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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.Tuesday Disney Tips: Save Money by Driving
The exorbitant amount we Americans are paying at the pump will very likely affect the vacation plans for many families this Summer. People from around the country have said that the high price of gas has caused them to cancel or change their summer vacation plans in the past, so it is very possible this will happen again this year. Some families, although not deciding to do away with vacation this year altogether, also do not want to plan too far ahead; so instead of planning now for a July trip they are waiting to see if prices go down. The problem is the uncertainty over how high fuel prices could get. Even so, driving to Walt Disney World can save families a great deal of money. Why would you want to drive? Because even though it costs you more time, you can still save a lot of money compared to the cost of flying. Continue reading
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Minnie Minus Mickey: A Single Mom Plans for Disney—Planning Your Parks, Day 1
One thing that is on my mind when planning a Disney trip is which park I’ll be in which day. So, I check out the calendar for school, flight schedules, and, of course, the Disney Parks calendars. Since I booked over six months out, I had to wait (and wait, and wait) for the events calendar to come out on the Disney site. I’m not a big fan of waiting for information I want it NOW, so I checked out historic crowd levels for certain days (all of them were low, due to the time of year we’re going), as well as expected dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party. Continue reading
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Disney Deluxe Resorts on a Budget??
A trip to Walt Disney World is a dream come true for many families. While Disney has thought ahead and greatly accommodated all travelers’ needs by creating resort categories, we all know that being able to stay at a deluxe Disney resort would make that magical dream vacation all the more magical. Believe it or not there are ways to stay at a deluxe Disney resort and stay true to your Disney vacation budget. My family has been blessed to be able to visit Walt Disney World almost every year. While we always stay on Disney property we do not always stay deluxe. What I can tell you is that when we do stay deluxe I make Disney’s Polynesian Resort my home. Continue reading
Tips for Using the Affordable Disney Vacation Planning Worksheets
Late last week I finally finished 3 new worksheets for you and uploaded them to the site. If you haven’t yet seen them, you can find links to all 3 on the Planning Worksheets page. While there is a quick overview of each on that page, I wanted to take today’s post to elaborate just a bit and provide a tutorial that will hopefully help you to use them. But first, a few things for you to know… Continue reading
