Despite its reputation as being a Disney classic and receiving three Academy Award Nominations back when it originally debuted in 1942, Bambi doesn’t get a whole lot of love and attention in the theme parks. Sure, you can find a couple of topiaries during the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, but there isn’t a Bambi…
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Movie Review: Babes in Toyland
Based loosely on Victor Herbert’s 1903 operetta of the same name, Disney’s Babes in Toyland was theatrically released on December 14, 1961. The live action musical drama is 106 minutes in length. Plot Summary In the early autumn in Mother Goose Village, Mary Contrary (Annette Funicello) prepares to marry Tom Piper (Tommy Sands). Craving the…
Dinner at Bistrot Chez Remy at Disneyland Paris
On the day we arrived in Paris, we jumped right into visiting The Walt Disney Studios Park. We had a dinner reservation at Bistrot Chez Remy and I was really looking forward to it. Since we would be dining in Remy’s restaurant, it seemed only fitting that we should check out his ride first!…
Beat the Disney Blues!
If you go Google “Post Disney Blues” you will find lots of blogs talking about this strange phenomena. It’s that feeling when you come home that’s akin to your house when you put all the Christmas decorations away. You may also experience it when you step into your house after having a bunch of…
Happy Thanksgiving from The Mouse For Less Blog Family
Today our family shares what they are Disney Thankful For that Thanksgiving. Kelly: I am thankful for the lifelong friends I have made through The Mouse For Less. Vikki: I am Disney-thankful to have grown up near Disneyland, including all of the memories I made there with my family and friends. Now I’m…
Ka Wa’a Luau Review at Aulani – A Disney Resort and Spa
I recently had the fortune of spending two whole weeks in Hawaii for my honeymoon, and being the Disney fan that I am, I knew we had to make a stop at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa. We spent our first 8 nights on Waikiki Beach, so it was only about a 40 minute…
Learning from Bob Gurr: A Disney Legend
Every once in a while there are some amazing events that you can attend when you visit the Orlando area on your vacation. Events can include talks by current or former Imagineers, celebrations of Mickey, talks with Disney Legends, Vice Presidents or many other people. If you are a Disney history nut like me, you…
A Day at Aulani, Disney’s Resort and Spa
For our honeymoon, my husband and I took a two-week vacation to Hawaii. We’d been to Oahu, the home of Aulani, before, but had never made the trip over from Waikiki Beach to Ko Olina, where Aulani is located, so we decided to take a day trip and explore the resort! Here, I’m bringing you…
An Epic Disney Animated Movies Quest
Once upon a time my brave family set out on an epic quest. We attempted to watch 50 Disney animated movies before our fall trip to Walt Disney World. The idea is not for the faint of heart — finishing all 50 movies took us about four months, playing 3-4 movies per week. Silly me…
Disney Movie Meals Challenge – #4 “Dumbo”
MY FAVORITE LITTLE ELEPHANT Life is kind of like a circus at times, or at least mine seems that way. Between work, kids, and every thing in between, it feels like I’m juggling across all three rings. I don’t have an elephant in my life, but I can’t imagine it would make things much more…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 10/22/18
Walt Disney World News For a limited time Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be able to preview a sequence from Ralph Breaks the Internet. Guests will get to see this advance look at the film, starting November 2, as part of Walt Disney Presents. Beginning December 22, families with little ones visiting Disney’s Hollywood…
Aventura Hotel is Perfect for Families Visiting Universal Orlando
The stylish, brand-new Aventura Hotel is simply perfect for families visiting Universal Orlando. Here’s why! Kids Suites The 575-square-foot suites features three separate sleeping areas, each with floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall windows. Suites in the top floors have sweeping views of Universal Orlando’s theme parks and Universal’s Volcano Bay water park. The largest room comes with a king…