Thrifty Thursday: Voyage of the Little Mermaid

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One of my favorite attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is The Voyage of the Little Mermaid. We used to enjoy this show as a family but now my macho big boys have outgrown it for more thrills. So, it has evolved into one of the special mother-daughter activities that Kristen and I share at the parks. This indoor show is Disney at its best!

This 17-minute show is presented every 20 minutes beginning at 9:45am. Located in Animation Courtyard, which is typically a high-traffic area, the crowds start to develop after the first or second showing. So, try to see the show before lunch as the crowds get bigger as the day goes on. VOLM does have Fast Pass service, but you will notice that, unlike most FP attractions that have 1-hour windows, the Voyage of the Little Mermaid has a 10 minute return window. Be sure to look at your FP ticket closely so you will not miss your return time. Read more

Wordless Wednesday: A Delicious Start to a Disney Day

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Located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Starring Rolls Cafe is a deliciously wonderful way to start your Disney day! With a huge variety of pastries, rolls, bagels….and yes there’s some healthy items too 🙂 ……there is something yummy for everyone. It’s a not-to-be-missed stop for us on every visit to Hollywood Studios!

Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of May 2, 2011

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Happy Weekend and Happy Mother’s Day to all of our moms! May your day be sprinkled with lots of pixie dust and special Disney magic! 🙂 To get things started, here is some of my favorite Disney magic from the Disney Blog World this past week. Enjoy!

Let’s start things off with Brenda who had another of her great Wednesday with Walt articles on Chip and Co.: Oh, Sing Sweet Nightingale. Then Chris shared her thoughts about Character Dining: How Much Is Too Much? And finally Ken offered another perspective on Disney dining: Oldies But Goodies – Tables In Wonderland, Does It Fit Your Style

My agency Destinations in Florida has a great deal set up for one of the June Star Wars Weekends. These Discount Prices are the best available for this summer but there is a limited number of rooms available. If interested, please let me know at nancy@theaffordablemouse.com!

The countdown for Disney Bird’s trip is winding down. She wonders if it is Too Soon to Start Packing?

One of my favorite sites is Disney Dispatch where I am honored to be a guest contributor each month. We’d all like to say Happy Birthday, Bob! as he acknowledges all of his great weekly columnists are that make his site so much fun!

Hungry or thirsty? Disney Driven Life has you covered with a feature on something truly delicious: the PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY MILKSHAKE from 50’s PRIME TIME CAFE

On another note, Kelly on her site Disney Guru,  deals with a familiar…and sad state of affairs that many of us can relate to: Dealing with Post Disney Blues

The Disney Parks Blog let us know some important news: Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Available Now. And in honor of Mother’s Day, it is not too late to share some Disney love with your mom: Post a Tribute to Your Mom for Mother’s Day with Help from the Disney Florist

I truly enjoyed these articles from WDW Fan Zone. Tracie shared a great way to have fun with your kids while they are learning (but don’t tell them that part!): Bruce’s Shark Challenge. Meanwhile Kelly has a must-read for anyone going to Disney World this summer: Beat the Heat at Disney World. And last…but definitely not least…..Stuart tells us the Top 10 Signs You Are A Passionate Disney Fan. Did you qualify? I am pretty sure I do. 🙂

Enjoy the weekend and moms….enjoy your special day!

Smart Snacking Around the Magic Kingdom

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I absolutely love the Disney Dining Plan (DDP)! I find dining to be an attraction at Walt Disney World…can you tell I like to eat? One of my favorite things to do when we are on the DDP is to be on the hunt for fabulous snack options.  We see our snack options as more of a meal rather than a snack.  Magic Kingdom is my favorite park so I want to share the best ways to use your Disney Dining Plan snack credit at Magic Kingdom.

Before we begin, you are looking for items that are labeled with the DDP symbol. (shown here…)

First stop….Main Street USA!! Read more