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Cast Member’s Corner: Lost Parents

Cast Member's Corner: Lost Parents

If you’ve ever been to Walt Disney World in the middle of the summer you know it is a very busy place. Even when it is not summer, the parks can still be busy. Although this may not bother most kids it can make some parents nervous. ...

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Disney Souvenirs: What’s the Deal with Disney Pin Collecting?

Disney Souvenirs: What’s the Deal with Disney Pin Collecting?

When we discovered pin collecting, we discovered a great way of keeping that Disney souvenir budget under control. Because pins are now our souvenir of choice, we are better able to plan our souvenir purchases and stick to a planned budget. We don’t get sidetracked, and don’t suffer “buyer’s remorse” ...

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Dining at Disney: The Character Breakfast at Crystal Palace

Dining at Disney: The Character Breakfast at Crystal Palace

A great Disney experience is booking a character breakfast to start the morning. Not only do the young ones love it, but I’ve had some adult friends that go on a regular basis without kids along.

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Thrifty Thursday: Eat This, Not That in Animal Kingdom

Thrifty Thursday: Eat This, Not That in Animal Kingdom

This is my next installment in this Eat This, Not That series, and I’ve found lots of great ways to save money on dining, but I was super surprised by just how much you can save in Animal Kingdom!!

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Terrific Tuesdays: Epcot’s China Pavilion

Terrific Tuesdays: Epcot's China Pavilion

As we work our way through the World Showcase at Epcot, our next stop is China. Here you will find beautiful gardens and tranquil ponds scattered throughout the land. There is even a miniature version of the tomb of China's first emperor. The film Reflections of ...

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When Should You Really, Really Stay at a Disney Resort?

When Should You Really, Really Stay at a Disney Resort?

While there are times when it may be in your best interest, financially, to stay off Disney World property, there are other times when you really, need to stay with Disney if possible, to get the most value out of your vacation dollars.

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Thrifty Thursday: The Price is Right!  How to Save on Airfare to Disney World

Thrifty Thursday: The Price is Right! How to Save on Airfare to Disney World

Getting to Disney World is a big part of the vacation budget. It's also the one that makes my stomach turn the most. I love to fly, but I detest the prices of airfare. The last time we went to Walt Disney World, we ended up paying ...

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New Summer Savings Promotion!!

New Summer Savings Promotion!!

Now is the perfect time to plan a summer vacation your family will cherish forever. Save on stays most nights June 15 – Aug. 14, 2012. Great rates allow you to enjoy select Disney Value Resorts, Disney Moderate Resorts, Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.

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Dining at Disney: The Character Breakfast at Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

photo via http://www.flickr.com/photos/sheepguardingllama/60697860/

A great Disney experience is booking a character breakfast to start the morning. Not only do the young ones love it, but I’ve had some adult friends that go on a regular basis without kids along. Continue reading

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Thrifty Thursday: Eat This, Not That in Animal Kingdom

yak and yeti

Yak and Yeti photo by Flickr user ckramer

This is my next installment in this Eat This, Not That series, and I’ve found lots of great ways to save money on dining, but I was super surprised by just how much you can save in Animal Kingdom!! Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: Yay or Nay to Universe of Energy?


It seems no matter how long your vacation to Walt Disney World is, there’s just never enough time to do everything! Universe Of Energy is for some reason that attraction that is skipped a lot. Maybe the length or that it’s somewhat hidden. For those that have experienced this attraction, would you vote yay or nay?

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Karen grew up in the Boston area and traveled to Disney World many times with her parents and sister. Always staying at the Fort Wilderness Cabins gave the trips a feeling of a home away from home. It also started the tradition of attending the Hoop Dee Doo Review on each trip! Somehow that show sparked her interest in the Disney College Program. Which she did in the fall of 2002, working as a hostess @ Captain Jacks in Downtown Disney. Now as an adult, Karen finds herself traveling to the parks on a yearly basis! Photography has always been a hobby of Karen’s, but over the past few years it has become her passion. It’s even taken her to her favorite place! The Make a Wish Foundation sent a family to Disney for a week and Karen was lucky enough to be their photographer of choice! She got to tag along and photograph their memories being made. She hopes to get that experience again someday! You can find more of Karen’s photography on her site www.KPportraits.com.

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Terrific Tuesdays: Epcot’s China Pavilion

As we work our way through the World Showcase at Epcot, our next stop is China.  Here you will find beautiful gardens and tranquil ponds scattered throughout the land.  There is even a miniature version of  the tomb of China’s first emperor.  The film Reflections of China, is shown in a 360^ Circle Vision theater and shows the journey of the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China.   Continue reading

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When Should You Really, Really Stay at a Disney Resort?

Disney's Pop Century Resort courtesy of DeAnna

One of the most discussed aspects of planning a vacation to Walt Disney World is where to stay. And it’s certainly easy to understand why, as this is a central piece to any vacation, partly because it is often the most expensive part. So this is a conversation I have with my travel clients often, especially since, as this is The Affordable Mouse, people often come to me looking for the best ways to save money. :)

And I’m happy to help because I’m all about saving money. But I am also about getting the most value on your vacation too….and sometimes that means that you pay a little more to get a LOT more as a result.

So, while there are times when it may be in your best interest, financially, to stay off property, there are other times when you really, really, really, really need to stay with Disney. Really. :) Continue reading

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