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Walt Disney World on a Budget
I originally wanted to call this post “Walt Disney World on a Teacher’s Salary.” As a teacher in South Carolina, I have to find new ways to keep the magic alive on a budget. My family loves to come to Disney as often as possible but as many people know, it’s costly. What used to seem … Walt Disney World on a Budget
What is Your Family’s Ideal Number of Days at Disney?
How long do you stay at Disney? Do you prefer to take more frequent shorter trips or long trips less often? If given the choice, I would probably prefer to take shorter trips more frequently. But, since we’re either paying for airfare or driving for two days each way, that’s not really feasible. Our typical … What is Your Family’s Ideal Number of Days at Disney?
Getting to grips with MyMagic+
Our family started visiting Walt Disney World long before any FastPass system ever existed, back when Port Orleans Riverside was known as Dixie Landings & Animal Kingdom wasn’t even built yet. As the original FastPass (now known as Legacy FastPass) was introduced in time for the Millennium celebrations, I took on a new role in … Getting to grips with MyMagic+
Family Dining at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $100 a Day
Dining at Walt Disney World can be an enjoyable experience. It can also empty your wallet faster than you can lick your lips. What can you do? One hot afternoon while waiting on line, I wondered if it was possible for my family to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for only … Family Dining at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $100 a Day
The Great Reveal Debate: When to tell the kids about your Disney vacation
When planning a family vacation to Walt Disney World, do you like to surprise your kids at the last minute or let them know well in advance of the trip? We’ve done both and there are definitely advantages and disadvantages to both. I’ll share a few of those with you, plus some thoughts from a … The Great Reveal Debate: When to tell the kids about your Disney vacation
This Dad’s Disney “Duh” Moments
My family and I just recently returned from our 9 day surprise Disney vacation and in case you were wondering, yes, we’re exhausted, but it was an epic trip. I have two children: Lily (9) and Anakin (2). This is a decent size age gap so while there, my wife and I noticed things that … This Dad’s Disney “Duh” Moments
Disney Myth buster: A Disney Vacation is Too Expensive
As hard-core Disney fans, we are constantly telling anyone who will listen about our most recent trip to the “Happiest Place on Earth.” The common response we hear from friends and family is that they would love to do a Disney vacation, but “it just seems too expensive.” For some reason, people have this misconception … Disney Myth buster: A Disney Vacation is Too Expensive
What’s in your Disney park bag?
Bags, both what style and what’s in them, are often a hot topic on the DISboards. Posters will share pictures of their bags and lists of the items they carry with them to the theme parks. For me, I like to wear a Vera Bradley cross-body purse, specifically, the Saddle Up bag or a Hipster … What’s in your Disney park bag?
First look: Photos of Disney’s new Polynesian Villas & Bora Bora Bungalows
Disney Vacation Club’s newest property, Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will open April 1. Keep reading for photos of this brand-new property! Bungalows: Another unique feature of this expansion are the Bora Bora Bungalows. The name is derived from the popular (and expensive) over-water bungalows that can be found on the south pacific island of … First look: Photos of Disney’s new Polynesian Villas & Bora Bora Bungalows
5 Things That Can Get You Kicked Out of Disney Parks
There is quite the list of things you shouldn’t (or can’t, if you ever want to visit again) do on Disney property. Let me remind you of some of these in the hopes of keeping your next Disney vacation from being your last Disney vacation. 1. Line Cutting Depending on how long a wait is, … 5 Things That Can Get You Kicked Out of Disney Parks
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