Author: Nancy

Disney Penny Pinching Fun

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One of the biggest challenges in keeping costs down on your Disney vacation is that souvenir budget. It often seems like all the planning that you do on every aspect of your trip can get totally blown when faced with a totally adorable….and totally overpriced….Disney souvenir. Which is why it can be really helpful to know in advance, some great ideas for some really fun and awesome souvenirs. Today’s article is about one of my favorite affordable Disney souvenirs, something that costs just over 50 cents, offers a good deal of fun involved in getting it, and can provide a great commemoration of your Disney trip……pressed pennies.

With pressed penny machines located all over the parks and resorts, there are enough design options to satisfy the “collector” in anyone. Kids especially enjoy the process of squishing pennies and parents truly appreciate the ability to encourage their children in collecting a souvenir that won’t break the bank (sorry but I couldn’t resist that pun 🙂  ) Read more

What Does a Disney World Travel Agent DO?

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One of the most common questions that I get from people is “how can using a Disney travel agent help me?” And I think it’s a fair question, especially from the many folks who have never used a travel agent before. The thing is, there are lots of things I am able to do as a Disney vacation specialist, to help folks with their Disney vacations, whether you are a Disney veteran, or this is your very first trip. With this in mind, since this question is asked so frequently, I thought I would take today’s blog post to re-run an article that I wrote last year.  🙂

Free Planning Help

Probably the biggest myth out there, is that using a travel agent will cost the client more….and frankly, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the services of a Disney World travel agent are free to the vacationer, as travel agents are paid by the company that they book with. So when using a travel agent, the client gets tons of help, Disney expertise and planning knowledge….for free. It’s a win-win situation for the Disney vacationer! Read more

FREE Dining at Walt Disney World is Back!!

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Free Dining Is Back!!

Purchase a non-discounted 3 night Magic Your Way package for stays most nights 8/25–9/27/12 at select Disney Moderate, Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts and get a FREE Disney Dining Plan. 

Purchase a non-discounted 3 night Magic Your Way package for stays most nights 8/25–9/27/12 at select Disney Value Resorts and get a FREE Quick Service Disney Dining Plan.

*Hurry and book this great offer by 5/18/12!

**PLUS: Qualifying packages receive a $25-$100 Disney gift card FREE

Contact me at nancy@theaffordablemouse.com for your quote

*The number of packages available at this rate is extremely limited.  Offer excludes suites, campsites and 3-Bedroom Villas.

**$2000 minimum vacation cost to qualify for free Disney gift card

Disney’s Kidani Village: A Beautiful and Peaceful Taste of Africa

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One of the things I was most excited about on our recent trip to Walt Disney World, was the chance to stay at Disney’s Kidani Village, the DVC sister property of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. We had stayed at AKL for two nights several years ago and I fell in love with the peace and serenity that this beautiful resort offers. You don’t feel like you are at Walt Disney World!  Read more

Running with Disney: A Newbie’s Thoughts on Disney Marathon Weekend

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As I have mentioned previously, one of the reasons we chose the week we did for recent our Disney World vacation, was because it was Marathon Weekend, and our DD was participating in the 5-K. This was a totally new experience for all of us, Disney veterans that we are, and I have to say that learning about an entirely new facet of Disney was fun and fascinating. It was also inspiring…but more on that later. Read more