What in the World is a WEENIE? We’re Breaking Down Some of Disney’s Most CONFUSING Words!

When you visit Disney World, you may hear a LOT of phrases that you don’t understand!

What is a refurbishment? You’re about to find out!

Disney fans use jargon that is completely unique to the parks, filled with acronyms and fancy words that don’t mean anything to the outsider or the first-time guest. As you become more acquainted with the parks, you’ll start to learn more about “Disney speak,” but today we’re giving you a crash course!

If you hit the parks for rope drop, you may get to see the sunrise!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Peter Pan’s Flight is an example of an attraction.

You can have a table with a view at California Grill.

  • Dining Plans are a way to prepay for your food at Disney World. You purchase your chosen dining plan category ahead of your trip, and then you’re given “credits” to spend on food during your vacation. Prior to the closures, Disney World typically offered a Free Dining Plan Offer as a booking incentive at least once a year.
  • Snack Credits come with the Disney Dining Plan and are what you use to buy snacks around the parks and resorts. Depending on the price, some items are more worth using your snack credits than others. You can spot the snack credit logo (a little purple and white box) on many menus.
  • Tables in Wonderland is a discount dining program available to Florida Residents, Annual Passholders, and DVC Members. It provides a 20% discount on food and beverages at more than 100 restaurants around Disney World.

A truly classic way to spend your snack credit!

  • Mobile Order is how you can pre-order your quick service meals before you head to the restaurant. The whole process is available through the My Disney Experience app.
  • Animatronic is the term used to describe the lifelike robots used in rides, shows, and other attractions. They’re often made to look like specific characters, animals, or people. This term audio-animatronics was coined by Disney back in the 1960s, and it’s one that you’ll hear a lot in the theme park community.
  • Dark Rides are, as the name implies, in the dark. Many use blacklight technology to highlight specific elements of the ride, while hiding others from guests’ view. These rides propel guests through a storyline during the ride experience and don’t have to be entirely in the dark.

Expedition Everest is technically a dark ride!

A Cast Member modeling new costumes at Wilderness Lodge — what a look!

The Mickey and Friends cavalcade can be found in Magic Kingdom!

Those are some of the basic terms that will be helpful to know for your Walt Disney World vacation! You’re basically a total pro now, right?? Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney planning advice and tips for your upcoming trip, as well as all the news from the parks!

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