Hello! We are so excited that you are here! We are Disney on the Dime, Emily, Ali, Monica and Lauren. Four friends who love Disney and saving a buck here and there too! Being Arizona natives, Disneyland has been a big part of our lives but not always the easiest to get to! We have become experts on how to travel to Disneyland and how to do it right! Whether it is what foods to eat, how to maximize your time or how to save a buck here and there, we are your go-to-girls. We each are a contributor to Disney On The Dime and specialize in specific areas. Collectively, we combine our knowledge to bring you the best Disney experience. We are so grateful you stopped by our site and hope we can help you in any way you need!
Hi!! My name is Emily, and I’m a mom of 4, who loves Disney! I married my high school sweetheart while attending college at BYU, and he not only tolerates my love for Disney, but loves going to Disneyland with me and the kids too! We recently moved to Mesa, AZ and have been enjoying renovating our new home. My kids are 9, 7, 3, and 9 months, and they ask to go to Disneyland almost everyday š We love creating our family memories there. As a family we also love the Phoenix Suns, playing games and sports together, worshipping together, and relaxing by the pool.
I am always reading the latest Disney headlines including movies, park announcements and all the rumors! I love finding the best Disney deals to share with you too. I’m frugal at heart, so it’s important to me that we can save as much money at the parks to stretch our dollar, and plan for the next trip! That’s why I love sharing on Disney on the Dime. I want you to have a fun experience, while planning ahead and saving YOU money! I’m so glad you’re here!
Hello There! I am Monica. I specialize in all things food! Apart from being a graphic designer and a professional photographer, I consider myself to be a major foodie. When it comes to Disney food, I wants to try it all. I am a tough critic and have very high standards, so when I say I love something- you know it must be good! I will never lead you astray!
My husband, Derek and I have four kids (ages 11, 8, 5 and 2) and live in Arizona. We met over 13 years ago in ski class in Idaho so over the years we have developed a love of skiing/snowboarding together. We also love to try new restaurants and recipes here in Arizona. We love to spend time together as a family. Our kids love to help cook in the kitchen, trying and taste testing new treats. We have a deep love for all things Marvel and love to watch Avengers every Sunday.
Disney has become such a big love in our lives and we love sharing it with you! Thanks for being here!
Hi, Iām Ali! I love all things Disney, obvi. My āexpertiseā is parks 101, anything from how to rider swap to how to make a dining reservation. I love learning fun new facts about the parks. I dream of working at Disney when Iām old with my husband. I love feeling the magic and countdown the days til Iām at the parks again.
A little about me, I have two sets of twins! Two year old girls and 6 year old boy girl twins. Life is wild but I wouldnāt want it any other way! I grew up in Arizona but currently live in Oregon. We love to camp, hike and bike. One of my biggest passions is traveling and exploring the world with my family. Other than Disney, Iām a big Harry Potter fan, love scuba diving and all things animals.
We have developed such a passion for Disney and want to bring you the best experience possible! Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Iām Lauren. Iām married to my George and have four kids ages 6-11. I am as well a twin mom. We live in sunny Mesa, AZ and fill our days, with travel, sports, family and church. I am co-host to the Mom Voice Podcast and work part time in Sales. Unfortunately, my husband I are opposites where he is avid outdoorsman and I am an avid Disney fan! Iāve grown up loving the Disney Parks, and dreamed of being a Disney Princess. My dream came true as I was casted as Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty in the Disney College Program in Walt Disney World. I loved working there and brining the magic to life! I went on to a short contract on the Disney Cruise Line and cruised the Caribbean making memories that have lasted a life time. I knew I had to return to college or I would never leave this fantasyland! I graduated from Arizona State University in Elementary Ed and met my husband!
I knew to keep the magic alive in my life, I would always try to share it with my kids to the parks and create memories for them! We all love going, and sometimes Dad too. It was also why I wanted to create Disney on the Dime, to help create tips and ideas, to save money where you can and help have your trip run as smooth as possible! Thereās a lot to managing the parks, especially with little kids and we are here to help! Iām over travel planning and we will continue to share great hotel options or where to cut costs! Itās a lot to save to take a family to Disney so we want you to maximize your time and money as best as possible!