Disney Fun from Around the World: Week of January 28, 2013

Hello Disney Friends and Happy Groundhog Day! As I am writing this, it is unknown whether the Groundhog will see his shadow or not, but whether it’s an early or late Spring, we have plenty of Disney news to warm you up and have you thinking warm, sunny thoughts! Enjoy! 🙂

RFID tickets are now replacing some paper tickets. WDW News Today has the details. Read more

The Not So Magical Truth of Off-Season Traveling to Disney World

Last time we discussed the busy season and the not so busy seasons of traveling to Disney World. As I mentioned before, these posts are intended to educate you prior to travel as we truly feel that if you travel to Disney World informed you will have the most magical vacation regardless of the time of year. No matter what time of year you travel there will be a downside but what I can tell you is that regardless of the downsides in my professional opinion I would always recommend traveling to Disney World during the off-season. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Wishes Fireworks & Dessert

 

Wishes from the Poly Beach
Wishes from the Poly Beach (via Mouse on the Mind)

Everyone wants tickets to the Wishes Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace. What could be better? Awesome desserts, a great view and Tinkerbell flies right over your seat.

It’s kind of magical. But, at $20-30 for an adult ticket, it’s also kind of expensive. 

Enter one very magical solution: The Polynesian Beach! Read more

Disney Fun from Around the World: Week of January 21, 2013

Hello Disney Friends! How is winter treating you? If you live in many parts of the U.S. this week, you may be dreaming of spring already! And while we can’t do much about the weather, we can certainly provide you with some Disney to warm things up a bit! Here’s the latest Disney news, hope you enjoy! 🙂

Have you considered an  Adventures by Disney trip? Mouse on the Mind takes a look at the Galapagos and Ecuador tour.

The Writer’s Stop is a hidden treasure at Hollywood Studios, and home of the famous carrot cake cookie. Saving Everyday takes a look at this special spot. Read more

Disney Outside the Parks: Homemade Memories

Now that we’ve all recovered from the holiday madness and winter has settled in with its cold, its time to bring some Disney magic to your house.  What better way to bring it home than to eat some Disney food. 

One of the simplest recipes to find and follow is the stew from Rose and Crown in Epcot.  The stew is an Irish twist on beef stew.  My husband roughly followed the recipe.  I say roughly because he added more Guinness and some vegetables to make the stew a little heartier.  It turned out pretty good even though he added a bit too much garlic.  Read more