Swagbucks Review – How I Earned Over $1,000 with Swagbucks
I am a big fan of earning extra money (I mean who isn’t) so I will try almost any app/site/service that says there is a way for me to earn cash back. There are quite a few that I love and use repeatedly, but by far my favorite and most lucrative way of earning is Swagbucks. Here is how I earned money and a full Swagbucks review. Swagbucks, while it sounds fake from the name, is very real and a great source for extra money. It is distributed through things called SB. 1 SB equal 1 cent, 100 SB equals $1 and so on. It makes it very easy to…
First Steps to Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation
Congratulations! You have decided to start planning a Disney vacation aka a trip to the happiest place on earth. Now what? Whether you are a first time visitor or a seasoned professional, the steps to planning your trip are the same. Decide Your Budget Before you can plan any vacation, the best suggestion I can give is to figure out what you want to realistically can spend. This is important to do at the very beginning because once you start looking at videos, pictures, and suggestions, it is easy to get caught up in the magic of what you would like and can lead to disappointment later when you realize…
Drinking Around the World at Epcot
Drinking Around the World at Epcot is a Disney Bucket List item for most Disney fans. I would absolutely do it again! You’ll notice in most of our journey I stayed away from beer, which is for a few reasons. I love beer, but in the Florida heat, the last thing I need is a heavy drink that fills me up immediately. I wanted more refreshing and lighter options. My boyfriend stuck to mostly beer because he likes to sample them much more than mixed drinks and was perfectly fine with the heat. The entire “challenge” of drink around the world is supposed to be enjoyable. Even if something is…
Is Disney Dining Plan Worth It?
“Is the Disney Dining Plan worth it?” is arguably one of the most frequently asked questions when planning a Walt Disney World vacation. I have been lucky enough to get the Free Dining offer that is typically available in the fall. As a group of adults who think the food is just as important to our vacation as the entertainment, the dining plan is a huge benefit to us, particularly when it is discounted, or free. Having used participated in DDP frequently I have put together a list to help you decide if any of the three standard options are right for your family. PROS 1. All-inclusive feel We love…
Height Requirements for Walt Disney World
All of the height requirements for Walt Disney World rides in Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon, and Blizzard Beach. Make sure you also review common mistakes people make when visiting Disney World!
Know Before You Go: Las Vegas
We went out to Las Vegas for one of my best friend’s bachelorette parties. We were all a healthy mix of nervous and excited because there were 9 girls going. Anyone who has traveled with a group before knows how it can add a bit more stress trying to coordinate that many people, but we were all extremely excited. After we returned (yes we survived) we all had a different perspective of things we wish we had known before we went to Sin City. The strip is huge I don’t think you really get an idea of just how long it is to go from one end of the strip…
10 Tips to Drink Around The World
Drinking around the World in Epcot’s World Showcase is a Disney Bucket List item for many and a regular routine for others. There are many things you can learn about each pavilion before you start drinking, but what else do you need to know? Here are some tips you should know before you drink around the world. Pack a water bottle I say this in almost any Disney post, that you should bring an empty water bottle in the parks, but this is especially important if you plan to drink around the world. It is 11 countries (or 12 if you are including the African outpost) which means 11 drinks,…
What You Need To Know About Chicago CityPass
I love being a tourist in new cities. Not the wandering around not knowing where to go part, but viewing things the city is known for. While not everyone likes to be a tourist, for those who do the CityPass is a great option. Chicago CityPass was a great addition to our trip to the windy city! Who is CityPass? CityPASS itself is a company that has combined top attractions around major cities so you can enjoy the major destinations at a fraction of the cost. They offer passes in most major cities like New York City, Boston, San Francisco, and many more! What is included with Chicago CityPass? Chicago CityPASS…
5 Things I Did Right On My Last Disney Trip
We planned breaks It may be tempting to try and squeeze as much as you can into a Disney trip, but it will backfire very quickly. In an effort to make sure I didn’t overload our trip and terrify my boyfriend out of Disney forever, I added in breaks to our schedule. I would purposely start in one park and end in another. This provided us with the opportunity to decide if we were tired to go back and lay down or if we wanted to stroll a bit longer around the parks. We used our snack credits wisely There is so much debate behind if you should or should…
The Best Tips for Fastpass+ Reservations
Learn the best tips for Fastpass+ reservations! Deciding what fastpasses to get can be overwhelming, but then actually getting them is another story. Make sure you check out these tips to get the reservations you truly want! Talk to your group This seems pretty logical, but I know from experience I have assumed I know what people in my group are going to say without asking and I have been wrong. Make sure you talk to the group you are going with and find out what fast passes are important to them. I asked them to tell me which rides they absolutely cannot miss on their trip, which rides they…