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By SaraAuger
In case you missed it, here is the recently released Toy Story 4 poster and official trailer! Toy Story 4 releases Summer 2019, on June 21, 2019.
photo credit: Disney Parks Blog
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Disney World is so much more than just an amusement park. There are concerts, live Broadway quality shows and more. Today learn 8 reasons why Disney World is much more than just rides.
Live entertainment, included with your park admission to Epcot is a nice benefit. During Epcot Festivals, guests can enjoy live entertainment at the America Gardens Theatre, such as the Garden Rocks Concert series during the Flower & Garden festival. Additionally, various Pavilions in Epcot’s World Showcase also offer live entertainment, select times, year-round. See popular bands and more. Plus, Voices of Liberty in the American Pavilion at Epcot also offers daily a Capella concerts throughout the day.
Animal Kingdom is so much more than just a “zoo”, it offers interactive animal experiences. Such as the show, Up! The Great Bird Adventure Show. Furthermore, guests can ride an African savannah experience Safari, on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Learn 13 Secrets Of Kilimanjaro Safaris At Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Included with your admission to parks are attractions and shows. This includes live stage shows and musicals. Some as long as 40 minutes, these are great for taking a break and relaxing to watch the show.
Must See Stage Show/Musicals:
Watch the American Flag retire for the evening every night at 5pm on Main St USA during the Flag Retreat. This is in coordinance with the U.S. Flag Code, which states U.S. Flags can only be displayed outdoors during sunrise to sunset. In fact, this is the only real American Flag in the park. The other ones contain an incorrect amount of stars or stripes, preventing the need to bring them in each evening. Watch this beautiful display of patriostism daily.
Guests are in for a treat throughout the early afternoon and evening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa’s Lobby. In the Lobby, a pianist plays on a Grand Piano at various times starting in the afternoon daily. At different intervals starting early afternoon, guests can also see the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra, in the lobby. These are available on most afternoon through early evenings.
Guests can visit the Caribbean Coral Reef Aquarium in Future World, at the Seas Pavilion. It is home to over 4,000 sea creatures, totaling over 60 species, including angelfish, dolphins, rays, sea turtles, sharks and more. Tank size is an impressive 5.7 million gallons. Start at the SeaBase and then head up to the 2nd floor Observation Deck for more views.
Lights, camera, action – be in the show! There are various experiences at Disney World guests can become a part of. These experiences will result in great memories, especially if someone from your group is chosen.
Once you see fireworks at Disney World, your small town fireworks may be ruined for you forever, since the ones at Disney are so incredible. Disney fireworks also include projections, lasers and incredible storytelling. Catch the nightly fireworks spectacular (weather permitting), Happily Ever After, at Magic Kingdom.
photos: Thank you, Kristin, Sara & Suzanne
Learn more about the Walt Disney World Parks including attractions, secrets, tips and more. Plus my friends at Destinations in Florida can help you plan your perfect Walt Disney World vacation.
By SaraAuger
Launching August 27, 2019 is Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire, a new book explaining the history of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The book is written by author Delilah S. Dawson, a New York Times best-seller. Above is a sneak peak at the cover art for the new book and the planet of Batuu. Plus, read a sneak peak now:
“In “Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire,” the story begins with General Leia Organa and her top spy, Vi Moradi. After devastating losses at the hands of the First Order, Organa has dispatched her agents across the galaxy in search of allies, sanctuary, and firepower—and Vi may have just found all three, on a secluded world at the galaxy’s edge.
A planet of lush forests, precarious mountains, and towering, petrified trees, Batuu is on the furthest possible frontier of the galactic map, the last settled world before the mysterious expanse of Wild Space. The rogues, smugglers, and adventurers who eke out a living on the largest settlement on the planet, Black Spire Outpost, are here to avoid prying eyes and unnecessary complications. Vi, a Resistance spy on the run from the First Order, is hardly a welcome guest. And when a shuttle full of stormtroopers lands in her wake, determined to root her out, she has no idea where to find help.
