Thrifty Thursday: Flying to Disney with Help From Twitter

(photo credit: Flickr user Pylon757)

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

Terrific Tuesdays: Taking Grandchildren to Walt Disney World

I started something years ago and after several years between, was able to continue last year – taking grandchildren on a trip to Walt Disney World. While it wasn’t a surprise for the older 12 year old, it was for the 4 year old! She honestly wasn’t sure about it! We had surprised them, but looking back, I think a little “leading-up-to-preparation-for-her” would have helped prepare her for what to expect. Read more

Disney with Special Needs: The World at the Holidays Prep – Part One

You may recall that last year my family traveled to Disney World for the single greatest day on the calendar…Halloween. While that was the most amazing trip ever, this year we decided to change things up a little bit and travel “home” for Thanksgiving. Read more

Wordless Wednesday: To Infinity and Beyond!

Calling all Space Rangers! Buzz Lightyear needs YOUR help to defeat the Evil Emperor Zurg. Be sure to check in with him at Star Command Headquarters (otherwise known at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, located in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland. Get your space blasters ready! Read more