Category Archives: Timesavers

Start Packing Early

If someone offered me a trip to Walt Disney World and told me I was leaving next week I would grab the opportunity, throw everything in a bag, and be off. Most of us, though, plan a trip to the … Continue reading →

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Start a Collection: Pressed pennies

Have you ever smashed a penny? When I was a kid I used to place a penny on train tracks hoping that a train would come and run it over. That was an unreliable way to smash pennies since the train rarely … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons to Arrive to the Parks Early

(To everyone who just groaned, don’t worry, I’m going to do a post about arriving late also.) Disney rewards Guests who wake up early and grab a bus or ferry to arrive at the parks before opening. Along with the … Continue reading →

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A Website is Born!

Today I am unveiling the official website of A Goofy Idea. Here you will find all my tips, jokes, trivia and free stuff that will make your trip to the Disney parks the happiest ever. Like most newborns this site will … Continue reading →

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GQ: Finding Park Merchandise

Do you have a Goofy Question (a GQ)? I don’t mean a dumb question (because there are none.) I mean a question for A Goofy Idea. Anything you have been wondering that would help make your trip happier. If you do … Continue reading →

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Goofy Trivia

I hope you have enjoyed my Goofy Tips and Goofy Jokes. I am adding a new section now, called Goofy Trivia. There is so much fun information about the parks, characters, and movies it’s time to spread it around. Ask … Continue reading →

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Start Saving Today Part 7

This is the seventh post in a series on how to save ahead of time for your vacation. These ideas will reduce the stress that comes from worrying about money and lack of stress equals happiness squared. With each post … Continue reading →

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Check Out the Disney Parks Blog

If you are planning a trip to the Disney Parks it always helps to have inside information. The easiest and most fun way to get that information is to subscribe to the Disney Parks Blog. This blog is written by … Continue reading →

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Try Out the Magical Express

Imagine this – you arrive by plane to the Orlando Airport and instead of waiting for your luggage in the baggage area and then trying to find a mode of transportation (taxi? Shuttle? Rental car?) you just climb aboard the … Continue reading →

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How to Use the Goofy Ideas In the Parks

There you have it! The first ten Goofy Ideas for having a happy visit to the Disney Parks. But I don’t just want you to read them and never apply them. I want you to try them out and hopefully … Continue reading →

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