I recently took my very first Disney Cruise, and I have to tell you, I foresee more cruising in my future! My mom and I took a 3 night cruise on the Disney Fantasy from May 17-19, 2017; this cruise was extra special- it included a “double dip” at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay! I’ve…
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Mickey Pancakes for the Soul: 5 Unexpected Benefits of a Disneyland Trip
Before I begin, I should clarify one important detail. Despite the curious title, this blog will not be a review of the Mickey Mouse pancake. This is also not a tribute to the wonders of the iconic breakfast treat at Disneyland Resort’s Rancho del Zocalo restaurant, nor is this a step-by-step tutorial on how…
Diagon Alley Must-Do’s at Universal Studios Florida
If you’re visiting Universal Orlando Resort, you’ll want to check out Diagon Alley, the newest Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Diagon Alley won’t take long to cover if you’re only venturing in to “ride something” — its only moving attractions are Escape From Gringotts and the Hogwarts Express train that runs to Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure. But the…
How to Make Advance Dining Reservations at Walt Disney World
One of the most exciting parts of planning your Walt Disney World vacation is the food! The best way to ensure that you get to eat where you want on your trip is to make Advance Dining Reservations. Advance Dining Reservations (sometimes referred to as ADRs) for some restaurants are very difficult to secure so…
Pre-Planning your Disney World Trip for Your Special Needs Child
Taking a trip with your child to Disney World is stressful. Taking a trip to Disney World with a special needs child is stressful for many other reasons: new routines, new places, new foods, and noise! With some pre-planning, you can make the trip less stressful for yourself and your special needs child. Going to…
Roseshire Delivers Stunning Beauty and the Beast Inspired Roses
We all have fallen back in love with the film Beauty and the Beast, I think. (Of course, for some of us, we never fell out of love with it.) After seeing the recent live action version of the movie in theaters, I was immediately taken back to my childhood where I wanted to be…
Downtown Disney’s Egg-stravaganza
The hunt is on at Downtown Disney, in the Disneyland Resort! Thanks to a blog written by Sherry, I learned that this spring, Downtown Disney at Disneyland would feature the Egg-stravaganza egg hunt. I had done this hunt previously at California Adventure, but the chance to try the one at Downtown Disney, which doesn’t cost…
Lighting Up the Night with Rivers of Light
After months of anticipation, the Rivers of Light show finally debuted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This was an exciting moment because after years of the park closing early, the addition of an evening show has given guests a solid reason to stay around after dark. The first night that I saw Rivers of Light was…
Worth It or Not? A Guide to Secondary Walt Disney World Attractions for First-Timers
Space Mountain. Splash Mountain. Tower of Terror. Expedition Everest. Test Track. These are some of the biggest names in theme park attractions in the world and should be in every Walt Disney World first-timer’s plans. But there is so much more to Walt Disney World than the big thrills. There are many lesser-known and less thrilling…
Top 10 Quick Service Restaurants in Walt Disney World
Following up the success of the Top 10 Table Service Restaurant awards, the Mouse for Less Academy of Disney Culinary Arts and Sciences is at it again, this time just a bit quicker. That’s right, once again thanks to the voting of the members of the Mouse for Less Facebook group, we have a definitive…
Top 10 Table Service Restaurants at 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 I decided to ask the members of the Mouse for Less Facebook group what their favorite table service restaurant was,…
Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-Through
Sleeping Beauty’s castle at Disneyland may look small, but it houses a unique attraction you’ll find suitable for all guests. It never gets busy, won’t be too scary, and tells a classic Fantasyland story. Come take a stroll with me in the Sleeping Beauty castle walk-through! This entrance is where you want to go The Sleeping Beauty castle…