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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So You Want to Meet the Disney World Characters…

A highlight for nearly every child who visits Disney World…and more than a few adults…..is meeting the characters. It is such an important part of a Disney trip that many children plan for weeks which characters they wish to see, and spend just as much time trying to decide where the best place is to see them. (At least that’s the way it worked in our family lol!) Read more

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Quiet Spots at Disney World: Where to go When You Need a Break

Finding peace and quiet at Walt Disney World….sounds like “mission impossible” doesn’t it? Disney is many things, but for the majority of the day, the busy-ness and excitement of the resorts and theme parks create an energy….and the noise level to go along with it….that is the complete opposite of peaceful, or quiet.

Still, there are times during your Disney vacation, when that is just what you are going to need. You may have little ones that just won’t nap with distractions. Perhaps you are the one that wants a quiet place to relax and unwind for a few minutes. Or maybe you just want to sit and relax in a nice cool place and get out of the sun. Whatever the reason, this is something that everyone will go looking for at one point on their trip. Where do you go?

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Magical Accommodations: The Guest Assistance Card

 Editor: I’m delighted to welcome Paige to our family at The Affordable Mouse! Paige will be writing each month about Disney with special needs. Please give her a warm and magical welcome! 🙂

I’m so excited to be a part of the Affordable Mouse family! 🙂 Hopefully my posts will share some helpful tips on traveling to the Disney parks with loved ones who have special needs.

Anyone who has a family member or loved one with special needs knows it can be nerve wracking traveling to a new place. Especially a place on such a large scale, such as Walt Disney World. I’m here to assure you Disney does offer special accommodations that can guarantee everyone will have a fun and memorable time. So let’s get down to business…to defeat the Huns! Sorry, I couldn’t resist putting in a Mulan reference. 🙂 Read more

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Our Disney Vacation: 32 Days to Go

It’s getting closer….the excitement is building….we’ve waited as long as we can….the suitcases are coming out!!!  As soon as we put that first item in our suitcase, it will begin to seem real that we are actually going to Disney World….SOON!!!  YAY!!!   We all have our trips paid off as of last week (45 days out) and everyone is getting antsy to get this show on the road!!

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