Walt Disney World for Grown-Ups: Special Events

Throughout the year, Walt Disney World also offers amazing seasonal events, and many of these are geared specifically to adults. Here are my top five recommendations for special events adults will love. Read more

Special Dining Needs at Disney: The Wide World of Food

I just got back from my most recent trip to the happiest place on earth, this time for a different reason then usual.  Most often people visit Disney to go to the parks and enjoy a vacation.  What some people may not realize is that Disney has a sports location that can host competitions and spring training.  It was there, at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports that I spent most of my time on my most recent trip. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Free Fun at Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

Yacht and Beach Clubs (© Mouse on the Mind)If you have ever wished you could vacation in New England, circa 1800, then let me welcome you to Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts! Though these sister resorts are in Disney’s deluxe category, there are still plenty of freebies to be found for guests on the lookout:  Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Can We Chill With an Adult Disney Beverage?

Several years ago, my husband and I were in need of a “chill” place and a cool adult beverage on our Disney vacation. I suggested just that and his response was – “you can’t find that here!” We were in Disney Hollywood Studios at the time. “HA-watch me” was my response! After finding a great shaded picnic table beside The Great Movie Ride, I set off to get our adult beverages. At the first kiosk cart I found, they served beer. Needless to say I was the hero that day! Read more

The Joy of Disney Mail

As we’re counting down to our next trip, little bits of Disney are already arriving to make us anticipate our trip even more.  We’ve gotten a magnet and some brochures reminding us to customize our Magicbands and set up FastPass+. Read more