As a child raised on the mantra, “Everything eventually goes on sale,” it’s hard for me to walk through the many facets of the Disney World property and not suffer a mild case of sticker shock (who am I kidding—a MAJOR case). But I’ve learned that you can be a Disney fanatic and take memorable vacations without going pale at ...

“I’ve got gadgets and gizmos a’plenty. I’ve got whosits and whatsits galore. You want thing-a-ma-bobs? I’ve got twenty!” It’s pretty safe to say that our favorite free-spirited mermaid, Ariel, was a collector. For some Disney fanatics, her underwater stash of precious keepsakes looks awfully similar to your own collection of Disneyana. What is “Disneyana,” you ask? This term basically sums ...

There are a lot of fun things to do in Disney World, but few of them are what most of us would consider cheap. One really fun activity that guests can engage in without spending a lot of money is seeking out the park’s many pressed penny machines. 3. Pressed pennies Walk into any souvenir shop in Disney World and ...