Welcome to the main event: The Disneyland Paris Val d’Europe Half Marathon! This race would be the final run of the Disneyland Paris 36K Challenge and the race where I would finally receive my Castle to Chateau medal! Our 36K journey began with the Marvel-themed 5K on Friday night, followed by the villain sidekick-themed 10K…
Author: TanyaR
I am a Florida native and a life-long Disney fan. I have visited Walt Disney World more times than I can count, but I always find myself looking forward to my next trip! I also enjoy reading, baking, and kayaking in my spare time. Follow me on Twitter-@tinkerbellteeny
Disneyland Paris Run Weekend: 10K
On Saturday, September 22, 2018, I continued my quest for the Disneyland Paris 36K Challenge medal. The night before, I had completed the first part of the challenge by running the 5K race. After less than 4 hours of sleep, I was ready to run the next race. The 10K! I was excited for this one because…
Disneyland Paris Run Weekend: Expo and 5K Race
We arrived in Paris on Thursday morning, the day before the Disneyland Paris Magic Run Weekend kicked off with the 5K. After a long flight and very little sleep, I expected to be completely out of energy, but my excitement about the weekend was keeping me going. Since our room at the Sequoia Lodge wasn’t quite…
Planning for Disneyland Paris: Starting My Journey from Castle to Chateau
In 2015, I participated in my first runDisney event, the Princess 5K. One race was all it took. I was hooked! It wasn’t long before I wanted to try a half marathon and I set my sights on my first long distance race, the Princess Half Marathon. Why stop there though? If I could do…
My Favorite Disney Memories
Editor’s Note: Today we’re starting a new series on The Mouse For Less Blog. It’s all about #ThrowbackThursday and periodically our bloggers are going to take a look at some of their favorite Disney memories. We hope you enjoy! For many of us, memories of Disney park visits are some of the most special memories…
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Tips, Tricks, and Treats
It still feels like summer in Florida, but the Halloween season has already arrived at Walt Disney World! With the fall season comes one of my favorite events, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The event takes place on select nights from August until Halloween and requires a separate ticket for admission. If you are planning on…
Art Smith’s Homecomin’: Brunch with Southern Charm
Homecomin’ is always on my list of must-do Disney Springs restaurants. So when a brand new brunch menu was announced, I couldn’t wait to book a reservation. Originally only offered on Sundays, it was recently announced that Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Brunch will now be available on Saturday too. Exciting news! If you have never been…
Dining at Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs
Morimoto Asia, located in the heart of Disney Springs, offers guest Pan-Asian cuisine for lunch and dinner. There are even some street food and late night dining options if you are looking for something small or a quick bite before heading back to your hotel for the night. In a sea of American and Italian…
Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation 10 Days (or Less) Before Your Trip
Many of us have taken a trip to Walt Disney World that involved months or even years of careful planning and preparation. So what happens when a last-minute opportunity to visit comes up? Can you manage to plan a trip that is less than 10 days away? I truly believe that it can be…
Catching Summer Waves at Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach
Summer is here! As families make their way to Walt Disney World for summer vacations, many guests will be looking for ways to keep cool. One of the best ways to beat the heat is to visit one of Disney’s water parks! Walt Disney World offers guests two water park experiences: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard…
Baby’s First Haircut at the Harmony Barber Shop
I first met my nephew when he was 2 weeks old. The first gift I gave him was a Pluto stuffed animal and I told him about all the Disney adventures we were going to have when he was older. As soon as he was born, I put in my one big request as an aunt: I wanted him to have his first haircut…
Choosing a runDisney Race Weekend
Looking to run a race as part of your next Walt Disney World vacation? You are in luck! A variety of runDisney events are offered between November and April at Walt Disney World and I’m here to help you decide which race weekend is right for you! Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend This…