By Carol Garcia We’re like most people who enjoy Disney and own Disney Vacation Club points. When people hear we are going to Walt Disney World “again” on vacation, we hear our share of not quite supportive comments. When those same nay-sayers heard about our last trip, they were even more surprised. “Why are you…
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Walt Disney World Parks Reach Capacity Crowds and other New Years News
We ran over to Walt Disney World on New Year’s Eve for the afternoon- just for lunch at Kona Cafe (YUM) and a quick trip into the Magic Kingdom. We had reservations for lunch at 12:45 then were going to ride a few Magic Kingdom rides. We had lunch no problem, but we could not…
Disneyland Transportation
One of the first questions visitors to the Disneyland Resort often as is “How do I get there?”. There are four airports in the area. All of them have their own merits and any of them can be a choice when flying in, depending on the airline you choose. Here is a list of your…
A Quick Bite at Downtown Disney
By Michelle Leifur Here’s where you stand. You have purchased Mickey-shaped soaps. You have bought enough decorations to decorate three Christmas trees in nothing but Disney. You finally convinced yourself to buy the Tinker Bell china teacup. And you have been lost inside the World of Disney. Three times. You have been standing on your…
A Babysitter at Walt Disney World?
By Carol Garcia There comes a time in every family’s vacation when the quality of the “quality time” spent on vacation with family starts to dip. There can be too many opinions on the next ride or meal, too many interests trying to be met, or too big of an age group to keep everyone…
Eating at Walt Disney World for $40 a Day
Maybe you have heard about Disney’s new dining plan. Although this is a great deal for many guests, it is only available to guests who have purchased a package. The plan costs $34.99 plus tax per night for adults and $9.99 plus tax for children (3-9). If you are one who cannot take advantage of…
Christmas in Disney
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” And it is if you are at a Disney park. For years I had wanted to go to Disney World to see the park all decked out for the holidays. This past year I finally said, “We are going to do it and we are going to…
Disney Resorts at Christmas
No trip to Walt Disney World during the holiday season would be complete without visiting the resorts. Each resort, from value to deluxe, is uniquely decorated to match its décor. Although a trip to each resort would offer up some holiday cheer, most of us don’t have the time during our trips to do so….
A Disneyland Trip Report
As the co-owner of a rather large and well-known, unofficial, Disney informational website, TheMouseForLess.com, I couldn’t just make a trip to Disneyland in Anaheim, California, and have it be a simple vacation. Oh no! I had responsibilities. The Mouse For Less ImaginEAR (volunteer website helper) in charge of photos, though I should bring back as…
Is the Disney Vacation Club right for you?
From Our Magically Speaking Newsletter Archive – subscribe today! Published On June 20, 2005, By Jane Jones You can’t miss the kiosks at Walt Disney World for “the best kept Disney secret,” your ticket to owning “a piece of the Magic.” What is this secret? It’s the Disney Vacation Club (DVC), Disney’s version of a timeshare….
Surviving Hurricane Charlie at Walt Disney World
Editor’s note: The following article is written by Ric Flack, one of The Mouse for Less ImaginEARs, about his experience riding out a hurricane while at Disney World. I would like to convey that caution should always be used when making a decision on whether to weather a hurricane or not. While Disney World Resort…
Magic Your Way Dining
By Erica Colmenares It was driving me crazy. Absolutely crazy. These friends of mine were planning a trip to Walt Disney World. Wait. Did I say planning? They were going, but they weren’t planning. How could that be? I love to plan trips to Disney World. It may even be true that I enjoy the…