Some people love a road trip and look forward to finding joy in the adventure of the journey. Friends, I am not one of those people. When I am driving, I’ve got the pedal to the metal, my eye on the prize, and don’t even think about asking me to stop unless it’s a dire emergency. I want to make good time and traffic jams make me crazy and anxious. I just want to get it over with. I have always enjoyed flying and marvel at our modern ability to travel such a great distance in such a short time. Well…airfare for our fall trip down to Florida (a Royal Caribbean cruise this time, booked through our friend Nancy here at The Affordable Mouse) was out of control. As much as I like flying, I like saving money more so we made the painful decision to drive down to Port Canaveral.
Disney Vacation Tips
Disney Vacation Planning: Rider Swap
Have you ever wanted to go on some ride but your children didn’t? It happens, it happens everywhere including the happiest place on Earth. Disney is no exception for having rides that children may not want to go on (or unable to go on….think height requirements). Happily, there is a solution to that problem, so that if your little one doesn’t want to go on the ride it doesn’t mean that one of the adults has to miss out anymore. Just do a child swap! Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Taking a Non Park Day
The parks at Walt Disney World are, for good reason, the focus of a Disney vacation, but going at full speed through your whole trip might mean that you’ll be worn out by the last day. Building a day off from the parks into your trip is often a good idea, particularly if you have children in your group and you’re staying for around a week or longer. You don’t have to buy park tickets for every day of your trip, so consider taking a day off at a more relaxing pace….it’s a great way to get more out of your Disney vacation dollars. Here are some ideas for planning a non-park day. Read more
Disney Vacation Planning: Tips for Lost Disney Parents
If you’ve ever been to Walt Disney World during “peak season” you know that the parks can be busy. And even during the less busy seasons, there are still a lot of people! Although this may not bother most kids, it can make some parents nervous. Disney is a very safe place with tons of Cast Members all over the place. Not only are they there to help with any questions and helping lines move quickly and effectively, but they are also there to help the children. Children are never lost in Disney, it is the parents who can’t keep up that are lost. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Making the Most of Low Crowds
Visiting during a slower time of year is a great way to avoid crowds and see and do more while in the parks. Does this mean, though, that you can toss the itinerary planning that so many Disney fans have encouraged you to do? Not at all – certainly you won’t need the same kind of rigid itinerary as a high-crowd period, but you should still plan an itinerary to make the most of your time. Here are some tips for planning during a low-crowd period. Read more