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: Can We Chill With an Adult Disney Beverage?

Several years ago, my husband and I were in need of a “chill” place and a cool adult beverage on our Disney vacation. I suggested just that and his response was – “you can’t find that here!” We were in Disney Hollywood Studios at the time. “HA-watch me” was my response! After finding a great shaded picnic table beside The Great Movie Ride, I set off to get our adult beverages. At the first kiosk cart I found, they served beer. Needless to say I was the hero that day! Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Christmas Stocking Stuffers, Souvenirs and Stickers!

Our view from our Boardwalk resort room last Christmas

Merry Christmas!  Can you believe Christmas is next week?  I’m just gobsmacked!  It’s time to grab the most favorite stocking stuffers ~ Disney Stocking stuffers!  Disney stocking stuffers are not just Mickey and Minnie anymore… even though it all started with a mouse!  By the time I get to stocking stuffers, the Christmas budget is usually busted so I need great stocking stuffers for CHEAP!  Pssstttt…. These stocking stuffers will also work as great $$$-saving souvenirs if you are spending part of your Christmas holiday at Disney World!  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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