Tuesday Disney Tips: Breaking Tradition

For many years now my family has enjoyed spending Thanksgiving together at the most magical place on Earth. We have spent numerous hours planning our trips, excitedly deciding where we would eat Thanksgiving dinner, and putting each year’s itinerary into my binder adorned with covers made from pictures of Mickey and his friends enjoying turkey dinner. It has been so much fun and has added more joy to my life than I could ever put into words. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: A New Disney Meet N Greet

We all know about the all-important and coveted Character Meet N Greets at the Disney parks. Volumes have been written, printed and noted about where each character can be found in order to make sure your child has the best opportunity for an autograph or a photo op with his or her favorite character. But there is a new kind of Meet N Greet that is also ultra-important and that can be a wonderful addition to your Disney vacation. Read more

Princesses With a Plan: 35 Days and Counting

The ticker on my Disney Time Countdown Clock says 35 days, so I figured this was a perfect opportunity to update you all on the trip Susan and I are planning for our magical girlfriends getaway to Walt Disney World. With only 35 days left, and lots of entries in our own personal calendars, we have been stealing away time to talk every chance we can get about our plans and ideas. We have completed all the necessary pre-trip details. We have a plan for our touring itinerary, foodie list, and not-to-miss rides and show information. We have ordered t-shirts, developed packing lists and calendared other items not quite ready to act upon yet. I have also contacted online friends who will be visiting at the same time and have scheduled tentative meeting times. Read more

Disney Vacation Planning: DeAnna’s Favorite Tips

When scanning my mind for Disney tips to share, I couldn’t help but ponder all the knowledge I’ve gained from my numerous trips to visit The Mouse.  What would I offer that has not already been offered?  You have already been given a wealth of information from our awesome writers here at The Affordable Mouse.  So my main tips, from me to you, are very simple:

  1. HAVE FUN, and
  2. DO NOT GET IN A RUSH.

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