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Cast Member’s Corner: Lost Parents

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. ...

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Disney Souvenirs: What’s the Deal with Disney Pin Collecting?

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” ...

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Dining at Disney: The Character Breakfast at Crystal Palace

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.

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Thrifty Thursday: Eat This, Not That in Animal Kingdom

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!!

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Terrific Tuesdays: Epcot’s China Pavilion

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 ...

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When Should You Really, Really Stay at a Disney Resort?

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.

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Thrifty Thursday: The Price is Right!  How to Save on Airfare to Disney World

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 ...

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New Summer Savings Promotion!!

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.

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Wordless Wednesday: The Tree of Life

Pretty much everyone who comes to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom stops, at some point, for a picture in front of the Tree of Life. This Disney icon, representing what Animal Kingdom is all about, is pretty hard to miss. But how many people stop at some point during their trip to actually walk around and LOOK at all the intricate carvings? The artwork on this Tree is amazing….and while I think that the attention to detail is clearly something that Disney excels at…..I do think that with these carvings, the Imagineers take “detail” to a whole new level. Continue reading

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of August 16, 2010

It’s time for another tour of the Disney Blog World, where I share some of my favorite Disney blog posts from the past week. There are always tons, and this past week was no exception! Continue reading

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Affordable Disney Vacations Step by Step. Part Fifteen: Know How to Save Money on Disney Parks Tickets

Today’s post will deal with tickets, another major expenditure…which is why you want to make sure you are not spending more than you have to. Basically, there are two parts to this discussion:
1. Where you can get Disney parks tickets
2. Where you should NOT buy Disney parks tickets
Let’s briefly discuss the first one: You can purchase Disney World park passes through Disney, or through an authorized Disney ticket broker. Those are the only two avenues you should consider if you want to be confident that you are getting actual Disney park tickets. Continue reading

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