To survive, Vi will have to ingratiate herself to a world that redefines scum and villainy. With the help of a traitorous trooper and her acerbic droid, she begins to gather a colorful band of outcasts and misfits, and embarks on a mission to spark the fire of resistance on Batuu—before the First Order snuffs it out entirely.”
This book is now available for pre-order.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens on 5/31/19 at Disneyland Resort and 8/29/19 at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.
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If you’ve got little princesses of your own, chances are their number one priority is going to be meeting other princess, be they mermaids, magic carpet riding, or born with freezing powers.
The good news is, Walt Disney World makes it very achievable to encounter as many of your favorite princesses as you’d like! Across the four parks, princesses have meet and greets and dine with subjects. The locations will vary, with some princesses meeting indoors for the entire day, and others meeting outdoors during a specific time slot. Some princesses seem to be everywhere, while a few only meet in one place.
But that’s not all! You can also indulge your royal side with a princess meal at a deluxe resort, or ride their attraction 700 times, or watch their Broadway style stage shows, or wave to them as they parade by. The princess possibilities are so much more than just a meet and greet. You can fashion entire park days, even entire vacations, around your little one’s favorite princesses. By knowing where your favorite princesses are, you can craft the perfect plan to meet them all before you turn into a pumpkin.
Merida
Photo Courtesy of Walt Disney World
Ride: No.
Show: Merida has a featured scene in the Happily Ever After Fireworks Spectacular show at the end of the night in the Magic Kingdom.
Meets: Fairytale Garden, Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom.
Fairytale Garden is Merida’s specific spot, tailored to her. As such, the decorations are beautiful and specific to the film. The queue starts in the shade next to Fairytale Garden and continues into even more shade on a stone walkway that leads you into what looks like an outdoor part of Merida’s castle. We have always had a fantastic time with the Scottish Princess; she takes a good amount of time with each guest, so your little highlander will definitely get her fill. Usually 9am-6pm, but be sure to check the Character Times Guide.
FastPass: No.
Parade: Yes! Merida chases the wind and touches the sky with her very own float in the Festival of Fantasy Parade.
Dining Options: None.
Bonus Bears: While Merida doesn’t have a presence at Epcot currently, you could take your free spirited princess to the UK Pavilion for some great photo opps and fish and chips!
My Take: Our family loves the meet and greet with Merida at Fairytale Gardens (not to be confused with Fairytale Hall). The theming and attention to detail are that next level of Disney perfection (the stones! the tapestry!) and there is even a small play area for kids that is part of the queue.
What really sets this meet and greet area apart is the amount of space. Not only does the queue itself have much more elbow room than your average Disney attraction, the meeting area is very open and spacious. This makes for a more enjoyable wait and an infinitely more fun meet and greet, because Merida gets to move around and really engage guests in a different way. Our girls were given a little “tour” of the area that they still talk about. (“Over here is where I put my bow, sometimes I let Angus rest over here, but don’t tell my mum…”) Kids are so often entranced by not just the characters, but their surroundings. It is fitting that Merida, a princess who is all about exploring, hosts guests in a environment where they can be a little more hands on.
Maybe it’s because of her playful spirit, maybe it’s the fact that she’s got little brothers, but Merida is just plain fun, with kids and adults. She’s active, energetic, and asks great questions, making for a lively conversation. Our last trip, we met a couple in their 60’s who said Merida was the best character they had ever interacted with, in thirty years of coming to Walt Disney World. They always made it a priority to see her first thing at the Magic Kingdom to start their day.
While the quantity of Merida themed experiences is limited, with her meet and greet and parade appearance, the quality is high. I would expect nothing less from the only Pixar Princess.
Sadly, Angus is not included in the meet and greet. (Photo Courtesy of Walt Disney World)
Is Merida your favorite princess? What is your favorite Merida experience? What Merida themed activity would you like to see in the parks? Tell me all about it in the comments!
