As anyone who has been into a store lately knows – Christmas is right around the corner! In fact, someone noted the other day that there are only 8 more Saturdays till Christmas! OH MY! Even though it seems a little early to even think about the holidays, it is a great time to plan a trip to the most Magical and festive place on earth – Walt Disney World! Read more
Author: Debbie
Thrifty Thursday: 20th Annual Epcot Food and Wine Festival
When choosing a favorite time of year to visit Walt Disney World, one event to consider is the Food & Wine Festival that runs from late September to mid November. This is my all-time favorite time to go for an all adult trip. Being the more adventurous eater, that I am, I find the festival great for sampling all those foods that I normally don’t get at home. My husband being the not-so-adventurous eater that he is actually finds the Food and Wine Festival a great place to try some things that he may or may not like, but doesn’t have to dish out the expense of a full meal just to try a bite. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Pictures at Disney!
As anyone who has been to Walt Disney World knows, there are photo-opportunities everywhere! Throughout the park, you will find places marked as Picture Spots, which make for fantastic shots. These are strategically located spots that can give you the most bangs for your picture. You will also want to capture those first time grins and smiles for those young and young at heart! Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life
I absolutely love walking around the Tree of Life, through the Discovery Trails and exploring the 300 + animals “carved” in to the trunk of this magnificent man-made tree! Not only is it a relaxing and shaded walkway, but it also gives you an up-close view of every animal and creature. Every time I have been there, I find other creatures I never saw before. It is hard to believe each leaf, twig, etc was meticulously hand crafted to become the icon of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Saving for a Magical Trip
Walt Disney World can be very magical, but realistically it can also be expensive without some prior planning and saving. The average person does not have several thousand dollars just sitting around to make a 3-4 day trip much less take a week-long vacation to the most magical place on earth. Read more