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

Share

Thrifty Thursday: Forgot Something? Check With the Front Desk

 

Pop Century Lobby by Keiichi Inoue
Head to the front desk! (via Keiichi Inoue)

On a recent Disney World vacation, when we arrived, we realized one of us had forgotten to pack the toiletry bag. No big deal: Disney provides shampoo, conditioner, lotion and body wash, and I always carry an emergency stick of deodorant. 

Read more

Share

Thrifty Thursday: Making a Disney Vacation Even More Special!

DSCN0275Everyone wants to have a special trip when visiting Walt Disney World, but how can you make it even more special? By checking in with Guest Services and getting your “special-reason pin” for visiting Walt Disney world. Read more

Share

Military Disney: Military Discounts for Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party 2015

11070766_10155581192875357_1659395405358701536_n

Ed. Note: Welcome to Alaina, our newest writer, who will be sharing her expertise on military at Disney World with us each month. Alaina is also a member of The Affordable Mouse travel agent team, and we are thrilled to have her join us! 

Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party is a special ticketed event that happens after hours at Magic Kingdom on select nights in September and October. If you have never been I highly recommend it. It is so much fun to dress up, trick or treat, and see characters that are not always out. They also have an amazing Halloween parade and firework show!  Read more

Share

Thrifty Thursday: How Important to You is a Table Service Meal at Disney World?

 

DSCN0210I was talking with my son and his girlfriend the other day while they were deciding about a sit down meal while in Walt Disney World this fall. They were going back and forth on if they should make reservations and if they do, where would be a nice place to go. What we learned…it depends on the individual, couple or family going! Read more

Share