tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218413556677752650.post2144037633799590565..comments2023-12-26T21:46:12.570-05:00Comments on Family, Stamping and FOOD!: Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Must Haves for DisneyCandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15773851591933516004noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218413556677752650.post-19963782724440372112010-10-22T09:30:23.540-04:002010-10-22T09:30:23.540-04:00Instead of lugging in extra water bottles for the ...Instead of lugging in extra water bottles for the whole day we only took in 1 per person. There are plenty of water fountains with really cold water. We would just refill out bottle and add drink mix. Helped cut down the weight of our backpacks and no one complained that drink was hot. We also shared lots of meals at the parks. For instance me and husband would cut a burger in half and the kids would also. 1 large fry was usually enough for everyone. You are so busy a heavy meal would just make everyone feel lousy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218413556677752650.post-21419968970989691782010-10-20T06:58:26.095-04:002010-10-20T06:58:26.095-04:00If you forget something don't be afraid to lea...If you forget something don't be afraid to leave the Disney World and resort areas and find yourself a Publix. Great Deals :) Regular people do live in the area so shop where they shop.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15632133395774757339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218413556677752650.post-2798628179989529792010-10-19T16:14:48.179-04:002010-10-19T16:14:48.179-04:00I'm a professional Disney planner-- so my pers...I'm a professional Disney planner-- so my perspective is a bit different. I'm looking at big ticket savings. <br /><br />I'd start saving by picking the cheapest time to go. Christmas is most expensive. Do some hunting and find when the Value Season is.<br /><br />THen-- I'd decide where you want to stay. You can stay off property and rent a car for cheaper than staying on property without one. For example-- you can rent a 4 bedroom house with your own pool and hot tub for $100 a night off property within 5 minutes of Disney. Or, pay $125 a night for a tiny hotel room on property in the cheapest resort. It's your call. I do both. My point is don't automatically think you have to stay in a Disney resort to have a great time.<br /><br />If you do stay on property-- NEVER pay rack rate for a room!!!! There are discounts ALL the time. Get one! If your travel agent isn't on top of those, you need to find another travel agent. (I'm not a travel agent.. just a planner)<br /><br />Don't buy your theme park tickets until you know exactly what you need. Disney prices it's tickets according to what your will do. So-- plan what you will do, and then buy your tickets-- makes sense, right?<br /><br />If your kids are under 10, (disney adult) it is hard to go wrong with the Dining Plan. (Have to stay on property to get it). It cost under $15 a day for kids. Pretty cheap for 2 meals and a snack! If they are 10 or over, it's a tougher call. Almost $50 a day for a 10 yr old to eat? Hmmm... maybe not.<br /><br />Don't assume that a travel agent or a Disney agent will give you the best deal. Disney agents, no matter how nice they are, have a job to do. They won't tell you if there's a cheaper way to do things unless you ask them. They aren't allowed to.<br /><br />And a travel agent gets paid by commission. Some are great... but some will sell you everything they can because the more they sell you, the more they will be paid. <br /><br />That is just a start. Remember-- Disney exists to make it's share holders money. And, they are very good at it. You need to do some research and be smart. <br /><br />These are ways to save bigger amounts of money. Might as well do that first, right? If you want some guidance, I'd be happy to give it. No... you won't have to pay me. Happy to help! HelpAroundtheMouse.comJudyhttp://HelpAroundtheMouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218413556677752650.post-60185581184330357362010-10-19T15:19:00.599-04:002010-10-19T15:19:00.599-04:00Great tips! (Ugh, especially the PONCHOS!)
One ot...Great tips! (Ugh, especially the PONCHOS!)<br /><br />One other thing about drinks--most of the counter service restaurants in the parks will give you a free cup of ice or ice water. I bought bottled water and didn't refrigerate/freeze/ice it in the hotel. So, when I got to the park and wanted something cold to drink I'd just ask for a cup of ice & poured my bottled water in. They didn't think twice about it!<br /><br />aohAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007616022449312125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218413556677752650.post-81591543792069282262010-10-19T10:37:33.605-04:002010-10-19T10:37:33.605-04:00This isn't necessarily a money-saving tip, but...This isn't necessarily a money-saving tip, but it will save you some aggravation! Buy a tube of Monistat Soothing Care Chafing gel - it's in the feminine products aisle at any Walmart or Target. Put a little on your heels before putting on socks and shoes each day. No blisters from all the walking! Also, be sure to pack a small first-aid kit with pain reliever, bandaids, Tums, etc. And don't forget the sunscreen.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746133680565040488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218413556677752650.post-11099576481419816002010-10-19T09:42:17.365-04:002010-10-19T09:42:17.365-04:00Love this! I am bookmarking this because someday s...Love this! I am bookmarking this because someday soon we are going to get there:-)Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099425493742842588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218413556677752650.post-75096218378555061252010-10-19T07:22:15.595-04:002010-10-19T07:22:15.595-04:00Great post, we are planning to go this summer with...Great post, we are planning to go this summer with all our family. We are doing a condo, so we plan to go to the store and load up on groceries for breakfast/lunches and make them there. <br />Can't wait to hear more tips!Mommy Hates Cookinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09478465558074093612noreply@blogger.com