Thrifty Thursday: Fun for Free at Coronado Springs Resort

Coronado Springs (Michelle Tribe)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

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Thrifty Thursday: Fun for Free at Caribbean Beach Resort

Caribbean Beach Resort by Flickr user PrincessAshely
Welcome to paradise: the 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

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Thrifty Thursday: Free Fun at Disney’s All Star Resorts

All Star Sports (Adrian Salgado)If you are looking for all the bells and whistles of a moderate or deluxe Disney resort but without the hefty price tag, Disney’s All Star Resorts—part of the value category—may be the right solution for you! Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Free Fun at Pop Century Resort

One of the great things about the Disney resorts are all of the wonderful themes: there is literally something for everyone….and lots of free fun at all of them too. A favorite resort for many, Pop Century is a big, fun tribute to American pop culture. And even though it is part of the value resort category, there are plenty of fun, free amenities for you to take advantage of during your vacation. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Forgot Something? Check With the Front Desk

 

Pop Century Lobby by Keiichi Inoue
Head to the front desk! (via Keiichi Inoue)

On a recent Disney World vacation, when we arrived, we realized one of us had forgotten to pack the toiletry bag. No big deal: Disney provides shampoo, conditioner, lotion and body wash, and I always carry an emergency stick of deodorant. 

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