When it comes to planning a Disney vacation, the food part can “eat” up a lot of your budget (pun was totally intended 🙂 ). So with that in mind, let’s chat about some tips, ideas, and strategies that can help you save money on your Disney dining. In no particular order, here are 10 of my favorite ways to reduce your Disney food budget: Read more
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Thrifty Thursday: Is the Disney Dining Plan Right For You?
When folks ask for my help with planning their Disney vacations, once the dates are decided, there are then usually two major discussions that we have. The first is, where to stay. And the second is, should they get a Dining Plan? So let’s chat about this today, because like most things about planning a Disney vacation, the answer depends on your family. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Saving with Character Meals
Believe it or not, character dining at Disney World is a smart way to save.Â
Think about it: on vacation, time is money. Every second you wait in line to meet with Cinderella is another second you’re not riding Dumbo or watching your son dance along with the Main Street Philharmonic. Those are valuable seconds! Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Fun for Free at Coronado Springs Resort
One of Walt Disney World’s most popular moderate hotels, Coronado Springs is a resort and convention center that mixes Colonial Mexican architecture with American Southwestern flair. With so many conventioneers converging on this little slice of Tex-Mex flavor, there are lots of great, free features here: Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Fun for Free at 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