Thrifty Thursday: Smorgasbord of Saving Tips!

This week I’m offering a smorgasbord or hodge-podge of saving tips for your Disney vacation, with both money savers but also sanity-savers!  This week I traveled by air (no, not on broomstick, I went by plane) instead of my usual 4-wheeled mode of transportation.  What an experience!  Read more

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Special Events at Walt Disney World: Rock n’ Roll through Africa with Obi-Wan Kenobi!

The Lion King Returns better than ever!

Can you believe The Lion King is celebrating its 20th anniversary?  It’s true! Disney’s Animal Kingdom is hosting Harambe Nights every Saturday evening June 7 – August 9, 2014.  A Welcome Reception begins at 7:00 pm with appetizers and African-inspired beer and wine, followed by a special performance of The Lion King – Concert in the Wild at 7:30 pm.  A little bird whispered that this was a new-improved version of the spectacular previous live version.  Simba comes to life in this brand new performance featuring a live orchestra and choir, dancers, dramatic lighting and scenes and digitally projected movie moments!  The lineup for guest narrators is just amazing!  Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: More Time-Saving Disney Thrifty Tips!

Character Dining is great with Reservations!

I’ve talked a bit about time-savers in the past but ran across these time-saving tips in my notebook.  Being thrifty with our time when at Disney gives us more fun-TIME!  Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Free, Free, Free ~ Disney Cartoons, Parade, Fireworks and Playgrounds!

If you have been touring the resorts and your munchkins are too tired to take another step, you do not have to stop the touring adventure.  It’s time for a cartoon break!  Disney resorts have setup televisions in the lobbies playing Disney Cartoons!  This is entirely a free activity for all lobby guests, not just registered resort guests.  Since you are frugal mouseketeers, I know you have your backpack snacks and drinks tucked away to refresh yours and the little feet and tummies!  Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Downtown Disney ~ No Park Ticket Necessary & Free Parking Too!

Thrifty Thursday: Downtown Disney ~ No Park Ticket Necessary & Free Parking Too!

Magic is not contained in the Disney theme parks ~ it overflows for young and old into Downtown Disney!  Downtown Disney has no admission fees and parking is free if you are not staying at a Disney Resort; however bus service to Downtown Disney is always complimentary for Disney resort guests.  Read more

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