What could be more fun than seeing the animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? What about seeing them “up close” in their natural habitat? If this sounds like the perfect adventure, then you might want to consider the special Wild Africa Trek tour on your next Disney vacation. Read more
Author: Nancy
Thrifty Thursday: Disney Vacation Planning….at a Minimum
As I’ve said many times, I am all about saving money on my Disney vacation, but I also like to know that I am getting the most value out of my trip. Which means that if I don’t want to spend most of my time standing in lines, then I need to do some planning. Now I totally understand that not everyone likes or wants to plan a lot for their vacation…but at Walt Disney World, having a great trip means you have to do “some” planning. So today, I’m talking about the “Disney Vacation Planning Bare Minimum”. 🙂 Read more
Thursday Thoughts: Saying Good Bye to an Old Friend
One of Walt Disney’s guiding philosophies as he built Disneyland (and the Disney brand in general) is that the Disney company should always be ready to “try something new”. In fact, one of my favorite Walt Disney quotes speaks to just this:
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”
I think it is safe to say that this continues to be one of the missions of the Disney company – whether movies or theme parks – there is always something new. Of course, that is a big part of what keeps us going back to the Disney parks, because there is ALWAYS something new to see or do! Read more
Wordless Wednesday: Learning and Fun at Innoventions
I sometimes think that Innoventions, in Epcot, may be one of the most overlooked attractions in Walt Disney World. Divided into Innoventions East and West, both buildings are filled with fascinating exhibits, movies, demonstrations and all kinds of hands-on ways to learn about the latest in technology, science, and well, almost anything. It’s always changing, and always fun. Yes, it is *gasp* learning too, but wouldn’t it be great if all learning was this much fun? Plus it’s a great way to cool off, and get away from the crowds for a bit too. 🙂 Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Save Time With Child Swap
You’ve heard me say this for several weeks now: “Time is Money” so when it comes to getting the most value for your Disney vacation dollars, making the most of your time is super important. Which is where the “Child Swap” option can be really helpful. Read more