First Trip and Tip #3

On our first trip, we had an extremely tight budget for meals.

Breakfast in the car, on the way up and the hotel room the next morning, was Pop Tarts. I know, I know, not the healthiest, but we had gone about our regular home days on just this. We also brought drinks that didn't NEED to be put in a fridge.

Both days for lunches, we just ate at the lower priced end restaraunts in Magic Kingdom. We got away with meals, for two, on two days for under $20.00.

Dinner, we did a buffet dinner between Disney and our hotel the first night. And just hit a fast food joint as we headed home after our 2nd day.

Tip # 3- consider buying Pop Tarts, Go Tarts, Pecan rolls, danish, etc. They can be wrapped up easy for storage the next morning. Disney offers a nice variety of "fast food" types places to eat (these days I think meals run $15.00 and under per person).

Tip # 2

On our first trip, we stayed off site. We were about 10 minutes from the Main Gate of Magic Kingdom.

We found a hotel, for a reasonable nightly rate. Since we only needed one night for our 2 day trip, this was extremely helpful in my budget.

Tip #2: If this is a short vacation or budget is tight, look off site. Most people in these situations only need a room for showering and sleeping, so staying on property or at a more expensive place shouldn't even bother you. Plus, many hotel/motels run a shuttle service, if you are without a car.

Sorry

Due to home internet connection problems (Thanks -Comcast), and I didn't realize my post could only be so long, I'm stuck.

Getting online-WOW-it's a miracle!

But here at Google's Blog, you can can only post so many characters. I had a long @$$ post, it refused it due to length. Nope, can't copy and paste it to my Microsoft Office. So, I lost it.

Then got busy with other posts , work and family. So, I am here.

Will update SOON!!!

Trip and Tip-Part One

It's amazing how many people fee l they have to stay on Disney Property to have a TRUE Disney vacation. This is simply not true. Granted, staying on site does give you 24 hours a day of Disney Magic, but if this makes or breaks your vacation plans, stay off site.

We have done both. We'd rather stay on-site, but if it is the only thing keeping us from going, we'll stay off site.

My 1st trip as a parent, I took my oldest, when he was only 6 (now 24). I had gotten a Health Care Discount, due to I worked in a Nursing Home. We got 2 days for the price of 1.

Tip #1: Look for discounts: Florida Residents, Health Care, Teachers, Military, Law Enforcement, etc.

Check back for Trip and Tip-Part Two COMING SOON!!

First trip, as a parent

Growing up in Florida, I have been to Walt Disney World a few times, between family and church trips. As much fun as I had as a child going, nothing can discribe how it can make one feel taking their own kids.

Here on this blog, I will try to share some tips (from what NOT to forget, to how to try to avoid meltdowns, how to pinch a penny here and there,etc.). Now many people will say, "If you need to save some dollars here and there while on vacation, you shouldn't even go." I never let other people's opinions keep me from going. Could the money been used elsewhere, I am sure it could had, but nothing will ever replace the memories created for a lifetime for me and my boys.

I will update this blog on a regular basis, but can't promise how often that will be. It could be daily, weekly or even monthly, but be sure to check back often to see where I am at on it.

I will share our vacations, since being a Mom, with you. They can be done, you just need to be a good planner, and be ready to pick up a few extra bucks here or there (garage sales, EBay, extra hours at work or a short term extra job).

There are very few people who, at some point in their life, who can't do a trip to Walt Disney World.

Everyone whould be able to "Wish Upon a Star."