Happy Memorial Day From The Affordable Mouse

As we pause today to honor and remember those who have served and given their lives to defend our freedom, it’s a perfect time to enjoy just one way that Disney World marks the day.

All of us at The Affordable Mouse wish you a safe and happy Memorial Day…

and to our Armed Forces….thank you.

 

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Terrific Tuesdays: Epcot’s France Pavilion

France
photo via: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeshlabotnik/1532576090/

As you enter the France Pavilion in Walt Disney’s Epcot theme park, you will see a magnificent small scale model of he Eiffel Tower in the distance.  You can enter France through the World Showcase or via the International Gateway located in between France and the UK. Guests of these hotels can enter through the IG: Read more

Wordless Wednesday: Yay or Nay to Universe of Energy?


It seems no matter how long your vacation to Walt Disney World is, there’s just never enough time to do everything! Universe Of Energy is for some reason that attraction that is skipped a lot. Maybe the length or that it’s somewhat hidden. For those that have experienced this attraction, would you vote yay or nay?

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Karen grew up in the Boston area and traveled to Disney World many times with her parents and sister. Always staying at the Fort Wilderness Cabins gave the trips a feeling of a home away from home. It also started the tradition of attending the Hoop Dee Doo Review on each trip! Somehow that show sparked her interest in the Disney College Program. Which she did in the fall of 2002, working as a hostess @ Captain Jacks in Downtown Disney. Now as an adult, Karen finds herself traveling to the parks on a yearly basis! Photography has always been a hobby of Karen’s, but over the past few years it has become her passion. It’s even taken her to her favorite place! The Make a Wish Foundation sent a family to Disney for a week and Karen was lucky enough to be their photographer of choice! She got to tag along and photograph their memories being made. She hopes to get that experience again someday! You can find more of Karen’s photography on her site www.KPportraits.com.

Terrific Tuesdays: Epcot’s China Pavilion

As we work our way through the World Showcase at Epcot, our next stop is China.  Here you will find beautiful gardens and tranquil ponds scattered throughout the land.  There is even a miniature version of  the tomb of China’s first emperor.  The film Reflections of China, is shown in a 360^ Circle Vision theater and shows the journey of the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China.   Read more

Tips for Creating Your Own Disney Itinerary

I don’t think I need to stress the importance of thoroughly planning your Walt Disney World Vacation. I mean after all, you are here reading this so that tells me you see the benefit to a bit of Disney “research.” So many people tell me that planning a trip to Disney takes more time and thought than a trip to Europe. It is true! If you want to get the most for your time and your money, I HIGHLY recommend creating a daily itinerary. This holds true even more if you are traveling during the following “busy” Disney travel periods; summer, winter holidays, spring break and Easter.

While I know it is a good idea to create an itinerary I also know that many people sit down to create one but just do not know where on earth to begin. Here are some tips to help you get started: Read more