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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...Learn How to Create Your Own Disney Autograph Book at Chip and Co.
My post this week at Chip and Co. was about combining several things that are near and dear to my heart….and making some special Disney magic: Three things that I really get excited about are Disney, creativity, and saving money. When I can combine all 3, it is a red-letter day in my book. Today, we’re going to talk about how to have your own red-letter day by helping your child make their own Disney World autograph book. Continue reading
Stop by Chip and Co. to Chat About Pin Collecting
I haven’t made it a secret that we love pin collecting. This week over at Chip and Co., I decided to chat a bit more about how we have found this to be a great way to find some awesome souvenirs and keep that souvenir budget under control as well Continue reading
We’ve Got The Penny Press Machine Going at Chip and Co!
A while back I ran a series on affordable Disney souvenirs, and one of the things I mentioned was pressed pennies. It’s something we have enjoyed, and from what I heard from folks, lots of others do too! It IS kind of fun….in fact it’s so much fun, it’s the subject of my post over at Chip and Co. this week: Affordable Disney Souvenirs for Penny Pinchers. Continue reading
Searching for Hidden Mickeys at Chip and Co.
I’ve written before how much we enjoy searching for Hidden Mickeys. In fact, I have found it so addictive, that I tend to now see them everywhere….even when we’re not at Disney World. (This is, of course, a little awkward with your non-Disney friends, when you see one and yell out “Look, a Hidden Mickey!”. Continue reading
Disney Ride-Wimps Unite at Chip and Co. This Week
I wrote a slightly “different” kind of article for Chip and Co. this week: “One thing I have learned from my years of researching Disney vacations, is that people have lots of questions about “what the rides are like”. Are you also a Ride-Wimp…or do you know someone who is? I know that there are a lot of us out there! Here’s your chance to stand up and be counted with the rest of the Disney Ride-Wimps Continue reading
