Disney Vacation Planning: Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is one of those surprise parks. While it doesn’t seem like a lot, the more you explore, the more you find and pretty soon you find yourself immersed in Hollywood’s golden era of the movies. Things are constantly changing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The most recent is the upcoming removal of Mickey’s Sorcerer’s Hat. I had grown to love that, but soon the Great Movie Ride Theater will be more noticeable as you enter the park. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Safe and SAVE Driving!

So… you have decided that you want to keep your feet and all four wheels on the ground as you go on the long-anticipated Disney vacation.  Well, there are ways to save money driving even several hundred miles!  Now, mind you I’m no mechanic or expert on cars, but I happen to be married to a car expert, so I consulted with him for these thrifty driving tips!  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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Top Ten Tuesdays: Top Ten Things I Learned at Disney World

I had a chance to visit Walt Disney World last week for a few days of research and work. Yes, I know, I went to Disney to work. Really. I did! 🙂 While I was there, I had the chance to check out and explore a number of things that were new since I was last there, and in the process, learned a few things that I didn’t know, and experienced a few things that I hadn’t experienced before. (I also learned a few things from other Guests too.) And I was reminded of a few things that I already knew as well. Of course I can’t keep all of that info to myself, so today’s post includes my Top Ten tips from my trip (in no particular order): 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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