If you have ever saved money for or during a vacation to Walt Disney World, you might be a Cheapskate Princesss!
Photo from Walt Disney Travel CompanyOne reason Walt Disney World remains a great vacation destination are the beautifully themed resorts. One way Disney World keeps them beautiful is with refurbishments and updates.
But when more than one resort is getting an overhaul, how will that effect your 2017 Disney vacation? [Read more…]
One of our most popular articles EVER is called “120 Walt Disney World DO NOTs: Tips From Real People on How NOT to Screw Up a Disney Vacation!” By popular, I mean that as of January 2017, it has been read over 1,500,000 times. This piece gets pinned like crazy on Pinterest.
We had a lot of our readers leave comments on the article, because frequent Disney visitors love to give advice to friends, family, and even strangers who are planning trips. The DO NOT comments they left on the article will certainly not RUIN a Disney vacation if you do the opposite, but they can definitely add a lot to your trip, depending on the needs and wants for your group.
Take it from our readers… there’s a lot of planning that goes into Disney vacations these days. You might as well benefit from their experience.
Updated for 2017!
Well, at the price we’ll discuss, this certainly isn’t for the cheapskates out there, but it has special occasion or just simply a vacation extravagance written all over it, especially if you are a Star Wars fan. Walt Disney World offers special tours and events for guests, for an additional charge in addition to your regular park admission, but you can enjoy the full Force of Star Wars fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with an all-access tour called the Star Wars Guided Tour.
Are you ready for The Power of the Park Side! [Read more…]
Disney recently raised their single day ticket prices for 2017 during certain times of the year. Company officials say they hope this will prevent overcrowding during the busiest times at the theme parks. So where does that leave you and your wallet? [Read more…]
Disney key chains are cheap. They are one of the least expensive souvenirs you can purchase on vacation at the Disney parks, and the amazing part is, that for a low price, you get a quality product that could last for years.
But now let’s be real; how many key chains does one actually need? We only have so many cars and a limited number of locking house doors.
I solved that problem. The answer is you really can’t have too many. You simply need a place to display them.
The most obvious choice? [Read more…]
Despite my best efforts for as long as I can remember trying, it’s been really hard to save money on food at Walt Disney World. We travel with a family of five, there of which were small children that have now grown into teens taller than me. Two of them regularly eat more than me, so the childs’ meal suggestion is laughable to them at their age. Food on WDW trips costs us a lot of money.
While you should be prepared for meals and snacks to take up a big chunk of your vacation budget as well, there are some ways to save money.
Planning a Disney World vacation with kids in tow? Visiting theme parks with children can sometimes be like traveling with a herd of wild house cats on vacation; it can be every man for himself. We’ve gathered some words of wisdom for not only surviving the trip but thriving at the House of Mouse. [Read more…]
Universal Orlando Resort is a great option to add to your must do list in Orlando. If you have Harry Potter fans, then you absolutely must visit Universal. Universal Orlando has something for every member of your family from amazing thrill rides like The Incredible Hulk Coaster or Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket, to family fun rides like Transformers The Ride – 3D, Men in Black, and The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman. For the little ones you want to enjoy The Cat and the Hat ride and Caro-Seuss-el just to name a few. [Read more…]
There are many items to bring home as souvenirs from Disney World, too many in fact. How does a cheapskate know what to choose?! [Read more…]
A Disney Cruise is such a unique vacation and a must do for any Disney fan. The beauty of a cruise is that you can unpack once and see multiple destinations. This vacation allows you to pay one price for your resort, entertainment, and food. Also, Disney Cruise Line offers free soda. This is almost unheard of on a cruise. A Disney Cruise is also a fun way to have Disney (and the characters!), but at a more relaxed pace. Also, if your family can’t decide between a Disney vacation and a beach vacation then a Disney Cruise gives you both!
Trying to save money on a Disney vacation? A good place to start is with your hotel. Walt Disney World is considered to be busy year ’round now; there really won’t be a time you’ll experience very short wait times in the parks, like some of us old timers remember. Factors like holidays, school breaks, and weather temperatures can affect when people want to visit Orlando, and that basically results in higher resort room pricing.
So when should you travel? Well, it’s not called Value for nothing…
Let’s talk a little bit about souvenir shopping. The word “bargain” is really a relative term; what you call a bargain, I may call insanely expensive. While jewelry may not generally be regarded as cheap, I really believe it’s one of the best souvenirs you can bring home from a Disney vacation. You’re buying a quality item, often produced using high-class metals like sterling silver and gold, which can last for generations if you take proper care.
See, this $4,000 diamond necklace could be the un-doing of someone’s vacation budget…
There’s a new jewelry designer on the Disney scene, with her creations selling in both park and resort gift shops as well as at DisneyStore.com, for those days when your post-vacation depression leads to a little online shopping. Priced under $150, with many pieces under $100, the cost of her jewelry didn’t cause my Visa card to scream in panic. I therefore call that a bargain, based on prices for other jewelry items (see pic. above) and Disney souvenir costs in general.
Her name is Rebecca Hook, and her designs are understated yet beautiful, with prices that even a cheapskate can afford.
The pictures alone will sell the product…
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