Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks…you won’t go hungry! I want to share a story with you. Lisette (actual name changed) recently told me that she was worried about her upcoming Disney cruise. It seems that she was unable to get the early dinner seating, which is typically around 5:45pm. She usually eats early in the day…
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!
A Visit to Walt’s Train Barn
Welcome to Walt’s Train Barn in Griffith Park! How often do you hear the words “free” and “Disney” in the same sentence? Not very often! But if you happen to be in Southern California on the right day, you can have a short, free Disney experience by visiting Walt’s Train Barn. Guests can view some of Walt’s…
Opening Day Attractions at Walt Disney World
Timeless, from opening day until now! It’s hard to believe that the most magical place on Earth, Walt Disney World, is celebrating its 50th birthday. I didn’t have the pleasure of visiting on opening day, and even if I had, I wouldn’t be able to remember any of it. But let’s take a look at…
Do I Need a Passport for a Closed Loop Cruise?
When do you need a passport to cruise with Disney? I love the Mouse for Less groups for Facebook, both the one dedicated to general Disney travel and the one that specifically talks about Disney cruises. It’s a great place for new Disney travelers to connect with seasoned ones. Here, they can ask question and…
Enjoying the Disney Lobbies
The Swan Hotel Let me know if this sounds like you: You very carefully pick out your Disney resort hotel at either Disneyland or Walt Disney World. You want to make sure you have the best access to the park you want to spend the most time at. You also want to make sure you’ve…
Why I Love the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
The Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Disneyland Park There are so many great places to eat at Disneyland, and I like to try new places. But there are a handful of restaurants that I find myself returning to again and again. One of those places is the Jolly Holiday Bakery Café. Salad and Parmesan…
Retired Disney Attractions That I Miss
Francis’ Ladybug Boogie: Gone but not forgotten! Walt Disney said this of his beloved Disneyland: “It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” And if he felt this way about Disneyland, I’m willing to bet he’d feel the same thing about Walt Disney World. Although Disney attractions…
Family Photo Traditions
Gotta get that photo with Mickey and Minnie! For some families, a Walt Disney World trip is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. But for other families, Walt Disney World becomes a second home, a place they visit again and again. One of the best ways to commemorate returns trips to Walt Disney World is to take…
Why I Want to Stay at the Boardwalk
The Boardwalk at Walt Disney World I’ve stayed at many Walt Disney World resorts over the decades. There is one that I haven’t tried yet, and I’m really hoping to stay there one day. It’s the Boardwalk Inn and Villas, located near Epcot. Here’s why I’m hoping to stay here soon. LOCATION,…
Before You Make That Room Request…
View from the Polynesian Village Resort, 2931 You’ve picked your Disney resort hotel and booked it. As that magical check-in date comes closer, you’re starting to think about making a room request. What kind of a view do you want? How close to do you want to be to all the amenities? Or would…
Disney’s Funniest Attractions
If someone were to ask you for adjectives describing Disney attractions, several words would probably pop into your mind. Exciting. Thrilling. Nostalgic. Happy. But one that frequently comes to my mind is “funny.” Yes, there are certain attractions that have a great sense of humor and can make you laugh even if you’ve been…
We’re Goofy for Goofy!
Meeting Goofy at Epcot’s Character Spot It seems like everyone who has a Disney vacation – adults, children, grandparents, singles, doesn’t matter – makes it a priority to get their photo taken with Mickey. And who can blame them? After all, Walt himself told us not to forget that “it all started with a mouse!”…