Disney Driving Tip 3: Keeping the Kids Busy

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Today’s tips are about keeping the kids busy and entertained while on your road trip to Walt Disney World. The last thing we want to hear repeatedly is the dreaded question, “Are we there yet?” Spending some time preparing for the trip ahead of time, and planning some activities for your kids, will help make the trip to Walt Disney World much easier for you and for them.

We like to drive in little or no traffic, so we leave at 3:00 a.m. and drive in the dark for several hours. This assures us very little traffic and the kids usually sleep until just in time to stop for breakfast. I highly recommend leaving in the middle of the night, if possible. Read more

Wordless Wednesday: My Mother’s Day Dream

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No I’m not going on a Disney cruise for a Mother’s Day gift…but a girl can “Dream” can’t she? 🙂 This photo is actually of the Disney Magic as she is docked at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. My heavens this is a lovely place and if you ever, EVER have the opportunity to go on a Disney cruise…even just a short one….do it, just for the chance to spend some time at this beautiful island. I didn’t want to leave….and you won’t either.

Disney Driving Tip 2: Tips for Stopping Overnight

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In my last post, I talked about driving straight through to Walt Disney World vs. stopping along the way. In many cases, it really does come down to your personal preference. Today’s driving tips cover what to think about if your choice is to stop overnight on the way.

First and foremost, if you are going to stop along the way make reservations for your overnight stay in advance. We were planning to “wing it” one year and stop in Baton Rouge on our way back home. It turned out that it was graduation night and there was not a room available anywhere along the highway. Read more

Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of April 25, 2011

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Happy Weekend Disney Friends! Tomorrow is the first of May and probably my favorite month of the year…warm, not hot (at least not usually here in Maryland 🙂 ), less rain (I hope!!!), and everything is green and in bloom. It is a lovely time of year and you can’t help but smile. Speaking of smiling….here are some of my favorite Disney blog posts from the past week that all brought a smile to my face…and I hope they do to you as well! Enjoy!

As always, Chip and Co. keeps me very busy reading all the interesting and helpful Disney views and news items. I thought this one with some Disneyland Tips and Tricks – Some Helpful Planning Tips might be great for those of you who might be visiting Walt’s “first” park this summer. And this one may have been written specifically for me, because photography is not my strong suite: Walt Disney World Tips And Tricks: Photo Tips Lastly, I wanted to share this post for those of you who may not have Downtown Disney as part of your regular touring plan: Guide to Downtown Disney – ‘Must-Sees’ for First Timers Read more

Be Our Guest: Disney Vow Renewals

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Celebrating today’s Royal Wedding in Disney style, I am especially excited to welcome Belinda as a Guest Blogger for us! Belinda frequently writes for Disney Guru, where she recently shared her experiences having a Disney Vow Renewal. I was thrilled when she agreed to provide us with the “affordable” side to her wonderful day! Welcome Belinda…and thank you! 🙂

Always wished your wedding was with Disney but it just wasn’t affordable? Opt for a Vow Renewal, save a ton and have the next best thing!

When I was asked to do a guest post for The Affordable Mouse, I was honored to be a part of such a wonderful and helpful Disney site. I thought to myself, what I could share with all of you in terms of Disney being affordable? Then I knew! If you are like me, you dreamt of your wedding being with Disney but for most of us, reality set in, as the cost is extremely high. Disney weddings can cost well into the $30,000 mark, depending on how lavish you go. Why not opt for the next best thing? A Disney Vow Renewal cost a lot less and is a lot more affordable. Read more