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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: What if I Can’t Get Free Dining?
When I sent out an email alert to my list that Disney had announced a new Free Dining Promotion, it was apparent that many folks had been waiting for just this announcement to book their next Disney vacation. And it’s no wonder: getting most if not all of your meals for free is a great way to save some serious money! Continue reading
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Thrifty Thursday: Tips for Making Your Disney Dream Come True
Walt always said, “if you can dream it you can do it.” Today, I am going to give you the insight on every tried and true money-saving tip that my family has used throughout the years. I am hoping that by incorporating any or all of these ideas, you can make your dream of taking a Disney vacation a reality for you and your family. Continue reading
Affordable Disney Vacations: Making Your Savings Grow
In the past several weeks we have discussed creating a Disney vacation budget, and how to put all the pieces of your vacation together to make your trip as affordable as possible. Today, we’ll end this series by talking about saving up for your vacation…because no matter how affordable it is, you still have to pay for it at some point, right? So unless you are a lucky lottery winner or the beneficiary of an extremely generous family member, coming up with ways to save for a vacation….an extravagance for many during these tough economic times….can be challenging. Continue reading
Getting You…and Your Luggage Home Again: That’s Why They Call It “Magical” Express
Last week I discussed using Disney’s Magical Express to get you…and your luggage from the Orlando airport to your Disney resort hotel. In my opinion, this is a great perk that Disney offers, and can be a real savings: no need to arrange for car rental, or for a limo or taxi to get you from the airport to your hotel. But, you may ask, what about on the way home? Can I take DME back to Orlando airport? What about my bags? Continue reading
Learning to “Let Go” With Disney’s Magical Express
Once upon a time we drove to Walt Disney World. There are of course, a number of pros and cons to doing this, but one of the pros, in my opinion, was having a car while we were visiting the parks. It allowed us the freedom to come and go when and how we wanted, no waiting for a bus, no standing, just get in your car and go. For the planner/control freak that I tend to be, it was perfect. Continue reading
