Disney Vacation Planning

Thrifty Thursday: Taking a Non Park Day

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The parks at Walt Disney World are, for good reason, the focus of a Disney vacation, but going at full speed through your whole trip might mean that you’ll be worn out by the last day. Building a day off from the parks into your trip is often a good idea, particularly if you have children in your group and you’re staying for around a week or longer. You don’t have to buy park tickets for every day of your trip, so consider taking a day off at a more relaxing pace….it’s a great way to get more out of your Disney vacation dollars. Here are some ideas for planning a non-park day. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Extra Magic Hours

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When it comes to saving time at Walt Disney World, one of the best ways to do this is to take advantage of Disney’s Extra Magic Hours. If you are staying at a Disney resort during your Walt Disney World trip, then you will have the advantage of using Extra Magic Hours. These are extra hours available at various parks on certain days outside of regular opening and closing times. In the morning Disney resort guests can enter an hour earlier, and in the evening they can stay 2-3 hours after regular closing.  Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Saving Time When it’s Busy

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I’m sure that I’m not the only one who dreams of having Walt Disney World all to themselves – but that’s unlikely to happen. Because time is money, if you want to make the most of your time and avoid crowds when you can, it makes sense to plan for some crowd control. One of the best ways to do this is to visit during a less busy time of year, but not everyone can visit anytime they want. Here are some itinerary tips to help avoid the crowds and do more on your vacation. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Plan Dining to Save Time

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10482224_10153568463982488_1165208152413665772_oThere are many things to consider when planning your Disney vacation: when to go, where to stay, what to do. All of these will affect your trip, both in terms of how much you spend, as well as how you make the most of your time. And since time is money, you don’t want to forget about meal planning, because your meals may be a major part of your trip! So make the most of them with careful planning.

If you want to have some meals at table-service restaurants, these take the most planning, because most of them need Advanced Dining Reservations. These can be made as early as 180 days out, and for some popular restaurants, you need to make those reservations as soon as possible!

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Disney Vacation Planning: Being Happy is More Important than Being Right

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13226666_10154194234924321_2780352347797596846_nFor as long as I can remember, I have been a planner. So it goes without saying that the planning aspect of our Disney vacation is always one of my favorite parts. As a single parent, I’ve always been able to plan without having to consult anyone else – I chose which parks to visit and when, where to eat and what shows to see, based on what I knew the kids would enjoy. But as my kids grew older, they became more and more interested in having a say. Read more

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