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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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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 how many times you go, there are numerous things that make the magic new and special. 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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Planning for Your 2012 Disney Vacation

As we near the end of this year, and look ahead to a brand new, shiny New Year, it’s also the perfect time to start thinking about planning that next Disney vacation. After all, is there any better New Year’s resolution than visiting one of the Disney parks, or maybe finally taking that long-dreamed-about Disney Cruise? Continue reading

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Thrifty Thursday: Ready to Go to Disney

Brenda is on her way to Walt Disney World: Tis the day before leaving, I am checking my list
Combining Christmas and travel, hope there’s nothing I’ve missed
Our bags are packed and ready, I’ve stopped the mail and news
I have pen in hand and I’m checking off to-dos Continue reading

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Running With Disney: Less Than a Month to Go!

So my Disney trip countdown says 23 days! :) It’s hard to believe that by the time we actually get to Walt Disney World for our January trip, it will have been 367 days since we left…but who’s counting….. It’s been a crazy year for us, with trips planned and cancelled multiple times, but it looks like this one is actually going to happen! Continue reading

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