I was raised in a frugal home. Not because clipping coupons was trendy in the 1980s, but because we didn’t have extra money. We didn’t go on fancy vacations, but my parents did try to take us on an annual trip. The one time I went to Disney World as a child, it was partly due to my mother having won a 3 night stay at the Ramada Inn in St. Petersburg, less than two hours from Orlando. It was May of 1989, the month that MGM (now Disney’s Hollywood Studios) opened. We spent one day at Magic Kingdom and one day rushing through both EPCOT and MGM with tickets awarded to us after being tortured with sitting through a time share presentation. Regardless of how we got there, those two days left lasting memories of a magical family vacation that I have treasured my entire life. We didn’t stay on property, or even know what “on property” meant at that time. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Christmas Decorations at Walt Disney World
As anyone who has been into a store lately knows – Christmas is right around the corner! In fact, someone noted the other day that there are only 8 more Saturdays till Christmas! OH MY! Even though it seems a little early to even think about the holidays, it is a great time to plan a trip to the most Magical and festive place on earth – Walt Disney World! Read more
Our Favorite Disneyland Table-Service Restaurants
Dining is nearly an attraction in itself at Disneyland Resort, and if you’re looking for a table-service meal, there are quite a few restaurants to choose from. Here are a few of our favorite table-service restaurants to check out at Disneyland. Read more
Cast Member’s Corner: What Time is the 3:00 Parade?
As a Cast Member I’ve heard all types of questions. Things like, “Where is the closest bathroom” to “What time is the three o’clock parade” (yes people really do ask that, and you can now get a shirt that says it). These are the kinds of questions that Guests will ask because they feel they are easy for the Cast Members to answer. But Cast Members can answer so much more then that. Read more
Thursday Thursday: Packages Delivered to Your Disney Resort…For Free
Among the many advantages of staying at a Walt Disney World resort property, I especially appreciate the free package delivery. I think we all make time on our Disney vacations for souvenir shopping but the last thing I want to do, is then walk all over the parks with bags or worry about breaking something I am carrying. Free delivery of purchases made in the parks or at Disney Springs takes that worry away! Read more