Thrifty Thursday: Free Fun at Pop Century Resort

One of the great things about the Disney resorts are all of the wonderful themes: there is literally something for everyone….and lots of free fun at all of them too. A favorite resort for many, Pop Century is a big, fun tribute to American pop culture. And even though it is part of the value resort category, there are plenty of fun, free amenities for you to take advantage of during your vacation. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Using Disney’s FREE Transportation

 One of the many things I love at Walt Disney World is the FREE transportation, when you stay on property. This may sound shocking to you. Maybe you have heard that the Walt Disney World transportation is terrible. Or maybe you have heard that transportation is not run efficiently. Whatever you have heard, I have the magical answer for you! Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Getting Into the Holiday Spirit

1499014_10153341002151234_3081579729119689403_oWe visited Walt Disney World this year the first week of November. Turned out to be the best week of the year, well at least in our opinion! We had some friends go the following week and they talked about how long all the lines were, even the Fast Pass Line. They said the crowds seems so much higher then other weeks they had gone. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Disney Dining at Home!

Are you homesick for Disney World? Or perhaps it is too long before your next trip or maybe you just want create the feel of BEING in Disney?!? It is such a one of a kind experience but there are some ways you can get your fix without cleaning out your savings account. One of those ways is to recreate Disney culinary goodness for your family. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Mistakes with Disney Newbies!

12314355_10153321453891234_4113761447077216565_oOn our recent trip, my son and his now fiancee were going with us. My son, has been navigating Walt Disney World by himself since age 14, so he fully knew what to expect. However, his fiancee had never been to Walt Disney World, so we tried to prepare her for almost a year prior to us leaving. In looking back, we really didn’t prepare her much at all. Oh, she thought she knew the size of it and how we would be going from early morning to probably late night and she was going to ride all kinds of things from roller coasters to shows. BUT in reality, she really didn’t know the magnitude of being in Walt Disney World. Read more

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