Thrifty Thursday: Meal Planning at Walt Disney World

DSCN0233Planning your trip to Walt Disney World can be both exciting and a little daunting at the same time. Gone are the years of deciding at the last moment – “Let’s go to Walt Disney World!” And off you go! These days the more planning you do ahead of time the better time will be had by all. Not only will things runs smoother with less surprises (of the bad kind) and there will be less standing in lines thanks for Fast Pass, and you won’t end the trip saying……….”I didn’t know about that or this!” Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Forgot Something? Check With the Front Desk

 

Pop Century Lobby by Keiichi Inoue
Head to the front desk! (via Keiichi Inoue)

On a recent Disney World vacation, when we arrived, we realized one of us had forgotten to pack the toiletry bag. No big deal: Disney provides shampoo, conditioner, lotion and body wash, and I always carry an emergency stick of deodorant. 

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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: How Important to You is a Table Service Meal at Disney World?

 

DSCN0210I was talking with my son and his girlfriend the other day while they were deciding about a sit down meal while in Walt Disney World this fall. They were going back and forth on if they should make reservations and if they do, where would be a nice place to go. What we learned…it depends on the individual, couple or family going! Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Free Disney Water

I once inadvertently overheard a conversation between a mother and her young son at Walt Disney World. Her son, who appeared to be about 6 years old, was telling her how thirsty he was and I could see she was carrying a bottle of water. She was telling him how she told him he should have also gotten a bottle of water as she had suggested, but he had insisted on the Mickey Ice Cream. I noticed that her bottle was only about 1/3 full and guessed that she was trying to make it last as long as possible. Read more

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