In our second year of awards, the Mouse for Less Academy of Disney Culinary Arts and Sciences recently get dressed up and awarded the Top 10 Fine/Signature Restaurants at the Walt Disney World resort. Now, we are ready to dress a little more comfortably and bring a healthy appetite. That’s right, once again thanks…
Author: Tim Rogers
When he isn't busy planning his next trip to The World, Tim enjoys reading, running, gardening, photography, and playing piano and video games. Tim is also a composer - you can listen to his music at timrogersmusic.com. When not in Orlando, Tim spends his time in Central Texas with his wife and two cats, one of which sounds a lot like Chewbacca.
Tips to Enjoy Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Boo…to….you…a…boo…to…you…a… boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo to you and you. Every fall, the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World transforms into a spooky (but not so scary) party destination. I was able to go to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party last year, and since tickets are already available for the…
Top 10 Signature Restaurants in Walt Disney World
Following up the success of the Top 10 Table Service Restaurant and Top 10 Quick Service Restaurant awards from last year, the Mouse for Less Academy of Disney Culinary Arts and Sciences is at it again, this time adhering to the dress code. That’s right, once again thanks to the voting of the members of…
Vegging Out at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
These days, Epcot seems to have a festival almost all the time, but the most excitement often seems to be centered in the fall. The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is the kind of celebration of culinary delights that only Disney can produce, and since the dates for the 2018 festival have been officially…
An Introvert’s Guide to Walt Disney World
For my whole life, I’ve been pretty much on the far end of the Introversion spectrum. I don’t to well in crowds, can get overstimulated, and definitely need alone time to re-energize. And I love going to Walt Disney World. So this obviously can be seen as a challenge, but over the years I’ve found…
The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2018 – A Mouse for Less Review
I’ve written before about how useful the Unofficial Guide series is, so it was only logical that for my first trip to Universal I would turn to the Unofficial Guide team once again. For those unfamiliar, the Unofficial Guide is the print side to the TouringPlans universe. They are known for giving a complex,…
Disney Chase Visa Meets at Walt Disney World
After seeing the Disney Chase Visa meet and greet signs over years of Walt Disney World trips, I actually didn’t get to experience one until I went to Disneyland. After that first Disney trip with the Disney Visa, I knew I would have to carve out some time on my next journey to Walt Disney…
Why I Still Love Sanaa
Even as someone fortunate to travel to Walt Disney World fairly regularly, the rate of new restaurants opening and sheer number of dining opportunities across the resort make it difficult to decide which places to go. It always seems like you can’t possibly fit in and try everything you would like to. Even in that…
A Vegetarian Review of the Satu’li Canteen
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been the focus of a lot of excitement recently. With extended hours, new evening experiences, and a new nighttime spectacular, there was plenty of reason to get amped up for a visit before even thinking about the new land. That new land, Pandora: The World of Avatar, has added so much…
Breakfast with Friends at the Crystal Palace
For many of us, trips to Walt Disney World are as much about family traditions as they are about experiencing the newest hottest thing. For me and my wife, one of our favorite and most important traditions is breakfast at the Crystal Palace. I’ve written before about why this is such a high point in…
The Many Pretzels of Walt Disney World
One of the favorite parts of a Walt Disney World vacation is the food. And even with the great lengths we go to for certain table service restaurant reservations or the menu scouring and planning we take to counter service locations, very few things inspire the kind of loyalty and dedication as some of our…
DIY Disney Wreath for Thanksgiving
Halloween is over and Christmas is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for Thanksgiving! Since store-bought decorations for this time of year are sometimes kind of sparse, filling in the gaps with some crafts can not only be fun, but festive as well (and many Thanksgiving decorations can also be used throughout…