On our last trip to Walt Disney World, we spent two full days off and on in the Magic Kingdom. Every time we had walked past Be Our Guest the line reached as far as the eye could see. I knew about some guests being able to book fast pass times for lunch, but I couldn’t find a proper “crack” online to be able to. So on our last day we decided to skip breakfast and go early for lunch. The Restaurant opens at 10:30am for lunch. Read more
Affordable Disney Vacations: Your Vacation Budget Puzzle
I started off this Disney vacation budget mini-series last time by talking about making a budget right at the beginning, because I really think that it is easier to decide what you can spend first…and then plan a vacation to meet that budget. I always tell folks that there are 3 basic keys to making an affordable Disney vacation happen: planning, budgeting, and an open mind. With these three things guiding you, you can really take all the aspects of a Disney vacation and change each as needed until you have a vacation you can afford.
In fact, I like to think of it as putting the pieces of a puzzle together to create a beautiful picture. In this case that picture is your dream of a Disney vacation only with this puzzle there is no right way to put those pieces together! The only right way is the one that makes your dream a reality! Saving money on a Disney vacation is about choices and in some instances, trade-offs: if you want or need to spend more in one area, then work to reduce costs in another. Read more
It’s Spring….at Walt Disney World That Is…
While it seems like Spring will never arrive for many of us, it is truly Spring at Walt Disney World, where the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival has just begun. If you need a taste of Spring, there really is no better place to get it! Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Disney World Pressed Coins
With airlines charging for luggage, inexpensive souvenirs can become expensive. For example, if they are heavy they can make your suitcase over weight. Or if they are too big to fit, you have to buy another piece of luggage. That being said, I suggest one of my favorite souvenirs, pressed coins. Read more
Cast Member’s Corner: Wonderful World of Weddings
With the holidays over and Valentines Day having past, many of you may have been asked the question that changes everything: Will you marry me? I know I was one of them! Being newly engaged is an exciting time. Thinking about the wedding planning, picking up wedding magazines, and all the food and colors. Wedding planning consists of a lot but a main part is location. Now depending on who you are, some girls dream of that Cinderella Castle as the backdrop of their wedding. Who wouldn’t want a Disney wedding after all? Believe it or not, Disney has multiple options out there for everyone to fit all sorts of wedding dreams. Read more