Kristen B. is wife to the best Prince around, mama to the spunkiest little princesses, and lover of all things Disney. She started her savings journey five years ago and is now dedicated to making her family’s wishes come true one coupon at a time. She is so excited to take her love of saving to the next level and share her journey with you! Click here to catch up on Kristen’s Savings and join in on your own savings adventure!
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Shop the Dawn Ultra Antibacterial Liquid Soap 90 FL OZ with the deal below through April 7.
Dawn Ultra Antibacterial Dish Soap 90 oz Bottle in Apple Blossom $8.49
Save $1.70 Off Automatically
Total: just $6.79
There is a limit of 2.
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Head over to Bath & Body Works for nice fragrance refill deals, today only, 3/25.
Fragrance Deals:
Wallflower Fragrance Refill $3.50 (regularly $6.50)
Use code SP122NR
Total: $2.80 each
Wallflower Fragrance Refills 2-pack $6.50 (regularly $12.50)
Use code SP122NR
Total: $2.60 each, $5.20 total
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Enter the Busch Gardens 60th Celebration Giveaway daily through May 17. Easy entry!
Grand Prize (1) – $5,000 Gold & Diamond source shopping spree
First Prizes (4) – 1 Diamond Tiger pendant worth $1,319.00
Instant Wins (60) – 2 tickets to Busch Garden’s Tampa and a Serengenti Safari tour for 2 worth $270.00
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Old Navy is offering 50% off Dresses & Jumpsuits for Women & Girls. This deal is valid, 3/25 Only. Prices start at $10 for girls and $15 for women.
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Through March 26th, eBay is offering $3 off a $3.01 purchase when you use promo code PERFECT3 at checkout! There is a limit of one use per account.
One Deal Idea:
USPS New Classics Forever Souvenir Sheet of 6 Stamps– $3.30
Use promo code PERFECT3 ($3 off $3.01+)
Shipping adds $1.30
Total: $1.60 shipped – just 27¢ per stamp!
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Amazon has this Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap, Aloe – 7.5 fluid ounce (Pack of 6) for just $4.89 shipped when you clip the $0.75 coupon and select Subscribe & Save!
If you have used Subscribe and Save before, you have likely been assigned a delivery date (mine is the 12th of each month). You can add items to your order until 1 week prior from the delivery date (my order has to be finalized on the 4th of the month). You order this deal today, but it won’t be charged until it ships on your delivery date. If you add 5 subscriptions to your next delivery date, you’ll get 15% off instead of the standard 5%!
After the deal has arrived, be sure to take a moment to cancel any future deliveries of this product that you might receive.
Saving for Disney?
Be sure to check out all the current Amazon.com deals. Plus learn how to use Amazon to “Coupon to Disney”.
Amazon prices may vary and can change in price without notice. If the above item is not available at the listed price, the deal is dead.
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Amazon has this eufy Security SpaceView Video Baby Monitor for just $115.99 shipped when you clip the $10 off digital coupon and use promo code EUFYELWE at checkout!
Saving for Disney?
Be sure to check out all the current Amazon.com deals. Plus learn how to use Amazon to “Coupon to Disney”.
Amazon prices may vary and can change in price without notice. If the above item is not available at the listed price, the deal is dead.
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By Holly on at
Today, March 25th only, Target has this 30% off Barbie Newborn Pups Playsets Cartwheel offer both in-store and online.
To purchase online, first apply the Cartwheel Offer and then add the item to your cart and select free in-store pickup at checkout.
Online Deal Idea:
Barbie Newborn Pups and Doll Playset– $16.99
Use 30% off Barbie Newborn Pups Cartwheel offer
Select in-store pickup
Total: $11.89!
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Amazon has this Excalibur 9-Tray Electric Food Dehydrator for just $191.95 shipped (reg. $295.00)!
Saving for Disney?
Be sure to check out all the current Amazon.com deals. Plus learn how to use Amazon to “Coupon to Disney”.
Amazon prices may vary and can change in price without notice. If the above item is not available at the listed price, the deal is dead.
