Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of May 3, 2010

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Lots of great fun and interesting posts in the world of Disney blogland this past week! Here are a few12236130441082257790shokunin_icon_with_globe_svg_med of my favorites:

Chip and Co.as usual, offers some great advice. 10 Tips to Saving Money on a Disney World Vacation has some suggestions you may want to incorporate on your next Disney vacation. And Chris over there provides a quick rundown on one of my favorite Disney desserts: Disney Food Confession: S’mores from the 50s Prime Time Cafe.

I learned a lot fromDisney 4 Dads this week, from their post: Here’s our list of Cool Disney World Secrets.

Disney Food Blog provides another mouth-watering review of another one of my favorite desserts (do you see a pattern here?): Dole Whips, Dole Whips, Everywhere…

The Disney Parks Blog shares information on one  of their “best kept secrets” the Harmony Barber Shop at Walt Disney World Resort

If you are considering the Disney Dining Plan for your next vacation, then be sure to read this from Only WDWorld who has a great discussion on the Best Disney Dining Plan Snacks

In honor of Mother’s Day tomorrow, Theme Park Mom has some Mother’s Day wisdom from Walt Disney World’s Mother Nature

And lastly (sorry, shameless plug here 🙂 ) in case you missed it earlier this week, I was honored to provide a post over at Chip and Co. this past week: Can We Afford to Go to Disney World.. Again..and Again?

Well that’s it for this week. Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms and may you have the most magical Mother’s Day ever!

Friday Disney Savings Round-Up for 5/7/2010

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Affordable Disney Vacation Update

There continue to be big promotions, as Disney now has multiple ways you can save over the next few months on a Disney World vacation!  Plus, DisneyStore.com has a few great things going on as well. 🙂

Walt Disney World Savings and Promotions

  • Book a Disney Vacation Package and Get FREE Dining!  Now available for everyone!: Travel between August 15 and Oct. 2. Stay at a Value Resort and receive Free Quick Service Dining Plan. Receive Free Basic Dining when you stay at a Moderate or Deluxe Resort. Minimum 3 night stay, with 2 day ticket.  You must book by August 14. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Stay through August 14, 2010 Get a 15%-30% discount off regular room rates. You should know that some blackout dates do apply and that not all rates are available at all resorts. You must book by 8/14. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Stay August 15, 2010 through Oct. 2, 2010 Get a 30%-40% discount off regular room rates. You should know that some blackout dates do apply and that not all rates are available at all resorts. You must book by 10/2. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • “Kids Stay and Play for Free“: This special offer has been extended and is now valid for stays most nights May 2 – Oct. 2, 2010. Purchase a 4 night/5 day Magic Your Way vacation package (room and theme park tickets) and a child (age 3-9) stays in the room and gets a 5 day park pass for Free. This is basically providing free tickets for one child of this age…or two if there are two adults in the room…which can be a substantial savings! To receive the package deal, you must book by August 14, 2010. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Disney Visa Card members can book the “Kids Stay, Play, and Dine Free” package. This special offer has been extended and is now valid for most nights through Oct. 2. It includes a 4 night/5 day Magic Your Way vacation package with room, park tickets, and the Quick Service Dining Plan is included for free. You have until June 30 to book this offer. To book, call 407-934-7639 or your travel agent. (**Don’t have a Disney Visa card yet? See the special promotion below through DisneyStore.com.)
  • Military Discount of up to 40% on select Disney Resort rooms, for stays most nights through Sept. 30, 2010. You must book through July 31, 2010. In addition, active or retired members of the military can get a 4 day park ticket for $99. For more information visit the Military Special Offer page on disneyworld.com.

DisneyStore.com Savings

Planning to get some “souvenirs” for your kids BEFORE your Disney trip to save money? DisneyOutlet.com has a great special that you may want to take advantage of:

Take an extra 15% off already reduced prices sitewide at DisneyOutlet.com with promo code: OUTLET15 You must hurry though, this offer expires Sunday, May 9.

And do you want to “recreate the magic” of Disney World at home? Then you may be interested in this sale at DisneyStore.com: Up to 30% Off Create-Your-Own Home Decor at DisneyStore.com.

Special promotions that are still valid:

Celebrate your Mom with gifts from our Mother’s Day Shop at DisneyStore.com!

Dooney and Bourke Exclusively for Disney Parks Now Available at DisneyStore.com!

Save $25 when you become a Disney Rewards Visa Cardmember at DisneyStore.com (** See special Disney promotion above for Disney Visa cardmembers!)

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

Visit my Friends at Chip and Co.: I’m Over There Too!

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scn_wel_004I am excited to share with you that I am now writing for one of my favorite Disney sites, Chip and Co.! Yesterday, my first article for them was published:

Can We Afford to Go to Disney World.. Again..and Again?

