Use extreme couponing tips and tricks to pay for a trip to Disney World, Disneyland or a Disney Cruise
By Holly on at
If you receive Kohl’s emails (if you don’t receive emails and would like to, head over here to sign up for free). Check your inbox for a possible email with a one time use online discount code of up to 40% off – valid today, May 20th only!
Just look for an email titled “It’s a mystery: Will you get 40%, 30% or 20% off?” coming from the email address [email protected].
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By Holly on at
Amazon has these WowWee Untamed Raptor by Fingerling Dinosaurs for as low as $14.84 (regularly $21.95) – choose from orange, blue, purple or green!
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.
(Thanks, Passionate Penny Pincher!)
By Holly on at
Through today, May 20th, Krispy Kreme Rewards Members can get 3 FREE Original Glazed Doughnuts when you buy any dozen doughnuts at participating Krispy Kreme locations!
To get this deal, you’ll need to print your rewards barcode or show it on your phone to the cashier. There is a limit of two redemptions per customer.
If you don’t already have the Krispy Kreme app, you can download it for free via iTunes or Google Play Store! Then register and show your barcode when you go to buy the doughnuts in store.
Saving for Disney? Purchase the Saving for Disney course to learn how to put your family on a budget, how to save on your weekly purchases and how to put the money you save towards a Disney vacation!
(Thanks, Hip2Save!)
By Holly on at
Walmart.com has this Delta Children Nickelodeon Paw Patrol Activity Easel for just $24.99 (reg. $49.99)!
Choose free in-store pick up if available near you; otherwise, shipping is $5.99 for orders under $35 or get free 2-day shipping on any eligible $35+ order.
Saving for Disney? Be sure to check out all the current Walmart deals!
(Thanks, Hip2Save!)
By Holly on at
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 Slide, Spin and Win Instant Win Game (thru 5/22)
*Minute Maid & Simply April/May Text To Win Program (thru 5/26)
*Xbox Black Panther Sweepstakes (thru 5/29)
*Rachel Ray Audience Gift Bag Giveaway (thru 5/29)
*The Mederma and Neocutis Skin Essentials Instant Win (thru 5/30)
*The “Pennzoil Spin to Win” Promotion (thru 5/31)
*The Dippin’ Dots / Daphne & Velma Promotion (thru 5/31)
*EltaMD Sun-Safe Instant Win Game (thru 5/31)
*Boston Market Mother’s Month Sweepstakes (thru 5/31)
*Purina Save a Fortune 2.0 Sweepstakes (thru 5/31)
*Women’s Choice Award Sweepstakes (thru 6/1)
*The ESSENCE Festival Summer Sweepstakes & Instant Win (thru 6/1)
*The “Down Goes the Donut” Instant Win Game (thru 6/2)
*Disney Pixar Cars RSN Sweepstakes (*weekly entry*, thru 6/5)
*HGTV Smart Home 2018 Sweepstakes (enter twice daily thru 6/7)
*MLB All-Star Week Sweepstakes (thru 6/15)
*MLB All Star Week Sweepstakes (thru 6/15)
*Make Spring Count Sweepstakes (thru 6/22)
*Denny’s Smuggler’s Dice Sweepstakes (thru 6/25)
*AARP Fit & Fun Health Challenge (thru 6/30)
*Sun Fun Done Sweepstakes (thru 6/30)
*Oscar Mayer Bacoin Instant Win Game (thru 6/30)
*My OREO Creation Voting Instant Win (thru 6/30)
*The Takis Flyaway Sweepstakes (thru 6/30)
*Camarena Reach For Adventure Sweepstakes (thru 6/30)
*Hershey’s Flavors Of America Instant Win (thru 6/30)
*Mars Wrigley Summer 2018 Movie Promotion (thru 7/15)
*Smithfield “Hero of the Grill” Instant Win Promotion (thru 9/3)
*2018 Celebrity Crunch Classic Sweepstakes By Kellogg’s (thru 10/31)
*Sprite: 2018 Headphones Instant Win Game (thru 12/31)
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 $50 visa giftcard from 34 degrees.
Saving for Disney? Purchase the Saving for Disney course to learn how to put your family on a budget, how to save on your weekly purchases and how to put the money you save towards a Disney vacation!
By SaraAuger on at
If you or someone in your group wears glasses, here are tips for Disney World. Glasses can be expensive, so keeping them safe is important. Do you have any tips to add?
