It’s time for another deposit into the Disney Fund. It was a pretty great couple of weeks and lots of found money…
$3.55 from spare change
$30 in Disney Gift Cards from DisneyMovieRewards.com
$2 won from a car salesman (my husband was board so he took one of the junk flyers we got that we had won a prize to the local car dealership and our prize was $2)
$4.84 cash back from a Macy’s purchase
$46.38 from our budget for the power bill for April (I put the difference between what we budgeted and the actual bill into the Disney fund)
$75.48 from our budget for the power bill for May
$6.91 from our budget for the water bill for April
$68.32 – Disney Visa dollars earned on my Disney Premier Visa in April and May
$237.48 deposited into the Disney Fund. $1092.23 saved since February 3rd, 2013! Our goal is $3500. We aren’t sure of our travel dates yet.
Don’t forget you can now Track Your Fund right here on CouponingtoDisney.com!
Shirley says
Anxiously awaiting your next deposit………are you not doing this anymore?
Thanks ~
Shirley
Jackie says
I live in NE Florida, so WDW is basically in my backyard, so I’ve never thought to actually save for a family trip… They’re usually Sat-Sun or 1-day trips… It could be cool one day if we wanted to take a week-long trip there and stay at a resort, though.
Daryl W says
Just counted up all the change I’ve been putting in a box that the wife & kids didn’t know about. I collected $152.18. Going to cash it in tomorrow for our trip in 2 weeks!
Shirley says
Hello Kristin ~
I am patiently waiting your next Disney fund deposit!
Shirley
Sarah says
Can’t wait for your next deposit!
Melissa says
How often does disney movie rewards put up gift cards? I never find any when I check
Kristin of Couponing to Disney says
They go really quick. I post them if I see them but they don’t last long!
Misti Savoie says
Kristen, Do you keep your funds in a special Disney Trip checking account, or do you keep it in cash/giftcard form? Which is better? Thanks!
Jackie says
If you can put it in a free interest-bearing account, that would be a great idea. My credit union offers youth CDs that you can also add deposits to over the life of the CD, so if you know what time frame (12 months, 18 months) you have before your trip, that’s a great way to save even more by collecting interest :)
Monica says
Do you think it is worth upgrading to the premier Disney visa card? We have the regular one. Thanks for all your tips and info!! Love it all!!
Danielle O. says
True story about a $2 bill: I once tried to pay with one & the teenage cashier told me I was trying to pull a fast one on her, that it was a fake! The manager had to come & let her know that there are in fact $2 in circulation… *shake my head*
Great addition to the fund, Kristen! :) I was so stoked DMR brought back the $10 GC deal & got 2 myself despite telling myself I am saving my points for the Monster University hats they showcased in JANUARY but still haven’t released :(
Kristin from Couponing to Disney says
Hahaha that’s hilarious! Great job with your savings.
Andrea says
AWESOME!! We leave in 3 weeks, all paid up including our Photopass CD. Starting our fund for next year!
Carla says
Great job Kristen! We go in 18 days, and all paid up. Like Debbie, we need to order our photo pass this week. Saving up now for next year! A friend gave me a $10.00 gift card to Kroger for helping her, $5.00 McDonald’s g/c from Coke rewards, and some change thus far.
Kristin from Couponing to Disney says
Woohoo!!!!! That’s awesome Carla!!
Lisa K says
Hey there! I’m so glad I found you online. Although I don’t make the time to actually “coupon” my way to Disney, your blog totally made me start adding money to a Disney fund from my side job of “watching my friend’s son” while I stay at home with my son. Last year we took my 2 year old to Disney World for the first time, and he had a blast (pics on my blog). We are currently saving again for our next trip…this December! Thanks for the inspiration!
Kristin from Couponing to Disney says
Woohoo!! So glad to hear it is inspiring you. :D
Debbie says
Nice! We go in 2 weeks, we are all paid up and ready to go, still saving though. Just need to get a few more things and purchase the Photopass CD. Also just got a $25 Landry’s card from mypoints for Trex! First time taking our boys, can’t wait we are going for a week at disney with 3 days in Melbourne before. Super excited!
marie says
I live in Rockledge, just north of Melbourne… this is our favorite beach! https://plus.google.com/118014546029184336160/about?gl=us&hl=en
Kristin from Couponing to Disney says
Cool!! I would love some pictures of Trex if you can take some for me. :D
Kelsey says
Congrats on your savings. Just an FYI. The DVC online tour for chase card holders is offering the $40 gift card again. Just received my card on Monday.
Kristin from Couponing to Disney says
Awesome!!! I hope I get the same offer. :)
Mary Lou says
How do you go about doing the DVC online tour in order to get the $40 gift card?