I’ve written about this on my own blog, but it bears repeating: I love San Angel Inn. The food is good, the atmosphere is transporting and the drinks are heavenly. But there’s a hidden fee here that thrifty Mouseketeers may want to avoid. Read more
Next time you pull out your camera at one of the parks, remember Tic Tac Toe. The points of the grid where the lines meet are proven to be the most appealing to the eye. Instead of working to get your main subject matter (The Castle, Goofy, or even a Dole Whip!) right in the center of the shot, have it be off to one side and capture the subject matters environment. Not only will it help tell a story, it makes for a more interesting shot!
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Karen grew up in the Boston area and traveled to Disney World many times with her parents and sister. Always staying at the Fort Wilderness Cabins gave the trips a feeling of a home away from home. It also started the tradition of attending the Hoop Dee Doo Review on each trip! Somehow that show sparked her interest in the Disney College Program. Which she did in the fall of 2002, working as a hostess @ Captain Jacks in Downtown Disney. Now as an adult, Karen finds herself traveling to the parks on a yearly basis! Photography has always been a hobby of Karen’s, but over the past few years it has become her passion. It’s even taken her to her favorite place! The Make a Wish Foundation sent a family to Disney for a week and Karen was lucky enough to be their photographer of choice! She got to tag along and photograph their memories being made. She hopes to get that experience again someday! You can find more of Karen’s photography on her site www.KPportraits.com.
Helloooo Disney Friends! Can I get a “woohoo” for the weekend? 🙂 Nothing says 
“weekend” better than Disney, don’t you think? So relax and celebrate the best time of the week, by taking a peak at some of the awesome Disney news that Rachel has gathered for you this week! Enjoy!!
If you’re taking a Disney cruise and wondering which shore excursions to take, Chip & Co. has a great article on choosing the right adventures.
Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom debuted on Feb. 22. Inside the Magic has the details on this new interactive experience available at Magic Kingdom. Read more
If there is one thing that is important to Disney… it’s Family. Disney is all about bringing families from all parts of the world together to one magical place where they truly make your dreams come true! Read more
Editor’s Note: I am pleased to introduce you to Tina who is joining us on The Affordable Mouse! Tina will be sharing the Thrifty Thursday column with Melissa Sue and is looking forward to sharing her tips for saving time and money at Disney World. We are thrilled to welcome Tina to our family! 🙂
One of my favorite souvenirs from our trips to Disney is my photos! There is nothing like having a great collection of pictures that remind us of how fun and special our trip was.
I always grab a Photo Pass from one of the many professional photographers stationed at the front of every park, and usually at key spots. Here is a list of places you can find them. You just need one pass for the whole trip (if you have a big party than you may want to get two.) To be honest, I don’t think that Disney’s professional pictures are a superb deal…it’s a whopping $149.95 for your professional memories on CD. You can order this online when you get home. One good thing about these pricey photos is that photographers can do really cool things with them like put Tinker Bell in your little ones’ hands or Mickey balloons behind your family, fun stuff! Only buy the CD if you think it’s worth it, some people say you can’t put a price on good memories! You can save money by pre-ordering your Disney Photo Pass CD before your trip; it’s a better deal for $99.95. Read more