When it comes to planning a Disney vacation, the food part can “eat” up a lot of your budget (pun was totally intended 🙂 ). So with that in mind, let’s chat about some tips, ideas, and strategies that can help you save money on your Disney dining. In no particular order, here are 10 of my favorite ways to reduce your Disney food budget: Read more
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Thrifty Thursday: Is the Disney Dining Plan Right For You?
When folks ask for my help with planning their Disney vacations, once the dates are decided, there are then usually two major discussions that we have. The first is, where to stay. And the second is, should they get a Dining Plan? So let’s chat about this today, because like most things about planning a Disney vacation, the answer depends on your family. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: What if I Can’t Get Free Dining?
When I sent out an email alert to my list that Disney had announced a new Free Dining Promotion, I knew that many folks had been waiting for just this announcement to book their next Disney vacation. And it’s no wonder: getting most if not all of your meals for free is a great way to save some serious money! Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Fun for Free at Coronado Springs Resort
One of Walt Disney World’s most popular moderate hotels, Coronado Springs is a resort and convention center that mixes Colonial Mexican architecture with American Southwestern flair. With so many conventioneers converging on this little slice of Tex-Mex flavor, there are lots of great, free features here: Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Fun for Free at Caribbean Beach Resort
If you can’t decide between a Caribbean vacation and a trip to Walt Disney World, the Caribbean Beach Resort is the Disney resort for you! Lushly-themed and brightly-colored, this hotel complex is priced in Disney’s moderate price range. It’s fabulous theme and ultra-amazing location provide a variety of free (and almost free) amenities for you to take advantage of. Read more