DisneyOnTheCheap

I know “credit” has become sort of a dirty word in today’s society, but sometimes having the right credit card can help you in your pursuit of savings.  And when it comes to Disney, nothing gets you bargains quite like the Disney Rewards Visa.
My favorite perk is the special meet and greet, complete with a [...]

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We have a winner!
William Bonville of Omaha, NE, is the winner of the giveway that celebrated our launch. William will be taking off with his own power inverter, courtesy of the good folks at Black and Decker.
Thanks to all who entered and stay tuned! More giveaways to come!

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Remember Field of Dreams? “If you build it, they will come”?
Well, the same must be true of the blog-a-sphere. Just yesterday, I posted that I wanted to cover the whole Orlando tourist scene, not just Disney alone, since so many people do the whole area when they visit. Well, I just mentioned that yesterday, and [...]

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Yes, I know it’s not Disney, but this blog focuses on all things touristy in Orlando, and SeaWorld certainly fits the bill.

The National Wildlife Federation, in conjunction with its Keep The Wild Alive program, is joining with SeaWorld and Busch Gardens to spotlight conservation of endangered species at park locations across the country. A [...]

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Hey, it’s launch week….and Black and Decker is helping CitiesontheCheap hit the road. Here’s your chance to win a new 100 watt portable Power Inverter from the good folks at Black and Decker, just by sharing your favorite road trip tip.

I know it all depends on where you’re driving from, but from where I sit [...]

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I just love Downtown Disney. That may not sound like a ringing endorsement, but believe me, it is. I was born completely void of a shopping gene. I abhor malls, and consider Christmas shopping a success if I can do the entire thing online. I hate hate hate to shop. (Do you get the picture?)
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Forget Daytona – the real happening place for spring break this year is Orlando and Walt Disney World! And, if you book through February 28 (a mere five days left!) you can get a break on your budget too. You can stay at select Disney Resorts (read: the value hotels) for as little as $74 [...]

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Okay, if you’re like me and you have kids, you’re not going home without some souvenirs. But when you look at the price of a stuffed Donald Duck (which will be hugged like crazy for one day and forgotten the next), you may suffer a tad of sticker shock.
But it’s all good. Just take [...]

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If you’ll need a wheelchair for your Disney visit, save yourself the cost of transport – or the cost and time to rent one in the park. Instead, borrow one from your resort! Make a request at your Disney World resort’s front desk, and you can borrow one for the length of your stay. Or, [...]

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Still doubt Disney can be done on the cheap? In a press release today, the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) named Orlando/Walt Disney World one of the top budget-friendly travel destinations in the US for 2009.
Disney came in second to Las Vegas and was cited for the number of packages available, particularly the “Kids [...]

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