We will miss you, Enchanted Garden! The See Ya Real Soon Breakfast on board the Disney Dream is the final breakfast of the cruise, on the day the ship returns to port. (Think of it as the Cruise Line’s version of the Tragical Express from Walt Disney World back to the airport – it’s coming, you know…
Author: Kristina Valcarce
My first Walt Disney World vacation was in 1976, and my first Disneyland experience was in 1995, when I moved to Los Angeles. I am a bi-coastal Disney nerd and proud of it!
Cookie’s BBQ on Castaway Cay
Welcome to Cookie’s! One of the great things about a Disney Cruise that stops at Castaway Cay is that you can easily eat on the island without spending any additional money. Of course, if you want a cocktail or a beer, you’re going to have to pony up. But if you want soft drinks, ice…
The Frightfully Fun Parade at Mickey’s Halloween Party
Eerie projections entertain before the parade My family experienced Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park for the first time on September 30th. One of the things we did not want to miss was the Frightfully Fun Parade. This is the first year this particular parade was running down Main Street, U.S.A. For those of you…
Breakfast at Cabanas on the Disney Dream
Welcome to Cabanas! My recent cruise on the Disney Dream was full of so many fabulous moments, but one of my favorites was walking the Castaway Cay 5K. I had to be at the check in point for the race at 8:15 a.m., which meant I was going to need to be up and out…
Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland
Welcome, foolish mortals, to Mickey’s Halloween Party! On September 30th, my family and I enjoyed Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park. This is a special ticketed event held on select evening in the Fall. On nights when the party is being held, Disneyland Park closes to regular guests at 7:00 p.m., and only people who…
Dinner at Animator’s Palate on the Disney Dream
Animator’s Palate is a full service restaurant located on Deck Three of the Disney Dream. It is part of the ship’s rotational dining service. On our cruise this month, we were scheduled to eat here twice – and the second time, it was for the Disney Cruise Line’s famous Pirate Night! The first time I…
Things I’m Looking Forward to At Mickey’s Halloween Party
Disneyland Park decked out for Halloween You’d think, after going on Disney trips since 1976, I’d have seen it all and done it all. But you’d be dead wrong. The world of Disney travel has exploded since Walt first built his sweet little park in 1955. And there are plenty of items I need to…
Breakfast and Dinner at the Enchanted Garden
Welcome to the Enchanted Garden! The Enchanted Garden is a restaurant on the second deck of the Disney Dream. It is part of the ship’s rotational dining service, and is also an option for breakfast. My family got to enjoy both meals on our recent cruise. When we chose to eat breakfast at the Enchanted Garden,…
Dinner and Breakfast at the Royal Palace
Welcome to the Royal Palace! The Royal Palace is a table service restaurant located on Deck Three of the Disney Dream. It is part of the cruise’s rotational dining for dinner, and is also open for breakfast. We enjoyed both meals on our recent cruise. The Royal’s Palace’s décor revolves around the Disney princesses. Throughout…
Stateroom 6580 on the Disney Dream
Queen sized bed in our stateroom It’s Disney Cruise Line Day here on The Mouse For Less! On our first Disney Cruise aboard the Disney Dream, we opted for a Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah. We wound up with Stateroom #6580. This was our family’s first cruise, and we had been warned by several people…
Lunch at Cabanas on the Disney Dream
Welcome to Cabanas! Cabanas is a buffet style restaurant located on Deck 11 of the Disney Dream. On this deck, you’ll also find the famous Aquaduck water slide, both Donald’s and Mickey’s pools, self serve soft serve ice cream, a beer stand, smoothie stand, fast food options, and Vanellope’s candy store. Inside Vanellope’s, the sweet and…
Country Inn and Suites – Cape Canaveral
Welcome to the Country Inn and Suites in Cape Canaveral When I booked my first Disney Cruise, our travel agent strongly suggested that we fly in to Orlando a day early, rent a car, drive to Port Canaveral, and spend the night at a hotel there. She explained that since we were flying from Los…