Category: Featured Article

By Carol Garcia “The best things in life are free.”  Well, as followers of “TheMouseForLess,” we all agree with this statement to some degree.  But can anything be free when it comes to a Disney vacation?  Well, surprisingly, yes!  There are many things that can be collected for free (or at least included as part…

By Deb Niarhos It would be just like Walt Disney World to take 700 acres of lush Florida land and create the perfect camping resort, now wouldn’t it? Well, they did just that and it has been pleasing guests since Walt Disney World opened in 1971. The resort is currently home to 784 campsites and…

By Shelly Rhoda Editor’s Note: Shelly Rhoda has visited Walt Disney World an enviable number of times. Her poem covers many topics near and dear to the Disneyphile’s heart: the trip-planning dinner, the wonderful web resources, the delicious restaurants .. . . enjoy! This is my story, though I don’t like to boast, If I…

By Linda Norton In our last newsletter, Linda Norton presented the pros and cons of the Caribbean Beach and Coronado Springs resorts. Today, she concludes this two-part series with a hard look at the Port Orleans French Quarter and Port Orleans Riverside. Enjoy! Port Orleans French Quarter opened in May 1991 as Port Orleans Resort…

By Carol Garcia It’s that time again.  No, not a December holiday, but MouseFest!  This year, like last, my family and I made the trip to Walt Disney World for the annual gathering of Disney fans.  Although the purpose of our trip was to be a part of MouseFest, the great thing about all of…

By Linda Norton Selecting a Disney resort is sort of like picking a candy bar—there are no bad ones and everyone has a favorite. The Value resorts at Disney are a great place to stay while on property, but if you want a bit more space and amenities, then it may be time to consider…

By Carol Vandiver Two big changes have come to Walt Disney World in the form of a little clown fish, Nemo. The first is The Seas with Nemo and Friends at Epcot. The second is Nemo – The Musical at Animal Kingdom. I had the pleasure of seeing both of these recently (Nemo – The…

By Kate Abbott As native Disneylanders, when my husband Brad and I decided to finally visit Walt Disney World for the first time, in January-February of 2006, we wanted to go all-out: We just had to add a three-night Disney Cruise onto the end of our week at Walt Disney World. Neither of us had…

By Carol Darbonne For me the word “spa” is always followed by a small sigh…a moment of wistfulness; thoughts of complete and utter relaxation; and always, always, always the thought, “I need to be there NOW!” One thing you should know is that I live in New York City; never known for its relaxed pace….