The events for this year’s Food and Wine Festival are starting to be announced and they look delicious as usual. Having made our first visit to Epcot’s celebration of food and wine last year, I will say that we had a blast! I will also say that, experienced Disney vacationers that we are, as Food and Wine newbies, we found the Festival awesome.….and just a little overwhelming.
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What is the Best Time of Year to Visit Walt Disney World?
Planning a vacation to Walt Disney World starts with deciding when you are going to visit. Figuring this out can be challenging though, as there are so many things to consider: work and school schedules, weather, and even special Disney events that may be occurring all play a part in your decision.
Should You Take Your Children Out of School for a Disney World Vacation?
If you have school-age children, at some point you have probably considered taking them out of school to visit Disney World. It can be a tough decision, and the right answer may be different at different ages of your children.
Making Sure Your Disney Vacation Souvenirs Don’t Break the Bank
You’ve planned for months, and done everything you can think of to save money on your Disney World vacation. You have a budget, and your transportation, hotel, tickets and meals were all carefully considered to help you have as affordable a Disney vacation as is possible. But what about souvenirs? There are a number of ways to make your souvenirs actually quite affordable, and if you can buy them as carefully as the rest of your trip, you may not end up blowing your vacation budget on souvenirs.
How to Create a Disney Vacation Scrapbook Without Really Trying
One of the most affordable Disney souvenirs that I know of is to create a scrapbook of your vacation memories when you return home. While scrapbooking certainly can be complicated…and expensive….it absolutely does not have to be either. In fact, anyone can really make a simple scrapbook made with not much more than pictures, items you collect at the parks, and the most priceless things you have…your memories.
Saving Money on Where You Stay at Disney World: Check Out All Your Options
Walt Disney World offers a tremendous variety of choices, from the many Disney properties, to off-resort hotels, to a vast supply of vacation homes and condos. How do you choose? And perhaps even more importantly: what is the most affordable choice for your Disney vacation?
Could the Disney Vacation Club be Right for Your Family?
You see the signs everywhere when you visit Walt Disney World: on busses, in the hotels, even at the parks: “Have you heard about Disney’s best kept secret”? That secret, of course, is the Disney Vacation Club, and as Disney continues their plans to expand their timeshare option with the construction of more DVC properties….well, I don’t know that it is much of a *secret* any more.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Which is the Most Affordable Way to Get to Disney World?
Planning an affordable Disney vacation involves, at some point, a decision about transportation. How are you going to get to Walt Disney World? And how are you going to get around once you get there? While it can be a challenge to travel economically, planning ahead and doing a bit of research can save you quite a bit of money on your trip.
Driving to Walt Disney World: Five Tips for Making it a Magical Trip
One of the biggest discussions for many people when planning a vacation to Disney World…especially if you are trying to save money….is the one about how you are going to get there. You know, it’s the “are we driving or flying” conversation. Obviously, many folks don’t have an option, but if you do, you may very well have considered driving
Disney Vacation Checklist: Tips for Saving Money and Time at Disney World
Are you getting ready to leave for your Disney vacation? If you are like most people, you have spent months planning your trip, trying to learn as much as you could about the parks and resorts. You may also be trying to save money too, as Disney can end up being very expensive if you are not careful in your planning. With this in mind, in the few days before you get ready to go, there are several things that you can and should do in order to make sure that you have a smooth, and affordable, Disney vacation.
Is Renting a Vacation Home at Disney the Right Choice for You?
I got into an interesting discussion with a friend recently, who is planning a Disney World vacation with extended family. We were talking about the various options for where to stay: official Disney resort, off-property hotel, or vacation home or condo. It was kind of interesting, especially if you are trying to have as affordable a Disney vacation as possible.
Thinking About a Disney World Christmas? Why You Need to Start Planning Now.
We’re going to be talking Christmas today. We have gone to Disney World at this time of year several times now, and while it is not for the faint of heart, it is also fun, memorable, and well…magical. At least it can be, if you are prepared for what to expect.