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Today, March 25th only, Zulily has Donco Kids Twin Bunk Beds for just $189.99 (regularly $387.50+)! Available in either Rustic Walnut or White.
Please note that shipping is $19.95 on these bunk beds.
Donco Kids Twin Bunk Beds– $189.99
Shipping is $19.95
Total: $209.94 shipped!
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Today, March 25th only, Amazon has this Dash Deluxe Electric Air Fryer for just $69.99 (reg. $99.99)!
Saving for Disney?
Be sure to check out all the current Amazon.com deals. Plus learn how to use Amazon to “Coupon to Disney”.
Amazon prices may vary and can change in price without notice. If the above item is not available at the listed price, the deal is dead.
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Amazon has this Crock-Pot 6-Quart Cook & Carry Manual Portable Slow Cooker for just $20.65 (reg. $49.99)!
Saving for Disney?
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Amazon prices may vary and can change in price without notice. If the above item is not available at the listed price, the deal is dead.
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Amazon has this 4 Film Favorites: Batman Collection for just $12.99 (reg. $24.98)!
This 4-Disc collection includes Batman (1989), Batman Returns (1992), Batman Forever (1995), and Batman & Robin (1997).
NOTE: this set is temporarily out of stock. Order now at this low price and it will be shipped when available.
Saving for Disney?
Be sure to check out all the current Amazon.com deals. Plus learn how to use Amazon to “Coupon to Disney”.
Amazon prices may vary and can change in price without notice. If the above item is not available at the listed price, the deal is dead.
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Through March 26th, Walgreens is offering a FREE 8×10 Photo Print when you use promo code MARCHFREE at checkout! Note that this offer is not valid in-store or on the mobile app.
Even better, choose FREE in-store pickup at your local Walgreens store to save on shipping.
Saving for Disney? Keep a file on your computer of all the pictures you want to print. When a photo deal comes along, you’ll already know what you need printed which will make you more likely to take advantage of these great deals! Be sure to read my Getting Started guide on how to save on photo printing.
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By Holly on at
Through April 6th, Target is offering 20% off Starbucks Beverages with this new Cartwheel offer.
This offer includes hot, iced or blended drinks and is only valid at the Starbucks Cafe located inside Target stores.
Saving for Disney?
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Through March 28th, AMC Theatres is offering a FREE Adult Admission Price Movie Ticket to see Isn’t It Romantic with the purchase of an Adult Admission Price Movie Ticket!
Just go to the box office at your local AMC Theatre, purchase two Adult Admission Price Movie Tickets to see Isn’t It Romatic for the same date and time in a single transaction and show this coupon.
Note that you cannot take advantage of this offer online.
Saving for Disney? Taking advantage of deals like this will help you spend less on your Entertainment Allowance. The more money you have left in the allowance at the end of the week, the more you can save for Disney!
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Here is a list of current Instant Win & Sweepstakes. Be sure to enter daily to improve your odds of winning! I will be updating this list with new contests to enter and as a daily reminder.
