Looking for Disney themed items at a cost that won’t wreck a vacation budget? How about some Disney Princess merchandise for a birthday present or another holiday? Move over dollar tree and make way for Five Below! [Read more…]
Decline Disney World Housekeeping to Save $10 a Day?
March 25, 2019 by
Decline Disney World Housekeeping? Why would you ever do this? Walt Disney World Value and Moderate Resort hotels (including the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort) are still offering a trial phase Service Your Way program that gives you the ability to decline housekeeping services during your resort stay. If you decide not to have your room cleaned each day, you will receive a Disney Gift Card worth $10 per night for all nights of your stay except one. So if you spend 7 nights in a Disney resort, you will receive a $60 gift card if you decline housekeeping, which Disney fans in-the-know also call “Mousekeeping.”
Should you save money by cleaning your own resort room or simply enjoy being pampered?
Magic Kingdom First Haircuts for Kids!
March 11, 2019 by
Did you know you can get a hair cut while vacationing at Magic Kingdom? Magic Kingdom actually offers First Haircuts for Kids! Many people don’t realize there’s a fully functioning barber shop located on Main Street, and it’s called the Harmony Barber Shop. Guests of all ages can get a haircut here, but they offer a special package just for children’s first haircuts. [Read more…]
Cheap Disney World T-shirts: Visit Five Below Stores
March 9, 2019 by
Cheap Disney World T-shirts seem like an impossibility in today’s expensive world. Wearing Disney shirts and apparel nearly every day of Orlando vacations has become super popular through the years, and this can definitely get pricey. Where is a cheapskate to go for Disney-themed vacation apparel that won’t bust up your budget? Head off to Five Below! [Read more…]
Getting Sick Before a Disney Vacation?
March 6, 2019 by
Getting sick before vacation can derail months of planning and saving. You’re just about to pack up the car for a long-awaited and expensive Disney World or Disneyland vacation, and suddenly one set of sniffles turn into three serious colds. What can you do at the last minute? [Read more…]
Will the New Disney Resort Parking Fee Affect Your Vacation?
March 14, 2018 by
How much will the new Disney Resorts parking fee affect your next Disney vacation? [Read more…]
How to Avoid Disney Park Blisters
February 22, 2018 by
It’s a well-known fact among Orlando travelers that you are going to walk yourself every which way possible on your Disney World trip. This catches a lot of people by surprise, and that’s a set up for blister pain. The average adult walks between 7-12 miles each park day, with fewer miles for days off while you resort hop, shop, or swimming. Even if you do some pre-vacation training, that a LOT of miles to do every day, and the wear and tear on your body will be intense. Check out this information on how to avoid Disney park blisters and how to deal if one pops up, literally!
Most Popular Disney World Souvenirs: Mouse Ear Hats
April 11, 2016 by
Updated for 2018!
Disney World is like a huge red carpet of Mouse fashion. You won’t be able to turn five feet without seeing someone with a Disney character on their shirt or on their head. This can be intimidating for first time travelers or even long time travelers; you feel the pressure to be dressed like everybody else, and everybody else seems to have paid for Mickey items to show off on vacation.
And covered in bright colors and shiny sequins, Mouse Ear Hats are now all the rage. They aren’t the least expensive items you’ll find in gift shops, but they are cheaper than many other items like $49.00 sweatshirts and $125.00 sterling silver necklaces.
1st Trip to Disney? Are the Refillable Resort Mugs Worth the Cost?
October 5, 2013 by
Updated for 2018!
If you are staying on Disney resort property during your next vacation, you have the opportunity to buy a high-tech “Rapid Fill” refillable mug that you can use at all the resorts of property. Should you? Are they worth the money?
1st Trip to Disney? 20 Magic Kingdom Rides That Save Time and Money
July 21, 2013 by
Updated for 2017!
When you write about Disney topics, people like to ask you questions. Probably the one question I get asked the most is, “We only have tickets for one day. What park should we go to?” Without hesitation, I say Magic Kingdom. Regardless of age or how much you love roller coasters, I always say the Magic Kingdom just for the experience. When people think of Disney World, what pops into their heads first is usually Cinderella Castle; adult visitors have said they cried the first time they saw it because they had waited for so long. So if you can only be in Orlando for one day, I say spend it there. [Read more…]
1st Trip To Disney? Seven Ways MagicBands Can Improve Your Vacation
June 21, 2013 by
Updated for 2018!
Back in January of 2013, Tom Staggs, Chairman of the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, described how the Disney Company would be rolling out a collection of tools at the Walt Disney World Resort called MyMagic+, providing guests with more opportunities to customize and personalize their entire visit. MyMagic+ would allow guests to book guaranteed ride times for their favorite shows and attractions even before setting foot in the parks. MyMagic+ was designed to enable guests to spend more time together, thereby creating a more enjoyable experience for everyone.
Staggs said, “Linking the entire MyMagic+ experience together is an innovative piece of technology we developed called the MagicBand.” [Read more…]
1st Trip to Disney: Is There No “Bad Time” to Visit Walt Disney World?
May 4, 2013 by
Updated for 2018!
“There is no such thing as a bad time to visit Disney World.”
I hear this every now and then in discussions of Disney vacation planning. It’s almost like no mater how bad the crowds get, the temperature, or the cost of your hotel, you should just be caught up in the magic, adventure, and fantasy of Disney World itself, no matter how many people are elbowing you or how long you waited, sweating profusely, for a bathroom stall. I personally disagree, as I hate crazy lines, long waits, and elbow to elbow people. My opinion contradicted visitors who said they would prefer to be standing in a two-hour line in Orlando rather than be at work. What? There are entire chapters in planning books devoted to when you should vacation in Orlando, so scheduling your travel dates is fairly important when mapping out your vacation.
Really, no bad time? [Read more…]
