This is a tough question, because most enthusiasts feel it is NEVER often enough to go! Many a Disney lover has given up their regular lives and moved to Walt Disney World to become a cast member. or retired to the area, just so they can be there on a more regular basis. For those of us, who can’t leave their homes for a variety of reasons, or retiring to WDW just isn’t in the cards yet, I say, go as often as you can. Go as often as you can to get the magical feeling, to recharge or to just get away. Read more
Disney Vacation Planning
Magical Accommodations: The Guest Assistance Card
Editor: I’m delighted to welcome Paige to our family at The Affordable Mouse! Paige will be writing each month about Disney with special needs. Please give her a warm and magical welcome! 🙂
I’m so excited to be a part of the Affordable Mouse family! 🙂 Hopefully my posts will share some helpful tips on traveling to the Disney parks with loved ones who have special needs.
Anyone who has a family member or loved one with special needs knows it can be nerve wracking traveling to a new place. Especially a place on such a large scale, such as Walt Disney World. I’m here to assure you Disney does offer special accommodations that can guarantee everyone will have a fun and memorable time. So let’s get down to business…to defeat the Huns! Sorry, I couldn’t resist putting in a Mulan reference. 🙂 Read more
Dining at Disney World: Indulging Doesn’t Have to be Unhealthy.
I am sure all of you are surprised by the headline of this article and why I of all people would write about healthy food. Well, I have been trying to live a healthier lifestyle lately as are a lot of people. So I wanted to give you some options when you are on vacation to eat healthier. I am not saying you can’t have your Mickey bars, churros, cinnamon rolls, etc. However, Disney offers some great choices that not only taste amazing, but won’t break the scale either. Read more
Ask Amy: Walt Disney World Children’s Activity Centers
In August of this year my family of four, including kids ages 5 and 9, traveled to Walt Disney World with my sister, niece – age 7 and nephew – age 5. For the first time ever, we tried one of Disney’s Children’s Activity Centers. I’ve always want to explore the Animal Kingdom Lodge, so we decided the kids would spend time at Simba’s Club House while the adults dined at Jiko. Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: Do You Believe in the Fifth Dimension?
Editor’s Note: Please welcome Abbie to The Affordable Mouse team of writers. Abbie will be sharing her favorite “Terrific Tuesdays” for us several times each month and we are looking forward to her thoughts on the best rides and attractions at Walt Disney World! 🙂
Thank you for welcoming me to The Affordable Mouse, I’m so excited to be writing for Terrific Tuesday’s! I wasn’t sure what to do for my first entry but my son, Ethan, who is twelve, insisted on me writing about the Hollywood Tower of Terror. I remember going on this ride for the first time when I was at Disney’s MGM Studios (now Hollywood Studio’s) when I was 15 years old in 1995. It quickly passed up Space Mountain and became my favorite ride. Read more