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5. Plan a resort day The hotels at Walt Disney World Resort are incredible. From their lush landscapes, stellar customer service and picturesque decor, your hotel really becomes a home away from home. So many people, though, only take advantage of their hotel after the theme parks are closed and they turn in for bed. If you want to make ...

Let’s Recap! 1. Staying on Disney property – There are just too many added benefits of staying on Disney property, that you shouldn’t ignore.  2. Buying souvenirs – One tradition my family and I have, whenever we visit the parks, is for each of us to purchase our own Disney mug.  3. Restaurants – While there’s nothing wrong with bringing your own snacks ...

3. Restaurants While there’s nothing wrong with bringing your own snacks into the park in an effort to economize, missing out on the top-of-the-line food and dining experiences Disney World has to offer is a crime against magic! The dining experiences, whether they be watching the fireworks from California Grill, or ordering a gigantic hotdog from Casey’s Corner in the ...

Booking my next trip to Walt Disney World is one of my favorite pastimes. There’s just something about sorting through all the different hotels, figuring out which restaurant to try next, and booking Fastpasses that take me away from the mundane responsibilities of my life and gives me something to really sink my teeth into. Regardless of how you vacation, ...

Let’s Recap! 1. Dining at the California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Sure, this dinner is a little pricey, but it’s one I believe is wholly worth the money.  2. Resort Hopping – Resort hopping is one of the great ways to spend an afternoon and take in the beauty of all the different resorts Disney World has to offer.  3. ...

9. Dine With an Imagineer at The Hollywood Brown Derby Dining here is already a pretty luxurious thing to do, but it becomes even more spectacular when you’re dining with an actual Imagineer! You’ll not only get to enjoy decadent food in a unique, Hollywood inspired atmosphere based off the real Brown Derby, but you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ...

5. Splurge on Seasonal Events We were ecstatic that our honeymoon fell right into the dates for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. While we’ve been at the parks for both Halloween and Christmas beforehand, this was our first time spending a little extra money on one of the park’s ticketed events. What’s great about these seasonal events are how ...

When my husband and I decided that we wanted to have our honeymoon in Walt Disney World, we decided that we didn’t want to spare any expenses. Even though the two of us have visited the theme parks a number of times, we always ended up doing the same activities, and eating at the same restaurants. While we enjoy our ...

I’m probably not alone when it comes to wanting to economize any way I can when it comes to my Walt Disney World vacation. Vacationing in the Happiest Place on Earth is definitely expensive, from travel to get to the parks, tickets, food, photos, and of course, any souvenirs you may be eager to bring home. Here is my personal ...

If you ask an avid Disney-world vacationer why they love visiting year after year, you’ll probably hear something along the lines of, “it’s the happiest place on Earth!” While that’s true, I’ve been trying to break down exactly why Walt Disney World is the happiest place on Earth. What I found is that the sense of nostalgia and familiarity is ...