Thrifty Thursday: What Are Your Priorities?

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

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Disney with Special Needs: Preparing Your Service Dog for Travel

Pluto and FilbertYou’ve made your plans to bring your furry sidekick along with you on your Disney vacation. You let the hotel know that you were coming and you printed out your copy of the ADA just in case you encounter someone who isn’t as well informed as you are. You might have even had a nice long conversation with your dog about the trip and what you were going to do together. Now it is time to actually get your service dog ready for this magical experience. Read more

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Disney with Little Ones: The School Struggle – Part 2!

photoI received a lot of great feedback following the article I posted last time about whether or not to take my kids out of school for a Disney vacation. The overwhelming majority of people say that they’re only little once, family memories are just as important as formal education, and that as long as they are doing well and able to catch up, there’s nothing wrong with missing 5 days of school. I tend to agree but still hesitate and struggle with my own guilt about it. However, when I think about all of the advantages of going during the off-season, I am certainly tempted to plan a September 2017 trip. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Saving on Souvenirs in World Showcase

You’re heading to Epcot and planning to visit World Showcase…. So much to do, so much to see, so much TO BUY.  Things that you can’t get anywhere else.  Some of your priciest souvenirs can be found at World Showcase.  But for you bargain hunters, don’t be dismayed.  There are so many great things to take home without breaking the bank.  Here are just a few great, affordable items – ALL UNDER $20.00 – one-of-a-kinds, only to be found at World Showcase. Read more

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Disney with Special Needs: Traveling with a Service Dog

13724886_1034856326603169_6416232377147941537_oWe’ve already established that being an Aspie makes you one of the most awesome superheroes in the world. And what does every superhero need? A sidekick, of course. The truth is many Aspie superheroes have a couple of sidekicks. It can be your parent, your partner, or even your sibling. If you are like me, you are one who chose to take it to another level and have a furry sidekick — a service dog to the non-heroic. Read more

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