Disney with Kids: Stay Longer and Save

I have a piece of advice that always results in a confused look when talking to friends about their Disney vacation plans. When they say “but it’s so expensive,” I ask them how long they’re staying. I often end up suggesting that they stay longer in order to get a better deal.

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Affordable Disney: Savings Strategies for Souvenirs

When planning your Walt Disney World be sure to include a budget for souvenirs! As many times as we have visited, I still cannot resist coming home with some kind of memento of our wonderful Disney vacation. Budgeting for souvenirs can get challenging though, especially with children, but I have a few money-saving tips that will help make the souvenir dollars stretch a bit further – for kids as well as grownups!  Read more

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Affordable Disney: Souvenir Buying Strategies

If there is one thing you will find an abundance of at Walt Disney World, it is souvenirs! You find them everywhere; as you walk down Main Street, at the end of every attraction or show, walking through the countries in EPCOT, seeing the animals in Animal Kingdom, etc. All you have to do is look around. It can be overwhelming in a hurry, especially for kids. Having a basic plan before arriving can help with both the spending as well as, believe it or not, your time. Because how much time on your vacation do you really want to devote to shopping? Here are a few things to consider before you arrive for your vacation. Read more

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Affordable Disney: Fun Ways to Get Around at Walt Disney World

Once you arrive at your resort hotel at Walt Disney World, you can park your car and forget it! There are so many ways to get around, that I have found it hard to use them all on our trips. Last time we chatted about the Disney buses. Today let’s look at some of the other ways to get around. Read more

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