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35 Free Souvenirs and Experiences at Walt Disney World

April 9, 2020

Cinderella Castle at night with fireworks

With everything going on in the world right now, we are definitely going to be looking for ways to save money. And who doesn’t like free souvenirs? Luckily, there are many ways you can still have a magical time at Walt Disney World without having to take out your wallet. So many things at Walt Disney World are worth the price. But, with these free souvenirs and experiences,…

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Is Memory Maker Worth The Cost?

March 5, 2019

Memory Maker is a photo package that can either be added to your Walt Disney World Package or purchased separately. If you purchase it separately, you may receive a PhotoPass card. You may scan your card, instead of your MagicBand, in the Parks. But, in order to view your photos, you will need to link that card to your My Disney Experience account online. Is Memory Maker Worth…

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Learning the Disney Lingo – Walt Disney World Edition

January 9, 2019

Although I had visited Walt Disney World as a child, it wasn’t until I was an adult with children of my own that I was able to make it back. I thought that because I had been there before, I had a “leg up” on the other Guests that had never been before. But, you know what, I was so lost. So much had changed that planning my…

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Automated PhotoPass – Good Idea or Bad Move?

December 4, 2018

PhotoPass/Memory Maker is a photo package that can be purchased to capture unlimited photos of you and your family with characters, on attractions, and in front of iconic Disney backdrops. Rumors involving Disney swirl around all the time. And to be honest, I initially thought this was just that…a rumor. Eliminating PhotoPass Photographers? This couldn’t be true. During my search for the answer, I found the proof I was…