Learn more tips and tricks for your next Walt Disney World vacation. Destinations in Florida can also help you add tips and tricks to your next vacation.
By Holly on at
Have you heard of EarnHoney? With EarnHoney you earn HD$ (HoneyDollar$) that can be redeemed for Amazon gift cards, Paypal or donated to various charities.
You earn HD$ by watching Buzz TV Offers, completing offers, completing surveys and playing games. The amount you earn will vary depending on what offer you watch and/or complete. You can also earn by referring family and friends to EarnHoney.
SavEar Emily says: There isn’t a device limit (I use 2 laptops), but just a general “don’t earn more than $1/hour” advice, which no one ever seems to come close. I have made $525 since April!
Head over here to sign up for EarnHoney or to learn more!
This is one of the many ways you can add cash to your fund. Be sure to see all the ways to earn extra cash. Go here to read to the Getting Started “Couponing to Disney” page.
By Kristen on at
(Photo Courtesy of Walt Disney World)
Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World? Me too! And man, can it be daunting to decide which attractions, entertainment, dining, and special events are right for your perfect vacation. Walt Disney World does an amazing job at keeping their parks current, with new shows, parades, and attractions appearing on the regular. But it can be a lot to keep track of. Trust me, I know. My desk looks like a crime board right now, various touring itineraries connected by red string with post it notes adding additional information.
The story with Hollywood Studios is, of course, all the new attractions. This summer we’ll see Toy Story Land open, featuring the Slinky Dog Dash and the Alien Swirling Saucers and Woody’s Lunchbox, a brand new quick service eatery. Those are all set to open on June 30th, and the great news is that if you’ve got a vacation falling on or after opening, you can make FastPass reservations for those two hot new rides!
And of course, we can’t talk about Hollywood Studios without talking about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. That highly anticipated addition won’t open until 2019, but there are still some great Star Wars options to whet your appetite.
There are 12 attractions at Hollywood Studios, along with some top notch entertainment in the form of live musicals featuring some of your favorite Disney stories and Fantasmic! A nighttime entertainment spectacular. With the inclusion of toddler friendly fare like Disney Jr Live and teen friendly thrills rides like Tower of Terror and Rock ’n’ Rollercoaster, you’ve got a park that will appeal to the young and the young at heart!
Wouldn’t it be great if there was some kind of master list about all the various goings on in the different Disney Parks? It would, wouldn’t it? Call me Genie, because your wish is my command.
Here’s what you get: the name of the attraction, the location, times (for shows and parades), height requirements, and whether or not they’re FastPass or Rider Swap eligible.
A quick note about making FastPasses at Hollywood Studios. The attractions at HS are divided into tiers. When choosing your FastPasses, you get one pick from Tier 1 and two from Tier 2. Just like at the other parks, once you use all three, you can make your next FastPass, and it can be from either Tier.
Now, here’s the rub, just to make things a little more complicated. The rumor is that once the new Toy Story attractions open, the Tiers will be changing. This has not been confirmed by Disney, but people who have made FastPass for dates past June 30th has reported that Tier 1 consists of the Toy Story Attractions (Toy Story Mania, Slinky Dog Dash, and Alien Swirling Saucers) and everything else moves to Tier 2. I’ve noted the Tier changes in parenthesis for each attraction.
Please be aware, times will change based on season for most shows and parades, so I’ve listed here the general time you can expect to see them (AM or PM). Make sure you are checking the Disney site for exact times before you leave for your trip. I have not included seasonal events, since those events have their own special entertainments and character experiences. Finally, Disney releases refurbishment schedules a few months in advance, so be sure to check before you leave to see if any of your favorites will be down during your trip.
As of May 19th, 2018 here are the current attractions and entertainment available at Hollywood Studios.
