Oldies But Goodies – Put A Calculator And Your Needs Together!!

O.K. I admit it, I’m turning into my Father!! As you get older there is a good chance that you may become a bit more frugal. I used to get aggravated with my dad because he was always looking for a bargain but now I do the same thing, especially

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Disney World Quick Tip – Only Buy As Much Park Ticket As You Will Use

One of your largest expenses to budget for your Walt Disney World vacation is the cost of Admission Media (park tickets in English). It can be tricky and if you’re not careful be overly expensive. My basic caution here is, if you are not sure you will use it don’t

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Advance FastPasses – Too Much of a Good Thing?

You may have a heard a little about a big announcement last week. At an Investors Conference Tom Staggs hinted at big changes in the Disney parks. One that has set the Disney community abuzz is the following: “… we are currently developing an innovative system that will, in essence,

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The 2011 Disney Dining Plans

While it is common for those planning vacations to Walt Disney World to discuss “The Disney Dining Plan”, in reality there are a variety of different Dining Plans offered by Disney, to help the vacationer experience dining…and other extras….as easily as possible. Choosing a Dining Plan can also be a way to make your meals at Disney World more affordable, as many find that this can be a cost-savings to them, as well as a great way to budget, and experience new restaurants.

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Walt Disney World to add FastPass option for FastPass machines

Just days after revealing a new FastPass option for Mickey Mouse meet-and-greets at the Magic Kingdom, Chip and Co. has the scoop on a yet-to-be announced addition to Disney’s popular FastPass (FP) service. No longer will guests have to wait in the long lines to get a FastPass to their

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Wednesday with Walt: And the Oscar Goes To…

Seventy-two years ago today, Walt Disney received a special Academy Award for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. On February 23, 1939, a precious little girl named Shirley Temple presented Walt with the award consisting of one full-size Oscar and seven smaller Oscars on a specially-built wooden pedestal. The Academy

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Disney Cruise Line’s Best Kept Secret!

You’ve heard about Disney’s best kept secret- (Disney Vacation Club) but what you may not have heard is Disney Cruise Line’s best kept secret-Brunch at Palo! On the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder Deck 10 Aft is home to Palo. Most well known for its romantic adults only atmosphere and

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Pixar’s Place in the Parks: To Saturation… and Beyond!

Do you remember what the very first Pixar-themed ride or attraction was to open in a Disney Park? It’s surprising to think of how many Pixar characters have appeared in some way in the Parks. Here is a list of the Pixar-themed rides and attractions so far: It’s Tough to

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