So if the Disney College Program sounds like it might be for you it’s time to start looking into throwing your hat into the ring. There are three steps to the process: the application, the web based interview, and the phone interview. These are the first real challenges of the Disney College program but they are…
Top Reasons Why I Stay Onsite at Walt Disney World
The Mouse For Less Blog would like to welcome new blogger Emma! In her first article, she shares her best tips for staying onsite at Walt Disney World. With so many options for staying in Orlando for a Disney vacation, many people wonder why they should consider staying onsite at the Walt Disney World Resort….
Sailing with Mickey on a Disney Cruise Line Very MerryTime Cruise!
So, you’ve probably heard of a maritime cruise… but how about a Very MerryTime Cruise? Because when you’re sailing with Mickey and the gang on Disney Cruise Line from mid-November through December, THAT’S exactly the kind of cruise you’ll have! My husband and I sailed on the Disney Magic from November 16-23rd, and it’s hard…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/8/14
Star Wars Weekends dates have been announced for 2015. This year there are 5 weekends yet again which are: Weekend I: May 15-17 Weekend II: May 22-24 Weekend III: May 29-31 Weekend IV: June 5-7 Weekend V: June 12-14 In addition, also announced for this year’s Star Wars Weekends – the Star Wars character…
How to Keep the Magic of Disney Alive Till Your Next Vacation (Part 2)
Hopefully, you have read my previous blog on how to avoid Disney Withdrawl and you are now basking in the pixie dust afterglow of great memories. Still having a tough time getting through the day while dreaming of “home”? I have outlined a few more tips and tricks that are sure to have you singing…
Foodie Friday: A Stop at Flame Tree Barbecue
When I was at Walt Disney World just a couple of short weeks ago, I made a stop at one of my all-time favorite counter service restaurants, Flame Tree Barbecue. Since I don’t unfortunately get to Disney’s Animal Kingdom every trip (my hubby isn’t super big on the park) I don’t get the chance to…
Sassagoula Float Works and Food Factory
We have stayed at Walt Disney World’s Port Orleans French Quarter a few times, and enjoy the food court there. The Sassagoula Float Works and Food Factory is set up to look like a Marti Gras parade is in the works! The decorations are colorful, but they get mixed reviews in my family. I…
Bring the Magic Home – Keeping Disney Alive in the Off Times
It is always sad when a Disney vacation comes to an end, but there are many ways to keep the magic happening even after you get home. Here are some of the ways we keep the Disney magic going in our family. Look for Hidden Mickeys: My daughter loves to find hidden mickeys everywhere. It…
To Infinity and Beyond! – A Review of Disney Infinity
Note: This review is of the original Disney Infinity game. Stay tuned for a review of Disney Infinity 2.0 The idea behind Disney Infinity is simple – you should be able to play a video game like you play in the real world. That is to say, if you want to imagine an adventure where…
A Walk Down Memory Lane at The Walt Disney Family Museum
In the heart of the Presidio of San Francisco, you will find The Walt Disney Family Museum. This museum features 40,000 square feet of artwork and memorabilia that belongs to the Disney family. If the thought of visiting a museum in an exciting city like San Francisco sounds boring, think again! The unique exhibits…
A Very Merry Unadvertised Deal – Memory Maker for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Welcome to The Mouse For Less Blog, Jenni and Mark! What value do you place on your memories? A few years back, Disney came out with their Memory Maker package. For our family, this is a summer trip must have. However, this past week we made a long weekend trip to the World for Mickey’s…
Movie Review: Sleeping Beauty
Based on Charles Perrault’s 1697 fairy tale “The Beauty Sleeping in the Wood” and the Brothers Grimm’s subsequent adaptation of that fairy tale, “Little Briar Rose,” Sleeping Beauty was theatrically released as the sixteenth full-length animated feature in Disney history on January 29, 1959. The 75-minute flick was the last fairy tale-based movie that…