Thrifty Thursday: Saving with Character Meals

Garden Grill (Disney Parks Blog)Believe it or not, character dining at Disney World is a smart way to save. 

Think about it: on vacation, time is money. Every second you wait in line to meet with Cinderella is another second you’re not riding Dumbo or watching your son dance along with the Main Street Philharmonic. Those are valuable seconds!  Read more

Terrific Tuesdays: Disney’s Street Entertainers

13217594_10153673473351234_2942476290842035738_oAfter spending a weekend with our grand kids, I was starting to get concerned about our upcoming trip to Walt Disney World. Being 4 and 11, they get bored easily, especially when they aren’t with their friends or their “things”. Trust me – I was really sweating what would happen. Read more

Disney Vacation Planning: Make it a Day of Yes

13179382_10154160104819321_5785300224975333124_nHave you read the Mom’s Guide to Making your Trip Smooth, Seamless and Stress-Free? No? Well let me assure you that while that may not be a real book, it can actually happen. Even with the fussiest kids, the most obnoxious tween or overtired toddler, it is possible! How, you ask?

Make every day of your vacation A DAY OF YES. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: What if I Can’t Get Free Dining?

IMG_3811When I sent out an email alert to my list that Disney had announced a new Free Dining Promotion, I knew that many folks had been waiting for just this announcement to book their next Disney vacation. And it’s no wonder: getting most if not all of your meals for free is a great way to save some serious money!  Read more