You might be shaking your head right now. You might be thinking, “This is a blog for a group called The Mouse for Less and you’re trying to convince me to stay at the most expensive Disney owned and operated resort at Walt Disney World?” Granted, a stay at the Grand Floridian…
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Making a Disney Wish List: Disney World Fireworks Dinners
When I get back to Disney I will want to experience the best of what Disney has to offer and that means Disney Fireworks dinners. Disney World does a spectacular job at doing these. Last January, on a father son- trip with my son Stu we got to experience four of these dinners. When…
Five Reasons to Stay at Disney’s Beach Club Villas
With Walt Disney World recently reopening their parks, many people are once again planning to return to the magic. But, in their announcement, Walt Disney World indicated that the first resorts to open would be the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Resorts. Unless you are a Disney Vacation Club member, or related to someone who is,…
Disney’s Yak and Yeti – A Restaurant Worth a Vist to The Animal Kingdom
Editor’s Note: This article was written prior to COVID-19 Disney’s Yak and Yeti is a welcome break near Expedition Everest that provides great Asian and Indian food.Tucked away near Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom is Disney’s Yak and Yeti; a fantastic Indian American restaurant. We tried it for the first time on a recent…
Five Things to Add to Your Disney Packing List
It’s no secret: trips to Walt Disney World look different now than they did just a few months ago. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting people all around the world, Disney is doing everything they can to lower risks for guests while still trying to provide a magical experience. If you’re planning a trip to the…
Disney’s Topolino’s Terrace – The View Rivals The Food
Editor’s Note: This article was written prior to the parks closing due to COVID-19 We were lucky to get our reservation during Fireworks at Disney’s Topolino’s Terrace. Elegant and with excellent views of three different nighttime spectaculars we believe that Topolino’s Terrace will soon be one of Disney Worlds hardest to get reservations. Topolino’s…
My Disney’s Animal Kingdom Top Five
Editor’s Note: This article was written prior to the parks closing due to COVID-19 Putting together my Disney’s Animal Kingdom top five list is probably the hardest one out of all the parks. There is just so much that I adore about this park! I’ve never understood, even before Pandora opened, how people considered this…
Epcot’s Spice Road Table – a Review
Editor’s Note: This article was written prior to the parks closing due to COVID-19 Epcot’s Spice Road Table was an easy choice for our late night Epcot dining. Pat and I had eaten there before and found the food sumptuous. In addition, we knew that the view of Epcot’s nighttime spectacular would be amazing. Many Disney…
Most Expensive Snack Options on the Disney Dining Plan
Editor’s Note: This article was written prior to the parks closing due to COVID-19 and the temporary removal of the Disney Dining Plan. If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, it’s important to be aware that there are SO MANY snack options! It’s easy to use your credits on things like Mickey Bars, Popcorn, and…
Celebrating Mary Poppins on your Disney Trip
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Disneyland Editor’s Note: This article was written prior to the parks closing due to COVID-19. My favorite Disney film of all time is, hands down, Mary Poppins. The music, the incredible characters, and the heart warming story of a father learning how to truly be present for his children gets me…
Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Sanaa – A Review
Editor’s Note: This article was written prior to the parks closing due to COVID-19. While planning for Disney I asked my 32-year-old son if there was any place he wanted to eat. Stu’s only recommendation was the Animal Kingdom Lodge. A certain podcaster kept mentioning a bread service. Therefore, it seemed logical to start our…
My Disney’s Hollywood Studios Top 5
Editor’s Note: This article was written prior to the parks closing due to COVID-19. For years, I didn’t have a top five list for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There just wasn’t enough compelling action at the park for me. The Studio Backlot Tour and Lights, Motors, Action! had both disappeared and left voids before new lands…