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Buena Visa Palace Hotel & Spa

Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa Resort area:  Across from Downtown Disney Address: 1900 E Buena Vista Drive Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Phone :  866-397-6516 This resort is not a Disney owned property, you will not get on property benefits such as Extra Magic Hours or Magic Bands. This 27 acre, 27 story resort overlooks Downtown Disney and the …Continue reading →

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Disney World Summer Savings

Disney World is offering summer savings to make this your Coolest Summer Ever at Walt Disney World! Save up to 30% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Value Resorts save 15% from 6/16-8/9, 20% from 8/10-8/27 Moderate Resorts save 20% from 6/16-8/9, 25% from 8/10-8/27 Deluxe Resorts save 30% from 6/16-8/27 Offer excludes campsites, 3-bedroom villas, Grand Floridian …Continue reading →

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Quick Tip- Get the Drive-in Experience Without the Traffic

Did you know all the Disney resorts host movies under the stars at Walt Disney World? Most take place near their main pool, on the beach, or by the recreation area; they are free, and they show family friendly (and of course Disney) movies. Families love kicking back and watching some of their favorite hits together and taking a little …Continue reading →

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My Review of Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa

Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa is located on Disneyland Resort property between Downtown Disney and California Adventure Theme Park. The resort was designed by Peter Dominick, who also designed Walt Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge and Animal Kingdom Lodge. When you walk in you feel like you are in a resort that is a combination of those two. The design incorporates elements of the great …Continue reading →

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My Holiday Must Do’s at WDW

We will not be going to Walt Disney World for any of the Christmas season this year but plan to be back next year. It is one of our favorite times to visit, the weather is usually pleasant, the crowds are moderate (except for Christmas week), and the resort is decked out in it’s holiday finest. There is a variety …Continue reading →

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Saratoga Springs My New Home- Solo in Saratoga Springs

I step thru the doors and instantly love Saratoga Springs Resort. It is the only WDW resort I’ve never been in, we have driven thru on the Magical Express but that was it. It’s beautiful. I did online check in so I went up to the counter and got checked in right away. And my room was ready! I had …Continue reading →

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“I don’t do mornings, unless its for Disney.” – Solo in Saratoga Springs

The last few days before the trip were madness. Trying to get Matthew packed for Montana was a nightmare. I keep saying all week don’t you need to pack, umm why don’t you go pack, hey I took the suitcases up for you, go pack. So at 11pm the night before he leaves (at 4am) he packs. I could have …Continue reading →

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Planning or lack thereof – Solo in Saratoga Springs

I convince myself that I need to stay DVC for this solo trip. Since I’m not getting a good discount at All Stars with renting points I can find something not a lot more than my value resort reservation. I hit the DIS DVC boards hard and heavy and mouseowners. Anyone with $11 and under points I start researching and …Continue reading →

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Solo in Saratoga Springs

What you say? You are married and have two kids, two jobs (at the time), and you are getting to take a solo trip to Walt Disney World? What??! How in the world did you manage that? Thanks for asking. It’s a long story I’ll give you the cliff notes. My husband, Matthew, is a missions leader for our church …Continue reading →

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Disney Pin Codes

Do you have a pin? Umm the bank tells me not to tell that to anyone. No no not that pin code. Do you have a Disney pin code? What’s that you say? A pin code is a special marketing offer from Disney modeled just for your family. These are some of the biggest discounts offered all year. The promotions …Continue reading →

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