We have made Disney World our family vacation spot for six of the last seven years, with another trip planned for later this year. I have no doubt that some of our family members and friends are wondering, “Why Disney?” Because so many reasons exist for why we continually choose Disney World as our vacation…
Author: Alison Lawson
I am a homeschooling mom to three boys who have inherited their parents' enthusiasm for all things Disney. We travel to Disney World almost yearly and talk about Disney almost daily. In addition to sharing Disney tips with friends and the Mouse For Less family, I enjoy blogging, reading, and planning vacations!
So You’re Thinking About Going to Disney World? What You Need to Know Before You Book!
Do you have the Disney bug? Perhaps you dream of taking a vacation to Walt Disney World, but the time and resources are lacking. Facing a similar situation less than a decade ago, our family received an unexpected refund check that suddenly turning our Disney dream into a reality. Since that first vacation, our family…
Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon?
Have you made the decision to add a water park to your Disney vacation but find yourself unable to choose between Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon? Our family faced that exciting, yet difficult decision on our last Disney vacation. After five trips in as many years, we decided to splurge on a water park for…
To Buy or Not Buy: Tickets to Disney’s Water Parks
Nothing sounds better on a steamy, summer day than being doused by cool, refreshing water. Disney offers many such opportunities with two water parks on their property: Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. Since guests must pay for admittance to either of these parks, is a day at one of these aquatic sites worth the additional fee?…
Choosing a Character Meal at Disney World
In a recent post, I debated whether a character meal is worth the splurge and concluded that when taking a trip to the World, dining with famous Disney figures should be included on the agenda. Once the decision is made to reserve one of these meals, the question becomes, “What restaurant do I choose?” Our…
To Buy or Not Buy: A Meal with Characters
Making advanced reservations for sit-down meals and buffets at Disney World is a must! The question for many planners is, “Are the meals worth it?” Furthermore, many parents ask if reserving a meal with the characters merits the splurge. For guests who have purchased either the deluxe or regular dining plans, at least one table…
Perks to Staying on Disney Property
When planning a Disney vacation, one of the first decisions that must be made is whether to stay at one of Disney’s various resorts or to choose accommodations elsewhere. For our family, the decision is easy. We always choose to sojourn on Disney property because of several perks offered to resort guests. Disney lures vacationers…
To Buy or Not Buy: Tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
We have a trip planned for later in the year to Disney World, and in the back of my mind, we are considering whether to once again purchase tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. I have no doubt that our family would have a blast, but with so much do to on the basic Magic…
A Trip to Cinderella’s Royal Table… WITH BOYS!!
Young girls dream of meeting their favorite fictional princesses at Walt Disney World. When planning a trip, their parents will reserve character meals with the beloved Disney royalties. Without a doubt, the most popular eating location for such meals is Cinderella’s Royal Table in her castle at Magic Kingdom. A selection of adored princesses can…
Choosing a Value Resort, Part 2: The All Stars
While Pop Century is probably my favorite value resort, the All Stars are also excellent choices. Consisting of All Star Movies, All Star Music, and All Star Sports, this resort trio has much to offer thrifty guests. A great benefit to staying at any of the All Stars is their close proximity to one another. …
Choosing a Value Resort, Part 1: Pop Century
While some people choose to splurge on their once-in-a-lifetime Disney vacation by staying at deluxe resorts, our family has chosen to seek a more economical plan for our favorite vacation spot so that we can continue visiting the World year after year. Part of this plan includes staying at a value resort. As a family…
Educational Opportunities at Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom can be considered the world’s greatest playground. Its impressive combination of storybook rides, beloved characters, enchanting shows, and delicious food make it possibly the most charming place on earth. Although “educational” is a word rarely used to describe this favorite recreational site, Magic Kingdom has much to offer both the eager – and…