100 Ways To Hack Your Next Disneyland Trip

100 Ways To Hack Your Next Disneyland Trip

Day 20/365 Let's face it, even though Disneyland is dubbed the Happiest Place on Earth, it's also one of the more expensive places to visit. With ticket prices increasing and hotel rates surging, it can cost a pretty penny to visit the original Magic Kingdom. Add to that crowd levels, wait times, and figuring out things like MaxPass, FASTPASS, mobile…
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GasBuddy

GasBuddy

Day 12/365 When we go on road trips, and even around town at home, we frequently use an app called GasBuddy. GasBuddy keeps track of gas stations and can help you locate one with the best price, location, and brand. I love getting gas at the Chevron near Ehrenburg on the way to Disneyland before hitting those high-priced Cali stations.…
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Trip Report: Six Flags Part 1

Trip Report: Six Flags Part 1

316/365 I wanted to squeeze one more trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain in before school started, so we headed over to Valencia at the end of July to celebrate the end of summer! Today I'll share our budget and savings, and tomorrow I'll share our itinerary and what we did each day. Let's go! Entertainment As I shared in…
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Fill Up Your Tank for Less at Costco

Fill Up Your Tank for Less at Costco

Day 17/365 2018-2019 I love Costco for so many reasons. Here's another reason to love Costco: they deep discount their gasoline! No Membership Required You don't need a Costco membership to fill up your tank at their gas stations. At the pump, the kiosk asks you to insert your membership card, but it turns out that a Costco gift card…
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