Thrifty Thursday: The Bead Outpost in Epcot

One of my favorite discoveries in Epcot a number of years ago was a small kiosk near the Outpost that sold some very unique jewelry. The jewelry was beautiful……..and extremely affordable.

But what made it unique was that the beads for all of the jewelry pieces were made from paper…..Disney paper to be precise. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Free Fun at Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Old Key WestWant to visit the Florida Keys at Walt Disney World? Then check out Disney’s Old Key West Resort. If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing retreat from the hustle and bustle of Disney, you’ll find this to be a lovely and peaceful resort…..with some awesome little freebies, such as:

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Thrifty Thursday: Christmas Stocking Stuffers, Souvenirs and Stickers!

Our view from our Boardwalk resort room last Christmas

Merry Christmas!  Can you believe Christmas is next week?  I’m just gobsmacked!  It’s time to grab the most favorite stocking stuffers ~ Disney Stocking stuffers!  Disney stocking stuffers are not just Mickey and Minnie anymore… even though it all started with a mouse!  By the time I get to stocking stuffers, the Christmas budget is usually busted so I need great stocking stuffers for CHEAP!  Pssstttt…. These stocking stuffers will also work as great $$$-saving souvenirs if you are spending part of your Christmas holiday at Disney World!  Read more

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Cast Member’s Corner: I Just Can’t Wait to Go Back To Disney!

It’s no question, when you’re not at Disney you miss it.  Even when you just leave the property gates!  So it’s no wonder many people do everything they can to keep Disney in their lives even when they can’t be there.  I am no different.  Some may have thought that since I worked there I would be tired of it (I know, blasphemy!).  That just isn’t the case.  When I worked at Disney I was still in the parks on my days off.  If I didn’t go into a park I at least made it to Downtown Disney and I did not get sick of it one bit!  To this day I tell everyone who asks, that working at Disney was the best job I have ever had.  When I retire from teaching I plan on going back down to Orlando and working at Disney again.  So is it any wonder that I would incorporate as much Disney in my daily life as possible? Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Free (and Fun) Souvenirs from Animation Academy at Hollywood Studios

Minnie from Animation Academy (Mouse on the Mind)

One of the best things about Disney souvenirs is that I can have things around the house to remind me of my visits to Disney World. One of my favorites was absolutely free and hand created: a drawing of Minnie from the Animation Academy in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!! Read more

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