Based on David Appel’s 1951 novel Comanche: Story of America’s Most Heroic Horse and loosely on the events surrounding the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn, Disney’s Tonka was theatrically released on Christmas Day 1958. The live action drama is ninety-seven minutes in length. Plot Summary In 1876 Montana Territory, a teenage Sioux named White…
Foodie Friday: Top 5 Quick Service Restaurants I Want to Visit When This is All Over
We are all doing a little Disney daydreaming right now, since the parks are closed and we are all participating in social distancing. What better time to think about the place that makes us the happiest in the world? So, of course, I was thinking about food and what quick service restaurants are going to be…
Disney Movie Meals Challenge #12 – “Alice In Wonderland”
Alice in Wonderland is a fantastic example of Disney animation and imagination. Released in 1951 and based on the books by Lewis Carroll, the film is full of fantasy, adventure, and a few interesting foods. With a Cheshire Cat who can go invisible, a perpetually late White Rabbit, and a hot-tempered Queen with a penchant…
What Happens When a FastPass+ Attraction Goes Down and It’s Your Turn to Ride?
You have made all your FastPass+ reservations but when you go to actually ride your attraction, you find out that it is down. There are various reasons why an attraction goes down. Some of these may include weather, especially during thunderstorms for outdoor attractions, misbehavior by other riders, or technical malfunctions within the…
How to Cure the Disney Blues
We’ve all been there. You are missing Walt Disney World. Every Disney fan struggles with the ever feared Disney blues after returning from a Walt Disney World vacation. For those of us who get to go less frequently, like myself, those blues can be even harder! So. How do we fight those Disney blues when…
Keep the Disney Spirit Alive – From our Blog Family
Lots of us will be home for an extended period. We at the Mouse for Less Blog want to make sure you stay healthy. Our crack staff of blogsters put together this list of things you can do to keep the Disney Spirit alive. The first suggestion was from KellyN who suggested that you use…
Top Ten Table Service Restaurants in Walt Disney World
It is an age old question for Disney vacation planners – what is the best restaurant? The most honest answer? – it depends. However, if you talk to enough people, some definite trends emerge, so, once again, I decided to ask the members of the Mouse for Less Facebook group what their favorite table…
Magic Kingdom Additional Hours Comparison: Going into Overtime!
There are three Magic Kingdom additional hour opportunities (Extra Magic Hours, Early Morning Magic – Fantasyland, and Disney After Hours). We tried them all and this is what we found.
Learn From Our Mistakes: Things We Forgot to Pack
We forgot our ponchos one year and bought three of these beauties We’ve all done it. We’ve packed for a vacation, double-checked or maybe even triple-checked our packing list, only to arrive at our destination and discover we had forgotten to pack something. Now, most of the time, this is not a big deal. You can…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 3/9/20
Walt Disney World News In celebration of Earth Month at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Guests will be able to enjoy the “A Path Less Traveled Tour.” This is a limited time walking tour that highlights the use of authentic details, clever construction, and imaginative design throughout the park. This two-hour experience runs from 8:00 a.m. –…
Foodie Friday: City Works Eatery & Pour House Review
The newest Walt Disney World Restaurant is now open at Disney Springs. City Works Eatery & Pour House can be found adjacent to the NBA Experience and it is the ultimate sports bar for those who are looking for a great place to catch the game! City Works serves up classic American food with some…
Festival of Fantasy Parade in Magic Kingdom Park
The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade in Magic Kingdom Park is something every family should plan to see while visiting Walt Disney World. It’s a parade that pays tribute to the tales of Fantasyland and is perfect for kids and adults of all ages. The beautiful, bright colored costumes bring out the whimsy and fun…