Affordable Disney: Should You Drive to Walt Disney World?

Once you have decided on when your trip to Walt Disney World will be and how long you will be there, your next step will be how you are getting there. There are several ways to travel to Orlando, beginning with driving, which can be the least expensive way to go. If you are thinking about driving to Disney, here are a few things to consider. Read more

Exploring Disney: Join Me As We Enter—The Twilight Zone

Planning a Disney vacation is one of the great joys of my life. I love getting down to the nitty-gritty with all the little details, having my days mapped out in front of me, and thinking about everything from what our room is going to look like, to what snacks we’ll discover, to when I’m climbing aboard my favorite rides. A big part of this, of course, is dreaming about my resort hotel. For others, all this planning and preparing sounds more like a nightmare.

Now what if we could combine both? Let’s go explore a fabulous, dreamy resort that is a true nightmare. I invite you to join me at Hollywood Studios and enter…the Twilight Zone. You can imagine me saying that in the deep Ron Sterling voice should you so wish. I so wish…so go ahead. Read more

Packing for Your Disney Vacation

When planning a trip to Walt Disney World, there are things that you should pick up and pack prior to arriving at the most magical place in the world. Not only will it help with expenses, but it also is half the fun in preparing for your trip. Here are just a few things to think about. Read more

Disney with Kids – on a Budget!

It’s no secret that a Disney World vacation can be pricey. Maybe the secret is that you CAN actually go to Disney on a budget. If the desire and a little discipline are there, it’s a very real possibility for most families. Vacation costs can add up quickly anywhere you go but I’ve never regretted money spent on memories made and my memories are just as magical regardless of whether our trips were “budget” or not. Read more

Exploring Disney: The Wonders of World Showcase

There is a lot to love about Walt Disney World, but I would have to say that for my family, our “favorite” thing is probably Epcot’s World Showcase. Not any particular attractions in here, just basically the entire place. 🙂

If I could live here, I would and here’s why….. Read more