Yes Halloween was just the other day. But the elves at Disney have been busy for weeks with the work of preparing the parks for the magic of the Disney holiday season. Lights are up on Cinderella Castle and decorations are being added all around the parks and resorts as you read this. Creating this kind of magic takes a little time. But I promise you…the result is worth it. 🙂 Read more
Author: Nancy
Thrifty Thursday: Making an Easy Scrapbook
Souvenirs can be a major budget buster on your Disney vacation, so I wanted to chat today about a very affordable….and very fun…. Disney souvenir that you can make for yourself. One that, while inexpensive, will ultimately be priceless, because it contains memories.
Yup, we’re talking scrapbooks today. 🙂 Read more
Thrifty Thursday: What’s the Deal with Disney Pin Collecting?
One of the biggest budget-busters when it comes to Disney vacations are souvenirs….because there are just so darn many cute choices! And a lot of things that you (or your kids) will want are not cheap either, which means that giving in to “gottabuyit” means that you’re probably also giving in to spending more than you intended….and possibly lots more than you intended. Read more
Why We Need Disney Today, More Than Ever
This has been a horrible week. While there’s no need to get into all the details, as everyone at this point pretty much knows them all, it’s not a stretch to say that it’s been devastating, heartbreaking, and emotionally draining for those of us watching…..and beyond that and so much worse for those whose lives were directly affected. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Do You REALLY Need ADRs?
“So you’re going to Walt Disney World in 4 months, how wonderful! Have you made your dining reservations yet?”
And so starts a conversation that I have had many times with folks who are planning their first Disney vacation. The puzzled look I usually get in return, as they try to figure out why on earth any sane person would make dining reservations months in advance, always makes me chuckle….because at this point, I don’t have the heart to tell them there have been times that I have gotten up at 6 a.m. for 4 straight days trying to book our dining reservations… and of course, I am doing the same for my clients as well. 🙂 Read more