Thrifty Thursday: Getting You…and Your Luggage Home Again (That’s Why They Call It “Magical” Express)

Last week, I discussed using Disney’s Magical Express to get you…and your luggage from the Orlando airport to your Disney resort hotel. In my opinion, this is a great perk that Disney offers, and can be a real savings: no need to arrange for car rental, or for a limo or taxi to get you from the airport to your hotel.

But, you may ask, what about on the way home? Can I take Disney’s Magical Express (DME) back to Orlando airport? What about my bags? Read more

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Disney with Special Needs: That’s One Heck of a Field Trip

We have already established that my family is a little out of the realm of average for a variety of reasons. One that I haven’t talked about is the fact that the little one is homeschooled. While I wouldn’t necessarily say that this is another of our special needs, it does make for some special circumstances, and that includes when we travel to Disney. Read more

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Terrific Tuesdays: Taking Grandchildren to Walt Disney World

I started something years ago and after several years between, was able to continue last year – taking grandchildren on a trip to Walt Disney World. While it wasn’t a surprise for the older 12 year old, it was for the 4 year old! She honestly wasn’t sure about it! We had surprised them, but looking back, I think a little “leading-up-to-preparation-for-her” would have helped prepare her for what to expect. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Saving for Souvenirs

You know it is going to happen. You’re not sure when and where you will be, but at some time, your little one will look at you with those “puppy-dog” eyes: “PPPPLEASE – I want this – I won’t ask for anything else – PPPLEASE!!!!!” Now you know as well as I do the abundance of souvenirs and temptations are everywhere in Disney – in the parks, in the hotel stores, at Disney Springs, even as you walk from the bus or car to the front entrances. Read more

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Disney Resort Spotlight: Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a deluxe resort at Walt Disney World with a luxury-rustic theme referencing the beauty of a turn-of-the-century National Parks resort lodge. The resort is located in the Magic Kingdom Area, just across Bay Lake from Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Magic Kingdom. Read more

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