I’m getting married soon and for those brides and grooms out there, I’m sure you remember how crazy and stressful planning a wedding can get toward the end. My incredible maid of honor knew how to cut down on stress: a girls weekend at our favorite place on earth! Though our trip was less than…
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Marvel Character Dinner—Fun for All Ages
If you ever dreamed of dining with Captain America, then check out Universal Orlando’s Marvel Character Dinner at Cafe 4 at Islands of Adventure. Together with Seth Kubersky, the coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando, I recently experienced the dinner and enjoyed the interaction with the Marvel characters even though we had no kids…
Despicable Me Character Breakfast – Dine With the Minions
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, recently enjoyed breakfast with Minions. Here is her report! I strongly agree with Robert A. Heinlein, who said, “One should not attend even the end of the world without a good breakfast.” If, in addition to food, you get to meet with…
Throwback Thursday: My Most Magical Walt Disney World Memories – 1976
The Jungle Cruise as it was when I first rode it! This may surprise people who read my blog posts regularly, but my Disney theme park obsession did not begin with Disneyland. Nearly two decades before I ever stepped foot into the Happiest Place on Earth, I first fell in love with Walt Disney World….
The Magic of Meeting Characters on the Disney Dream
The magic of meeting characters on the Disney Dream really makes cruising with Disney special. Seeing your favorite Disney character live, right in front of your eyes is an experience every Disney fan treasures. There’s an intimacy during these meet and greets on a cruise ship that will leave fond and lasting memories for every…
The Kitchen Sink
Every since we first tried it, Beaches and Cream has been a favorite go to for me and my wife. The atmosphere is fun, the servers are great, and the food is tasty and reasonably priced. It has quickly become one of our must-do locations. As such, when we started planning a bigger family trip,…
Top 4 Ways to Maximize Character Meet and Greets
Meeting characters is fun at Walt Disney World, the Disney Cruise Line, and Disneyland Everyone has a favorite aspect of a Disney vacation. For some, it’s the thrill rides. For others, the quality time spent with family. For others, it’s the delicious food. And for some, it’s those wonderful larger than life Disney characters. If…
Visiting The Oceaneer Club Onboard the Disney Dream
Cruising across the ocean is a fun way to spend vacation. The wind in your hair, seemingly unlimited food and drink, games, sunsets…the list goes on. Now, take all the wonderful things you love about a regular cruise and add Disney Magic to it. That’s how I felt when my family and I took our…
Disney Movie Meals Challenge – #3 “Fantasia”
MICKEY’S FAMOUS BLUE HAT: When you think of Disney’s Fantasia, odds are good that your thinking of Mickey Mouse wearing his unforgettable sorcerer’s hat – which makes complete sense! Mickey and his famous hat are depicted throughout Disney history, from the opening credits on 1980s VHS tapes to the giant Hollywood Studios park icon (RIP…
Characters Galore at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Rarely seen characters are one of the highlights of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and this year is no different. Long lines form early for the stars of the party, such as Snow White’s Seven Dwarfs holding court inside the tent of Pete’s Silly Show and Jack Skellington and Sally from the Nightmare Before Christmas (Liberty Square). Mickey…
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Tips, Tricks, and Treats
It still feels like summer in Florida, but the Halloween season has already arrived at Walt Disney World! With the fall season comes one of my favorite events, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The event takes place on select nights from August until Halloween and requires a separate ticket for admission. If you are planning on…
Halloween on the High Seas Onboard the Disney Fantasy
Editor’s Note: This week on The Mouse For Less, we are taking a look at all things Halloween at the different Disney Destinations! We’re starting with Halloween on the High Seas, which has just kicked off for the season this week. Have you been on a Disney Cruise before? Let’s take it up a…