Take a Ride on the New Test Track!

Somewhat lost a bit in all the news about the New Fantasyland opening…is the fact that Test Track…a huge favorite over at Epcot….is back! And it looks awesome!

According to Disney, the new “reimagined” Test Track puts Guests “at the designer’s table for a multisensory experience as they create their own virtual concept vehicle before boarding a “SimCar” to race through a thrilling series of hills, hairpin turns and straightaways. The attraction zooms in on how meticulous vehicle design influences top performance on the open road and lets guests see how their virtual cars would perform.”

And if you, like me, are a huge fan of Test Track, then check out the video below to get an idea of what to expect:

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Let The Affordable Mouse Birthday Giveaway Begin!

Well, we’re having a birthday! And all birthdays deserve a celebration, don’t you think? 🙂

As I mentioned on Friday, this year, our birthday celebration has two parts. First, we’re paying it forward with charity donations for any Disney vacations booked or transferred during the month of December.

And secondly, we’re having a giveaway of course! 🙂 Above you can see a super Disney vacation prize pack, that is perfect to take on your trip. With a fun lightweight tote bag, you’ll have room for the travel cup, sticker activity book, autograph-size Mickey notebook, Mickey pens, and lanyard. I even threw in a packet of glow-in-the-dark bracelets to keep everyone happy while waiting for the fireworks. 🙂 Oh…and there’s your very own plush Mickey along for the ride too! Read more

Celebrating a Disney Birthday….and Paying it Forward

Just over three years ago I had this crazy idea to start a blog about Disney World….because I love to write and love Disney World more. At that time, who would have ever thought that my little blog would introduce me to thousands of “Disney Friends”, and ultimately open the door to being able to follow my dream of becoming a Disney travel agent! Some days I have to pinch myself when I think about working at something that I truly love, and having the honor and privilege of being able to assist hundreds of folks in creating magical Disney vacations….

So this is a very special time of the year for me, as I have the opportunity to celebrate this birthday, just when the Holiday Season gets underway. It seems appropriate somehow to celebrate something that gives joy to others, during this Season of Joy.

With that in mind, I am marking this birthday in two very special ways….and I hope that you will share in the celebration with me. Read more

Inside Disney’s Be Our Guest Restaurant

The Beast's Castle
photo via http://www.flickr.com/photos/happyskrappy/8129786956/

This week we’re taking a look inside the most eagerly awaited part of the new Fantasyland expansion at Walt Disney World: Be Our Guest restaurant. Read more

Disney World Christmas Must-Do’s: Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

In just over a week, one of the coolest parts of the Disney Christmas Season will begin: the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. If you have a visit to Walt Disney World planned in the next few months, you have GOT to put this on your Must-Do list! Here’s a preview of what you can expect to see (but trust me on this: photos and videos do NOT do this justice at all….): Read more