While a good bit of The Affordable Mouse has been devoted to saving money and finding value in a vacation to Walt Disney World, there are many other options for experiencing a Disney vacation beyond Florida. Yes, those 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, dozens of resorts, and hundreds of eating opportunities can fill up a vacation very nicely….but there is a lot more Disney “out there” to try as well! Read more
“I’ve got no strings to hold me down, to make me fret, or make me frown! I had strings, but now I’m free…there are no strings on me!!” If you love Pinocchio, then you will LOVE eating at The Pinocchio Village Haus Restaurant in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom! Read more
So you’ve traveled to Walt Disney World and are a loyal fan of the massive Orlando resort. You might wonder why you should consider taking just one trip to Disneyland. Here’s one: no Disney fan should ever pass up the chance to see the original, the park that started it all. Read more
Let’s face it, when visiting Walt Disney World anything you can do to save money is a win-win! Having pictures to capture your special memories is also a win-win! When you can combine the two, that is an even bigger win-win! Read more
Last week we recounted my epic ride on the mythical Slinky Dog. Today we’re going back to Toy Story Land, but with something otherworldly in mind. Tucked in the back corner, near the adorably-themed restrooms and a nice open area where we witnessed the Army Men going through a drum practice and a bit of boot camp, is a ride I didn’t know what to think about when I first heard about it. Could it be like Mad Tea Party just with saucers instead of teacups? Could it be like the Scrambler, for those Virginians who know what I’m talking about? Could it be a new version of a hoverboard-type ride a la Luigi? I didn’t know.
Now I do.
No to all of them. Read more