Last week, The Mouse For Less was invited to attend the Pasta Palooza event at Maria & Enzo’s in Disney Springs. During this event, we learned how to make Maria & Enzo’s signature Spaghetti Alla Chitarra Con Polpette. The pasta itself is made with thick-cut pasta, marinara sauce, Maria’s family recipe meatballs, parmigiano reggiano, and…
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All About the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
Spring is just around the corner and so is the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Kicking off today, March 1st, through April 23rd, guests can experience the best of California cuisine at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. The festival features culinary demonstrations, celebrity chef appearances, and seminars. The culinary presentations…
10 Ways to Cope When You Can’t Plan a Disney Trip
My countdown app is blank. Trip funds for this year have been allocated, and it doesn’t look like a visit to Disneyland or Walt Disney World is in the cards. How can I stand the waiting, not knowing the next time I will “leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy?” If…
Disney Movie Meals Challenge #6 – “Saludos Amigos”
Unless you are an ultra-crazed Disney fan or someone who has taken on the challenge of viewing every Disney animated theatrical film, you may never have heard of Saludos Amigos. Released in 1942, this live action/animated movie is actually four mini films in one and is set in Latin America. It stars everyone’s favorite duck…
Foodie Friday: Toothsome Chocolate Emporium
One of my favorite places to dine in all of Universal Orlando Resort is Toothsome Chocolate Emporium. This restaurant, which of course, is known for chocolate and it’s incredible milk shakes, has amazing dishes too. The main problem (ok…not really a problem) is that there are so many things listed on the menu, I’ve…
Adult Disney Birthday Party
Are you a big Disney fanatic like I am, and want to incorporate some Disney into your birthday party? Well, I did one year & made it more of a “mature” Disney theme. Here’s some of my DIY items that I did for my Disney/Snow White themed birthday party when I turned 25! A lot…
Caribbean Carnaval: The Taste and Sound of the Caribbean
For an evening with the tastes and sounds of the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad, try the Caribbean Carnaval dinner show at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. Together with a friend, I did so during my last trip to Orlando, and I highly recommend it. The Tastes A selection of organic greens topped with a Grilled Pineapple…
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…
Make Disney-style Cupcakes at Home
There’s nothing better than a sweet cupcake at the Disney Parks. But if you’ve got a craving for one at home, we’ve got a recipe and some techniques to satisfy that sugary desire. Check out some ways to make Disney-style cupcakes at home. There’s nothing better than a sweet cupcake at the Disney Parks. But…
Disney Dining with Kids: Beyond Chicken Tenders & Pizza – Part 1
As adults, we know how many Disney Dining options there are! It’s a smorgasbord of tantalizingly delicious and varying options that most of us have bucket lists of items to try. If you have kids, you are all too well aware of the challenges that present themselves when the kiddos picky eating habits kick in!…
Toy Story Alien Avocado Toast
Recipe time: 15 minutes In honor Toy Story Land, which debuts tomorrow at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’re going to make the ultimate snack for Disney millennials, Toy Story Alien Avocado Toast! The original recipe was adapted from an awesome craft and recipe site, Disney Inspired. It’s operated by Disney, but based out of the…
Disneyland’s Side Attractions – Main Street Social
I hope that you enjoyed our tour around Disneyland on the Disneyland Railroad last time. Now that we are back on Main Street, USA, let’s continue our side attraction exploration here. This time we are going to look at the Main Street Social. Walt envisioned Main Street, USA as if it were any of those…