Saving Money on Souvenirs

Affordable Disney: Souvenir Buying Strategies

Debbie Affordable Disney Vacations, Disney Vacation Planning, Disney Vacation Tips, Disney With Kids, Saving Money at Disney World, Saving Money on Souvenirs , , , , , 0 Comment

If there is one thing you will find an abundance of at Walt Disney World, it is souvenirs! You find them everywhere; as you walk down Main Street, at the end of every attraction or show, walking through the countries in EPCOT, seeing the animals in Animal Kingdom, etc. All you have to do is look around. It can be overwhelming in a hurry, especially for kids. Having a basic plan before arriving can help with both the spending as well as, believe it or not, your time. Because how much time on your vacation do you really want to devote to shopping? Here are a few things to consider before you arrive for your vacation. Read more

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Exploring Disney: Shops of Main Street U.S.A.

Taryn Disney Vacation Planning, Disney Vacation Tips, Saving Money on Souvenirs, What to Do at Disney World , , , , , , , , 1 Comment

When most people think about a trip to Disney World there are two things that immediately come to mind — rides and characters. The longer that you think about it, however, the more other things start to occur to you, and one that starts to gleam all shiny and exciting (if you’re anything like me, at least) is shopping. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Saving for Souvenirs

Debbie Affordable Disney Vacations, Disney Vacation Planning, Disney Vacation Tips, Saving Money at Disney World, Saving Money on Souvenirs, Thrifty Thursday , , , , , , 0 Comment

You know it is going to happen. You’re not sure when and where you will be, but at some time, your little one will look at you with those “puppy-dog” eyes: “PPPPLEASE – I want this – I won’t ask for anything else – PPPLEASE!!!!!” Now you know as well as I do the abundance of souvenirs and temptations are everywhere in Disney – in the parks, in the hotel stores, at Disney Springs, even as you walk from the bus or car to the front entrances. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Making Pin Trading Affordable

Guest Affordable Disney Vacations, Disney Vacation Planning, Disney Vacation Tips, Saving Money at Disney World, Saving Money on Souvenirs, Thrifty Thursday , , , , , 0 Comment

You’ve seen all those pins and have probably heard about pin trading…..and you’ve probably also wondered: Is pin trading expensive? Well so glad you asked! 🙂

First a quick explanation. Pin trading involves lapel pins that are traded by Disney guests with cast members or other guests. Each guest can trade a maximum of two pins per cast member per day. To be acceptable to trade, the pins must have the copyright symbol as well as the word Disney on the back. Many guests purchase a lanyard to display their trading pins while at the parks. Read more

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Great Disney Souvenirs: Make Your Own Autograph Book

Nancy Affordable Disney Vacations, Saving Money at Disney World, Saving Money on Souvenirs, Thrifty Thursday, What to Do at Disney World , , , , 0 Comment

I have written in the past about saving money on Disney souvenirs, since we all know that the souvenir thing may very well be one of the hardest costs to control on vacation. I’ve become its victim, and I’m sure you have too! “Oh-my-gosh, that is the cutest <fill-in-the-blank> ever, I just have to have it!”

Gulp…. You know you’ve said it too, admit it….  🙂

OK, so now that we have that out of the way, lets talk today about character autographs. Read more

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