Anyone who has visited WDW knows “forgotten” incidentals can really cost if purchased in the parks each day. Even purchasing at the resort hotel can add up the unnecessary costs. Packing your “to-the-parks” bag with these things each day can really save the day. Read more
Saving Money at Disney World
Thrifty Thursday: Disney Cast Member Thank You Cards
In my previous article about spreading the magic while visiting Disney, I talked about Cast Member Thank You cards. Now that I am only 19 days from being on my way back to the happiest place on earth, I was happy to use part of my weekend to get these joy spreaders ready to go too. I made some regular princess-themed cards as well as these cute ones for our night at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Read more
Thanksgiving Dinner at Walt Disney World
If you will be spending Thanksgiving Day at Walt Disney World this year, you likely have ADRs at a restaurant inside one of the parks or resorts. Since my family and I have enjoyed many Thanksgiving dinners at WDW, I wanted to share some reviews of the dinners we have tried. There are many choices for Thanksgiving dinner at WDW as a number of restaurants add traditional Thanksgiving favorites to their normal menus that day; and there are a number of places we have not tried but here is a look at some with which I am familiar. Read more
Disney Vacation Planning: Taking Kids Out of School
Anyone with school-age children has probably considered taking them out of school to visit Disney World at some point, especially with the very attractive free dining offers available during the school year. But making the decision can be tough, and in my experience at least, the right answer was different at different stages of our daughter’s life. Read more
Disney Vacation Planning: Bird’s Favorite Tips for Saving for Disney
The wonderful ladies of The Affordable Mouse are currently offering their favorite tips in a Disney Vacation Planning series. They’ve shared some remarkable tips and so much has already been covered. For my contribution I thought I’d share my favorite tips in helping you get there- Ways to Save for Disney! While I’m sure some of you are more creative than this, here’s a list of some of the basics, and maybe not so basic ways to save. Read more