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
Walt Disney World is the most magical place on Earth, but as they say, “all magic comes at a price”. (Shout out to our Once Upon a Time fans….) What normally costs $5 in our normal, every day, non-magical towns may cost $10 down in Disney. Therefore, it does pay to SAVE money by buying some items before you leave for your trip. Here are some items we like to stock up on: Read more
Our bags are not packed yet but hey, we have 76 days until we hit Disney World with our granddaughter, Maddy! This will be her first trip to Disney World so we have been planning this trip since we made the reservations back in November. Lala and Papa can hardly wait to show her all the fun things to do at Disney! Soooo… over the next few weeks, 2 months and 14 days to be exact, I plan to share with you some of our plans to make Maddy’s trip truly magical and unforgettable! Well, duh, you say, of course, Disney is fun… However, we want to make this first trip for Maddy memorable and magical without going bankrupt! Read more
This week I’m offering a smorgasbord or hodge-podge of saving tips for your Disney vacation, with both money savers but also sanity-savers! This week I traveled by air (no, not on broomstick, I went by plane) instead of my usual 4-wheeled mode of transportation. What an experience! Read more