Planning a Disney vacation is so exciting! With more than 20 visits to WDW under our belts, we’ve found ways to save money at Disney World without sacrificing any of the fun. These practical tips to save at Disney are super easy to do, too! 5 tips to save money at Disney World Save $53on a […]
5 ways to save like Scrooge McDuck on your Disney vacation
Ahhhh… Disney! It’s a dream vacation for many of us. But, for some, it’s a dream that can seem out of reach. Some people charge a Disney vacation to credit cards and deal with the aftermath later. But, there is another way: The vacation savings account! If you’ve never considered a vacation savings account, there […]
Spring Shines at Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
We took our first trip to Walt Disney World in the spring of 2000, during the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. At the time, my boys were 5 and 2. That trip, especially our day at Epcot, was perfect, just what you’d expect from the TV commercials. We loved the vibrant gardens, topiaries and […]
5 Walt Disney World Travel Tips everyone needs to know before going to Disney
Our family has been to Walt Disney World more than our fair share of times over the past 20 years. Every three years or so, we buy annual passes and make several long weekend trips to play at the parks enjoying the different themed events along the way. It helps that we live within an […]
Review: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
My husband had a conference at Walt Disney World last week which just so happened to coincide with my kids’ spring break. Poor guy! He had to work while we got to play…. Well “work” is relative. Save $53on a Disney World 4-Day Park Hopper! Hop through all 4 parks. Anyway, I digress. Since he had […]
Test Track at Epcot
“Mommy, tell your readers they have to ride the New Test Track at Epcot! It’s soooooo much fun!” — Ellie, age 9 There you have it, folks! My daughter — who two days before riding Test Track at Epcot was terrified of all rides big, fast and loud — loves it! As for the rest […]
Disney’s New Trip Planner
We are headed to Disney this July at the request of my teens… not our 8 year old “Princess Ellissa Grace Ariel Dinglehopper Dawkins.” Normally, I’m an on-the-ball Disney trip planner. For this trip, I made lodging reservations months ago, but the dining plans just didn’t come together. This past Saturday, feeling the tick tick […]
Five Tips to Save Money on your Disney Vacation
***Updated May, 2015*** So, you’ve done your research and you want to take a Walt Disney World vacation, right? While a trip to Disney is expensive, you can keep costs down. Here are five ways to save money on your Disney vacation without sacrificing the fun! 5 Tips to save at Disney 1. Travel during the […]
How to guide for Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom
**Post updated May, 2015** Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom are fantastic parks, as incredible as the Magic Kingdom. Yesterday’s post on the Magic Kingdom includes essential information to create customized, interactive maps, FASTPASSES, dining and general park survival skills. Be sure to read that post for those details. Let’s plan your day (or days)! Epcot […]
Disney’s Magic Kingdom in a day: Trip Planning Guide
***Updated June, 2017*** One of the most common questions people ask is how to get the most from a Disney vacation, especially Walt Disney World in Orlando. With four parks, two water parks and Downtown Disney, planning a vacation can seem overwhelming. I’ve got some good news!!! Once you understand how the parks are laid […]