With Easter right around the corner, it’s about time to start shopping for Easter basket items for your Disney obsessed crew. A new-ish store called Five Below may have just what you need this year with prices that leave room for savings to set aside for a vacation…
Fill Your Disney-Themed Easter Baskets at Five Below Stores
March 1, 2019 by
Keeping Up with Kids at Disney? Check Out This ID Tag!
December 1, 2018 by
If you are trying to keep track of small children at Disney World or Disneyland, it can be easy to lose sight of little bodies, especially in big holiday crowds. There are many types of ID tags you can purchase to attach to shoes or clothing, but this Mickey Mouse personalized “pants” pet ID is a super cute way to secure your contact information to your children. [Read more…]
Book a 2020 or 2021 Disney World Vacation and Earn Up to $75 in FREE Gift Cards!
June 8, 2018 by
Are you thinking about taking a Disney World vacation next year?
Disney World vacation packages are available now for the remainder of 2020 as well as for dates through September 26, 2021, and hey, we have gift cards for bookings that qualify, and they’re FREE!
Read: Will the New Disney Resort Parking Fee Affect Your Vacation?
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!
Disney World Theme Park Rules
February 20, 2018 by
Disney World Theme Park Rules are a real thing. Disney has long standing rules in place so their guests enjoy safety and wonderful experiences. Before the Internet existed, along with Google searches and cell phones, people went to theme parks without consulting websites for expectations and written rules.
Believe it or not, there is an actual list of RULES for the Walt Disney World Resort, and here’s the list for 2018. [Read more…]
Disney World Tips for Kids: Food and Dining
February 4, 2018 by
Food. It’s a vacation must have but man, it’s going to cost a lot of money. Disney World has a reputation for quality menu items, but food will take up a large portion of your overall trip budget. When you pay for children’s’ food, prices range from $8 for counter service to almost $40 for character meals. This adds up fast.
We’ve grouped together our best tips for Disney dining for the younger crowd, so get out that pen and take some notes! [Read more…]
Tons of Magic Kingdom Vacation Tips for Kids!
January 31, 2018 by
Thinking about taking the kids to Disney World on vacation? It’s not as easy as it used to be, when you could just show up, buy your tickets at the gate, pick up paper FASTPASSES from the machines, and walk into restaurants without reservations. Disney is a vastly different place these days, and it’s good to have a plan ahead to ensure things run smoothly.
Magic Kingdom is THE most visited theme park in the world, and it’s the one big must-do when visiting Walt Disney World. We have tips and tricks to make taking kids to Magic Kingdom simpler and easier. [Read more…]
Disney Extravagances I Can’t Afford: Princess Dresses at the Grand Floridian Resort
January 8, 2018 by
I know Disney vacations are expensive, but every now and then the cost of some souvenirs shock even me. Get ready for the most fabulous princesses dresses I have ever seen, even if I can’t afford them… [Read more…]
Sterling Silver Disney Themed Jewelry at Target for Under $30
July 29, 2017 by
Disney gift shops are swamped these days with high-end super expensive items. There are $350 Dooney & Bourke handbags, $150 Rebecca Hook jewelry, plus good Lord the pricey PANDORA items are endless, but it’s tough to find souvenirs you would think of as a bargain. Sorry to break it to you, but there are very few true bargains at Disney World.
But have you been in Target lately? We have located some adorable jewelry finds for you, guaranteed to fit within any vacation or monthly budget without causing emotional or financial hardships.
Leave your Visa card in your wallet and lets’s do some window shopping!
Amazing Disney World Souvenir Extravagances: Rebecca Hook Jewelry
July 24, 2017 by
You’ll have to make a tough decision in the Disney gifts shops. Do you buy the cheapest souvenirs you can find or do you splurge on something extravagant that can potentially last longer?
Sometimes you have to go with the extravagance and bring home some jewelry. [Read more…]
You’ll Love the New Princess “Key” Handbags by Dooney & Bourke
July 11, 2017 by
Disney has announced a new addition to their Dooney & Bourke collection, just in time for you to spiff up your summer wardrobe. Keys are a big deal in fashion and jewelry these days, and now they are featured on a Disney Dooney along with icons representing your favorite princess characters.
Spending hundreds of dollars on a handbag definitely isn’t a cheapskate move, but taken care of properly, these totes and wallets can last 10 years or more. Sometimes bringing home an expensive souvenir, which we call a Cheapskate Princess Extravagance, pays off financially through years of use and enjoyment.
Ready to see the new handbags and some prices?
Check Out the New Disney & Bourke Tinker Bell Handbags!
July 10, 2017 by
Updated for 2018!
Back in 2017, Dooney & Bourke released a new handbag print for summer, featuring everybody’s favorite sassy fairy, Tinker Bell! While Disney Dooneys are certainly not cheap, they can make a great investment in terms of vacation souvenirs. Treated well, these handbags can literally last for 10 years or more.
While these styles are no longer for sale in 2018, you can get an idea regarding how much you’ll pay for Dooney and Bourke Handbags. And if you are heart broken you will be unable to make a purchase, I would definitely try eBay to see if someone has a gently used version for sale.
