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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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Tuesday Disney Tips: Driving to Disney World
Of all the trips I have made to Disney World, I have only flown 4 times: twice when I was a teenager, once in 2000 and once in 2004. The other eleven visits we have driven from Texas to Orlando. This is primarily due to the fact that my husband is happy to drive but less than happy to fly. My concern for his wishes, coupled with the fact that there are very few airline specials to Orlando from my nearest airport, has made driving our best option. I rather enjoy taking road trips myself and have learned some valuable tips along the way. Continue reading
Travel Tuesday Tales: Flying to Disney World but Wishing We Were Driving
I booked our flights for our Disney Christmas/New Years trip last week and was not happy with the many American dollars that it cost. Not that I was especially surprised, since this is not only the busiest week of the year, but also one of the most expensive. So while I gritted my teeth while booking, I kept thinking “Why not drive? Why not drive? Why not drive?” Continue reading
