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
Thrifty Thursday: Inexpensive Souvenir Shopping
While on vacation souvenirs can completely blow apart your budget. In Orlando there are many flea markets and souvenir shops that sell Disney merchandise. However if you are in search of official Disney park merchandise there are three places where you can find it at a discounted price. Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: Disney Shopping
One thing you have to leave with after your magical trip to Walt Disney World is a souvenir. Shopping experiences are plentiful at the parks, resorts and Downtown Disney.
Each park has shops scattered throughout to represent the world or country you are in. At the Magic Kingdom, you’ll find everything from Agrabah Bazaar in Adventureland, selling Aladdin type clothing and toys with other Arabian themed items to Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square that sells gifts, toys and ornaments all year round. We often stop at the sleigh beside the shop and have a family photo made to put on our Christmas cards, even in the middle of summer. Read more