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Disney Dining Plan

March 5, 2020 By Callie 1 Comment

One of the main questions I get asked about traveling at Disney World is should I get the dining plan? Walt Disney World (WDW) offers several different meal plans to meet a variety of different travelers. WDW has some amazing restaurants not to mention fun character dining so it’s easy to see how dining is such an important part of the WDW experience. Meal plans are offered as part of a WDW package add on to guests staying on property. Meal plans are also for the length of stay so if you’re staying for 5 nights it covers 5 nights-it’s all or nothing. You cannot pick how many days you’d like to do the meal plan, it is simply added to your stay. Let’s take a look at each meal plan, what they offer and the pros and cons of each.

Getting ready to have some fun at Chef Mickey’s

Disney Quick Service Dining Plan offers 2 quick serve (grab and go)meals, 2 snacks and a refillable resort mug per person per night stayed. Pros-Pay ahead so you can easily budget and plan for spending on your trip. Great for travelers who enjoy spending the bulk of their time at WDW in the parks. Cons-does not cover all meals and NO sit downs.

Disney Dining Plan offers 1 quick serve meal, 1 table serve meal (seated),2 snacks, and a refillable resort mug per person per night stayed. Pros- -Pay ahead so you can easily budget and plan for spending on your trip. Includes sit downs and character dining. Cons-does not cover all meals.

Disney Dining Plan Plus offers 2 meals-any combination of quick and table serve, 2 snacks and a refillable resort mug per person per night stayed. Pros- -Pay ahead so you can easily budget and plan for spending on your trip. Has flexibility so you an change plans and grab quick meals or plan mostly table service dining and save money. Cons-does not cover all meals.

Disney Deluxe Dining Plan offers 3 meals any combination of quick serve and table serve, 2 snacks and a refillable resort mug per person per night stayed. Pros- -Pay ahead so you can easily budget and plan for spending on your trip. All meals are planned. Great for foodies who want to focus on dining while on their trip. Cons-Often can be too much food or take too much time away from park time.

Disney really does have a plan to fit all travelers. Disney distributes their dining plan in credits per night stayed. For example, if you were staying for 4 nights and got the dining plan each member of your party would get 1 quick serve credit and one table serve credit and 2 snack credits for each night. You decide how you use your credits. Some restaurants such as Cinderella’s Royal Table count as 2 credits while the bulk of restaurants in and around the parks-including at resorts-usually are 1 credits. If you don’t use all your credits on your trip you can actually trade them for snacks to take home at your resort or in the parks. The best part of the dining plan is the ability to pre pay and be stress free while traveling. You’re able to order whatever you like at table service dining so if you pick the least expensive or most expensive item it’s covered. You will also receive dessert and adults over 21 can choose an alcoholic beverage as their drink. Character dining also allows you to skip those lines in the park to meet characters. Characters come right to your table, sign autographs and take pictures as part of the dining experience.

Need help planning your magical vacation? Feel free to message me at Callie@wanderkeep.com or you can find me on Facebook at Callie@wanderkeeptravel. As always my services are complimentary!

The Bennington Battle Monument in Bennington, Vermont

October 23, 2019 By Callie Leave a Comment

I’m definitely a historic junkie so anytime we travel I try and find at least one historical place to visit. The Bennington Battle Monument is located in Bennington, Vermont and is so easy to get to! The monument was built in 1891 to commemorate the battle in 1777 which is and was considered to be the battle that was the turning point in the Revolutionary War.

Upon arriving you’ll come upon a quaint historical home area in Bennington which leads up to the circular area that houses the monument. The monument itself is surrounded by large residential houses so parking is very limited. You can always park down the street and walk up and it is worth having a drive up to see if there is a spot available.

The monument hosts a small gift shop across the street and you’ll need to enter inside and pay a small admission fee to get access to the top viewing area of the monument. It is well worth it. The only access to the viewing area is through an elevator run by volunteers. It’s a bit small but makes the viewing area accessible to all and can easily hold a wheel chair or scooter.

The welcome center where you can purchase your tickets.

We got our sticker tickets! Let’s get up there!

The monument stands in the exact place of the munitions supply during the time of the battle which was the purpose of the battle. The viewing area allows you to see Vermont, New York and Massachusetts. Bring a coat because it can get chilly up there. There are windows but they are often open. The monument is the tallest structure in Vermont and is registered as an historic site.

The monument is very family friendly, easy to access and if you have the chance to visit during fall foliage like we did the views are simply breathtaking.

Need help planning your trip to Vermont! Feel free to message me callie@wanderkeep.com. You can also find me on Facebook at Callie@WanderkeepTravel. As always my service are complimentary!

Harwood Hill Motel Vermont

October 17, 2019 By Callie 1 Comment

Harwood Hill Motel in Bennington,Vermont is an adorable cottage like motel in the adorable bustling town of Bennington.

Harwood boasts suites and deluxe rooms filled with art and surrounded by the “Million Dollar View” including mountains and the Bennington Battle Monument. The rooms are quite spacious and we were so happy to be staying in our room across the street from an apple orchard with easy in and out parking.

Harwood also has a covered gazebo, play area, hammocks and a more than friendly staff that will help you get anywhere you need to go or give recommendations. Harwood also offers a continental breakfast in the office daily and wifi included.

Harwood is located close to many attractions in Bennington including the Battle Monument, covered bridges, Frost Stone House and plenty of local restaurants. Downtown is a quick drive away as well. Definitely plan to spend a day or two seeing the town.

Harwood is the perfect motel if you’re looking to save money but still stay in the action. The rates are extremely reasonable while still giving you a small town Vermont feel.

If you’re traveling during fall foliage -which you should-I recommend booking at least 6 months before travel since rooms book up. It’s about a 2.5 hour drive up to Burlington and the drive up is breathtaking. Fall foliage in Vermont should absolutely be on your travel bucket list-you won’t be sorry.

Need help planning your trip to Vermont! Feel free to message me callie@wanderkeep.com. You can also find me on Facebook at Callie@WanderkeepTravel. As always my service are complimentary!

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