Whenever I plan a trip to Disney I get excited about scoring a coveted Advance Dining Reservation, organizing the FastPasses on day 60 before our adventure begins and receiving MagicBands in the mail. All that makes me giddy with excitement, but there are also those moments at Disney that are must do items for me and…
Author: LisaB
I am a married mom to 3 awesome children and 3 terrific fur babies and we live happily in the Catskill Mts. of New York State. When I'm not busy planning our next Disney adventure, I enjoy cooking, baking, reading and fulfilling my ever growing bucket list.
Erin Go Bragh! Let’s Go Celebrate at Raglan Road
It is said that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Having said that, why not celebrate your new found heritage at Downtown Disney’s Raglan Road. Raglan Road is a warm, relaxing restaurant that makes you feel as if you are returning to hang out with old friends, whether it is your first visit or your fifth….
A Review of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party: All Treats No Tricks
Fall is my favorite season and nothing says Fall to me more than sweet apple cider, the smell of soft, cinnamon donuts, crunchy leaves under my feet and of course Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. You might be asking yourself “Why is she writing about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party when I just…
Epcot’s China Pavilion: A Journey to the Far East
Ni hao (Nee how) Mouse for Less readers. What better way to celebrate the Chinese New Year/ Year of the Sheep than to take a stroll through one of my favorite countries in EPCOT — China? China is a beautiful pavilion with an eye to detail. It is relaxing and tranquil and gives a brief glimpse into…
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort: Ya’ Mon!
Living in the snowy, wintery, cold Catskill Mountains of New York leaves me longing for the hot sun of summer, sand between my toes and the sound of steel drums playing dreamily in the background. Of course, I am not going to the “Islands” anytime soon, but I can reminisce about my last trip to Disney’s…
Le Cellier: Magnifique Dining in EPCOT
Whenever we go to Walt Disney World, we find ourselves dining in EPCOT four out of seven nights and one of our MUST DO reservations is Le Cellier. Le Cellier is located in the Canadian section of World Showcase. From start to finish it is a meal that makes you say “Magnifique”. When coming…
Garden Grocer Review: Vacation Grocery Delivery at Your Fingertips
Let me just say it, I dislike grocery shopping. Even more, I dislike grocery shopping while on vacation. Why waste my precious Disney time waiting in line at the store when I can be waiting to ride Splash Mountain? That being said, I welcomed the thought of someone else picking up and delivering my vacation grocery…
Wilderness Lodge Resort: Luxury in the Woods
I’m sure if you look in any thesaurus under Walt Disney World Resort’s Wilderness Lodge, you will find the words “magnificent”, “majestic” and “incredible”. When I planned a September adventure, during the Free Dining Promotion, I knew we were staying at a deluxe resort, but had never imagined how much I would come to…
Did You Remember to Pack the……or What to Remember to Pack for your Disney Vacation
When packing for a Disney vacation, can you really pack too much, can you really pack too little? Can you pack effectively enough as to not go over the weight limit at the airport check in counter? To coin a phrase I heard a million times while my children were growing up, “Yes, we can!” When…
How to Keep the Magic of Disney Alive Till Your Next Vacation (Part 2)
Hopefully, you have read my previous blog on how to avoid Disney Withdrawl and you are now basking in the pixie dust afterglow of great memories. Still having a tough time getting through the day while dreaming of “home”? I have outlined a few more tips and tricks that are sure to have you singing…
How to Keep the Magic of Disney Alive Till Your Next Vacation (Part 1)
The Mouse For Less Blog welcomes Lisa with tips on how to get rid of the post-Disney blues. You’ve just had an awesome Disney vacation! So many memories, so many adventures and now you’re on the plane happily snacking on a Mickey Rice Krispie Treat. All the sudden, you start to feel something nagging at…