We splurged on extras and all-inclusive plans for our first trip to Disney World. It was a magical disaster.

All-inclusive works! Until it doesn't.

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• For my family's first trip to Disney World, we splurged on all-inclusive packages and extras.
• We thought doing this would prevent us from having more arguments about spending.
• Instead, my husband and I acted like monsters, obsessed with getting our money's worth on the trip.

Money has always been a minefield in my marriage.

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