In March of 2013, it was announced that Downtown Disney — Disney World’s shopping and dining district — would be undergoing a huge change. Expanding the dining, entertainment, and shopping options to the tune of doubling the current offerings. Ultimately Downtown Disney will change to become Disney Springs, which is anticipated for completion in Spring 2016….
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The Many Benefits of the Disney Chase Visa Card
They say money can’t buy happiness, and that is true, but it can buy a ticket to The Happiest Place on Earth! Wouldn’t it be great though to purchase Disney tickets and souvenirs at a discounted price or at no cost at all? I recently wrote about my first trip to Disneyland, but one thing…
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Delicious Disney Dishes – Macadamia-Pineapple Pancakes from Kona Cafe
Did you know that yesterday was National Pancake Day? One of my husband and my favorite things to do is to head to IHOP on National Pancake Day for “free” pancakes. (Free with a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network.) I know it’s silly, but it’s become a tradition for us and something that…
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Kidani Village- A Unique Hotel Experience
On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, we traveled with a large group. In examining our accommodations, we decided it would be a good opportunity to try out a 2-bedroom villa at one of the Disney Vacation Club resorts. We decided upon Kidani Village at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, since the size and theme…
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The Scoop on Beaches & Cream
Eating at Beaches & Cream has been on our bucket list for years. Back when the restaurant did not take reservations, we were hesitant to trek to the Disney’s Beach Club Resort area not knowing ahead of time if we could get a table. Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs) are now available for Beaches & Cream,…
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Foodie Friday: Details on Making Lunch Reservations at Be Our Guest Restaurant
Have you heard the news? Officially this week, Be Our Guest Restaurant now offers guests the option to make Advanced Dining Reservations for lunch! So let’s get down to why this has occurred as well as the details of what that statement means for you. Let’s start at the beginning. Be Our Guest Restaurant was…
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Disney Cruising Hacks
Planning for a Disney Cruise? Here are some tips I wish I had known before I cruised! Early PAT – When you check-in online, you can pick the time you will arrive at the port. Select the earliest port arrival time (PAT) you can, and arrive at the port at that time. This will help…
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Movie Review: Lilo and Stitch
The forty-second full-length animated feature in Disney history, Lilo and Stitch was theatrically released on June 21, 2002. The flick is eighty-five minutes in length. Plot Summary At the Galactic Federation Headquarters on Planet Turbo, Dr. Jumba Jookiba has invented an alien, Experiment 626, which possesses an ability to “think faster than [a] supercomputer” and…
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IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth– Options of Where to Watch the Show
Watching IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth is my favorite way to end a day at Epcot. The show takes place on the World Showcase Lagoon at the time of park closing and combines lights, fire, water, music, and fireworks into a spectacular show. The lagoon is beautiful at any time of day, but at night, the…
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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…
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Around the World Showcase in $80
When you travel to Walt Disney World as often as we do, it’s nice to find creative ways to make each visit unique. While our family has always loved spending time at Epcot, up until our most recent trip, we had never really taken the time to explore each World Showcase pavilion in great depth….
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Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 2/16/15
Quite a few pieces of refurbishment news to pass along. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment has been pushed back from March 4-7 to April 27-30, reopening on May 1. Also Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will be closed for two days, March 4-5, reopening March 6. Finally, Peter Pan’s Flight will be closed from March…