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[Leca]

Well, I took 16 rolls of film and two hours of camcording. But let me explain, we are a very modest income family from Kansas. It has been my dream ever since my son was 1 year old to go to Disneyworld with him. This was all of our first trip no one had every been before but grandma and grandpa because they moved to Florida this last year and Dad had been when he was 10 when it was just MK and Epcot. I saved change in a coffee can and cashed it in every time it was full and took a second job at a liquor store on Friday nights in our small town and saved every dime I made for two years to pay for this trip which was $2,000 without spending money. My son was diagnosed with Autism at age 3.5 and I contemplated not going. This trip was worth every night at that stupid liquor store and my son had a blast. Disney treats its disabled guests great. WE have a lifetime of memories and even if we never go back but I hope we do some day, I will cherish this trip in my heart forever. Everything was perfect, the weather, crowds etc. We had precious time with grandma and grandpa as well. I will never forget this trip and I am very glad we went even though my husband and family have thought I have been obsesed the last 4 years the obsession paid off. I am filling my coffee can with change already hoping for a second trip in another 5 years. Also a great way to save money which I did was to round your check up, write a check for $1.04 record $2.00 we paid for $1,500 of our trip that way and brought $1,000 spending money and came home with money by eating breakfast and snacks that I brought in the room. Go have a great time and make some memories.

 

[Blue Skies]

Thanks for the trip report Leca! Disney is a magical place isn't it? We just got back too, and we are starting to save for the next trip. Hopfully with in the next three years.

Another savings tip I learned here on the DIS is to use coupons when grocery shoping. When you write your check, make it for the amount BEFORE coupons! The change you get back to can put away to save. This is how we had spending money on this last trip.


Melissa

 

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Oh my...I have big tears in my eyes. What a sweet story. I'm glad you were able to make your dream come true and delight your son too. Thanks for posting!

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[PatsMom]

We too must save for our trips. We do the change and coupons. Another thing is every "odd" amount - like the check from my godmother at my birthday or Christmas. I send for refunds when I can and those checks go in the account. Great trip report. Glad you made it.

 

[LisaTx]

Oh Leca, I'm so thrilled that your determination and hard work paid off for you and your family. and that your trip was so perfect. I hope that you get to go back again soon, but even if you don't, you will always have those wonderful memories that no one can take from you.

Your money saving tips, along with all of the others, are so great. I think I may start trying some of those myself.

Thanks again for taking the time to share your trip with us.

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[Marla Hellwig]

Sounds like you all had a great Disney trip. Thanks for posting your savings tips also.

 

[casmanuel]

I love the tip about rounding up in the checkbook. What a great way to hide money from yourself. I also enjoyed reading about your shopping experience. Sounds like so much fun! I'm glad your trip went well.

 

[Beanie]

We do the same thing with our checkbook but I think it is just because we are too lazy to subtract the cents! lol...Thanks for posting!

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