Thrifty Thursday: Tips for Driving to Disney World

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Of all the trips I have made to Disney World, my family has driven rather than fly for most of them. I rather enjoy taking road trips and over the years, have learned some valuable tips for making the trip to Disney affordable, stress free, and even fun! Read more

Wordless Wednesday: Animal Kingdom Entertainment

There is a lot to see and do in Animal Kingdom these days with the opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar, but while visiting this beautiful park, keep in an eye out for the “entertainment” too! Like all the Disney parks, some pretty amazing performers may pop up at any moment and they are super fun to watch (and maybe even participate in too!)
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Disney with Special Needs: Holidays at Disney Prep – Part Two

Summer is looming outside and while everyone else is prancing around thinking about the beach, shorts, and splashing around in the pool, my mind is firmly stuck at the end of fall. Like I might have turned up the air conditioning, burned a caramel candle, and eaten a sweet potato the other day. It is only 5 months until I check in to Disney for Thanksgiving and there is still so much planning to do. So. Much. Planning. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Flying to Disney with Help From Twitter

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As an Annual Passholder and DVC owner, the only thing between me and a visit to Disney World is usually airfare. With the rising cost of fuel, cheap tickets are harder to find, but it’s not impossible! Here are some tips for finding prices that won’t break the bank on my favorite social network: Twitter. Read more

Wordless Wednesday: Main Street Trolley

Most people when arriving at Magic Kingdom, stop to take pictures of the castle and then start walking to their first destination. But why not take a few minutes and take the trolley up Main Street instead? While they usually run mostly in the morning (before the park gets too crowded), the horse-drawn Trolley is a super fun way to experience Main Street the way Walt Disney did in his home town….and feel like a bit of a celebrity while doing it. Be sure to wave to everyone as you go by! 🙂 Read more