Paying the Magic Forward on Giving Tuesday

Tomorrow is “Giving Tuesday” where – after several days of giving thanks, and officially beginning the holiday shopping season – we take some time to “give back” and focus on helping others during this most magical time of the year.

There’s no question that this year has been tough in so many ways for so many folks. Countless families have dealt with COVID-related health issues, and many have tragically lost a loved one as a result of the pandemic. Economic hardships are also widespread with lines for food banks stretching for miles in some cases, as families deal try to cope with having lost income. Many businesses continue to struggle with loss of business and have closed or are close to it. If there was ever a year that we need to give back, it is this year.

As this season of giving always coincides with the “birthday” of The Affordable Mouse, it’s been my tradition for the past 11 years to celebrate by “paying it forward”. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to share the love and passion that I have for Disney and travel with so many, and even more blessed to have had the honor to help my wonderful clients over the past 11 years create magical memories with their own families.

The best way that I know to celebrate is to give back.

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Happy Memorial Day

On this Memorial Day, as we pause today to honor and remember those who have given their lives to defend our freedom, I am reminded of this quote from Walt Disney:

“I believe that this spiritual and intellectual freedom which we Americans enjoy is our greatest cultural blessing. Therefore, it seems to me, that the first duty of culture is to defend freedom and resist all tyranny.”   Read more

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Moving Forward at Epcot

One of the great things about the Disney parks is that things are always changing and there’s always something new. And as we head towards the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World in 2021, we are learning about some exciting changes coming to Epcot in the next couple of years! Read more

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Our Birthday Celebration Giveaway: Day Five!

As we noted last week, The Affordable Mouse is celebrating five magical years with a month-long celebration. We shared how we are “paying it forward” with some wonderful charities that we are supporting. And now we are celebrating with five days of Giveaways! 🙂 Read more

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