We have already established that my family is a little out of the realm of average for a variety of reasons. One that I haven’t talked about is the fact that the little one is homeschooled. While I wouldn’t necessarily say that this is another of our special needs, it does make for some special circumstances, and that includes when we travel to Disney. Read more
Disney Vacation Tips
Thrifty Thursday: Planning Quick Service Meals
Even though quick-service meals can afford to be more spontaneous than table-service meals at Walt Disney World, I am all about planning strategy – even for this. Quick-service meals do not require any reservations, but at peak meal times the lines for these restaurants can be formidable…and after all, time is money! Here are a few tips for planning quick-service meals, so that you can make the most of your time in the parks! Read more
Disney with Special Needs: Planning Your Jaunt to the Food and Wine Festival
Happy Fall, Y’all! Yes, it is July. However, it is after July 4, so therefore, it is autumn. Maybe not? Alright, so perhaps it isn’t quite fall yet, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of people whose thoughts have swung right on past the last several weeks of summer and are firmly dreaming of tumbling leaves, cuddly sweaters, and pumpkin spice EVERYTHING. I won’t lie, I kind of dream about this all the time. While last year that meant dreaming of spending my anniversary and Halloween at Disney, for many people that means one pretty fabulous event (and one that, incidentally, is going to start earlier this year than ever before), the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: 3 Quick Tips to Make the Most of Your Disney Dining Budget
As a travel agent, I often get questions from my clients about how to save money on food at Disney World. And it’s understandable, because it’s not unusual for food to end up being one of the major expenses on a Disney vacation. But as I always share with my clients, there are ways that you can plan your meals and save money. Here are a few things that can save you big money on your Disney vacation food budget. Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: The Seas with Nemo & Friends
The Seas with Nemo & Friends is a beautiful pavilion where you can take as much or as little time as you would like to explore. This take-at-your-own-pace land has one of the largest aquariums around – it is large enough to hold Spaceship Earth! And if you have ever stood underneath Spaceship Earth, you will get a rough idea of just how large The Seas is! Read more