We all know how exciting it is to save money on a Disney vacation, right? Even a small savings can help pay for some Mickey Bars or a t-shirt. TheMouseForLess has a great new way to help you save on your next trip. By using our link to Raise.com, you can save up to 4.5%…
Author: CarolG
Carol is an avid Disney fan and (along with her husband) is raising three children to be Disney fans as well. Carol and her family enjoy traveling to Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and also enjoy cruising (on Disney Cruise Line, of course!) Carol is also an affiliate agent with The Magic For Less Travel and loves planning trips for her clients.
Enter TheMouseForLess Holiday Photo Contest
Do you have a favorite memory of the holidays in Walt Disney World, Disneyland or on Disney Cruise Line? Is there a special Disney ornament that you hang on the tree or a decoration you put on the wall every year? How about a Disney-themed Christmas cookie? All this and more can be entered into…
Independence Day at Walt Disney World
A friend once asked me if Walt Disney World is closed on holidays. While the short answer is no, the truth is not only are the parks not closed on holidays, but they are full of fun. Last year my family decided that we needed to see Walt Disney World on July 4th. Independence Day…
Epcot Easter Egg Hunt
No matter how much planning and preparing goes into a Walt Disney World trip, sometimes something spontaneous still provides a lot of fun. Today, we happened to stumble upon an Epcot Easter Egg hunt, and this turned out to be a fun little addition to our tour of World Showcase. The Epcot Egg-stravagenza was held…
Looking Back on 15 Years of TheMouseForLess
It was fifteen years ago, March 16, 1999 to be exact, that a little Yahoo group called DisneyDollarless was born. The group was launched by Binnie Betten as a way for Disney fans to chat, plan, and just talk about their favorite subject. From those initial few members, DisneyDollarless quickly grew to boast 500 members,…
Dealing with Refurbishments
“Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world. It is something that will never be finished. Something that I can keep developing and adding to.” Walt Disney once said these words referring to changes and development at Disneyland. While he did not live…
Top Ten Reasons to Visit Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
It’s coming! In just two weeks, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival begins. This is one of my favorite reasons to visit Epcot (just in case I needed a special reason) and well worth the trip. This year, the festival runs from March 5-May18, so there is plenty of time (75 days total) to…
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley Details
Today Universal Studios Florida offered a webcast dedicated to information about this summer’s opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. This new themed area will be part of the Universal Studios theme park. Currently The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade is open as part of Island’s of Adventure. When…
Disney Collectibles
Long ago, when I first traveled to Disney World as a child, I remember wanting certain souvenirs: a T-shirt, a plush, and a pin (this was before pin collecting). Then years later, when I visited Walt Disney World for the first time as a parent, I remember purchasing certain items for our daughter: a T-shirt…
The New California Grill
Amazing meals are always on the menu at California Grill. After a recent refurbishment, the meals are still amazing. The decor is updated and very elegant. One of the most amazing parts of the California Grill, though, is the view. Eating at the California Grill makes guests feel as though they are on top of…
Seaside Sunday: Disney Cruise Line Changes Smoking Policy
Smoking is always a hot button issue, and smoking on a cruise is no different. While guests who smoke want to be able to smoke on their private balconies, guests who do not smoke may be bothered by the practice. Smoking is not allowed inside staterooms and many cruise lines either prevent or greatly limit…
D23 Expo
Held every two years, the D23 Expo could be called the ultimate in Disney fan experiences. The next Expo, coming up this weekend August 9-11, 2013, will be full of fan fun. This is the third Expo to be held in the history of the D23 Disney Fan Club. The location, the Anaheim Convention Center,…