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Disney Tips- What Should I Take and What Should I Leave?

Disney Tips- What Should I Take and What Should I Leave?

If you are like me you are a planner. It is very important to be prepared when traveling to Disney because poor preparation can make or break the enjoyment of your vacation. When preparing for your days at the parks it may be helpful to know what you can take ...

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Thrifty Thursday: How About a FREE Disney Sundae?

Thrifty Thursday: How About a FREE Disney Sundae?

When you are on the Disney Dining Plan and you order a quick service meal, you get 1 meal, 1 drink and 1 dessert of your choice. This usually consists of some sort of cake or ice cream bar. Did you know that at Pop they have a bakery section ...

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Terrific Tuesdays: Disney Resort Hopping

Terrific Tuesdays: Disney Resort Hopping

One thing my family tried on our last trip to Walt Disney World was resort hopping. Since we went around Christmas, all of the resorts were decked out in holiday decor. We had a great time checking out these resorts, as they are beautiful no matter what the season ...

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Running with Disney: A Newbie’s Thoughts on Disney Marathon Weekend

Running with Disney: A Newbie's Thoughts on Disney Marathon Weekend

As I have mentioned previously, one of the reasons we chose the week we did for recent our Disney World vacation, was because it was Marathon Weekend, and our DD was participating in the 5-K. This was a totally new experience for all of us, Disney veterans that we are, ...

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Disney Outside the Parks: The Sweet Side of Disney

Disney Outside the Parks: The Sweet Side of Disney

I am so excited to be hosting this new series called, Disney Outside the Parks! Disney has such a big impact on so many lives and the magical memories that we create with our loved ones stays with us forever. The one thing most of us dread about a Disney ...

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Thrifty Thursday: Don’t Miss the Fireworks!

Thrifty Thursday: Don't Miss the Fireworks!

I was talking to a recent Walt Disney World visitor the other day. We talked about everything she and her family did on their trip and how much they all enjoyed Disney. When I asked her what they thought of the fireworks shows, she said they had not seen them. ...

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Terrific Tuesdays: Sailing Away on Disney World’s Boats

Terrific Tuesdays: Sailing Away on Disney World's Boats

One thing my family enjoys doing while at Walt Disney World is looking at the scenery a little differently than others do. Most people think that you need to rush to places by monorail or bus transportation. Though sometimes we do, we also like to go by boat. ...

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Running with Disney: A “New” Kind of Vacation

Running with Disney: A New Kind of Vacation

If I had to pick one word to describe our recent trip to Walt Disney World, it would be “new”. We stayed in a new resort, ate in new restaurants, and had new experiences. And this is probably one of the things I love about visiting Disney World: no matter ...

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Thrifty Thursday: How About a FREE Disney Sundae?

When you are on the Disney Dining Plan and you order a quick service meal, you get 1 meal, 1 drink and 1 dessert of your choice. This usually consists of some sort of cake or ice cream bar. Did you know that at Pop they have a bakery section that serves up some wonderful made to order Sundaes? Continue reading

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Terrific Tuesdays: Disney Resort Hopping

One thing my family tried on our last trip to Walt Disney World was resort hopping. Since we went around Christmas, all of the resorts were decked out in holiday decor. We had a great time checking out these resorts, as they are beautiful no matter what the season is. Continue reading

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Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Since we are The Affordable Mouse, I thought this would be the perfect way to open up Mouse Resort Friday – a quick run through my favorite value property, Disney’s Pop Century. It’s a fun place to stay, and won’t crunch your pocket book. Continue reading

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Disney Tips: Using the Disney Dining Plan Wisely

When you plan your Walt Disney World Vacation, food is often a key factor in your budgeting and planning experience. The Disney Dining Plan(DDP) can offer you great food and memorable meals with the ones you love. But beware, if you do not plan wisely you can end leaving your magical vacation feeling frustrated and like you wasted your time. Continue reading

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What Would You Do With One More Disney Day?

Take a full 24 hours to create as many memories as you can — because on Leap Day, 2012, Disney Parks are celebrating like never before! For the first time ever, both Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park will be … Continue reading

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