Thrifty Thursday: Free (and Fun) Souvenirs from Animation Academy at Hollywood Studios

Minnie from Animation Academy (Mouse on the Mind)

One of the best things about Disney souvenirs is that I can have things around the house to remind me of my visits to Disney World. One of my favorites was absolutely free and hand created: a drawing of Minnie from the Animation Academy in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!! Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Free at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Animal Kingdom Lodge lobbyStretch your “three-week safari” into at least a few days by booking your next Disney vacation at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Blending authentic African tribal flavor with majestic East African national-park lodges, the deluxe resort offers warm tones, stunning vistas and lots of magical freebies. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: A Taste of Scotland

Mouse on the Mind

Guess what?!?! News about the 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is starting to trickle in … and I’m starting to get excited! 

We all know that eating around the World Showcase during Food & Wine can be a thrifty way to enjoy lots of little bites for a small price, and this year will be no different … except you’ll be able to enjoy a taste of Scotland, too!!  Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Sounds Like Summer

Mouse on the MindThere’s something about walking around the World Showcase Lagoon that just MAKES a Disney trip. It’s such a nice, relaxing way to spend an evening.

Even better? When you can add some super fun live music to the equation.  Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Smarter Than Your Average Phone

There is pretty much nothing I hate more than getting that horrible text message notice that someone on my family plan has gone over our data plan. How does that even happen?! 

One thing I know for sure: I won’t be wasting my data in Disney World anymore! Disney World offers free wireless Internet access in all of its theme parks, all resort rooms and public spaces, and all feature pools and bus stops. 

And it’s super easy to access:

Just select the Disney Guest network, accept the terms of use and you’re in business. Easy peasey. 

Don’t expect super high speeds or anything super special. But it is wi-fi, and it is free. And it is a great way to keep your phone bill under control as you refresh the Lines App or access the Magical Meals e-book from your Dropbox account. 

Have you used the free Disney wi-fi? Let us know about your experience in the comments below. 

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Melissa Sue works in higher education communications in upstate New York, where she lives with her husband Robert, a secondary school teacher, and her cavapoo George (as in King George). Melissa began visiting Disney World when she was six and today owns a piece of the magic at Bay Lake Tower. She blogs at Mouse on the Mind and tweets @msorrellsgalley. She’ll be contributing money-saving tips to The Affordable Mouse.

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