Aug32010

What to pack for a Disney vacation…

Or rather, what not to pack.

When planning on a Disney vacation, most people (first timers) over-pack and forget the fact that:

1) Airlines charge you for your checked baggage.

2) Airlines charge you for over-weight checked baggage.

3) Some airline charge you for carry-on luggage.

4) Airlines aren’t charging for breathing air at the time that I’ve …Continue Reading…

Jun232010

Disney Vacation Breakdown Part 6: Talkin’ Money!

I have been getting a lot of requests, asking for the monetary breakdown of our Disney Vacation- so I’ve pulled a very detailed report of what I paid for, and when. If you have ANY questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! There are always more ways to save, but I usually chose the route that’s going to benefit my family the best. My options might not work for you- but this gives you a general idea of what a Disney vacation can cost your family.

I made all payments in cash to my AAA office, so NO credit cards were involved. AT ALL! …Continue Reading…

Jun182010

Disney Freebies

There are many ways to save at Disney World- and sometimes you can get something for nothing!

Below I have a list of freebies I know are available at the moment (however, it’s subject to change) that you can take advantage of! …Continue Reading…

Jun172010

Disney’s Photopass

One way you can save on souvenirs at Disney, is to pre-purchase the Disney Photopass CD.

Don’t know what photopass is?

Basically, there are a bunch of professional photographers stationed throughout the resorts and restaurants, who take pictures of you and your family. They load the information on a little card and …Continue Reading…

Jun112010

Disney Vacation Breakdown Part 5: The ADR’s

What are ADR’s exactly?

They are your Advanced Dining Reservations.

Which Disney has you do 180 days from the start date of your trip.

Insane right? I know, it’s hard to look 6 months into the future- and decide when and where you are going to eat.

But, if you want that extremely hard to get reservation, you need to do this. …Continue Reading…