Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of February 25, 2013

Hello Disney Friends! So did March come in like a lion or a lamb where you live? Either way, while it still may be cold and snowy, spring IS just around the corner! While you wait for spring to officially arrive, why not pass the time catching up on the latest Disney news?

Visiting Disneyland? Couponing to Disney has a full list of annual events at the park. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Your Best, Free Souvenir

Pins are awesome. That adorable Elliott over there on the right is one of my all-time favorite Disney things. He shows off my particular brand of Disney insanity and makes me happy when I’m feeling down. 

But I’m not much of a pin collector, really, because they’re so darn expensive. That Elliott? He cost me something like $8. Which is really quite an investment, when you consider the fact that I could have a Mickey bar and a bottle of water for that price.  Read more

Disney Cruise Line: Value with the Disney Difference

There are so many details that make Disney Cruise Line such a great value! From legendary Disney service, to spacious staterooms, to beautifully designed restaurants severing mouth-watering food, to activities for ALL ages….a Disney cruise is a memorable vacation that is a tremendous value because of all that you get for your vacation dollars!

But don’t take my word for it, take a look: Read more

Disney Fun from Around the World: Week of February 18, 2013

Greetings Disney Friends and welcome to this week’s Disney blog round-up! We all know this is your favorite thing to read all week long, isn’t it? 🙂 So let’s get started with all the Disney news that you have been waiting for! Enjoy!

Animal Kingdom visitors will soon have a new spot to meet Mickey & Minnie. Disney Parks Blog has the details.

Disney Parks Blog reveals a new line of cosmetic products available only at the Parks. Beautifully Disney premieres in March.

Disney Babies Blog has a great list of last minute preparation tips for your trip, and reminders of things not to forget.

Shipping items to the resort ahead of your trip can be a great way to pack less but still have everything you need. Chip & Co. shares some tips on what you should send ahead.

Instead of going back to the resort for an afternoon nap, you can find some quiet spots in the Parks. Chip & Co. has some good nap spots in Epcot.

Inside the Magic takes a look at the new interactive queue at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

There are five stages to planning a Disney vacation. Undercover Tourist takes a look at them.

Disney’s discount for Southern California residents has ended. Chip & Co. has the details.

That’s it for this week everyone. Have a magical weekend!

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Rachel is a Virginia native who now lives in Louisiana. She is married with two children, ages 5 and 3. After dreaming and wishing for several years, her family had their very first Disney vacations this year and are now addicted to researching and planning—whether for themselves or for others. They now plan to visit the parks at least once a year.