Thrifty Thursday: Eat This, Not That in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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This week, we’re saving dollars in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The savings here aren’t as impressive as they are at the Magic Kingdom, but you can’t forget that all of your savings add up!

Chili Dog

The Expensive Version
At Fairfax Fare, you can get a specialty chili dog for $8.19. Depending on the way the wind is blowing when you visit, the dog will come with either a small bag of chips, beans or coleslaw.

The Less-Expensive Version
Near Lights, Motors, Action, you’ll find Herbie’s Drive-In, which offers a chili dog (no sides) for $5.49.

Potential Savings: $2.70 Read more

Wordless Wednesday: The Muppets!

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If you haven’t already seen it on the big screen, it’s now available to watch at home! Do you enjoy Disney movies? I think it’s a fun way to get a little taste of the Disney fun in between trips!

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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.

Disney Fun from Around the World: Week of March 19, 2012

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Hello Disney Friends! It’s the first official weekend of Spring (although for many, it has felt like Spring for a while now!)….do you have some special plans to celebrate? Tis the season to enjoy the outdoors as the earth comes back to life! Take a walk, ride a bike, grab a ball and bat, plant some flowers, and celebrate this beautiful time of year! But FIRST….take a few minutes to enjoy the latest Disney news that Rachel has rounded up for you! Disney always is worth celebrating! 🙂

Chip & Co. discusses some of the new looks now available at the Pirates League at Magic Kingdom.

If you’re waiting for the Art of Animation to open, Disney Parks Blog has the details on the final opening dates. Read more

Wordless Wednesday: Disney at Home!

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A great way to bring some of the “Disney Magic” home can be as simple as a coffee mug! The Disney Stores sell a lot of fun souvenirs, just like the ones you’d find at the parks! Fragile items can be a pain to travel with too. So why not treat yourself to a Disney souvenir before your next trip!

Find out how the FREE services of a Disney World travel agent can make planning your Disney vacation simple…and for a limited time, get a FREE Disney gift card when you book your trip with me! ($2000 minimum package cost)

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.

Disney Penny Pinching Fun

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One of the biggest challenges in keeping costs down on your Disney vacation is that souvenir budget. It often seems like all the planning that you do on every aspect of your trip can get totally blown when faced with a totally adorable….and totally overpriced….Disney souvenir. Which is why it can be really helpful to know in advance, some great ideas for some really fun and awesome souvenirs. Today’s article is about one of my favorite affordable Disney souvenirs, something that costs just over 50 cents, offers a good deal of fun involved in getting it, and can provide a great commemoration of your Disney trip……pressed pennies.

With pressed penny machines located all over the parks and resorts, there are enough design options to satisfy the “collector” in anyone. Kids especially enjoy the process of squishing pennies and parents truly appreciate the ability to encourage their children in collecting a souvenir that won’t break the bank (sorry but I couldn’t resist that pun 🙂  ) Read more