Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of December 5, 2011…and our Final Giveaway!

Welcome to the final day of our Birthday Week Celebration! Today’s Giveaway of the Day is this fun Mickey Mouse tote bag! To enter, simply answer today’s question in the comments below. I will then choose one winner using Random.org from everyone who enters before 11 p.m. ET, Saturday, December 10. Please note: you must answer on the blog post to be eligible!

So for your chance to win in our final giveaway, please tell us in the comments below: What would YOU like to celebrate with Disney….and why?

And now, let’s take a look at our weekly Disney blog round-up from Rachel!

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Spending a birthday at Walt Disney World can be a great experience. Here are some tips for making a magical birthday affordable.

The Four Seasons Resort broke ground this week on its newest hotel at Walt Disney World. It is scheduled to open in 2014.

There was some big…and for many of us, very sad…… news this week about Walt’s name no longer appearing in Disney movies. The “Walt Disney Pictures” logo has apparently been replaced with a simple “Disney.”    Jim Hill Media had an explanation of why the change was made. Read more

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of November 28, 2011

Hello Disney Friends! How are your Holiday preparations coming along? Before you run out today to get more shopping done, take a few minutes to check out the latest Disney news that Rachel has found for you! 🙂

A little disappointing news for those in the Washington, DC area (Nancy is still sobbing about this….): Disney has cancelled plans to build a Disney resort at the National Harbor development in suburban Maryland. Read more

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of November 21, 2011

Hello Disney Friends! I hope everyone in the US had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! As you finish those turkey leftovers and begin your holiday shopping, I hope you will take a break for a few minutes to check out the great Disney blog posts that Rachel found for you this week. Enjoy!

If you’re just beginning to plan your Walt Disney World vacation, you’ll want to read this article from Chip & Co on the Five W’s of Disney planning. Read more

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of November 14, 2011

Greetings Disney Friends! Thanksgiving is around the corner, and we at The Affordable Mouse are SO thankful for all of you! It is a true joy to share the Disney love with you each week, and we appreciate the support you continue to show our community. 🙂 And speaking of Disney love….Rachel has spent the week searching for some awesome posts from all around the Disney internet-land. I have no doubt that you will enjoy them as much as I did! Take it away Rachel!

Delightfully Disney has a great tip: If you enjoy meeting the characters on your WDW vacation, you won’t want to miss the Epcot Character Spot, a great place to get multiple characters at once. Read more

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of November 7, 2011

Happy Weekend Disney Friends! Hope you have some wonderful plans set up for this weekend! Before you get started running those Saturday errands though, take a few minutes to check out some of the news that Rachel has found for us in the Disney Blog Land. Those groceries can wait a bit…..have another cup of coffee and relax with this week’s Disney round-up….. 🙂

If you’re making your Black Friday shopping list, you may want to check out the sneak-peek of Disney Store deals courtesy of Chip and Co.! Read more

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