Thrifty Thursday: Disney Entertainment Extras

There’s no question that there is a lot to do at Walt Disney World. What many folks don’t realize though, is that there is a “world” of fun beyond the rides and attractions. There are plenty of fun entertainment extras that may seem small, but just add to the magic – and you won’t even need a FastPass! Best of all, there is no extra cost for them either, so be sure to take time to check them out to make the most of your park tickets!  Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Transportation Time

monorailOne of the perks of staying at a Disney resort, is access to Disney transportation: no need to rent a car if you are flying to Walt Disney World! However, you will want to plan ahead when it comes to transportation, so that you are saving time as well as money. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Taking a Non Park Day

The parks at Walt Disney World are, for good reason, the focus of a Disney vacation, but going at full speed through your whole trip might mean that you’ll be worn out by the last day. Building a day off from the parks into your trip is often a good idea, particularly if you have children in your group and you’re staying for around a week or longer. You don’t have to buy park tickets for every day of your trip, so consider taking a day off at a more relaxing pace….it’s a great way to get more out of your Disney vacation dollars. Here are some ideas for planning a non-park day. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Making the Most of Low Crowds

Visiting during a slower time of year is a great way to avoid crowds and see and do more while in the parks. Does this mean, though, that you can toss the itinerary planning that so many Disney fans have encouraged you to do? Not at all – certainly you won’t need the same kind of rigid itinerary as a high-crowd period, but you should still plan an itinerary to make the most of your time. Here are some tips for planning during a low-crowd period. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Extra Magic Hours

When it comes to saving time at Walt Disney World, one of the best ways to do this is to take advantage of Disney’s Extra Magic Hours. If you are staying at a Disney resort during your Walt Disney World trip, then you will have the advantage of using Extra Magic Hours. These are extra hours available at various parks on certain days outside of regular opening and closing times. In the morning Disney resort guests can enter an hour earlier, and in the evening they can stay 2-3 hours after regular closing.  Read more

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