It happened again the other day. I heard someone say: “I would love to go on a Disney World vacation, but it’s just too expensive.”

I have lost count how many times I have heard this statement, and I always feel kind of bad when I do, because I think that’s what most people think, and it prevents folks from even considering a trip to Disney World because they think they can’t afford it. The thing is a Disney vacation can actually be very affordable. There are all kinds of ways to save money. It’s really all about how you plan……Read the rest here…

Thanks for visiting me at Chip and Co.! Don’t worry, I’ll still be here as well! 🙂 Have a magical day!

Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of April 26, 2010

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As usual, there was some great information out there in Disney Blog Land this past week. Here are some that I 12236130441082257790shokunin_icon_with_globe_svg_medfound especially interesting and helpful:

Meltdown Free Disney tells why it is better to Travel Tuesday. No. Really. Travel On Tuesdays.

Chip and Co. had two posts that I thought were exceptionally helpful this week. First, there is a great post by Chris that discusses some of the latest Disney promotions: Free Dining vs. Room Discounts: Which Is the Better Deal? And then Lisa helps us in Packing for Walt Disney World with a Baby

On The DVC Life Katie discusses getting around Walt Disney World in to car rental or not to car rental

And then for those who want to preserve those magical memories long after your trip is over, A Mom and the Mouse at the Daily Disney has information for Scrapbookers: Have you checked out the latest Disney digital supplies?

OK, that’s it for this week everyone. Have a magical weekend!

Friday Disney Savings Round-Up For 4/30/2010

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This was a big week for promotions, so be sure to read all the way through to see the latest and greatest ways to have an affordable Disney vacation:

Walt Disney World Savings and Promotions

  • Book a Disney Vacation Package and Get FREE Dining! *Current promotion for Disney VISA card holders only (but is expected to be opened to the general public early next week): Travel between August 15 and Oct. 2. Stay at a Value Resort and receive Free Quick Service Dining Plan. Receive Free Basic Dining when you stay at a Moderate or Deluxe Resort. Minimum 3 night stay, with 2 day ticket. To qualify, you must book using your Disney VISA card, and apparently you must ask for “Free Dining” when you book.  You must book by August 14. (*Don’t have a Disney Visa card? See the special promotion below through DisneyStore.com.)
  • “Kids Stay and Play for Free“: This special offer has been extended and is now valid for stays most nights May 2 – Oct. 2, 2010. Purchase a 4 night/5 day Magic Your Way vacation package (room and theme park tickets) and a child (age 3-9) stays in the room and gets a 5 day park pass for Free. This is basically providing free tickets for one child of this age…or two if there are two adults in the room…which can be a substantial savings! To receive the package deal, you must book by August 14, 2010. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Disney Visa Card members can book the “Kids Stay, Play, and Dine Free” package. This special offer has been extended and is now valid for most nights through Oct. 2. It includes a 4 night/5 day Magic Your Way vacation package with room, park tickets, and the Quick Service Dining Plan is included for free. You have until June 30 to book this offer. To book, call 407-934-7639 or your travel agent. (**Don’t have a Disney Visa card yet? See the special promotion below through DisneyStore.com.)
  • Military Discount of up to 40% on select Disney Resort rooms, for stays most nights through Sept. 30, 2010. You must book through July 31, 2010. In addition, active or retired members of the military can get a 4 day park ticket for $99. For more information visit the Military Special Offer page on disneyworld.com.

DisneyStore.com Savings

Special promotions that are still valid:

Celebrate your Mom with gifts from our Mother’s Day Shop at DisneyStore.com!

Dooney and Bourke Exclusively for Disney Parks Now Available at DisneyStore.com!

Save $25 when you become a Disney Rewards Visa Cardmember at DisneyStore.com (** See special Disney promotion above for Disney Visa cardmembers!)

DisneyStore.com Spring Sale has arrived! Shop now for savings up to 50%!

Your favorite Disney merchandise for $5.99 or less at DisneyOutlet.com.

Expedia.com Savings

Orlando Theme Parks & Tours: Get 2nd day free, adults pay kids prices and more when you book on Expedia. – Expires 5/31/10

Disney Cruises: Find offers and promotions on Expedia. – Ongoing

Airtran Orlando Vacation Sale: Flight + 3 Nights from $220. – Expires 5/08/10

Special promotions that are still valid:

Expedia.com: Florida Sun & Fun Sale: Hotels from $32, Vacations from $238. – Expires 5/4/10

U-Save Car Rentals: 10% off compact or midsize cars when you book on Expedia! – Expires 5/31/10

Hotels.com Savings

Orlando from $69 at hotels.com! Travel by May 10, 2010

Special promotions that are still valid:

Save between $20 and $100 on ALL Hotel Bookings Now!

OK, that’s it for this week. Hope you find something that will be a savings to you! Have a magical day!