Disney Vacation Planning: A Single Mom’s Dream Vacation

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Oh no, not a black eye at Disney?!

I’ve been a single mom for most of my parenting life, so the idea of going on vacation “alone” with my kids isn’t scary to me. So when I hear, “You’re taking them to Disney – by yourself?”, my answer is always, “Of course, it’s easy!” Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Fun for Free at Caribbean Beach Resort

Caribbean Beach Resort by Flickr user PrincessAshely
Welcome to paradise: the Caribbean Beach Resort

If you can’t decide between a Caribbean vacation and a trip to Walt Disney World, the Caribbean Beach Resort is the Disney resort for you! Lushly-themed and brightly-colored, this hotel complex is priced in Disney’s moderate price range. It’s fabulous theme and ultra-amazing location provide a variety of free (and almost free) amenities for you to take advantage of.  Read more

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Planning a Disney Vacation: But Wait… There’s More?

12439126_10154068586299321_506218389225105491_nResort reservation? Check. Dining Reservations? Check. Park tickets, airfare, car rental… Bet you think you’re done planning for your trip, right?  Read more

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Disney with Little Ones: Making the Most of Peak Season

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We are in the middle of Spring Break season across the country and Spring Break means school’s out. When school’s out, you can bet that Walt Disney World is packed. Since the weather is milder than the longer summer break, families flock to Orlando during March and April. Some families are Disney veterans; some are newbies who’ve done their research and are prepared with Fastpasses, dinner reservations, and some kind of touring plan.

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Disney with Special Needs: Finding Your Comfort Zone

12615385_924671714288298_8167250148234695019_oYou have made it down Main Street! There’s nothing more exciting than those first few moments in the Magic Kingdom – except, of course, actually getting all the way into the park and being able to enjoy the attractions. Since you embarked on your own little virtual vacation before you left, you are already pretty familiar with the rides and other experiences, but nothing compares to actually climbing aboard an experiencing it for yourself. This is the spectacular experience that you have been waiting for – but that doesn’t mean that you aren’t going to hit some rough patches. Read more

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