DisneyOnTheCheap

Sure, the amusements are one-of-a-kind, the theming is out of this world and interaction with the characters is the stuff of a child’s dream. But if you ask my husband, the best part of Disney is the dining, and he had his priority seating choices made long before his 90 day window.
So what’s better than Disney [...]

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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?)
But [...]

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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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Walt Disney World and the military. You can’t get more all-American than that!
This year (through December 23), Disney is showing its support for our armed services members by offering a fully-loaded “Disney Armed Forces Salute” five day ticket absolutely free. The ticket allows five days worth of entrance into the four theme parks, complete with [...]

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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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We never seem to be in a position to take advantage of the great deals (like those going on now!) but we do manage to find discounts. One great investment we made was in a AAA membership.

In addition to all those great automotive-type benefits, AAA members get a discount on rooms in Disney World [...]

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Thought it was too late to book one of those great “buy four days, get three free” vacation deals at Walt Disney World? Guess again.
The promotion – which originally included dates through April – has now been extended to travel until 8/15. That’s right – the Mouse is hedging his bets even through [...]

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And welcome to my blog!  DisneyOnTheCheap is a member of the CitiesOnTheCheap network, but we’re a little different – and not just because we’re wearing Mickey Mouse ears. This site is for the Walt Disney World tourist (after all, Goofy knows where to find the bargains).  We’re going to explain how to still afford a [...]

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