Our son, who is 8, came home from school the other day to show us his class assignment – a letter to Santa. They used all the parts for a formal letter. Santa will definitely be impressed and bring him all those Legos. As we were reading (by the way…he’s likely getting 8 of his…
Category: Theme Parks at Walt Disney World
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The Animation Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
How often is it that you can find a really cool Disney souvenir for free at Walt Disney World? Well, you can get this, as well as gain a little art education at the same time, by visiting the Animation Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you’re looking for something a little different, or…
The Candlelight Processional Dinner Package: Is It Worth It?
The Disney holiday season is already in full swing at the Disney parks and Candlelight Processional at Epcot is one of my favorite holiday events. Each night, a celebrity narrator tells the traditional Christmas story, accompanied by a full orchestra and choir. You will have the chance to watch, listen, and sing along with…
A Very Merry Unadvertised Deal – Memory Maker for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Welcome to The Mouse For Less Blog, Jenni and Mark! What value do you place on your memories? A few years back, Disney came out with their Memory Maker package. For our family, this is a summer trip must have. However, this past week we made a long weekend trip to the World for Mickey’s…
Character Autographs are a MUST at Disney!
The first time I went to Disney World, I had a bit of culture shock. It was a high school trip. I didn’t really plan much, didn’t research the parks, and when I saw people carrying autograph books for characters, I thought that was the silliest thing I had ever seen. Why in the world would they…
Foodie Friday: Thanksgiving Day Options at Walt Disney World
If you will be traveling to Walt Disney World this Thanksgiving, you may already have your Thanksgiving meal already planned out. However, if you don’t, there are quite a few options that you should really consider. Some, like Liberty Tree Tavern and Be Our Guest Restaurant, have been snatched up a long time ago, but…
Teens Love Walt Disney World Vacations Big Time
Teens not often agree with parents but when it comes to Walt Disney World is seems that for once everybody is happy. Granted, a trip to the Kingdom of the Mouse does not come cheap but it certainly comes with a lot of freedom and peace of mind for grownups. Why Teens Love Walt Disney…
Breaking Down Disney Vacation Planning Step Five: Which Park to Visit
In my last four blog posts we have broken down Disney vacation planning into four easy steps to make your planning less stressful. First was researching giving us more knowledge about Disney while making us feel less overwhelmed as we planned. From there we moved onto talking to our travel party to determine our goal….
Foodie Friday: Visiting the Epcot Food and Wine Festival
The Epcot Food and Wine Festival really is one of the best times of the year and this year, I was able to make a couple of stops at this year’s event. Having gone to the festival over the past several years, I feel as though a lot has changed this year, but also that…
Review of Katsura Grill in Epcot
Katsura Grill is a quick service restaurant located inside the Japan Pavilion in World Showcase at Epcot. Perched across from Mitsukoshi Department Store, Katsura is somewhat hidden and can be easily overlooked. I have always enjoyed the Koi pond and strolling the trails around Katsura and was anxious to try the restaurant for the first time….
Foodie Friday: Top Ten Things To Try at Epcot Food and Wine Festival
It’s here! The Epcot Food and Wine Festival starts today! We are ready for 53 full days of fun. (The last day of the Festival is November 10.) This year there seems to be a ton of new and updated items that help to make up the menus of the Festival. While I could…
The Bead Outpost in Epcot
When people think of bringing home souvenirs from Walt Disney World, items such as Mickey ears and Disney themed t-shirts and toys come to mind. There are countless Mickey, Princess, Pirate, and Pixar themed souvenir items available to buy to remember and celebrate your trip, however, there are also some fun souvenirs that are unique…