Our homemade Forky! For me, the standout character in Toy Story 4 is definitely Forky, the toy that imaginative Bonnie makes out of trash and rejected craft supplies. Shortly after we all saw the film, my mom mailed my daughter some sporks and craft supplies so that we could make our own Forky! Here’s what…
Category: General Disney Fun
Creating Disney Magic at Home
Pandemic or not, Disney fans miss the parks and that Disney Magic when they’re at home. Walt Disney World has been closed since mid-March due to COVID-1 and even though Florida is in the early stages of reopening and WDW has announced the parks would be reopening in July, your next trip might not be…
Disney Movie Meals Challenge #13 – “Peter Pan”
We’re headed to the second star to the right and then straight on ’til morning for our next Disney Movie Meal, Peter Pan. Peter Pan has become synonymous with never growing up. Personally, I always thought it was far more impressive that he could fly, but to each his own. Never having to grow up…
My Disney Experience App during Covid-19
The My Disney Experience app is usually our lifeline in the park. The app helps us manage our FastPass+ and dining reservations. We can also see park maps and wait times for the rides. Currently, with Walt Disney World, Disneyland and all other Disney parks closed as the world battles the Covid-19 outbreak, you might…
A Little Disney Easter Magic in Quarantine
Here we are in quarantine 2020 and we are all feeling a little restless. Our normal escape down the street, Walt Disney World, is closed for business. This year, as we prepared for Easter we had to create our own Disney magic! Our Easter Tree Inspired by our new, white holiday tree in the…
Ideas for Displaying Mouse Ears
If you are like me, you are absolutely obsessed with Mickey Mouse Ears. You have so many pairs of mouse ears that you have trouble picking which ones to take on your Disney trips. After debating forever, you decided to take most of them, and before you know it, you are taking more mouse ears…
Disney Movie Meals Challenge #12 – “Alice In Wonderland”
Alice in Wonderland is a fantastic example of Disney animation and imagination. Released in 1951 and based on the books by Lewis Carroll, the film is full of fantasy, adventure, and a few interesting foods. With a Cheshire Cat who can go invisible, a perpetually late White Rabbit, and a hot-tempered Queen with a penchant…
Keep the Disney Spirit Alive – From our Blog Family
Lots of us will be home for an extended period. We at the Mouse for Less Blog want to make sure you stay healthy. Our crack staff of blogsters put together this list of things you can do to keep the Disney Spirit alive. The first suggestion was from KellyN who suggested that you use…
Disney Voices: Actors Who Voice Multiple Disney Characters
Have you ever wondered about the people who lend their talents as the voices of Disney characters? (Besides John Ratzenberger because everyone knows he voices a character in every Pixar film.) Some Disney movies have big name stars – think Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell as Elsa and Anna in the Frozen movies – but…
Do-It-Yourself Disney Notebooks
Here’s an easy, do-it-yourself Disney notebook project. Maybe you’re asking why it’s good to have a Disney notebook? Well, we’re at the beginning of a new year, and you may be planning a vacation to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or another Disney destination. I previously wrote about adding a packing list or an itinerary…
DIY Snow White Apple Autographs
If you’ve been following along with my unique autograph ideas, you’d know I love getting special autographs on my Disney trip. They make for a fantastic memory & affordable souvenir! I have a ‘dinglehopper’ signed by Ariel, frying pan signed by Rapunzel, canvas shoes signed by many characters & on my most recent trip, I…
Disney Parks Spoil Everything
It’s no secret that visiting a Disney park can forever spoil you for other theme parks. After you’ve encountered Mickey-white-glove service and entertainment, it’s hard to see other amusement parks, local fairs, or rides in the same light. But do you realize that your cherished vacation has actually ruined experiences far beyond the fantasy realm?…