Thrifty Thursday: Eat This, Not That in the Magic Kingdom

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Dining in Disney is a joy, but it can also quickly become one of the most expensive parts of your trip. But, with a couple of quick substitutions, you can save a bundle! Here are a few options for  cost-cutting in the Magic Kingdom. 

Pasta with Meatballs

The Expensive Version
With choice of meatballs or Italian sausage, Tony’s Town Square Spaghetti will set you back $16.99 at lunch or dinner.

The Less-Expensive Version
The penne with meatballs at Pinocchio Village Haus only costs $8.49.

Potential Savings: $8.50

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What Does a Disney World Travel Agent DO?

Nancy Affordable Disney Vacations, Discounted Disney World Tickets, Disney Vacation Planning, Saving Money at Disney World, Saving Money on Accommodations, Saving Money on Food, What to Do at Disney World , , , , 1 Comment

One of the most common questions that I get from people is “how can using a Disney travel agent help me?” And I think it’s a fair question, especially from the many folks who have never used a travel agent before. The thing is, there are lots of things I am able to do as a Disney vacation specialist, to help folks with their Disney vacations, whether you are a Disney veteran, or this is your very first trip. With this in mind, since this question is asked so frequently, I thought I would take today’s blog post to re-run an article that I wrote last year.  🙂

Free Planning Help

Probably the biggest myth out there, is that using a travel agent will cost the client more….and frankly, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the services of a Disney World travel agent are free to the vacationer, as travel agents are paid by the company that they book with. So when using a travel agent, the client gets tons of help, Disney expertise and planning knowledge….for free. It’s a win-win situation for the Disney vacationer! Read more

Disney Fun from Around the World: Week of March 5, 2012

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Greetings Disney Friends! Who’s ready to “Spring Ahead” with some great Disney news? Rachel found some fun and interesting blog posts for us this week from some of the most fun and interesting Disney blogs around, so sit back and enjoy! Oh, and don’t forget to set your clock an hour ahead tonight too…..you may lose an hour of sleep but you can still dream about a Disney vacation! 🙂

Trying to decide which park is best for toddlers? Disney Babies Blog compares Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Read more

Terrific Tuesdays: Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show

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The Lights, Motors, Actions! Extreme Stunt Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a terrific experience.  My family had always by-passed this thinking it wouldn’t be that great and would only take away from our “ride time”.  On our last trip, however, as we were standing in line to get our FastPasses for Toy Story Midway Mania, Castmembers were handing out free Fastpasses to the show.  They were good for any show of the day and would not interfere with any other FastPasses. We decided since this was a leisurely trip and we wanted to try new things, we would give it a whirl. Read more

FREE Dining at Walt Disney World is Back!!

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Free Dining Is Back!!

Purchase a non-discounted 3 night Magic Your Way package for stays most nights 8/25–9/27/12 at select Disney Moderate, Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts and get a FREE Disney Dining Plan. 

Purchase a non-discounted 3 night Magic Your Way package for stays most nights 8/25–9/27/12 at select Disney Value Resorts and get a FREE Quick Service Disney Dining Plan.

*Hurry and book this great offer by 5/18/12!

**PLUS: Qualifying packages receive a $25-$100 Disney gift card FREE

Contact me at nancy@theaffordablemouse.com for your quote

*The number of packages available at this rate is extremely limited.  Offer excludes suites, campsites and 3-Bedroom Villas.

**$2000 minimum vacation cost to qualify for free Disney gift card