Disney Outside the Parks: A Disney Car

Have you ever had an event happen where you are concerned about something trivial that doesn’t even matter??  For example, I was in a car accident recently and had to have my car towed. I wasn’t even sure if it would be repairable or if that would be the last time I was in my car.  And as the wrecker was getting into position to haul away my car, I was out there trying to scrape off my Disney Vacation Club sticker, pull off my Annual Passholder magnet, and make sure I had my Cinderella Castle antenna topper that hangs around my rearview mirror.  My husband, on the other hand, was taking the blankets, clothes, and the snow scraper out of my car. Read more

Terrific Tuesdays: Lights, Motor, Action!

Whether it’s blazing hot or cool, completely enjoyable weather, your feet can always use a break while visiting Disney World.  One of the shows that we most enjoy is at Hollywood Studios: Lights, Motor, Action! is all the way in the back so sometimes it can get overlooked, however it is a must see for my kiddos so we do it often.   Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Romance on the Boardwalk

 This is the week of Love!  February 14 can be daunting even for Disney lovers!  So keeping with the theme of Thrifty Thursday, let’s talk about love at Disney World, but wait, we aren’t even going into a Disney Park this week.  I know you are scratching your head at this but seriously, if you are in driving distance or happen to be at Disney for Valentine’s Day, you do not have to buy one of the Disney Romance packages to win your Valentine’s heart.  Read more

Dining at Walt Disney World: ‘Til Dining Plan Do Us Part

I have always been a skeptic of the Disney Dining Plan that is offered to resort guests. My wife and I don’t have children so when we go to the parks we don’t “need” to eat on a schedule. We would always pack food to eat in the room for breakfast and if we got hungry during the day we would stop. Also, the thought of having to keep track of credits, where you eat, etc seemed like more of a hassle to me. Read more

Top Ten Tuesdays: Top Ten Fun Downtown Disney Activities

 We love going to Downtown Disney!  On our shorter trips, we can’t always make time to go, but if we can we prioritize and try.  We love the atmosphere.  We can’t wait to see what the renovation to “Disney Springs” will be like!  How can you make DTD better?!  Here are ten great activities to get into: Read more