Traditions are like a rhythm something that is steady, dependable and unwavering. Just like the stuffing recipe that you make each Thanksgiving that was handed down from Aunt Betty or how on the first snow day everyone stays in their pajamas and eats cookies and hot chocolate all day. That is how I would…
Author: LisaB
I am a married mom to 3 awesome children and 3 terrific fur babies and we live happily in the Catskill Mts. of New York State. When I'm not busy planning our next Disney adventure, I enjoy cooking, baking, reading and fulfilling my ever growing bucket list.
Movie Review: Disney-Pixar’s “Inside Out”
I usually don’t go to opening night of a movie, but in the case of a Disney-Pixar movies I always make an exception and this past Friday night was no different. My 11 year old son and I attended a showing of Inside Out. The movie is 142 minutes long and written by Pete Docter…
School’s in Session-Disney Style
Imagine going on vacation and not only being entertained, but being educated as well. Well, that is called edutainment. The definition of edutainment is “Entertainment that is designed to be educational” and it is something that Walt Disney World does very well without any of us even realizing it. When planning a Disney vacation people…
Disney Dreaming: Blue Sky Character Meals
In the immortal words of Cinderella, ”A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” and new Disney Character Meals are what great dreams are made of. Many Disney enthusiasts may have to re-quote Snow White and say “A Dream is Wish Your Stomach Makes”. What Disney fan hasn’t spent some day dreaming time creating new…
Welcome to the Jungle! A Review of The Rainforest Café
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World evokes thoughts of thrill rides, eye popping parades and dazzling fireworks. Of course, everyone needs to eat while at Disney and most think of this as an opportunity to sit, relax and enjoy some quiet time while planning the next amusing adventure. In some cases though, why stop the entertainment…
How Does Your Garden Grow? A Quick Trip on Living with the Land
Now that the warm, sunny weather is here in the Catskills, gardening can begin. While I was busy planting my flowers and vegetables this weekend my thoughts began to wonder to my favorite place, Walt Disney World. My thoughts then began to stroll on over to EPCOT and eventually to one of my favorite rides,…
Characters in Flight at Disney Springs: A Bucket List Moment
I have a Walt Disney World bucket list and among the items on that list are a meal at Cinderella’s Royal Table, participating in the afternoon parade as Family of the Day, staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge with a Savannah view and riding Characters in Flight at Downtown Disney. Luckily, I am able to say…
Tips to Keep the Savings Going While at Disney World
You’ve saved, you’ve planned the Advance Dining Reservations, you’ve scoped out all the FastPasses allowed, you’ve even checked and double checked your airline tickets and now you are ready to take on a great Disney adventure. At this point you’re so proud of yourself for making your trip a reality by being financially savvy; why…
Tips on Saving for a Disney Vacation
When planning a Disney trip, I am often giddy with excitement and dreaming of Mickey Ice Cream Bars and Dole Whips in my sleep. Of course, my coworkers and friends are fully aware of my crazy commitment to planning a trip, but there are the few who ask “How do you afford to go each…
Hooray for Disney’s Hollywood Studios!!
When most people think of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, their thoughts often turn to thrill rides such as Tower of Terror and Rock n’ Roller Coaster or the silly, competitive fun of Toy Story Mania. What about the Streetmosphere that pulls this park together? That’s right, Streetmosphere not atmosphere. By definition Streetmosphere is “Entertainers such…
Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Africa is Calling You
Jambo Mouse for Less readers! One of my favorite sections of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Africa. Africa is a lively, festive section that is full of music and chatter. All this action takes place in the fictional “village” of Harambe, which is modeled after the Kenyan coastal town of Lemu. Upon entering Harambe, you will…
A Tour of Japan at Epcot, No Passport Required
When walking into the EPCOT’s Japan pavilion, it is impossible not to notice how large and spread out the courtyard is. The designers of the pavilion used every inch of the space to be able to encompass so many glorious facets of this land and give the visitor a true taste of the culture…