Saving Money at Disney World

Thrifty Thursday: Eat This, Not That for Breakfast at the Resort Hotels

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When you’re heading toward an early morning rope drop and a full day in the Parks, breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. Of course, the quickest, easiest way to save on breakfast is to bring your own from home: breakfast bars, coffee-maker oatmeal, yogurt and things like that. But if, like me, you need something warm and full of protein to make it through the day, here are some ways to save cash before you hit the resort bus stop.

Tonga Toast at The Polynesian

The Expensive Version
At the Kona Café, they’ll serve you a delicious plate of Tonga Toast with a side of meat for $12.99.

The Less-Expensive Version
Downstairs at Captain Cook’s, you can get a delicious plate of the sweet sourdough toast (without the meat) for only $5.19.

Potential Savings: $7.80 Read more

Be Our Guest: Yes, Virginia, There is a Way to Save on Disney Theme Park Tickets

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Ed.: I am thrilled to welcome a very special guest today, Lisa Battista, author of Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers. An expert in planning Disney vacations with little ones…and a budget…in mind, Lisa is here to offer some thoughts on saving money on tickets. Thanks so much Lisa for visiting! 🙂

Previously, my family’s Disney ticket strategy was to schedule at least two vacations a year using Annual Passes. Some years this meant a fall and spring trip while other years found us arriving 358 days after our previous vacation to complete our travel within one calendar year. Our really fortunate years combined both vacation scenarios. Throw in a long research weekend for Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney world with Preschoolers and my husband and I make good use of our annual passes. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Eat This, Not That for Dessert in Downtown Disney

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Today, for our last walk around Downtown Disney, we’re going in search of low cost desserts. Talk about a sweet ending! 

Cheesecake

The Expensive Version 
At Wolfgang Puck Café, the rich, creamy cake is topped with bruleed sugar for $7.95.

The Less-Expensive Version
For a white chocolate raspberry version of the New York classic, head to Cap’n Jack’s and fork over $5.49. 

The Least-Expensive Version
At Wolfgang Puck Express, you can get a vanilla bean-flavored slice for only $5.

Potential Savings: $2.95  Read more

$100 Disney Gift Card Contest for July Disney Vacations!

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How does the chance to win a $100 Disney gift card sound? If you will be going on a Disney vacation in July….or know someone who is….this Giveaway is for YOU!!

Book…or transfer….a July Disney vacation to me and you will automatically become eligible to win a $100 Disney gift card. Not traveling in July…but know someone who is? Refer them to me, and if they book or transfer, they and YOU will be eligible to win!

And if you book or transfer a trip to me….AND refer someone who does the same, you’ll be entered more than once! 🙂

 Contact me for details, more information, and a quote!

Details, details: Travel must be completed between July 1 and July 31, 2012. Contest is for new bookings or transfers only. Only full packages are eligible (tickets or room-only are not). Referred clients must name the person who referred them for both to be eligible. ONE winner will be chosen on August 1, 2012.

Thanks so much….and good luck!! 🙂

Thrifty Thursday: Eat This, Not That for Dinner in Downtown Disney

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After a long evening of shopping, you need a hearty, filling meal to face the long bus ride back to your resort, am I right? I scoured Downtown Disney to find some ways to cut costs on several classic menu items.

Half Chicken

The Expensive Version 
At T-Rex Café, $19.99 will get you half of a rotisserie chicken, slow-roasted and served with your choice of sides (garlic mashed potatoes are among the options).

The Less-Expensive Version
In the Marketplace area, WolfGang Puck Express serves up half of a rotisserie chicken covered with garlic butter and rosemary and served with mashed potatoes for only $16. 

Potential Savings: $3.99 Read more