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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Thrifty Thursday: Making a Disney Vacation Even More Special!

DSCN0275Everyone wants to have a special trip when visiting Walt Disney World, but how can you make it even more special? By checking in with Guest Services and getting your “special-reason pin” for visiting Walt Disney world. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Saving Money on Disney World Souvenirs


How can I cut down on souvenirs so that I don’t spend a small fortune on Disney World souvenirs? I get this question a lot and have a list of things that do help, especially with little ones along. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Christmas Stocking Stuffers, Souvenirs and Stickers!

Our view from our Boardwalk resort room last Christmas

Merry Christmas!  Can you believe Christmas is next week?  I’m just gobsmacked!  It’s time to grab the most favorite stocking stuffers ~ Disney Stocking stuffers!  Disney stocking stuffers are not just Mickey and Minnie anymore… even though it all started with a mouse!  By the time I get to stocking stuffers, the Christmas budget is usually busted so I need great stocking stuffers for CHEAP!  Pssstttt…. These stocking stuffers will also work as great $$$-saving souvenirs if you are spending part of your Christmas holiday at Disney World!  Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Free (and Fun) Souvenirs from Animation Academy at Hollywood Studios

Minnie from Animation Academy (Mouse on the Mind)

One of the best things about Disney souvenirs is that I can have things around the house to remind me of my visits to Disney World. One of my favorites was absolutely free and hand created: a drawing of Minnie from the Animation Academy in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!! Read more

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