Thrifty Thursday: Pin Trading is a Thrifty Way to Have Fun!

Pin trading is an inexpensive way to have fun and interact with Disney Cast Members!  When we first tried pin trading in 2008, Ashley loved it.  At first she was really shy and wanted us to ask for pins, but after a day or so she got used to it and was quickly on a mission for all the “baby” Disney Characters.  Read more

It Just Wasn’t Disney

Last weekend, my husband and I went away for a long weekend. We visited a beach that we haven’t been to often, but it was within an easy day’s drive, so it was a great place to go when you only have a few days. Now you may think it is odd that I am writing about this today on The Affordable Mouse, but there is a reason why:

Because we spent the entire time saying, “it’s just not Disney”. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Guilt-Free Tours

I visit Disney World a lot. But it never feels like a lot because, during each visit, I find something new and exciting to explore or discover. Recently, I experienced my first Disney tour–Segway Around the World Tour–and I’m super excited to try some of the other offerings.

But I’m not made of money, which is why I was so excited to discover that Disney’s tours are available at a range of price points, from insanely expensive to reasonably priced to free. Yes, free. 

Is there anything thriftier than free? (Staying home, I guess … but that’s not any fun.)  Read more

Fall Free Dining at Walt Disney World is Back!!

It’s Back!!!

Buy a non-discounted Magic Your Way Vacation Package at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels and enjoy a FREE DINING PLAN (with accommodations and Theme Park tickets included)!

Offer good for arrivals most nights
9/30–10/4, 10/19–11/1, 11/9–11/15, 11/23–11/29 and 12/10–12/13/12
— at select Disney Value Resorts and get a FREE Quick-Service
Dining Plan, or at select Disney Moderate, Deluxe and Deluxe
Villa Resorts and get a FREE Disney Dining Plan.

An offer this tasty is the perfect recipe for a vacation you’ll never forget!
Book 7/12–9/29/12.

The number of rooms allocated for these offers is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same package. Tickets valid for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes campsites and 3-bedroom villas and is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard View Rooms.

Contact me for your free quote today!

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Thrifty Thursday: All You Care To Cheap

Chef Mickey'sSurprise! I’m writing about breakfast again.

Here’s the premise: it’s expensive. Especially if you’re looking for a buffet that’ll offers lots of options for your hungry troops. Take a look at these numbers (adult prices listed): Read more