Thrifty Thursday: Making the Most of Low Crowds

Visiting during a slower time of year is a great way to avoid crowds and see and do more while in the parks. Does this mean, though, that you can toss the itinerary planning that so many Disney fans have encouraged you to do? Not at all – certainly you won’t need the same kind of rigid itinerary as a high-crowd period, but you should still plan an itinerary to make the most of your time. Here are some tips for planning during a low-crowd period. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Extra Magic Hours

When it comes to saving time at Walt Disney World, one of the best ways to do this is to take advantage of Disney’s Extra Magic Hours. If you are staying at a Disney resort during your Walt Disney World trip, then you will have the advantage of using Extra Magic Hours. These are extra hours available at various parks on certain days outside of regular opening and closing times. In the morning Disney resort guests can enter an hour earlier, and in the evening they can stay 2-3 hours after regular closing.  Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Saving Time When it’s Busy

I’m sure that I’m not the only one who dreams of having Walt Disney World all to themselves – but that’s unlikely to happen. Because time is money, if you want to make the most of your time and avoid crowds when you can, it makes sense to plan for some crowd control. One of the best ways to do this is to visit during a less busy time of year, but not everyone can visit anytime they want. Here are some itinerary tips to help avoid the crowds and do more on your vacation. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: What Are Your Priorities?

While there is a lot to be said for saving money on your Disney vacation, saving time….and making the most of the time you do have…..is also important. As the saying goes “time is money” so doing some planning in advance can go a long way towards making the most of your time when you get to the parks.

Which means you want to make some sort of itinerary….what you plan to do each day. With a good itinerary, you can do a lot in one day of touring, but at the same time, you want to beware of filling your plans to the brim. Attempting to do everything will only give you a tired, cranky group of park-goers. To avoid an overload, I like to prioritize attractions for my itinerary. Here are a few tips for organizing your trip priorities: Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Saving on Souvenirs in World Showcase

You’re heading to Epcot and planning to visit World Showcase…. So much to do, so much to see, so much TO BUY.  Things that you can’t get anywhere else.  Some of your priciest souvenirs can be found at World Showcase.  But for you bargain hunters, don’t be dismayed.  There are so many great things to take home without breaking the bank.  Here are just a few great, affordable items – ALL UNDER $20.00 – one-of-a-kinds, only to be found at World Showcase. Read more

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