Thrifty Thursday: Forgot Something? Check With the Front Desk

 

Pop Century Lobby by Keiichi Inoue
Head to the front desk! (via Keiichi Inoue)

On a recent Disney World vacation, when we arrived, we realized one of us had forgotten to pack the toiletry bag. No big deal: Disney provides shampoo, conditioner, lotion and body wash, and I always carry an emergency stick of deodorant. 

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Thrifty Thursday: Making a Disney Vacation Even More Special!

DSCN0275Everyone wants to have a special trip when visiting Walt Disney World, but how can you make it even more special? By checking in with Guest Services and getting your “special-reason pin” for visiting Walt Disney world. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: How Important to You is a Table Service Meal at Disney World?

 

DSCN0210I was talking with my son and his girlfriend the other day while they were deciding about a sit down meal while in Walt Disney World this fall. They were going back and forth on if they should make reservations and if they do, where would be a nice place to go. What we learned…it depends on the individual, couple or family going! Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Free Disney Water

I once inadvertently overheard a conversation between a mother and her young son at Walt Disney World. Her son, who appeared to be about 6 years old, was telling her how thirsty he was and I could see she was carrying a bottle of water. She was telling him how she told him he should have also gotten a bottle of water as she had suggested, but he had insisted on the Mickey Ice Cream. I noticed that her bottle was only about 1/3 full and guessed that she was trying to make it last as long as possible. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: What Can I do Outside the Disney Parks?

DSCN0233No matter how many time I try to explain to people who have not visited Walt Disney World – they still think of it as an amusement park! WDW is so much more than rides: it is shows, entertainment, shops, ambiance, fun, magic and a trip from reality! You don’t have to just ride from hotel to park and then back again. Try spending 1 day doing things outside of your hotel or park to see what all Disney has to offer! Read more

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