Itineraries with Disney’s FastPass+: Magic Kingdom

Disney’s new FastPass+ program is now available to all Walt Disney World guests, so part of your planning your itinerary will be planning your FastPasses. Today, I will talk about how to plan these selections at the Magic Kingdom. Read more

Disney Outside the Parks: Ears First!

Before I ramble on about my most recent Disney obsession, let me introduce my husband, Kenny.  He’s going to be co-writing with me and sharing his stories as he’s a newly trained travel agent for The Affordable Mouse.

So I’m sure most of you have seen the Mickey shaped waffle maker available in stores and online. My husband was nice enough to surprise me with it for my birthday last year so needless to say ours has gotten a lot of use.  We like to make the Mickey Waffles for holidays, special occasions, and for any house guests. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Free, Free, Free ~ Disney Cartoons, Parade, Fireworks and Playgrounds!

If you have been touring the resorts and your munchkins are too tired to take another step, you do not have to stop the touring adventure.  It’s time for a cartoon break!  Disney resorts have setup televisions in the lobbies playing Disney Cartoons!  This is entirely a free activity for all lobby guests, not just registered resort guests.  Since you are frugal mouseketeers, I know you have your backpack snacks and drinks tucked away to refresh yours and the little feet and tummies!  Read more

Top Ten Tuesdays: Top 10 Favorite Disney Park Non-thrillers

Disney World is full of all sorts of delightful rides. While my family really loves the thrills, we also find a lot of fun and enjoyment in some of the gentle rides as well. Sometimes you just need a gentle ride, because you are feeling tired or hot or you just need a moment to appreciate Disney. Here are my Top Ten faves: Read more