Thrifty Thursday: Getting You…and Your Luggage Home Again (That’s Why They Call It “Magical” Express)

Last week, I discussed using Disney’s Magical Express to get you…and your luggage from the Orlando airport to your Disney resort hotel. In my opinion, this is a great perk that Disney offers, and can be a real savings: no need to arrange for car rental, or for a limo or taxi to get you from the airport to your hotel.

But, you may ask, what about on the way home? Can I take Disney’s Magical Express (DME) back to Orlando airport? What about my bags? Read more

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Learning to “Let Go” With Disney’s Magical Express

Once upon a time we drove to Walt Disney World. There are of course, a number of pros and cons to doing this, but one of the pros, in my opinion, was having a car while we were visiting the parks. It allowed us the freedom to come and go when and how we wanted, no waiting for a bus, no standing, just get in your car and go. For the planner/control freak that I tend to be, it was perfect. 🙂

Then we started flying….but still unwilling to give up my car freedom, we also rented a car for our time in Florida. You know, to have “just in case”. Just in case of what, I am not certain, but we had the car anyway. Just In Case.

However the cost of airfare PLUS the cost of renting a car starts to add up….and if there is anything I want to do more than be in control, it’s save money. So we ditched the car rental about a dozen Disney vacations ago.

That’s when I fell in love with Disney’s Magical Express….and learned how to let go and leave the driving to Disney. And I gotta tell ya, it really works! 🙂

If you are staying in a Walt Disney World resort, and have never used Magical Express before, let me share with you just how easy and convenient it is.

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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

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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

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Get a GREAT DEAL on Your Summer Disney Vacation!

Still thinking of a Disney vacation this summer? There is still time to get a great deal at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World…..and get a FREE gift card too!

Why visit the Disney parks this summer? Because there are:

  • New lands to explore
  • Lower Summer Crowd Levels (yes REALLY!)
  • AND you can now receive a Disney gift card worth up to $200 when you book and travel by September 30th!!

Summer Specials at Walt Disney World: Save up to 25%! 

Dive into summer magic with a fun-filled family room and ticket package. With this offer, your can enjoy a package that includes a 4-night stay in a standard room at a select Disney’s All-Star Resort and 4-day Magic Your Way base tickets for as low as $1,962! (Sample package price is valid for a family of 4 for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from June 11 through August 31, 2017.) It’s the perfect time for you to explore all there is to see and do across all 4 theme parks—and be among the first to visit Pandora – The World of AVATAR, a jaw-dropping new land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Planning a longer stay or have more people in your party?  Let us check availability for packages that can accommodate other lengths of stay and party sizes.

Summer Specials at Disneyland Resort: Enjoy a 4th Night FREE Near the Magic!

Buy a 3-night/3-day Good Neighbor Hotel room and theme park ticket package, and get the 4th night free! Offer available at participating Good Neighbor Hotels most nights from August 13 through November 16, 2017. Craving a little superhero action? Be among the first to experience Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! This is the SUMMER OF HEROES at the Disneyland Resort.  You don’t want to miss this! 

ENJOY EVEN MORE MAGIC WITH A DISNEY GIFT CARD WORTH UP TO $200 WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT WALT DISNEY WORLD OR DISNEYLAND RESORT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH!

Book any Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort vacation package with an arrival date from July 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017 and get a Disney Gift Card to spend on your trip! The amount of  the gift card is based on the total cost your Disney Travel Company vacation package and is for new bookings only.

Book A Trip That Costs and Get A Disney Gift Card Worth:

  • Up to $1500: $25.00
  • $1501 – $2500: $75.00
  • $2501 – $3500: $100.00
  • $3501 – $5000: $150.00
  • $5001 and up: $200.00

Summer is the perfect time to make your Disney dreams come true! Let’s get started! 

Find out how the FREE services of a Disney World travel agent can make planning your Disney vacation simple and STRESS FREE!

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