House, Pixie Hollow Garden, HGTV Designers' Stage, Flower Power Concerts and so much more. The Power of the Force will be strong during the annual Star Wars weekends. This special event is held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 18-June 10, 2012.

Fall guests will experience Epcot's popular Food and Wine Festival which takes place September 28, 2012 to November 11, 2012. Guests can sample culinary delights around the World Showcase. Guests will also enjoy the tricks and treats of during nights Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, held on select nights this fall.

Holidays are even more magical when celebrated at Walt Disney World. The resorts all display their finest decorations. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is held on select nights and wow guests with special shows, fireworks and even snow on Main Street! Experience millions of twinkling lights at the spectacular Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Guests can experience Holidays Around the World as well as a beautiful retelling of the Christmas story during the Candlelight Processional at Epcot.

In addition, Disney Resorts also have some magic in store. Disney's Port Orleans Riverside now features Royal Guest Rooms. These themed rooms will delight your prince or princess with royal trimmings, jewels and even a fiber optic fireworks surprise. The Art of Animation will open later this year and looks simply amazing!

Current Happenings and Events • Planning Ahead • Getting There • Resorts
Dining • Parks • Tickets • Recreation
While You Are There • Travel References • Special Highlights
Even More Information for You

• Annual Events and/or Celebrations
  • Celebration Options, Walt Disney World is the prefect place to mark your special occasion.
  • Annual Events
• News A summary of the latest news, events & happenings at Walt Disney World
• Rehabs and Closures A month-by-month list of what to expect

• Current Codes and Discounts
• Benefits of Using an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
• Are My Vacation Dates a Good Time to Go?
• Local Weather
• Plan to Save For Your Vacation
• Mobile Options for Trip Planning and Park Touring
• Disney Vacation Connection For Your Desktop
• Vacation / Special Event Countdown Ticker

• The Ins and Outs of Travel
  • Airfare
  • Train
  • Bus
  • Driving
  • Rental Car
• Car Travel Activities for Kids
• Disney's Magical Express
• Disney's Resort Airline Check-In Service
• Mickey's Mile Markers
• The Magic For Less Travel

• Resort Guides with Rates

• Walt Disney World Resort Discounts
• Online Resort Check-in & Room-Ready Notification
• Resort Child Care & Supervised Kids Activities
• Vacation Packages For Every Budget (MYW Packages for Disney, Downtown Disney Hotels, Good Neighbor Hotels, Swan & Dolphin)
• Disney Accommodations: A Strategic Approach (Purchasing an Annual Pass, Renting DVC Points, Military Options & more)
• Concierge Services - Disney Style
• Know Your Options Before You Go
• In-room TV Channels
• Refillable Mugs
• Resort WiFi Guide
• Resort Maps
• Resort Reviews
• Room Occupancy Guidelines

From a pretzel cart to the chef's table at Victoria and Albert's, Walt Disney World offers a wide range of dining opportunities. In this section, you can read descriptions of the various restaurants, check out reviews of them, get tips from the dining articles and see what is being served by visiting our menu section.

• Restaurant Menus
• Restaurant Reviews

• Advance Dining Reservations
• Best Foods -
  • Character Meals
  • Desserts & Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Lunch & Dinner (non-character)
• Character Dining: Meals, Dinner Shows & Tea Parties
• Fantasmic! Dinner Package
• Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party
• Dining Discounts (Disney Dining Plan, TIW, DVC, AP)
  • 2012 Annual Passholder Discounts
  • Tables in Wonderland
  • Disney’s Magic Your Way Dining Packages
    • Disney’s Quick Service Dining Package
    • Disney’s Standard Dining Package
    • Disney’s Deluxe Dining Package
    • Magic Your Way 2012 participating Disney restaurants
    • Magic Your Way Disney Dining Plan Tracker (in Excel format)
  • 2012 Disney Vacation Club Dining Discounts
  • Pocket Guides to Disney Dining Discounts
• Grocery Stores near WDW
• One Dozen Money-Saving Disney Dining Tips (Includes Coupons)
• Restaurants -
  • Animal Kingdom
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios
  • Epcot Future World/World Showcase
  • Magic Kingdom
  • Water Parks
• Seasonal Dining Information
• Gluten-Free Dining at WDW

• Animal Kingdom Theme Park Guide
• Blizzard Beach Water Park Guide
• Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park
• EPCOT Guide
• Magic Kingdom Theme Park Guide
• Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Guide

• Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)
• Backstage Tours & Premium Experiences
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
• Downtown Disney
• Extra Magic Hour
• FASTPASS
• Harmony Barber Shop
• Height Requirements
• Pirates League
• Hidden Gems
• PhotoPass
• Park Maps
• Park Attendance
• Tips Database (Searchable!)
• Stroller Rental
• Spend Less Money at the Parks (Disney Tours, Recreation, and Experiences)
• WDW Short Video Clips

• 2012 Annual Pass Description and Benefits
• Magic Your Way Ticket Calculator
• Walt Disney World Ticket Deals
• Orlando Area Attraction Ticket Deals (Universal, Seaworld, Busch Gardens)

• Fort Wilderness Campfire Movie Schedule
• Richard Petty Driving Experience
• Walt Disney World Recreation Pricing

• Religious Services
• Walt Disney World Area Outlet Stores

• Maps
• WDW and Orlando Area Phone Numbers

• DVC
• Disney Weddings & Vow Renewals
• Quinceañera Celebrations

• So You Want to Go Back