*The #RenuzitSnuggle Sweepstakes (thru 3/29)
*Le Creuset Mini Cocotte Set Giveaway (thru 3/29)
*Drake’s Cake Baseball Fan Package Giveaway (thru 3/31)
*Nabisco March Madness Sweepstakes (thru 3/31)
*DIPPIN’ DOTS/CHOCOBO’S Mystery Dungeon Everybuddy Sweepstakes (thru 3/31)
*Southwest & Project Runway All Stars Get Rethreaded Sweepstakes (thru 3/31)
*Treasure Cave Most Valuable Crumbles Instant Win Game (thru 3/31)
*The Sharpie Uncap The Possibilities Sweepstakes (thru 3/31/19)
*March Frozen Food Month $10,000 Sweepstakes (thru 4/1)
*DEVOUR Ultimate Man Cave Sweepstakes (thru 4/1)
*The Juicy Juice What Juicy Juice Flavor Are You Sweepstakes (thru 4/2)
*Garnier Most Loved Products Sweepstakes (thru 4/3)
*Sprint $35,000 Home Makeover Sweepstakes (thru 4/4)
*Dunkin’ Savings Time Sweepstakes (thru 4/5)
*Dreamfields’ 21 Day Pasta Challenge Program (thru 4/9)
*Coca-Cola & Compass NCAA 2019 (thru 4/9)
*Honey Nut Cheerios Good Rewards Program Sweepstakes (thru 4/15)
*Coffee Lovers Giveaway (thru 4/19)
*Pepsi Zero Sugar Pay Zero Instant Win Game At Walmart (thru 4/20)
*Escape Your Everyday To Universal Orlando Resort Sweepstakes (thru 4/26)
*Niagara’s Refreshingly Fun Family Sweepstakes (thru 4/30)
*Little Bites/Bumblebee Visit Myrtle Beach Sweepstakes (thru 5/3)
*The Mars Wrigley Flavor Vote Sweepstakes Promotion (thru 5/17)
*Welch’s Fruit Snacks LEGOLAND Sweepstakes (thru 5/30)
*Coca-Cola MLB 2019 Instant Win & Sweepstakes (thru 5/31)
*The Eggland’s Best “Plus it Up” Instant Win Sweepstakes (thru 6/25)
*Taste Of Home Stand Mixer Sweepstakes (thru 6/30)
*The Luvs “Diapers for a Year” Sweepstakes (thru 6/30/19)
Reader Charlotte Won: I wanted you to know that your reminders for sweepstakes work. Look what arrived on Saturday. I won this thru the Snyder of Hanover game back in March. Thank you for all you do to help all of us!!!!!
Reader Kristen Won: Who knew people actually won these things?!! Thanks Kristin for posting!!
Reader Lee Anne Won: I just had to share, I won 2 tickets on one of the instant win games that Kristin posts everyday. Cheap Date night for me and my hubby.
Reader Krista Won: Thanks Kristin! I just won a pair of movie tickets!
Reader Melanie Won: I’ve won 3 items from the Kroger sweeps. 12 pack of Powerade, creamer, shredded cheese.
Reader Renee Won: I won a free year’s subscription to Pandora Plus from Dannon and a free bottle of Perrier from the Kroger sweeps!
Reader Nicole Won: Just wanted to let you know that I won 2 SeaWorld tickets from the Circle K Summer 2017 Sweepstakes! *I also won a Valvoline Tin Sign from the Valvoline Transformers Instant Win. I’ve been entering nearly all of the daily sweeps every day for about 3 weeks. So far, I guess it’s paying off! 
Reader Karen Won: Thanks! I just won some Johnsville links! Yay! Free food!
Reader Keesha Won: Woohoo!! 
🎉🎉 I was an instant winner in the Sweetarts contest that was posted earlier!! I won $100!!! Bank for the Disney fund!! Thank you Kristin Cooper!!!!!!
Reader Brandi Won: Yay! I just spun the wheel and won 1,000 SW Rapid Reward Points! Not a free ticket, but I’m excited lol.
Reader Jenna Won: First time winning a sweepstakes thanks to this group!
Reader Emily Won: Ha! Yep! These silly Snapchat glasses
Reader Melanie Won: I won Tyson chicken from the Kroger summer sweeps!
Reader Melissa Won: I won some skittles from the Kroger Sweeps!
Reader Janelle Won: I won $100 Best Buy gift card on the Butterfinger site and then a Transformers lunchbox on the Valvoline site.
Reader Lanola Won: I actually won the Pepsi/Lipton and Publix trip to St. Thomas!!! Now if I can get two days switch at work, I can go. Pray for me! Thanks Kristin for posting!!!
Reader Vicki Won: I won a $50 visa giftcard from 34 degrees.
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SS = Smart Source insert
RP = Red Plum insert
P&G = Proctor and Gamble insert
*The dates with above abbreviations is the date it was in the Sunday paper.
ECB = Extra Care Bucks at CVS
RR = Register Rewards at Walgreens
WYB = When you buy
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