Thrifty Thursday: Disney Vacation Saving Tips

11722351_10153033524396234_7908794120142881490_oGoing to Walt Disney can be pricey, to say the least. Some people can only afford this a couple times in their life time, while others are there several times a year. I have had the pleasure of being on both sides of that coin and along the way I have learned a few things to help me visit my Magical Place! Read more

Top Ten Tuesdays: Top Ten Princess Activities at Walt Disney World

Do you or your little ones love Disney Princesses? There are many wonderful Princess experiences to be had in Disney, do one or do them all; you are guaranteed a magical time with any of these ten: Read more

Disney With Little Ones: Should I Buy the Dining Plan? (Part 1)

11221815_10101706188262114_7032818403538453335_oI started planning our recent Walt Disney World vacation on a mission to spend as little money as possible, convinced I could prove that families on a budget can afford a well-planned trip. I scheduled my time off from work to span two full weekends in order to allow for drive time. My husband declined this option – he was adamant about flying and I couldn’t argue that it’s so much quicker and less exhausting. That added about $1,000 to the budget automatically. We stayed 9 nights at Pop Century Resort, one of Disney’s value resorts, and skipped the park hopper on our 7 day park passes. Everything was carefully considered, including my decision to opt out of the dining plan. Read more

Friday Fun: Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts

There’s something about the beauty and charm of the two Port Orleans Resorts at Walt Disney World…..Port Orleans Riverside and Port Orleans French Quarter….that make them two of the most popular Disney resorts.  Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Meal Planning at Walt Disney World

DSCN0233Planning your trip to Walt Disney World can be both exciting and a little daunting at the same time. Gone are the years of deciding at the last moment – “Let’s go to Walt Disney World!” And off you go! These days the more planning you do ahead of time the better time will be had by all. Not only will things runs smoother with less surprises (of the bad kind) and there will be less standing in lines thanks for Fast Pass, and you won’t end the trip saying……….”I didn’t know about that or this!” Read more