The Mouse For Less Blog welcomes new blogger Lauren! She shares her experience in Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort. From the time I was a teenager and picked up my first Harry Potter book, I was captivated by the world that J.K. Rowling created through her writing. Through my own imagination, I pictured how…
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My Top 3 Tips for Experiencing Universal Orlando Resort
The Mouse For Less Blog would like to welcome Kimberly, who brings her top tips for visiting Universal Orlando Resort! My family and I love Universal Studios! Whether you opt to add it to a portion of your Walt Disney World vacation, combine it with other Orlando attractions, or decide to do an exclusive…
Enjoy the Full Universal Orlando Experience at an On-site Hotel
We would like to welcome Tiffany, who brings us a great article about staying on-site at Universal Orlando Resort! Universal Orlando Resort is a wonderful place to take a family vacation. There is something for everyone to enjoy. There are two parks right next to each other with the incredible CityWalk connected to both…
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley and Hogwarts Express
I think Harry Potter fans world over can relate to what I’m about to say. Who hasn’t read the series and at least once had the thought, “I wish that world were real…”? Well, I’m happy to say that I think the Wizarding World of Harry Potter comes in at a very close second! Universal…
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley Details
Today Universal Studios Florida offered a webcast dedicated to information about this summer’s opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. This new themed area will be part of the Universal Studios theme park. Currently The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade is open as part of Island’s of Adventure. When…
LA/Hollywood Experience
There are many additional Southern California sights that can be added to your Disneyland vacation package when you book through your travel agent. One of them is a one day tour of Los Angeles and Hollywood through Grayline tours. Since my daughters had never seen some of these iconic sights, we booked it for our…
Walt Disney World Versus Disneyland: Length of Stay
Determining the optimal length of stay at either resort is certainly a difficult concept. Besides looking at the vacation time available, I also try to look at what we want to accomplish during that stay. How many night shows do we want to see? How many parks do we plan on going to? Do we…
An Airboat Ride through the Everglades
It’s not that often that you get to do something fun and adventurous on vacation or cross something off of a bucket list so this excursion might be a great way to do both if you are in the Miami area. When we found out we would be in the Miami area, I looked into…
The Historic Biltmore Hotel & Resort: A great option for pre- or post- Port of Miami cruise stay
With the Disney Cruise Line now offering cruises from the Port of Miami, you might be wondering where to stay or what to do if you find yourself wanting to add a pre- or post- stay. We had an opportunity to stay at the Historic Biltmore Hotel and Resort recently and found it to be…
Garden Grocer – What a Lifesaver!
When my husband and I started to plan our family’s first trip to Walt Disney World, I realized how many decisions we would have to make. I had been to Walt Disney World many times, but this was the first trip for my two children. It was now a very different experience than my previous…
Aloha, means goodbye as well
although directly translated it means affection, love, peace, compassion and mercy. As all good things must come to an end, it’s time to wrap up my blogging on Hawaii until a future trip, which is definitely going to happen. We hope to be able to book a cabin right on the beach at Bellows Air…
The Signature Roller Coasters in Florida outside of the Disney Theme Parks
Believe it or not a whole other thrill world actually does exist outside of the Disney Theme Parks. While my first love will forever and always be Disney, I have to admit for pure thrill seeking and high adventure Sea World, Universal and Busch Gardens all offer some amazing and if not downright frightening roller…