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Thrifty Thursday: What Are Your Priorities?

Elizabeth Disney Vacation Planning, Disney Vacation Tips, Thrifty Thursday, What to Do at Disney World September 1, 2016September 14, 2016disney itinerary, disney vacation tips, planning a disney vacation, what to do at disney world 0 Comment

While there is a lot to be said for saving money on your Disney vacation, saving time….and making the most of the time you do have…..is also important. As the saying goes “time is money” so doing some planning in advance can go a long way towards making the most of your time when you get to the parks.

Which means you want to make some sort of itinerary….what you plan to do each day. With a good itinerary, you can do a lot in one day of touring, but at the same time, you want to beware of filling your plans to the brim. Attempting to do everything will only give you a tired, cranky group of park-goers. To avoid an overload, I like to prioritize attractions for my itinerary. Here are a few tips for organizing your trip priorities: Read more

Wordless Wednesday: All Alone in the Parks

Guest Disney Fun, Disney Vacation Tips, Wordless Wednesday July 6, 2016July 4, 2016disney rope drop, disney vacation tips, disney world avoid crowds, disney world early hours, planning a disney vacation, Wordless Wednesday 0 Comment

Are you looking for a great way to avoid the crowds? Set your alarms, and plan to be at the parks very early! Although you won’t be the only guest taking advantage of this time, it’s still fun to do! Not only does it get you first in line (if you walk briskly to the attraction of choice) but it also makes for the perfect picture taking opportunity! Bonus points if you make an early morning Advanced Dining Reservation at one of the in-park restaurants: empty parks for pictures PLUS a fun way to start your day!

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Karen grew up in the Boston area and traveled to Disney World many times with her parents and sister. Always staying at the Fort Wilderness Cabins gave the trips a feeling of a home away from home. It also started the tradition of attending the Hoop Dee Doo Review on each trip! Somehow that show sparked her interest in the Disney College Program. Which she did in the fall of 2002, working as a hostess @ Captain Jacks in Downtown Disney. Now as an adult, Karen finds herself traveling to the parks on a yearly basis! Photography has always been a hobby of Karen’s, but over the past few years it has become her passion. It’s even taken her to her favorite place! The Make a Wish Foundation sent a family to Disney for a week and Karen was lucky enough to be their photographer of choice! She got to tag along and photograph their memories being made. She hopes to get that experience again someday!

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Disney Vacation Planning: Help When You Need It

Jessica Cast Members Corner, Disney Vacation Planning, Disney Vacation Tips June 3, 2016June 2, 2016disney castmembers, disney lost and found, disney vacation tips, disney world first aid, getting sick at disney world, help at disney world 3 Comments

No one ever wants anything to happen on your Disney vacation, but the fact is that things happen, and generally when we least expect them. So being prepared and knowledgeable of all the things that are available to you through Disney can help, if an emergency comes up. Disney is one of those places that is prepared for just about anything, including illness and accidents, no matter where you are in Walt Disney World. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Plan Dining to Save Time

Elizabeth Affordable Disney Vacations, Dining at Walt Disney World, Disney Vacation Planning, Disney Vacation Tips, Saving Money at Disney World, Saving Money on Food, Thrifty Thursday May 26, 2016January 23, 2020advanced dining reservations, disney adrs, Disney Vacation Planning, disney vacation tips, planning a disney vacation, planning disney dining 0 Comment

There 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!

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

Alysia Disney Vacation Planning, Disney Vacation Tips May 20, 2016May 19, 2016disney vacation older kids, Disney Vacation Planning, disney vacation single parent, disney vacation tips, family disney vacations, older kids and disney vacation, planning a disney vacation, single parent disney vacation tips, single parent on disney vacation 2 Comments

For 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