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Thrifty Thursday: Smarter Than Your Average Phone

Melissa Sue Disney Vacation Planning, Disney Vacation Tips, Saving Money at Disney World, Thrifty Thursday , , , , , , , 3 Comments

There is pretty much nothing I hate more than getting that horrible text message notice that someone on my family plan has gone over our data plan. How does that even happen?! 

One thing I know for sure: I won’t be wasting my data in Disney World anymore! Disney World offers free wireless Internet access in all of its theme parks, all resort rooms and public spaces, and all feature pools and bus stops. 

And it’s super easy to access:

Just select the Disney Guest network, accept the terms of use and you’re in business. Easy peasey. 

Don’t expect super high speeds or anything super special. But it is wi-fi, and it is free. And it is a great way to keep your phone bill under control as you refresh the Lines App or access the Magical Meals e-book from your Dropbox account. 

Have you used the free Disney wi-fi? Let us know about your experience in the comments below. 

Find out how the FREE services of a Disney World travel agent can make planning your Disney vacation simple and STRESS FREE! And for a limited time only, receive a FREE Disney gift card for qualifying Disney vacation packages! Ask for details!

Melissa Sue works in higher education communications in upstate New York, where she lives with her husband Robert, a secondary school teacher, and her cavapoo George (as in King George). Melissa began visiting Disney World when she was six and today owns a piece of the magic at Bay Lake Tower. She blogs at Mouse on the Mind and tweets @msorrellsgalley. She’ll be contributing money-saving tips to The Affordable Mouse.

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Free Disney Dining and Room Discounts!

Nancy Affordable Disney Vacations, Dining at Walt Disney World, Disney Dining Plans, Disney Vacation Planning, Saving Money at Disney World, Saving Money on Food , , , , 1 Comment

Are you ready for FREE food at Disney World?  FREE DINING, the most popular Disney World discount is now available!

 

Here are the details:

  • Travel dates 9/2/13 – 9/25/13
  • Must purchase a package that includes a minimum of 3 nights accommodation at a Disney Resort and a minimum 2-day Base Ticket
  • Guests at a Disney Value Resort receive the Quick Service Dining Plan for free. Guests staying at a Disney Moderate or Deluxe Resort receive the Basic Dining for free.
  • You can upgrade from the Quick Service to the Basic Dining for an additional $19 per adult per night and $3 per night per child.
  • Book by 7/31/13.
  • Offer excludes campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, 3-Bedroom Villas, and Little Mermaid Rooms at Art of Animation Resort. Read more
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Free Dining or No Free Dining, That is the Question

Nancy Affordable Disney Vacations, Disney Vacation Planning, Disney Vacation Tips, Saving Money at Disney World, Saving Money on Accommodations, Saving Money on Food , , , , , 1 Comment

DISCLAIMER: Before I start, let me just say that I have NO inside information, and absolutely NO knowledge of when or if Free Dining will be offered this year. The following is not an official position of any company, but merely my own PERSONAL opinion, in response to the many questions that are circulating about this at the moment.…………Now that we have that out of the way, we now return you to your regularly scheduled blog post. 🙂  ~ Nancy

If you have spent any time at all online, whether you are planning your first Disney vacation or your 20th, you have probably heard about Disney’s awesome promotion, Free Dining. As in, you get your food as part of a Disney vacation package, for free. Many Disney veterans plan their trips around this promotion, often changing their dates if needed, in order to qualify. And even folks who have never been to Walt Disney World at all, have heard through the grapevine of this Holy Grail of Disney promotions. Because let’s face it: a Disney vacation can end up being pretty pricey, and who wouldn’t love Free Food? Read more

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Disney Spring Fling: Book Your Disney Vacation and Get a FREE Disney Gift Card

Nancy Affordable Disney Vacations, Disney Vacation Planning, Saving Money at Disney World , , 1 Comment

It’s a Disney Spring Fling!

If you are planning your Disney vacation, now is the time to book! For the next two weeks only, I’m celebrating Spring with a great deal for you! Simply book your Disney vacation with me, and you will receive a Disney gift card for FREE*:

  • $2000-3000: FREE $50 Disney Gift Card
  • $3001-4000: FREE $75 Disney Gift Card
  • $4001-5000: FREE $100 Disney Gift Card
  • $5001 and up: FREE $125 Disney Gift Card
  • PLUS: ALL vacation packages receive Magical Meals, my affordable Disney Dining Guide for FREE
  • AND: In addition to the Disney gift card, receive lots of my FREE PLANNING HELP as well! 🙂
  • SAVE MORE: Book your Spring vacation through mid-June and take advantage of Disney’s Spring Discount on room and park tickets!

Details, Details:*

  • LIMITED TIME ONLY: In order to qualify, vacation packages must be booked with deposit by Friday, March 29.
  • Minimum package price to qualify for Disney gift card is $2000 (no minimum to receive Magical Meals).
  • Magic Your Way packages must include a minimum of 3 day tickets to qualify 
  • Offer valid for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line vacations only
  • Eligibility for amount of gift card is based on FINAL, total cost of package at time of travel.
  • Offer valid for new bookings or those booked directly with Disney in the last 30 days ONLY

Contact me at nancy@theaffordablemouse.com for more information and a FREE quote!

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Thrifty Thursday: Traveling Off-Season

Melissa Sue Affordable Disney Vacations, Disney Vacation Planning, Disney Vacation Tips, Saving Money at Disney World, Saving Money on Accommodations, Thrifty Thursday , , , , , , , , , , 1 Comment

It may seem pretty obvious, but one thing they never tell you about booking your Disney World vacation is that the prices change throughout the year. Duh, right? Every tourist destination has it’s busy season and its off season.

The thing about Disney World is that their pricing seasons don’t always make immediate sense. And it fluctuates often and somewhat wildly. Read more

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