Thrifty Thursday: What Are Your Priorities?

While there is a lot to be said for saving money on your Disney vacation, saving time….and making the most of the time you do have…..is also important. As the saying goes “time is money” so doing some planning in advance can go a long way towards making the most of your time when you get to the parks.

Which means you want to make some sort of itinerary….what you plan to do each day. With a good itinerary, you can do a lot in one day of touring, but at the same time, you want to beware of filling your plans to the brim. Attempting to do everything will only give you a tired, cranky group of park-goers. To avoid an overload, I like to prioritize attractions for my itinerary. Here are a few tips for organizing your trip priorities: Read more

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Disney with Little Ones: The School Struggle – Part 2!

photoI received a lot of great feedback following the article I posted last time about whether or not to take my kids out of school for a Disney vacation. The overwhelming majority of people say that they’re only little once, family memories are just as important as formal education, and that as long as they are doing well and able to catch up, there’s nothing wrong with missing 5 days of school. I tend to agree but still hesitate and struggle with my own guilt about it. However, when I think about all of the advantages of going during the off-season, I am certainly tempted to plan a September 2017 trip. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Saving on Souvenirs in World Showcase

You’re heading to Epcot and planning to visit World Showcase…. So much to do, so much to see, so much TO BUY.  Things that you can’t get anywhere else.  Some of your priciest souvenirs can be found at World Showcase.  But for you bargain hunters, don’t be dismayed.  There are so many great things to take home without breaking the bank.  Here are just a few great, affordable items – ALL UNDER $20.00 – one-of-a-kinds, only to be found at World Showcase. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Saving While You Shop in Walt Disney World!

Souvenir shopping is a favorite part of any vacation, and a visit to Walt Disney World is no different. One of my fave stores to shop for souvenirs is Mouse Gear in Epcot.  We usually visit this store a few times while we are in Disney.  It’s easy to find, it’s in the Future World section of the park, you can’t miss it as you walk towards and past the fountain before you get to the bridge that takes you over to World Showcase.   Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Making an Easy Scrapbook

Souvenirs can be a major budget buster on your Disney vacation, so I wanted to chat today about a very affordable….and very fun…. Disney souvenir that you  can make for yourself. One that, while inexpensive, will ultimately be priceless, because it contains memories.

Yup, we’re talking scrapbooks today. 🙂 Read more

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