*Attractions with June 30th openings are noted
Muppet Vision 3D
Rock ’n’ Rollercoaster
Star Tours: The Adventure Continues
Star Wars Launch Bay
Star Wars Launch Bay Theatre
Star Wars: Path of the Jedi
Star Wars Photo Opportunities
Toy Story Mania
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Walt Disney Presents
Alien Swirling Saucer *Opens June 30th*
Slinky Dog Dash
BB-8 Astromech on Duty
Beauty and the Beast-Live on Stage
Celebrity Spotlight (ft Olaf)
Citizens of Hollywood
Disney Junior Live On Stage
Disney Movie Magic
Encounter Kylo Ren at Star Wars Launch Bay
Fantasmic Show and Fireworks
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing Along Celebration
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple
March of the First Order
Meet Buzz Lightyear and Woody
Meet Chewbacca at Star Wars Launch Bay
Meet Cruz Ramirez at Pixar Place
Meet Disney Junior Pals at Animation Courtyard, featuring Doc McStuffins, Sofia the First, and Jake from the Neverland Pirates
Mickey and Minnie Starring in Red Carpet Dreams
Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular
Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
What’s your favorite thing to do at Hollywood Studios? Tell me 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 three 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!
By SaraAuger
Guests of Shanghai Disneyland are already enjoying Toy Story Land, as it is now open at Shanghai Disney Resort. Just as at Hollywood Studios, Woody is at the entrance to greet guests.
The new land includes 3 rides: Woody’s Roundup, Rex’s Racer and Slinky Dog Dash.
Also in this new land: See the Green army men, Visit Al’s Toy Barn – a gift shop, and eat at Toy Box Café, the new restaurant.
photo credit: Disney Parks Blog
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By Holly on at
Crock-Pot.com has these highly rated Crock-Pot Lunch Crock Food Warmers on sale 3/$33 + free shipping! That works out to just $11 per lunch warmer shipped right to your door! Available in 6 different colors.
Saving for Disney? Purchase the Saving for Disney course to learn how to put your family on a budget, how to save on your weekly purchases and how to put the money you save towards a Disney vacation!
(Thanks, Hip2Save!)
By SaraAuger on at
Enter The “Pennzoil Spin to Win” Promotion daily through May 31, 2018. You could instantly win: Sunglasses, a Pennzoil Flashlight Key Chain, a $20 Amazon gift card and more!
Saving for Disney? Purchase the Saving for Disney course to learn how to put your family on a budget, how to save on your weekly purchases and how to put the money you save towards a Disney vacation!
By Holly on at
Through May 27th, Red Robin is offering 20% off your entire to-go order at participating locations when you use promo code YUMMM20 online, over the phone, or in person. Note that this offer is not valid for dine-in or delivery and can only be used once per day. This offer also excludes alcohol, merchandise, gift cards and tax.
Family of 4 Meal Idea:
Order (2) Original Red’s Tavern Double Burger w/ Side $6.99 each – found in Red’s Tavern Menu tab
Order (2) Kid’s Grilled Cheesy Meals $4.49 each – includes a side and a beverage
Total: $22.96
Enter promo code YUMMM20
Total: $18.37!
Saving for Disney? Deals like this one will help you save on your dining out allowance. Whatever is left in the allowance at the end of the week gets added to the Disney fund!
(Thanks, Hip2Save!)
By Holly on at
Amazon, Walmart.com and Target.com have this Little Tikes 2-in-1 Food Truck for $89.99 (reg. $159.99)!
Saving for Disney? Purchase the Saving for Disney course to learn how to put your family on a budget, how to save on your weekly purchases and how to put the money you save towards a Disney vacation!
(Thanks, Hip2Save!)
By Holly on at
Amazon has this Quaker Chewy Granola Bars and Dipps 58-Count Variety Pack for just $7.72 shipped when you clip the $3 off coupon and select Subscribe and Save. That’s like paying 13¢ per bar delivered!
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.
(Thanks, Swag Grabber!)
By Holly on at
Walmart.com has this Elmer’s 3D Washable Glitter Glue Pens 10-Pack for just $3.97 (reg. $4.97)!
Choose FREE in-store pick up if available near you; otherwise, shipping is $5.99 for orders under $35 or get free 2-day shipping on any eligible $35+ order.
Saving for Disney? Be sure to check out all the current Walmart deals!
By Holly on at
Amazon has this LEGO BrickHeadz Go Brick Me Building Kit for just $29.99!
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.
(Thanks, QueenBee Coupons!)
By Holly on at
June 2nd, from 12pm-4pm, Target will be hosting a Beauty Concierge Event! Participants will enjoy free demos and samples, plus beauty experts will be there to answer questions.
Saving for Disney? Purchase the Saving for Disney course to learn how to put your family on a budget, how to save on your weekly purchases and how to put the money you save towards a Disney vacation!
(Thanks, Freebies4Mom!)
By Holly on at
Through May 20th, Shutterfly is offering Seven FREE Gifts when you use promo code ROYALWEEK at checkout.
