Disney News and Information
2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Outdoor Kitchens
At the Outdoor Kitchens, Guests are invited to discover a delicious selection of farm-to-table dishes featuring the freshest locally sourced ingredients available. The Outdoor Kitchens marketplaces debuted at the 2013 festival and for this year return with new and favorite menu items. Throughout World Showcase you will find kiosks with food and beverages highlighting produce growing in the areas nearby and making the connection of food from field to table. Prices averaged from $4 - $6 per dish. As with the Epcot Food & Wine Festival, many of the marketplace menu items will be available for snack credits on the Disney Dining Plan.
Disney Cruise Line Entertainment
Disney Cruise Line provides many opportunities for families to bond and have fun together aboard each ship. Guests can attend a number of character experiences, live shows, and even a lavish theater to see movies from Disney throughout the years. Movies are offered poolside and in the Buena Vista Theater. If stage shows are important to you, those are offered in the Walt Disney Theater. Every Disney Cruise will celebrate sailaway with a Deck Party celebration, and offers dinner and a unique show on your night to dine at Animator's Palate. Read more about Disney Cruise Line Entertainment on The Mouse For Less.
Disneyland Hotel Resort Guide
At the Disneyland Hotel you'l find a sprinkling of pixie dust in everything, including each of the 975 newly remodeled guest rooms. What better way to keep the magic of Disneyland park going than by staying at the one and only Disneyland Hotel? You'll experience an endless array of exciting and relaxing resort features, including three restaurants and two lounges. The Monorail Poll includes two water slides and a water play area. Exercise in the Goofy About Health Club or enjoy a variety of shopping and recreational selections. The Disneyland Hotel offers the convenience of the Downtown Disney District and both theme parks within a short walk. Contemporary style with modern Disney touches are the theme of this hotel. Disneyland Hotel is the original - the first of so many Disney hotels. Enjoy the wonderful Disney memorabilia throughout the hotel, as well as Disney Character meet and greets in the main lobby.
Disney Early Morning Magic
With Disney Early Morning Magic, on select days, you can be one of the first Guests in either the Magic Kingdom or Disney's Hollywood Studios where you'll have the opportunity to ride some of your favorite attractions with almost no wait, and enjoy a great breakfast. Make your morning more magical than ever with this limited-entry, first-access experience in the park. Keep in mind that Disney Early Morning Magic is not the same as Extra Magic Hours.
Walt Disney World Credit Card Authorization Policy
Effective February 27, 2019, when checking in to a Walt Disney World resort, guests have the option of putting a credit card on file in order to make charges to the room. These charges can be many things that a guest may purchase in the resorts, theme parks, or Disney Springs. Charges can include items such as food, beverages, souvenirs, activities, and much more. Charges are generally placed using a Magic Band throughout Walt Disney World property. Read more about this change here.
Fun and Sun Promo for Walt Disney World
You can enjoy sun, fun and savings when you stay in the middle of the magic at Walt Disney World Resort! With so many unique and exciting things for you to discover at all 4 theme parks in the new year, NOW—more than ever—is a terrific time to visit. Save up to 25% for travel April 28 to May 27, 2019 when you book through May 27, 2019. Save up to 30% for travel May 28 to September 30, 2019 when you book through March 24, 2019 This promotion is combinable with The exclusive Magic For Less Travel booking bonus. See our Walt Disney World Vacation Discount Page for more details on this promotion.
Universal Orlando Resort Menu Updates
Here are some recent menu updates at Universal Orlando Resort: Bice Ristorante and Bar American Lounge at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Lombard's Seafood Grille and Finnegan's Bar and Grill at Universal Studios Florida, Bread Box Handcrafted Sandwiches and Pat O'Brien's at CityWalk, Mythos and Confisco Grille at Islands of Adventure, and The Palm at Hard Rock Hotel. Visit our Universal Orlando Resort Menu page for even more restaurants.
Movies Under the Stars and Activity Calendars
Movies Under the Stars are offered most nights at Walt Disney World resorts. End the day with a favorite Disney movie viewed under the stars. In addition, there are many activities offered daily at each resort. Look for pool activities, crafts, or special events. Offerings vary by resort and are changed monthly. For a look at what is offered this month, visit our Movies Under the Stars page.
TheMouseForLess Facebook Group
The Mouse for Less is happy to invite you to join our Facebook group--The Mouse For Less Disney Travel Discounts Savings and Planning. We are here to share our passion for all things Disney, and by extension share ways to enjoy our passion while saving money on Disney vacations or anything Disney connected. We are excited to get this new community up and running, please join us and invite any Disney loving friends to join us as well!
Universal Orlando Resort Discounts
Splash, Stay and Play Vacation Package! Save up to $100 when you visit all three theme parks. Take your vacation to the next level of awesome with the thrills and relaxation of Universal's Volcano Bay, a water theme park like no other. Plus, immerse yourself in blockbuster entertainment at Universal Studios Florida and journey through legendary worlds at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Vacation package includes 5-Night Hotel Accommodations, 3-Park 4-Day Promo Base Ticket, and Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and select rides at Universal's Volcano Bay one hour before the parks open (valid theme park admission required). Book by December 11, 2019 for travel through December 31, 2019.
Disney Cruise Line Discounts
Receive up to 5% of your cruise price in shipboard credit exclusively from The Magic for Less Travel when you book any new 2019 or 2020 Disney Cruise Line Sailing. This is not a rebate or check you will receive after you cruise; this is a shipboard credit you can use on your cruise! Use your credits for shopping, shore excursions, spa treatments and more. Cruises must be booked by 3/31/19 to qualify for this promotion. Restrictions apply. Request a no-obligation quote today!
Disneyland Discounts
Exclusive Magic for Less Travel Disneyland Gift Card Offer! Book a Disneyland package or transfer an existing Disneyland package reservation of $750 or more and receive a $25 Disneyland Resort Gift Card. Guests who book a Disneyland package of $1500 or more with The Magic for Less Travel and receive a $50 Disneyland Resort Gift Card. Book a Disneyland package of $3000 or more with The Magic for Less Travel and receive a $75 Disneyland Resort Gift Card! The gift cards are accepted at many Disneyland Resort shopping and dining locations and can be used to pay for shopping, dining and even theme park admission. We are sure you will find a way to put the gift card to good use! Book by 03/31/2019.
More Discounts!
Visit our Destination Saving pages for more discounts on Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Adventures By Disney, Other Disney Resorts and Universal Orlando vacations. Visit our Walt Disney World section and look for the dollar icons for money-saving tips of all types.