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

Thrifty Thursday: Tips for Meeting the Disney Characters

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One of the best activities for kids (and adults too!) at the Disney parks is meeting the many different characters. There are unique one-on-one opportunities at character meals and there are also lots of opportunities in the parks. Getting a picture, an autograph, or just a hug from your son’s or daughter’s favorite character will create a memory to last a lifetime. Today, I wanted to offer my tips for character meet n greets. Read more

Terrific Tuesdays: How to Manage Post Disney Depression

10955231_10153147311434821_2471546464478646312_nYou saved for your Disney vacation for what seemed like forever. You did your research, you planned ahead. Your vacation was just as magical as it is in the television commercials. When you get back to reality you find your self dreaming of Disney and wishing you could go back. I am not a doctor, but you may be suffering from Post Disney Depression. 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