Walt Disney World for Grown-Ups: Where to Stay

If you’re planning an adults-only stay at Walt Disney World, there are lots of choices for accommodations that will appeal to the grown-up crowd. Here are a few suggestions to think about for your next stay. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Free at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Animal Kingdom Lodge lobbyStretch your “three-week safari” into at least a few days by booking your next Disney vacation at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Blending authentic African tribal flavor with majestic East African national-park lodges, the deluxe resort offers warm tones, stunning vistas and lots of magical freebies. Read more

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Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa

Now that you’ve officially been introduced to my husband, Kenny, I’d like to you introduce to one of our favorite resorts, Saratoga Springs.  Saratoga Springs was the first Walt Disney World resort that we stayed at for our honeymoon 7 years ago.  Kenny had originally booked us a Studio room, but upon checking in we were pleasantly surprised by a One Bedroom Villa upgrade!  Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Free, Free, Free ~ Disney Cartoons, Parade, Fireworks and Playgrounds!

If you have been touring the resorts and your munchkins are too tired to take another step, you do not have to stop the touring adventure.  It’s time for a cartoon break!  Disney resorts have setup televisions in the lobbies playing Disney Cartoons!  This is entirely a free activity for all lobby guests, not just registered resort guests.  Since you are frugal mouseketeers, I know you have your backpack snacks and drinks tucked away to refresh yours and the little feet and tummies!  Read more

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A Visit to Key West…Disney’s Old Key West Resort

 This month’s resort destination is Old Key West Resort which was the first Disney Vacation Club resort and brings the feel of south Florida right to Walt Disney World.  Old Key West (OKW) is a rather large resort with buildings spread out including some which are quite a distance from the Hospitality House where the gift shop, restaurants, and front desk are located.  Luckily, the resort does run internal shuttle buses, and golf cart shuttles to help bring guests and their suitcases from the Magical Express.  Read more

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