Thrifty Thursday: Get Social

A couple of weeks ago, something really awesome happened: I received an e-mail from Disney, alerting me that fans of Downtown Disney on Facebook would have access to super low rates for only 72 hours: 

While I couldn’t take advantage of any of these deals, they were pretty great, and I was thrilled that I was able to access them simply by clicking “like” on the Downtown Disney Area Hotels Facebook page. Easy as click and save!  Read more

Wordless Wednesday: FREE Entertainment!


It’s no secret a trip to Walt Disney World isn’t cheap. You might be surprised at how many free things there are to do in and out of the parks. World Showcase at Epcot has a ton of live entertainment daily. These performers are in Italy and are a must see! Just be prepared to possibly becoming part of the show.

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Karen grew up in the Boston area and traveled to Disney World many times with her parents and sister. Always staying at the Fort Wilderness Cabins gave the trips a feeling of a home away from home. It also started the tradition of attending the Hoop Dee Doo Review on each trip! Somehow that show sparked her interest in the Disney College Program. Which she did in the fall of 2002, working as a hostess @ Captain Jacks in Downtown Disney. Now as an adult, Karen finds herself traveling to the parks on a yearly basis! Photography has always been a hobby of Karen’s, but over the past few years it has become her passion. It’s even taken her to her favorite place! The Make a Wish Foundation sent a family to Disney for a week and Karen was lucky enough to be their photographer of choice! She got to tag along and photograph their memories being made. She hopes to get that experience again someday! You can find more of Karen’s photography on her site www.KPportraits.com.

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A Magical Disney Ship is Becoming More Magical

Now that Disney Cruise Line has 4 amazing ships taking Guests to exciting ports all around the world, the next step is for them to take something that is already magical, and make it more so, right?

So with this in mind, the Disney Magic will be undergoing some fabulous “magical enhancements” this fall! Take a look at what will be waiting for Guests when the Magic emerges from dry-dock in October! Read more

Disney Vacation Planning: It Costs How Much!!??

Fireworks From the Boardwalk
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 I am often asked how much a trip to Walt Disney trip is going to cost. The answers can vary so it is impossible to give a definite response. The one thing I always stress is, save for the trip and pay as you go. This will make your trip so much more relaxing knowing you won’t have that huge vacation bill hanging over your head when you return. Purchasing passes a few at a time, paying on the hotel in payments and purchasing snacks or those hidden souvenirs for little ones a few at a time helps spread the expense out. When I pay for something or pick something up, it makes me even more excited knowing I am that much closer to my Walt Disney World vacation. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Groceries 411


Garden Grocer is a grocery delivery service in Orlando. It’s a genius idea for a company if you ask me. You order your groceries online before you leave for your Disney trip, and schedule delivery for the day you get there or the next morning, depending on your time. They give you a two hour window and deliver right to your resort! One of the best parts? You don’t even have to be there yet! Your resort will accept delivery for you and will let you know your groceries have arrived:) Read more