Thrifty Thursday: Free Fun at Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

Yacht and Beach Clubs (© Mouse on the Mind)If you have ever wished you could vacation in New England, circa 1800, then let me welcome you to Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts! Though these sister resorts are in Disney’s deluxe category, there are still plenty of freebies to be found for guests on the lookout:  Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Can We Chill With an Adult Disney Beverage?

Several years ago, my husband and I were in need of a “chill” place and a cool adult beverage on our Disney vacation. I suggested just that and his response was – “you can’t find that here!” We were in Disney Hollywood Studios at the time. “HA-watch me” was my response! After finding a great shaded picnic table beside The Great Movie Ride, I set off to get our adult beverages. At the first kiosk cart I found, they served beer. Needless to say I was the hero that day! Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: New Year’s Goal is Disney Vacation Magic!

As I have said before, I don’t like resolutions.  Resolutions are just made to be broken and leave its maker feeling defeated.  I like goals better!  Goals can be worked towards little pieces at a time… you know, that one day at a time theme works for any goal…. Even saving for your Disney vacation!  Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: On Your Mark, Get Set, Save for Disney Vacation!

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  Time to kick off the 2015 year with saving for Disney vacation time!  Saving is not magical… it requires imagination and diligence but together we can make Disney more affordable and magical throughout this new year, not more expensive! Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Christmas Stocking Stuffers, Souvenirs and Stickers!

Our view from our Boardwalk resort room last Christmas

Merry Christmas!  Can you believe Christmas is next week?  I’m just gobsmacked!  It’s time to grab the most favorite stocking stuffers ~ Disney Stocking stuffers!  Disney stocking stuffers are not just Mickey and Minnie anymore… even though it all started with a mouse!  By the time I get to stocking stuffers, the Christmas budget is usually busted so I need great stocking stuffers for CHEAP!  Pssstttt…. These stocking stuffers will also work as great $$$-saving souvenirs if you are spending part of your Christmas holiday at Disney World!  Read more

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