Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of May 30, 2011

Greetings Disney Friends! Hope you are having the best weekend ever so far! I hope you’ll take a few minutes from your weekend chores to relax with a glass of lemonade and enjoy some great affordable Disney vacation tips and ideas from our Disney blogger friends:

Chip and Co. had some great information this week to share. First, we found out what happens if you have a late reservation at a Character Meal: Ask a Disney Question: How Late do Characters Stay at Meals? And then, some very helpful tips for those visiting Disney in a wheelchair:  Accessible Ride Vehicles at the Magic Kingdom

Destinations in Florida reviewed one of my personal favorite places to eat….and have a blast doing it…at Disney World: 50’s Prime Time Cafe at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney Dispatch had a great post that discussed a GREAT idea for a fun…and very affordable…Disney souvenir: Disney Pressed Coins

For a special treat, you might want to consider trying out this lovely idea from Disney Every Day: Details of our Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian’s Garden View Tea Room

Disney Guru always has super ways to save money at Disney World. Don’t miss this fun idea: FREE Wilderness Fun!!

I always love how Magical Mouse Schoolhouse blends the joy of Disney with the joy of learning. Epcot World Showcase: Mexico Pavilion is a great example!

And last, but certainly not least, WDW Fan Zone has some excellent suggestion on how making a Disney trip affordable for you: Disney For All Budgets

Have a magical weekend everyone! 🙂

My Favorite Disney Things: Kelly’s Favorites

We are focusing on our favorite things here at The Affordable Mouse. While I really do love everything at Walt Disney World there are those things that I could not do without on any trip to Disney. You know…those things that even though how small they are you simply need to see, smell, touch or ride them in order to feel fulfilled at Disney.

Sit back relax and grab an ice cold beverage as I share my very favorite things about Walt Disney World. Oh yeah, after you read my favorite things…I would love to know some of your favorite things too. 🙂 Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Tips for Making Your Disney Dream Come True

As you read on Tuesday, I have recently been reminiscing about my family’s trips to Walt Disney World while preparing the board for my son’s upcoming graduation party. In remembering all of our wonderful times, it became increasingly important to me to make sure that I have done my part to try to make a Disney vacation seem attainable to everyone – even those who think there is no way to visit without spending a fortune.

Walt always said, “if you can dream it you can do it.” Today, I am going to give you the insight on every tried and true money-saving tip that my family has used throughout the years. I am hoping that by incorporating any or all of these ideas, you can make your dream of taking a Disney vacation a reality for you and your family. Read more

Tuesday Disney Tips: Why Should We Go to Walt Disney World?

This weekend, I was preparing the presentation board which will display pictures and memories of Joshua throughout the years at his high school graduation party this Saturday. I have divided the board into several sections:  School Years, Indian Guides, Faith & Service, Sports, Music, Drama and, of course, a section called Growing Up Disney. As I was searching through all of the pictures we have accumulated through the years, I was reminded of such wonderful memories. Read more