Thrifty Thursday: Monorail Magic

The Monorail is such a fun way to explore parts of the Walt Disney World Resort.  This is something that we do on the first day we get to the World.  We usually do not buy a park ticket for this day, because we are usually tired and hungry from traveling, so we save money and make it an easy night to rest up, fill our bellies and get ready for an amazing visit!  I love the Monorail because…yep, you guessed it…it is FREE!!  Free stuff always gets me giddy!   Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: The World is Just a (Free) Disney Boat Ride Away

The water taxis or ferry boats or motor launches or Friendship Boats (lots of names!) are some of my favorite ways to get around Walt Disney World. While they may not be the fastest way around the resort, they sure are a peaceful way to travel….and they are free! Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Getting You…and Your Luggage Home Again (That’s Why They Call It “Magical” Express)

Last week, I discussed using Disney’s Magical Express to get you…and your luggage from the Orlando airport to your Disney resort hotel. In my opinion, this is a great perk that Disney offers, and can be a real savings: no need to arrange for car rental, or for a limo or taxi to get you from the airport to your hotel.

But, you may ask, what about on the way home? Can I take Disney’s Magical Express (DME) back to Orlando airport? What about my bags? Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: 3 Quick Tips to Make the Most of Your Disney Dining Budget

As a travel agent, I often get questions from my clients about how to save money on food at Disney World. And it’s understandable, because it’s not unusual for food to end up being one of the major expenses on a Disney vacation. But as I always share with my clients, there are ways that you can plan your meals and save money. Here are a few things that can save you big money on your Disney vacation food budget. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Tips for Driving to Disney World

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Of all the trips I have made to Disney World, my family has driven rather than fly for most of them. I rather enjoy taking road trips and over the years, have learned some valuable tips for making the trip to Disney affordable, stress free, and even fun! Read more

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