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Cast Member's Corner: Lost Parents
If you’ve ever been to Walt Disney World in the middle of the summer you know it is a very busy place. Even when it is not summer, the parks can still be busy. Although this may not bother most kids it can make some parents nervous. ...
Disney Souvenirs: What’s the Deal with Disney Pin Collecting?
When we discovered pin collecting, we discovered a great way of keeping that Disney souvenir budget under control. Because pins are now our souvenir of choice, we are better able to plan our souvenir purchases and stick to a planned budget. We don’t get sidetracked, and don’t suffer “buyer’s remorse” ...
Dining at Disney: The Character Breakfast at Crystal Palace
A great Disney experience is booking a character breakfast to start the morning. Not only do the young ones love it, but I’ve had some adult friends that go on a regular basis without kids along.
Thrifty Thursday: Eat This, Not That in Animal Kingdom
This is my next installment in this Eat This, Not That series, and I’ve found lots of great ways to save money on dining, but I was super surprised by just how much you can save in Animal Kingdom!!
Terrific Tuesdays: Epcot's China Pavilion
As we work our way through the World Showcase at Epcot, our next stop is China. Here you will find beautiful gardens and tranquil ponds scattered throughout the land. There is even a miniature version of the tomb of China's first emperor. The film Reflections of ...
When Should You Really, Really Stay at a Disney Resort?
While there are times when it may be in your best interest, financially, to stay off Disney World property, there are other times when you really, need to stay with Disney if possible, to get the most value out of your vacation dollars.
Thrifty Thursday: The Price is Right! How to Save on Airfare to Disney World
Getting to Disney World is a big part of the vacation budget. It's also the one that makes my stomach turn the most. I love to fly, but I detest the prices of airfare. The last time we went to Walt Disney World, we ended up paying ...
New Summer Savings Promotion!!
Now is the perfect time to plan a summer vacation your family will cherish forever. Save on stays most nights June 15 – Aug. 14, 2012. Great rates allow you to enjoy select Disney Value Resorts, Disney Moderate Resorts, Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.Disney Vacation Planning: Bird’s Favorite Tips for Saving for Disney
The wonderful ladies of The Affordable Mouse are currently offering their favorite tips in a Disney Vacation Planning series. They’ve shared some remarkable tips and so much has already been covered. For my contribution I thought I’d share my favorite tips in helping you get there- Ways to Save for Disney! While I’m sure some of you are more creative than this, here’s a list of some of the basics, and maybe not so basic ways to save. Continue reading
My Favorite Disney Things: Bird’s Favorite Things are the Feelings
My favorite Disney things, eh? That should be pretty easy… except it’s not. I’m not sure I could tell you what my favorite ride is or my favorite restaurant, because there are something I LOVE about each one of them so far. For instance, if you’d ask what my favorite roller coaster was, I might say I love Space Mountain for the thrills and fun of not seeing the next turn or drop coming. But in my heart my favorite would have to be Big Thunder Mountain Railroad because not only was it my first roller coaster, but this past May I also got to share the “first roller coaster” experience with my daughter, who also just loved it! Oh, and Rockin’ Roller Coaster- soo fun! How can you pick your favorites? Continue reading
My Favorite Disney Memory by Bird
Having just returned from Walt Disney World only a month ago, I have so many fresh, vivid memories to choose from. This was a very difficult task to pick just one. Picking a ‘favorite’ was practically impossible! While I can’t say for sure which of the many special moments was a true ‘favorite’, I can tell you that this one ranks right up there with the best of them! Continue reading
