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Cast Member’s Corner: Cast Member Conversations

Jessica Cast Members Corner, Disney Vacation Planning, Disney Vacation Tips, What to Do at Disney World October 30, 2012October 28, 2012cast member corner, disney cast members, disney fantasyland expansion, disney world test track, disney world tips 1 Comment

Having just been in Disney I’m having such a hard time deciding what to write, besides having the post-Disney blues. After warring with myself for quite awhile I figured I would share some information I attained while on vacation. In the past I have written about conversing with the Cast Members, it never disappoints. Between kind-hearted teasing about someone’s “First Visit Again” pin to their knowledge of the parks and what is going on, I made conversation with several Cast Members while waiting in lines and learned some fun new things. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Making Double Use of Your Disney Time

Brenda Disney Vacation Planning, Saving Money at Disney World, Thrifty Thursday July 28, 2011July 26, 2011disney world tips, laundry at disney world, planning a disney vacation, thrifty thursday 0 Comment

On Tuesday I shared some really fun and FREE things to do at your Disney resort. Today, I am going to talk about killing two birds with one stone by doing a not-so-fun task while you are enjoying your resort. I hate to say the word, but it’s LAUNDRY.

I realize that not everyone does laundry while on vacation, but I can tell you from experience that a lot of us do. There are several reasons I do our laundry in the middle of our trip:

Disney Vacation Planning: What You’re Leaving Behind

DeAnna Affordable Disney Vacations, Disney Vacation Planning, Saving Money at Disney World July 15, 2011July 14, 2011church at disney world, Disney Vacation Planning, disney world kennel, disney world tips, pharmacy at disney world, planning a disney vacation 0 Comment

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As you count down the days until vacation, the excitement grows, as does the anxiety, as you begin to think about all you’ll be leaving behind. This is especially true if you’re a first time Disney traveler, and it can become quite stressful. Allow me to offer some suggestions and solutions for some of those potential problems:

Tuesday Disney Tips: Where Can I Find the Tip Boards?

Brenda Disney Vacation Planning, Tuesday Disney Tips June 14, 2011June 13, 2011disney tip boards, disney world tips, planning a disney vacation 2 Comments

There are smart phone applications for just about everything nowadays. There is even one to tell you how long the waits are at the various rides at Disney parks. For those of us who either can’t afford a smart phone, choose not to have one, or just don’t want to use the apps for that purpose, we can still rely on the old fashioned tip boards to fill us in.

Tuesday Disney Tips: Princesses with a Plan – Planning a Magical Disney Girlfriend Getaway

Brenda Disney Vacation Planning, Princesses With a Plan, Tuesday Disney Tips March 29, 2011June 6, 2011Disney Vacation Planning, disney vacation with a friend, disney world tips, planning a disney vacation, walt disney world 3 Comments

You may have read previously that my husband surprised me by telling me that I can go on the anniversary trip I wanted with a friend, as he is unable to leave town during that time. As you might be able to relate, I don’t just love Walt Disney World I long for it as though I am obsessed. This year especially, I wanted to be at the Magic Kingdom on October 1 and when my hubby said he definitely could not go I just tried to put it out of my head. Enter my soul sister and equally Disney-crazed friend, Susan, and my dream was coming true.

You have to understand that I have a wonderful Disney life with my husband and three kids. Our annual trips to Walt Disney World mean the world to me, and we have traveled twice with Susan and her family as well. But I am a real family girl. The only time I have traveled away from my family was once for work and a few times with my mom and two sisters. This will be the first time in my life I have traveled with a friend – just a girls getaway. So, I want to encourage you Disney lovers out there – if your family can’t or won’t go with you to Walt Disney World, don’t give up your dream; grab a good friend and make a plan! Studies show that relationships outside the family circle are crucial to keeping balance and perspective. I am very grateful to have a husband that is supportive of me, my friendship with Susan, and my deep desire to be at ‘the World’ at that time. I am also very grateful to have a friend who understands me so well, and who loves Walt Disney World so much herself, that she offered to take the trip with me.