Money and Shopping

Budgeting for a Disney World trip is tricky. There is so much to keep track of: flights, resorts, dining, souvenirs. Tipping is 1 area that can cause some confusion. Here’s what you need to know.

It’s true that it makes sense for anybody going on more than 1 trip in a year to get an Annual Pass, but it also often makes sense for others. Here’s how.

Here’s how Disney World discounts work, what discounts have been offered in the last few years, and how to increase your chances of getting one.

Lots of people dream of a trip to Disney World but aren’t sure how much money it will take. Let’s take a look at different budgets and see what you can do with each.

Disney World planning is difficult enough, but when you add military info on top of it, planning can seem way too overwhelming. Here’s some info to help.

Here’s a list of gift ideas for things that will allow you to have a bit of Disney World at home. Let’s take a look.

For most families that are planning trips to Disney World, it’s a big deal. It’s also an expensive deal. This is a good chance to get extended family involved and have them get gifts that will make the trip even more special and reduce some of the costs for you. Here are some ideas…

(Article last updated: April 11, 2016) So you know about Space Mountain and Toy Story Mania. And you know about character meals and autographs. What else is there? Today, I’m showing you 15 unique things that most first-timers don’t do that you might want to add to your trip plans. Let’s get started…

(Article last updated: December 5, 2017) There might be a million different souvenirs you can buy at Disney World (and I’m convinced 90% of those are located at the World of Disney store in Disney Springs) but for brevity’s sake, I’ve pared it down to a list of 20 unique Disney World souvenir ideas I think you’ll like. Some general advice on souvenir shopping: buy it when you see it, you may not see it again. There are lots of items unique to a location and there’s a chance you won’t come across it later. If you’re staying on-site, you can