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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 ...Affordable Disney Vacations Step by Step. Final Thoughts: Keeping the Magic Alive
Once your vacation to Walt Disney World is over, you may want to “keep the magic going”. With that in mind, what are some affordable ways to do that? Well, let’s talk about all those pictures you took, to start. Continue reading
Affordable Disney Vacations Step by Step. Part Eighteen: Fun and Cheap Souvenirs
It should be no big surprise that “souvenirs” can be huge budget busters and are one of the quickest ways I know to kill any hopes for an affordable Disney vacation. Especially if you have little ones, the cries for “Buy me this” and “I want that” can be very hard to ignore. So here are a few things that we have found that help keep our souvenir spending from getting out of hand. Continue reading
Affordable Disney Vacations Step by Step. Part Seventeen:Fun Free and Almost Free Things to Do
When talking about affordable Disney vacations, it is easy to get so caught up in all the attractions, rides, major shows etc. that one can easily overlook the many fun things to do at Walt Disney World that are free….or almost free. One thing that I have tried to do with The Affordable Mouse is to show that, while Disney CAN be expensive, it does not HAVE to be. The topic of today’s post will show you just how many things you can do at Disney World that won’t cost you additional money beyond what you are spending for room, food, tickets, and transportation. Continue reading
Affordable Disney Vacations Step by Step. Part Sixteen: Getting Ready to Go!
After months of planning your Disney World vacation, you’re finally getting ready to leave. Before you go though, there are some things you will want to think about. Continue reading
Affordable Disney Vacations Step by Step. Part Fourteen: 10 Easy Tips to Reduce Your Food Budget
There are a variety of tips, ideas, and strategies that can help you save money on food at Walt Disney World.
Let’s start by saying that you CAN spend a lot on your meals on your Disney vacation…but you don’t HAVE to. Here then, in no particular order, are 10 ways that you can cut your meal costs for a truly affordable Disney vacation. Continue reading
