By Sarah DeMare ** Note: This is an archived article written in June, 2007, the information have changed greatly since that time, for current information please visit The Mouse For Less’ Disney Magic Your Way Dining Plan page at: https://www.themouseforless.com/tripplanning/discounts/myw.shtml. So, you’ve researched, run the numbers, and now you’ve decided that the Disney Dining Plan (DDP)…
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A Grand Gathering: Disney’s Gift to the Large Group Vacation
By Erica Colmenares Eventually, in the life of the Walt Disney World fan, you get the dreaded call. Someone has appointed you the organizer of the frat-house reunion, the landmark birthday party, the anniversary celebration get-together. WDW newbies and vets alike may need some extra help, or want something extra special for these vacations. And…
Leaving the Country for Disney: Passports and Insurance and Currency- Oh My!
By Erica Colmenares I don’t know about you, but I spend a good bit of my daydreaming time imagining I’ve won the lottery. Now, I don’t play the lottery, so it’s pretty far-fetched, but here’s what I’d do if, magically, my number was picked for the MegaBall jackpot. First, there’d be back-to-back Eastern and Western…
Add Your Own Magic
By Carol Garcia To some of us, planning is an adventure. It’s not just about buying tickets and making reservations, it’s about making sure our families have a wonderful and memory filled trip. And one of those extra steps that can be taken is to add a little magic to your trip. Magic can be…
Freebies at Disney
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…
Fort Wilderness: Disney’s Diamond in the Rough
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…
Magical Moments in 2006
Magically Speaking Featured Article Library of Congress ISSN:1556-3863 Compiled by Erica Colmenares It’s traditional at the beginning of the New Year to look back on the old one. Often, we consider what we would change for the future. For this article, however, we want to remember the good times from the past! We asked TheMouseForLess…
Disney’s Moderate Resorts – Part One
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…
The Disney Cruise Line Spa Experience
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….
Fall Festivities Disney Style
By Carol Garcia Ah, Fall! The leaves are changing. The air is getting crisp. The rain has started. The kids have colds. I miss the sun! What a wonderful time to go to Disney.Although my midwest perspective on Fall doesn’t always paint a pretty picture, a Fall trip to either Walt Disney World or Disneyland…
Outside the Parks: Exploring Adventures by Disney
By Erica Colmenares I believe that in all fairness this article must be prefaced by a warning. As in: Warning, you are going to be very sad unless you have enough money in your savings account to book an Adventure by Disney after you read this article. I don’t think it’s just me. Adventures by…
Adventures by Disney: Accounts of Italy, London/Paris and Hawaii
By Kathy Greenwell Rome, of course, included the history and ancient ruins. We did a ton of walking, but nothing too strenuous. We saw the Spanish Steppes, the Trevi Fountain (where our guides provided three coins for each of us to toss [for luck, or to ensure a future return to Rome]), the Pantheon, the Forum, and other…