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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: Shopping Around The World!

If you’ll be ringing in the new year at Walt Disney World and want to get an early start on next years holiday shopping, Epcot is a great place for that! You can find many unique and one of kind souvenirs from The World Showcase! Take your time in each country and you’ll be amazed at what you’ll find! Continue reading

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Epcot Food and Wine Festival: Tips for Eating Your Way Around the World

As I wrote in last week’s article about all the wonderful events at Walt Disney World, the Food and Wine Festival is one of the most popular…and for good reason. After all, what could be better than being able to eat and drink your way around the world? Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: My Country ’tis of Thee

You just never know who you will run into when you are visiting Walt Disney World. One minute you’re strolling around Epcot’s World Showcase, the next, a group of Yankee Doodle Dandies are marching towards you, fife and drums announcing their way. So wait, is this Disney….or Williamsburg…..or Colonial America? Continue reading

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My Favorite Disney Things: Iluminations – Reflections of Earth

Disney has a number of fireworks productions at its parks, both regularly scheduled and seasonal. And while everyone has their favorite Disney fireworks show, for me, it is Illuminations: Reflections of Earth that brings a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye. I find this show to be breathtaking, exhilarating, amazing, exciting, moving….in other words, I really, really like it. Continue reading

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Grazing Your Way Around Disney’s World Showcase

When traveling to Walt Disney World we seem to go against what so many other people do! Let me explain. I love all the different restaurants WDW has to offer. However, filling our days with ADR’s, Advance Dining Reservations for the novice, takes more time then we want to spend and doesn’t always fit into our budget. Fast food restaurants in World Showcase have so much more than the typical hamburger fare. While these counter service locations do not have the fancy silverware, the linen napkins, or the attentive server; we find the more relaxed atmosphere suits us just fine. We can choose where we eat and when, since most days, two meals is the norm. Continue reading

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