Thrifty Thursday: What if I Can’t Get Free Dining?

IMG_3811When I sent out an email alert to my list that Disney had announced a new Free Dining Promotion, I knew that many folks had been waiting for just this announcement to book their next Disney vacation. And it’s no wonder: getting most if not all of your meals for free is a great way to save some serious money!  Read more

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NEW Walt Disney World Savings for Winter!

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NEW Savings are now available at Walt Disney World Resort  for most nights from mid-December through mid-April! 

Stay, Play and Dine Discount!

  • For travel December 13-19, 2015 and January 2, 2016 – March 7, 2016
  • Discounts on total package which must include at least 3 nights with a minimum 2-day ticket and dining plan.
  • Book by 12/23/15
  • Exclusions: Little Mermaid rooms at Art of Animation, All Star Movies, Port Orleans French Quarter, Port Orleans Riverside (Dec. only), Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campsites, Bay Lake Tower, Villas of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Bungalows, and 3 Bedroom Grand Villas

Late Winter Room Discount!

  • For travel January 2, 2016 – April 13, 2016
  • Save up to 15 % at Value Resorts, up to 20% at Disney’s Moderate Resorts, and up to 25% at Disney’s Deluxe Resorts and Deluxe Villa Resorts.
  • 2 night minimum stay
  • Book by 12/23/15
  • Exclusions: Little Mermaid rooms at Art of Animation, Port Orleans French Quarter, Port Orleans Riverside (Dec. only), Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campsites, Bay Lake Tower, Villas of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Bungalows, and 3 Bedroom Grand Villas
 
Availability for both offers is limited so book early for best pricing.

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Thrifty Thursday: Saving for a Magical Trip

11232126_10153147612736234_8813154857012755124_nWalt Disney World can be very magical, but realistically it can also be expensive without some prior planning and saving. The average person does not have several thousand dollars just sitting around to make a 3-4 day trip much less take a week-long vacation to the most magical place on earth. Read more

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Disney World Deliciousness: Disney Dining Plan Changes

11880484_10153097642121662_6150487709430939460_nOne of our favorite things to do at Disney World is to eat at the MANY different restaurants that are located in the parks, the resorts, and at Disney Springs (Downtown Disney)! There are so many options, it would take YEARS to eat at them all…but we’re up for the challenge!!

Disney offers Dining Plans for resort guests, DVC members and Annual Passholders that help make eating to your hearts content even easier! There have recently been some changes made to the Dining Plan that have made it even better for all of us loyal Mouse Fans!! Read more

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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

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