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You can also purchase discounted Target cards at sites like Raise.com to rachet down the pennies a little further. And I have heard that you can simultaneously use a 5% off coupon (from filling x# of prescriptions at Target) to make the total off 10%, but I've never tried and have no idea if...

Thanks everyone! I appreciate it!

Thanks for the response, everyone! Yes, Disney IS magical all by itself, but I'm a planner, as I'm guessing most of us on these boards are. And I like the idea that I have seen floating around that some planning ahead = extra fun during the trip (plus if you are basically pre-purchasing...

So I'm curious what things you all do to 'add extra magic' to the trip. I know that some people do tinkerbell gifts and postcards; and some people decorate their rooms, correct? What extra things do you prepare/pack to make the trip extra special?

What if you took a 'celebrate at home' package and put it in the hotel room at NOLA? http://disneyworld.disneyfloralandgifts.com/category/celebrateathome.do

I've been driving myself insane trying to figure out ways to save money on our upcoming trip, and I had a thought and can't find any info on it. Has anyone ever stayed on-property, but bought park tickets elsewhere? (Like undercover tourist). I am considering this because we have two small...

What have you found that best helps you plan for your next WDW trip? I'll start. I love, love, love WDW prep school. Especially the crowd charts and the evaluations of on site properties. There is a transportation map that absolutely rocks my world...

There isn't really such a thing as an independent vendor in WDW. I'm pretty certain they all take magic bands.

A lot depends on your plans. The big question is, are you staying on or off property? If you are at a Disney hotel, pretty much everything can link back to your credit card via magic band or hotel keycard, so cash needs are minimal. If you are off property, it might be easier to have cash for...

http://www.themouseforless.com/downloads/kids/journal.shtml is the new link.

I've made it and it is very easy, but you don't save much and it tastes exactly the same as store bought. Easier to wait until it is on sale and stock up. As someone else mentioned, it freezes well.

Also, a lot of people experience a kind of lull after the planning is complete. Things are really exciting when you first plan your trip, at the 180 day mark when you are making ADRs, when your magic bands show, and when you make your FP+ reservations. Then everything kind of stalls until the...

Are you looking for a justification for the school and teacher, or are you rationalizing for yourself? My personal opinion is, if the kids can handle it, being taken out of school for a special vacation when no one else is allowed to leave can be one of the most memorable things you can do for...

You sound like you've put a lot of thought into the trip. Now just remember to relax and let the magic happen! Have fun :-)

Guys, just a heads up. If this system of posting messages and hoping for the best with fairy godmailers is as frustrating to you as it was for me, please know that there is an alternative. Try www.fairygodmailer.com. It's my own site - but, moderators, please don't ban me! I don't make...

I freeze a lot of chopped veggies (that I buy cheap at a spanish market, or walmart or aldi or whatever is on sale) and then use those for recipes. Onions, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, broccoli, spinach, and also apple, banana, and berries are all currently in my freezer. You can make fajitas...

Pack your suits - why not? At least one of the waterparks will be open. If it is too cold, you'll know and they won't go swimming. But I'm from Wisconsin. 70s is plenty warm to swim. And when I was a kid I would have swum in anything that wasn't frozen over and been thrilled - I was a fish...

I was actually quite impressed with the amount of Disney movies available through Netflix. My daughter is enamored now with Robin Hood, Mulan, Tarzan, Aristocats, Dumbo... among others. Don't know about Apple TV, but Roku certainly has a Disney JR app. You may need a cable login for it, but...

As someone with a theater background who has to take off nasty layers of makeup, I tell you this frankly: just use baby wipes. If you have very sensitive or dry skin, use lotion and a towel, too. No need for expensive specialty wipes at all.

We are going for the first time with our kids in 2016 (right now the youngest is only 8 months and it takes 24 hours by car, so... no.) I can't get my hubby to pinpoint a date, and it is driving me mad! I want a countdown! He has good reason - I want to go in October and since he is a teacher...