NOTE: you will have to pay shipping charges which will vary depending on the items you choose.
Saving for Disney? Purchase the Saving for Disney course to learn how to put your family on a budget, how to save on your weekly purchases and how to put the money you save towards a Disney vacation!
By Holly on at
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 Slide, Spin and Win Instant Win Game (thru 5/22)
*Minute Maid & Simply April/May Text To Win Program (thru 5/26)
*Xbox Black Panther Sweepstakes (thru 5/29)
*Rachel Ray Audience Gift Bag Giveaway (thru 5/29)
*The Mederma and Neocutis Skin Essentials Instant Win (thru 5/30)
*The Dippin’ Dots / Daphne & Velma Promotion (thru 5/31)
*EltaMD Sun-Safe Instant Win Game (thru 5/31)
*Boston Market Mother’s Month Sweepstakes (thru 5/31)
*Purina Save a Fortune 2.0 Sweepstakes (thru 5/31)
*Women’s Choice Award Sweepstakes (thru 6/1)
*The ESSENCE Festival Summer Sweepstakes & Instant Win (thru 6/1)
*The “Down Goes the Donut” Instant Win Game (thru 6/2)
*Disney Pixar Cars RSN Sweepstakes (*weekly entry*, thru 6/5)
*HGTV Smart Home 2018 Sweepstakes (enter twice daily thru 6/7)
*MLB All-Star Week Sweepstakes (thru 6/15)
*MLB All Star Week Sweepstakes (thru 6/15)
*Make Spring Count Sweepstakes (thru 6/22)
*Denny’s Smuggler’s Dice Sweepstakes (thru 6/25)
*AARP Fit & Fun Health Challenge (thru 6/30)
*Sun Fun Done Sweepstakes (thru 6/30)
*Oscar Mayer Bacoin Instant Win Game (thru 6/30)
*My OREO Creation Voting Instant Win (thru 6/30)
*The Takis Flyaway Sweepstakes (thru 6/30)
*Camarena Reach For Adventure Sweepstakes (thru 6/30)
*Hershey’s Flavors Of America Instant Win (thru 6/30)
*Mars Wrigley Summer 2018 Movie Promotion (thru 7/15)
*Smithfield “Hero of the Grill” Instant Win Promotion (thru 9/3)
*2018 Celebrity Crunch Classic Sweepstakes By Kellogg’s (thru 10/31)
*Sprite: 2018 Headphones Instant Win Game (thru 12/31)
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.
Saving for Disney? Purchase the Saving for Disney course to learn how to put your family on a budget, how to save on your weekly purchases and how to put the money you save towards a Disney vacation!
By SaraAuger on at
MagicBands are now your key to Disney World. If you have never used them before or need to brush up on your information, this post is for you. Here are 10 Things Every Guest Should Know About MagicBands.
7. MagicBand’s do many things on your Disney vacation including: unlock your Resort room, Check in at Fastpass+ entrances, Connect PhotoPass memories to your account and even charge food & merchandise purchases to your Resort room.
8. MagicBand’s are water proof, no need to worry about wearing them on attractions where you get wet (Splash Mountain, Kali River Rapids etc.), in the pool (swimming) or even while showering.
9. For those staying off-site, Disney sells basic color MagicBands on ShopDisney or a gift shop (in Disney) for $12.99 (+ tax). In the park- a Cast Member can transfer your information onto the band. If purchased ahead of time- visit Guest Services in the park to transfer your information when you arrive.
10. If the unthinkable happens and you lose your MagicBand while at Disney, visit Guest Relations or your Disney Resort hotel Lobby Concierge for replacement. A fee may be associated. Do note: specialty or limited release MagicBands (such as a character theme) can not be replaced.
Learn more tips and tricks for your next Walt Disney World vacation. Destinations in Florida can also help you add tips and tricks to your next vacation.
By Holly on at
Have you heard of S’more – Lockscreen Rewards App (use code IJSQO3)? With the S’more – Lockscreen Rewards App, you can earn rewards for viewing customized content on your lock screen and just using your phone the way you normally do.
Head over and download the S’more – Lockscreen Rewards App (use code IJSQO3) to start earning today.
How it works:
The S’more – Lockscreen Rewards App is a slow earner, but is effortless and an easy way to earn money for your Disney Fund!
*This App is only available for Android phones.
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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