Mouse Morsels: Disney News From Around the World

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Mouse  Morsels

Tidbits of Disney News just for you

Welcome to Mouse Morsels!!  This is an exciting time at Disney World…as they made the switch from Halloween to Christmas!  With holiday cheer in the air…Disney World has been transformed into a winter wonderland of magic!!  And to help get everyone in the spirit…Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is just what the “Mouse” ordered!   This exciting event runs on select nights at the Magic Kingdom from November 8th through December 20th from 7 to midnight with early admission at 4.  A separate ticket will be needed to attend.  What better way to get in the holiday mood than to snack on complimentary hot cocoa and cookies at special stations throughout the park while enjoying the sights and sounds of the holiday season?  I’ve even heard that Santa Claus himself can be found in Town Square, so make sure your Christmas list is up to date!   You can also join in the fun and wear your Glow with the Show Ears during the Celebrate the Magic Castle Projection Show as well as during the Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season Fireworks Show!  And to top it off…there will even be a Magical SNOWFALL on Main Street U.S.A.!!!  WOW…I’m ready to go…how about you???? Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Disney Resort vs. Non-Disney Resort

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Over the last couple weeks in a couple Disney discussion forums, there has been a subjective and objective discussion of what is the best deal for the Disney experience ~ staying in an off-site hotel close to Disney World vs. staying on Disney Property, aka, staying on-site.  So I was thinking this might be a great topic to cover here at Thrifty Thursday.  This week, I’ll discuss the pros and cons of staying on-site vs. staying off-site.  Read more

Magical Accommodations: Disability Access Service Card

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Happy November everyone!

The holidays are quickly approaching and that means magical holiday fun at the Disney parks! If you are traveling to the parks this holiday season with a loved one with disabilities, it may be beneficial to know about the changes Disney has made to their assistance program.

The Guest Assistance Card (GAC) program Disney once offered has been updated to the new Disability Access Service (DAS) Card. The Disability Access Service Card program became effective on October 9th, 2013. Read more

Terrific Tuesdays: Holiday Attractions are Here! The Jingle Cruise

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I dislike when rides are closed, even when I know that they really needed refurbished.  I have no idea why it bothers me so much but it does, even when these attractions are not on my “can’t miss” list.  I guess because if I wanted to ride it I can’t.  So I was really excited (for some reason I cannot pinpoint) when I heard that Jungle Cruise had reopened recently.  Read more

Planning Your Disney Itinerary: Magic Kingdom Part 2

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And now we return again to the Magic Kingdom! Last time I talked about planning the morning part of your itinerary, and so today I will focus on the afternoon and evening. After lunch guests will undoubtedly notice how much more crowded the park is, and lines will be reaching their peak. For some this would be a great time to head back to the resort for a break, which is what my family did on our last trip, and then come back around dinner time. Read more