Disney Vacation Planning: Kelly’s Favorite Tips

Hello Affordable Mouse fans!! This month we are talking all about our favorite Disney Travel Tips. So grab an iced cold beverage and enjoy the ride as I take you on an inside look at how my family and I make our Walt Disney World vacations affordable and successful!

Favorite Disney Travel Planning Tips (this is before you travel)

I always say that planning your Walt Disney World vacation is an attraction in itself. Planning your trip is what starts to get you pumped for the day you depart.  It is VERY important to plan your trip in advance, especially if you are a new Disney traveler. Planning helps you budget better, get more bang for your buck and feel like you got the most for the money. Do you see a theme here? Money!!! Read more

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of July 18, 2011

Hello there Disney Friends! Happy Saturday and Happy Weekend! As we deal with record-setting heat here in the U.S., I hope those of you who are in the middle of the heat wave are managing to stay cool! Wish I could send Mickey Bars and Dole Whips to all of you! But since I can’t, the next best thing is to share some “cool” Disney blog posts. So grab a glass of lemonade, find a nice air-conditioned spot, and enjoy the best from our Disney friends around the blogosphere! 🙂 Read more

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of July 11, 2011

Greetings Disney Friends! It’s been a couple of weeks since we’ve had a Disney blog round-up, since last week we were in the middle of our Disney Memories Giveaway. What fun that was, reading the wonderful memories from our writers…and from all of you! Thank you so much for participating and sharing such special moments in your lives: that’s what Disney is all about, isn’t it? 🙂

Here are just a few of my favorite blog posts from the past TWO weeks. Hope you enjoy!

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Disney Vacation Planning: What You’re Leaving Behind

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As you count down the days until vacation, the excitement grows, as does the anxiety, as you begin to think about all you’ll be leaving behind.  This is especially true if you’re a first time Disney traveler, and it can become quite stressful.  Allow me to offer some suggestions and solutions for some of those potential problems:

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Disney Fun From Around the World: Week of June 27, 2011

Happy 4th of July weekend everyone! Hope you have lots of great plans for celebrating America’s birthday! As you read this, I am on my way to a week at the beach…not Disney, but maybe the next best thing! 🙂

As I mentioned earlier, and on our Facebook page this week, I am leaving The Affordable Mouse in the very capable hands of our wonderful writers, the Affordable Mousketeers. And they have a wonderful week of fun planned for you while I’m gone: lots of great Disney stories and the best part…the chance to win a $50 Disney gift card! You can read all the details here.  Be sure to stop by every day to increase your chance of winning!

Because of the contest, there won’t be a Disney blog round-up next Saturday….so this week’s will have to do for a couple of weeks. With that in mind….enjoy!

I’m always interested in ways that you can incorporate learning with Disney.  The Disney Driven Life offers some suggestions here: SUMMER READING WITH DISNEY

Those of you with little ones who wonder what they will…or won’t like at Disney World, will appreciate this post from Disney Bird: What My Toddler Enjoyed at Disney

Chip and Company provided some very helpful information this week: Learn all about the ins and outs of meeting your favorite characters in Walt Disney World Character Greeting Primer. And if you will be visiting with a child who has special needs, you will find this article to be very helpful: Vacationing with Special Needs: ASD/ADHD

Disney Guru always keeps us informed. This week they shared some excellent tips for Summer Survival at Disney World

What would you do if you only had two hours at Disney World? Disney Parks Blog has some thoughts from the Moms Panel: If I Had Two Hours at Walt Disney World to Make a Lifelong Memory I Would…

Magical Mouse Schoolhouse reminds us to remember who really helps create that magic: Thank a Cast Member

I have always been fascinated by art…especially fun art. Studios Central lets us in on a some especially interesting and fun art: Hollywood Brown Derby Caricatures

Trying to decide exactly where to stay and eat? Whether new or veteran, it can be an overwhelming task. WDW Fan Zone helps: Choosing Lodging and Meal Locations

That’s it for now. Have a safe….and wonderful holiday weekend, and enjoy the time with your family and friends. I’ll see you in a couple of weeks! 🙂

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