Wordless Wednesday: A Disney January Day…..

Those of us who live “up north” will appreciate this view from Epcot’s World Showcase, taken a few years ago on New Year’s Day. Yes, January. As we get ready for a big snowstorm here in the mid-Atlantic this coming weekend, the sight of roses blooming outdoors in January seems like it’s from another world. Although, I guess it kind of is another World! 🙂

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The Disney Experience Begins with a Good Plan

11232126_10153147612736234_8813154857012755124_nEditor’s Note: Please join me in welcoming Alysia to The Affordable Mouse writer’s team. With years of Disney vacation experience, Alysia will be sharing planning tips and ideas in the coming weeks. We are thrilled to have her join us! 🙂

In most cases, the best part of the vacation is well… the vacation itself. Maybe you’re used to booking a trip just weeks out from departure, or with a few clicks of the mouse, having your entire trip mapped out for you. Read more

Wordless Wednesday: A Castle Park

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Disney completed a redesign of the Cinderella Castle “hub” area last year and it is a lovely addition to this part of Magic Kingdom. A very park-like setting with grass, walkways and benches scattered throughout, this area provides a great place to relax and unwind on a busy day, as well as a great location to view Wishes and the Celebrate the Magic castle projection show.

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Terrific Tuesday: Rainforest Cafe

12401874_10153382584291234_3968313757184831318_oOn a recent trip, we got caught in a slight rain shower as we exited Animal Kingdom. Not really feeling like getting wet, we ducked into Rainforest Cafe as we exited The Oasis. There is a convenient entrance into the restaurant to the right before you leave Animal Kingdom. Please note though – this is just another exit from the park, so you will need to re-enter the park just like the front entrance. Read more

Disney ABCs: What do All Those Abbreviations Mean??

11232126_10153147612736234_8813154857012755124_nAnyone who has spent any time at all reading Disney Facebook pages, blogs or message boards will surely appreciate the question I receive on a regular basis: “What do all the abbreviations mean?”

I remember how incredibly confusing it can be when you start researching Disney vacation planning online, and everyone starts talking Disney shorthand…… Sometimes you feel like you need a pocket translator nearby to decipher what everyone is talking about! Read more