by Christy on January 10, 2012
I have mentioned previously that keeping an eye on the daily deal sites is a good way to get a great deal on a Disney vacation. There is a deal that just popped up on Groupon that will get you a 3-night stay in the Hilton Garden Inn Lake Beuna Vista and 2 adult one-day admissions to any of the Disney theme parks for only $339. You can also choose a four-night stay for only $399. If I didn’t live all the way on the other side of the United States, I would snatch this one up for a quick little getaway.
Here is what you get with the deal:
Stay for up to four in a king or queen Evolution room
- $339 for three nights
- $399 for four nightsIncluded in both options:
- Two one-day adult passes good for any one Disney theme park
Hotel Amenities:
- Heated Caribbean-style pool
- Jacuzzi spa
- Lounge, restaurant, and poolside bar
- Fitness center
- Basketball and volleyball court
- Free self-parking
- Complimentary WiFi
What It’s Worth:
Stay for up to four in a king or queen Evolution room
Fine Print: Must book by 5/1/12 and complete travel by 6/30/12. Not valid 4/1-4/8. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1 per visit.
by Christy on January 5, 2012
Click the image about to sign up for a FREE Disney vacation planning DVD. We are HUGE Disney fans and love to try to take a Disney vacation each year. I think it’s even possible to do a Disney Vacation on a Budget.
The Disney vacation planning DVD is not only informative, but it is just plain fun to watch. If you plan to head to Disney soon, or are saving up for a trip in a couple of years I highly recommend this freebie.
by Christy on December 17, 2011
by Christy on December 16, 2011
Request a FREE Disney Cruise Line vacation planning DVD. I just ordered my FREE DVD. My husband and I went to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in November and we had the best time! We saw a Disney cruise ship on the water each morning, and we thought it would be fun to take our family on a cruise from California to Mexico.
Has anybody been on a Disney cruise (or any other cruise) before? I would love to hear you thoughts!
by Christy on December 14, 2011
We are back from our Disneyland trip, and we had a wonderful time!
We met some characters.
We ate Dole Whips.
We went on lots of rides.
We played in the pool.
We picked up some cute souvenirs.
We had Stormtroopers steal our cute souvenirs.
We even did some pouting! (It wouldn’t be a real Disney vacation without some pouting)
by Christy on December 6, 2011
I have mentioned before that we make our own autograph books for our Disney trips and it saves us some money. The Disney autograph books start out at $7, if you need several books that can add up fast. I am sharing the books that I made for our upcoming trip to Disneyland and these are by far my favorite. Plus, they cost me less than $1.00 to make!!!
I found some mini photo albums on clearance at Target for $ .50, and as soon as I saw them I know I wanted to make them into autograph books (Thanks to Kami for the idea she shared last year!). I kept the cover fairly simple, by adding 2 different types of paper and then adding a border to cover where the two papers met.
The Mickey Mouse I used on the cover was from a paint chip from Home Depot (we were checking out paint colors and I saw those cute little Mickey Mouse heads and I knew they would be great as embellishments on the autograph books, so I picked up 2 extra). They came off of the paint chip super easy!
The thing I am most excited about with this new design is that I will be able to include a photo of my kids with the characters right next to the page with the autograph. So fun!!
To get the signatures I just cut several pages of white cardstock into 4×6, we will bring along a Sharpie marker and a clip.
My plan is to use the clip to secure a piece of the cardstock on the back so it is easy to sign. Once they get the signature we will slide it into one of the pages and once I get the photos developed in will go on the opposite page.
I think this system will also come in handy, because sometimes we need to split up because my youngest can’t ride all the rides that the older kids can ride. This way we can have some of the paper with each of us adults, so if we come across a character my son can get an autograph without worrying about having the book with him. Last year, he missed out on a favorite character’s signature, because his Mom has his autograph book and she was riding Space Mountain with his big brothers.
For more ideas for doing Disney on a Budget, click the image above.
I love to hear your creative ideas for getting Disney autographs.
by Shelley on November 19, 2011
by Christy on October 24, 2011
I am sure you know by now that our family loves to spend our family vacations at the Disney Theme Parks!! We have gone every year for the last 3 years, and we also have a trip planned for this winter! My husband and I have also snuck in 2 “kidless” trips to Disneyland the last two years too!
I think the anticipation and planning is part of the fun of a Disney vacation. We enjoy watching Disney documentaries and the Disney planning DVD’s before our trips. Yep, we’re Goofy like that! (pun intended).
You can order a FREE Disney Planning DVD to help you plan and get excited for a your future trip to a Disney Theme Park. I highly recommend the FREE Disney Planning DVD, the Parks are huge and can be overwhelming and it really gives you lots of helpful information.
The Disney Planning DVD includes the following:
- Complete tour of the 4 Theme Parks, 2 Water Parks and over 20 Resort hotels at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida
- A tour of the Disneyland® Resort in California, including 2 enchanting Theme Parks and 3 Resort hotels
- Affordable ways to play and stay during your Disney vacation
- Plus much more, including pocket-sized planning guides, planning tips, and information on special events.
Are you heading to a Disney Theme Park soon? Will you be visiting Disney World or Disneyland? Make sure you check out all of my Disney on a Budget posts.
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