Happy 4th of July weekend everyone! Hope you have lots of great plans for celebrating 
America’s birthday! As you read this, I am on my way to a week at the beach…not Disney, but maybe the next best thing! 🙂
As I mentioned earlier, and on our Facebook page this week, I am leaving The Affordable Mouse in the very capable hands of our wonderful writers, the Affordable Mousketeers. And they have a wonderful week of fun planned for you while I’m gone: lots of great Disney stories and the best part…the chance to win a $50 Disney gift card! You can read all the details here. Be sure to stop by every day to increase your chance of winning!
Because of the contest, there won’t be a Disney blog round-up next Saturday….so this week’s will have to do for a couple of weeks. With that in mind….enjoy!
I’m always interested in ways that you can incorporate learning with Disney. The Disney Driven Life offers some suggestions here: SUMMER READING WITH DISNEY
Those of you with little ones who wonder what they will…or won’t like at Disney World, will appreciate this post from Disney Bird: What My Toddler Enjoyed at Disney
Chip and Company provided some very helpful information this week: Learn all about the ins and outs of meeting your favorite characters in Walt Disney World Character Greeting Primer. And if you will be visiting with a child who has special needs, you will find this article to be very helpful: Vacationing with Special Needs: ASD/ADHD
Disney Guru always keeps us informed. This week they shared some excellent tips for Summer Survival at Disney World
What would you do if you only had two hours at Disney World? Disney Parks Blog has some thoughts from the Moms Panel: If I Had Two Hours at Walt Disney World to Make a Lifelong Memory I Would…
Magical Mouse Schoolhouse reminds us to remember who really helps create that magic: Thank a Cast Member
I have always been fascinated by art…especially fun art. Studios Central lets us in on a some especially interesting and fun art: Hollywood Brown Derby Caricatures
Trying to decide exactly where to stay and eat? Whether new or veteran, it can be an overwhelming task. WDW Fan Zone helps: Choosing Lodging and Meal Locations
That’s it for now. Have a safe….and wonderful holiday weekend, and enjoy the time with your family and friends. I’ll see you in a couple of weeks! 🙂
It started out like any other southern, balmy, September morning in Florida. I had vacationed at Walt Disney World many times, both as a child and as an adult, and had many great experiences. It has always been my favorite place on Earth, but this particular day, it would become even more special, this day would change the rest of my life. Read more
