Thrifty Thursday: Free Fun at Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

Yacht and Beach Clubs (© Mouse on the Mind)If you have ever wished you could vacation in New England, circa 1800, then let me welcome you to Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts! Though these sister resorts are in Disney’s deluxe category, there are still plenty of freebies to be found for guests on the lookout:  Read more

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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: 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: Personalized Ground Plan

Want to remember your last Disney trip but don’t want to break the bank on expensive souvenirs or PhotoPass cd? When you get home, there’s one amazing, FREE souvenir that you can personalize and order straight from The Mouse.

Disney’s Customized Maps are beautiful, full-colored, 14×20″ renderings of the Parks (one for each of Disney World’s four main gates)–each attraction is marked with a pin, and you can select which pins are highlighted.  Read more

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