It’s the age old question. What’s a better vacation option? Walt Disney World vs. Disney Cruise? I went on my first Disney Cruise in 2015 on board the Disney Fantasy. People have often asked me since, whether I prefer to cruise or do Walt Disney World. I always answer with, the two cannot even…
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Tips for Making FastPass+ Reservations When Toy Story Land Opens
It’s going to be the hot ticket of the summer! Now, Guests who are staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel can make FastPass+ reservations for the attractions that will be found in Toy Story Land! Here’s the basics of what you need to know. Guests will be able to make FastPass+ reservations for…
Restaurant Review: Garden Grove
Welcome to the Garden Grove, at the Swan Hotel! Guys. GUYS. Why are you not eating at the Garden Grove? I have a feeling you’re not, because we visited this character buffet on the first Thursday of the year, and were seated for dinner twenty minutes early in a half empty restaurant. The author with…
Top 10 Signature Restaurants in Walt Disney World
Following up the success of the Top 10 Table Service Restaurant and Top 10 Quick Service Restaurant awards from last year, the Mouse for Less Academy of Disney Culinary Arts and Sciences is at it again, this time adhering to the dress code. That’s right, once again thanks to the voting of the members of…
The Beginning of a Disney Fan
The First Trip My first big Walt Disney World trip was when I was 11 years old. It was a surprise trip that my mom spent forever planning. She used The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World way back before FastPass+ and the My Disney Experience App. The Mouse For Less didn’t exist and AOL…
Dining Review – Il Mulino Lounge
Welcome to the lounge at Il Mulino, at the Swan Hotel! Il Mulino is a full service restaurant at the Swan Hotel. There is a lounge right outside the restaurant. On a trip in the first week of January, my family had a dinner reservation at Garden Grove, also in the Swan. We arrived early,…
Locals Guide to Keeping the Disney World Magic Alive
The problem with being a Central Florida resident and a Disney Parks fan is that from time to time your experience may get rather dry. After a while, riding the same attractions, visiting the same restaurants, and watching the same shows can get old and boring. I hear it frequently on message boards and podcasts…
Disney Bucket Lists for any Budget
I’ve got a dream … I’ve got a dream … and I’m sure Rapunzel would have had #goals involving the Disney parks if she lived in our world. Our personal Disney bucket list options are big and bold, but sometimes you need a few thimble-sized accomplishments to get you through until you can tackle the…
Restaurant Review – Backlot Express
Welcome to the Backlot Express, at Hollywood Studios! The Backlot Express is a quick service dining establishment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I’d eaten here on a previous trip, and thought that the food was solid and acceptable. Plus, we found a table that looked out over the Jedi Training Academy, so we got lunch with…
The Easter Eggs of Walt Disney World
One of the most unique things that happens at the Walt Disney World Resort during the Easter season are the incredible Easter Eggs displays. These are created by Disney pastry chefs and are made from modeling chocolate, fondant, sugar, royal icing, colored cocoa butter and themed sculpted sugar pieces. They really are pieces of art and…
Running the Fairy Tale Challenge at Walt Disney World
This year was my third year participating in the Princess Half Marathon Weekend. I have run the 5K for the past two years and I decided that this year, I wanted to go for a bigger race. As I started thinking about signing up for my first half marathon, I was a little disappointed that…
Vegging Out at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
These days, Epcot seems to have a festival almost all the time, but the most excitement often seems to be centered in the fall. The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is the kind of celebration of culinary delights that only Disney can produce, and since the dates for the 2018 festival have been officially…