$295.00!!!

[Tiggerlover91]

That's what I have saved in my Disney savings jar for our trip in 2006.
I've only been saving since May 1st, so that's not too bad is it? I've been putting $20 a week in along with odd dollars and loose change. By time our trip rolls around, it will be loooooooooong paid for.
Someone had a good idea by keeping up with what I have paid for. So right now, if the Play 4 Passes don't come out the year DH and I go, but I'm sure they will as they have 5 years straight, then I have one of our 4 day hopper passes paid for. On the Disney site they go for about $215 and that's after taxes. I would just do a "will pick up" to save a few dollars. On the other hand if the Play 4 passes do come out, then I've got BOTH of them paid for already!! WOW!!
This is pretty exciting. I think when I reach the $400 mark, I'm going to put the money into the bank in a whole new account that I won't have easy access too. No checks, no debit card, or ATM card. If I want the money, then I have to physically go into the bank to get it. This money right now stands to be emergency money only until May of 2005 rolls around. That's when it will "officially" become my Disney savings. Right now, bills come first and if anything unexpected comes up, that's what the savings jar is for.
I'M SO EXCITED THOUGH! I've been so disciplined saving this money and only digging into it two times since I've been saving. Each time though, I've put the money back plus a little extra.

 

[NC Belle]

I'm so impressed by that...I might have to try that jar idea---and since my hubby also drops change everywhere in our house. Great job.

 

[MinnieM21]

Good Job! I've been doing the same for my trip and it's amazing how much money you save, isn't it! Keep up the good work!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Too hard to read, orange on orange. But sounds like you are saving, Denise, and that is great!!!!

 

[poohandwendy]

We always do the change jar thing, it usually starts out as the gas or souvenier 'fund'...and almost always turns into alot more money than we thought it would...way to go...that's awesome!!! Great 'pain free' way to save!!!

 

[Micca]

At this rate you are going to have a jackpot to spend at WDW Too cool

 

[hercamore]

Good job,

Have you checked the Budget Board Llately? There's a long thread on saving change in jars.

BTW, I've been to Pensacola area twice and I can't figure out Gulf Breeze area! Are you part of Pensacola Beach and the Naitonal Seashore area or your own little town? Escambia County? I would like to check out your zoo next time we're there.

hherc.

 

[danny1649]

That's great way to save.

 

[Tiggerlover91]

THANKS EVERYONE!