The collection of memories

The one collection that every Disney lover has. Whether you have been to Disney World, Disneyland, a Disney cruise,  on a adventure by Disney tour, Aulani, or love from a far, we all the a collection of Disney memories. We remember watching the Disney movies as a kid, Dreaming of Disney vacations, and playing with our Disney toys . Now as adults it's our turn to plan that collection of memories to continue.

A lot of posts I've seen through out facebook today have been "How do you save up for your Disney vacation?". So far in the 17 years or so I have been going to Disney World , I have noticed the cheapest way to plan your Disney vacations is to stay at the Fort Wilderness campground. If you are looking for an extra experience outside the park, even if you don't stay there you should visit. Christmas has always been my time of year of choice where the campground is decorated as a winter wonderland.

While planning your vacations be sure to look into the events scheduled. It is always good to know what special events are going on so you don't miss out on special magic . A good site to check out is Dis blog at http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/events.htm . They are very good about posting all the events that are going on at the world and how you can purchase tickets , if an extra purchase is needed!

Disney World Events for the rest of the year: (Ask in comments if you are interested in Disneyland or have any other questions. I would love to find the answers for you!)

• Harambe Nights - Every Saturday, from June 7 to August 9, 2014, pay tribute to the 20th anniversary of Disney's The Lion King at an all-inclusive extravaganza inside Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.            Event tickets: Tickets are $119 for adults, $79 for ages 3-9, plus tax. Tickets with premium floor seating are sold out for all nights. 407-939-1319
• Sounds like Summer - enjoy high-energy performances from some of the world's greatest tribute bands.              Three shows nightly at 5:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Now - July 26th in Epcot

              July 6th - 12th - Stayin Alive - A Tribute to the Bee Gees
                 July 13th - 19th - Slippery When wet - The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute
                 July 20th - 26th - 2U - A Tribute to U2

• Frozen Summer Fun - A daily character procession, sing-alongs with Anna and Elsa, fireworks, a polar playground and a nightly party featuring a live band. Taking place at Hollywood Studios from July 5th - September 1st.
• Villains Unleashed - For one night only, the Villains Unleash their unique powers and personalities to produce a grand gala celebrating their wonderful wickedness! August 23rd ONLY!                                                                      Event tickets: Purchase of an additional event admission ticket is required to attend. Tickets are $67 for adults, $62 for ages 3-9, plus tax.To book call the Disney Reservation Center.
• Night of Joy -  During this contemporary Christian music festival, Guests can delight in live performances by music superstars across a variety of genres—including rock, pop and gospel. Taking place in Magic Kingdom 5th and 6th 
• Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party -  a Halloween-themed special event held on select dates.              Event Dates: 
  September 1, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28
  October 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 , 31 
• Epcot international Food and Wine Festival - Dine your way around the world. Cultivate your cooking skills. Savor a rare vintage. Enjoy an exhilarating outdoor concert. Taking place at Epcot September 19th - November 10th .  Eat to the Beat Concerts include Air Supply, Boyz II Men, Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray and more.
• Festival of the Masters - a complimentary open-air art festival. Taking Place in Downtown Disney during the Fall! 
• Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - spectacular fireworks, a very special holiday parade and live entertainment featuring your favorite Disney Characters. Taking place in Magic Kingdom November 7th - December 4th. 
• Holidays Around the World - Celebrate the holiday season with the characters, legends and lore from around the globe. Delight in wondrous tales and customs. Taking Place in Epcot in the Fall.
• Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights - The most spectacular light display . Taking place in Hollywood Studios in the Fall. 

It is also a good idea to look up current discounts. Discounts tend to come up closer to the date of the discount and must be purchased within a certain time frame. If you have a Disney Travel Agent most of them will keep a eye on new discounts and apply them to your reservation as they occur. Free Dining Plans are one of the deals that are watched for regularly and are currently available Aug. 31-Oct. 3, Oct. 26-Nov. 1, Nov. 9-20, Dec. 12-23, 2014. Must book by August 8th!


These are just a few of my collected memories!

Images of my family in Disney when I was younger. My family started going to Disney when they finally decided that there was no such thing as to young when a child with a possibly fatal disease is involved. My brother has a rare liver disease called
Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD) 1b Von Gierkes . For more information about GSD feel free to check out the official website http://www.agsdus.org/ .

                                        

My husband and I were married December 22nd, of 2008.
We took our hunnymoon in 2009 to Disney world. It was
my husband's first time going to Disney and he loved it. We
have been back once a year since except 2010. Our tradition
is to get a picture taken on Splash Mountain every trip we take.

Our favorite time of year to go to Disney is for Christmas and New Years. Since my husband and I got married we have been for 11/12, 12/13, 4th of July 13, and 13/14 .





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Sources: Disney Travel Agents Events page, Dis Blog,