Can somebody tell me how I have gone this long without talking about one of my all time favorite restaurants in all of Walt Disney World? I experienced this table service restaurant, found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on one of my very first trips as an adult to The World. I asked around the internet…
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Book Review of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2014
One of my favorite books to help with planning a Disney vacation is The Unofficial Guide: Walt Disney World with Kids 2014 by Bob Sehlinger and Liliane J. Opsomer. I borrowed this book from the library and have been enjoying the advice from the guide all week! If you are going to Walt Disney…
Foodie Friday: Goofy’s Candy Company
One of my favorite places to make a stop during my Walt Disney World vacations is Goofy’s Candy Company, found in Downtown Disney in the Marketplace section. While Goofy’s sells lots of different types of candy and other sweet treats, including things like pecan clusters, cupcakes, slushies, caramel apples, taffy, cookies, fudge, jelly beans, lollypops,…
A Deeper Look at Maharajah Jungle Trek in Animal Kingdom
In my last post, we took a deeper look at Pangani Exploration Trail in Animal Kingdom. Today we’ll explore the sunny trails of Maharajah Jungle Trek. Maharajah Jungle Trek is a 1/3 mile long, self guided tour in the Asia section of Animal Kingdom. The path features foot bridges, waterfalls, a bird aviary and houses many threatened…
A Deeper Look at Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail is a half mile long, self guided walking tour in the Africa section at Animal Kingdom. Disney invites you to “explore a lush tropical forest inhabited by native African wildlife including gorillas, hippos, and exotic birds.” Animals you might encounter include African Bullfrog, Angolan Black and White Colobus Monkey, Western Lowland…
Growing Up Disney (p.3)
Last summer, my daughter was 9 years old when we went Disney World. She had been to Disney World five or six times by now. I remember wondering if she would still like going. What more could we do that we haven’t done already. Turns out, quite a bit … Her favorite ride in Magic…
Cool Gear Water Bottle Review
I received two Cool Gear water bottles free of charge for review purposes. When we travel to Walt Disney World, it’s always during the hottest months of the year and it’s important to stay hydrated. I was thrilled to receive two filtered water bottles to review to see if they would be good to use…
Foodie Friday: Columbia Harbor House
One of the best counter service restaurants in all of the Magic Kingdom is Columbia Harbor House. This quick service dining location offers a multitude of options for guests that are downright tasty. Don’t pass this location up because you think it’s all typical theme park fare. It most certainly is not. They even…
Flower Power at Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
Hans Christian Andersen said: “Just living is not enough; one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.” Talking about sunshine and flowers the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival comes to my mind. The festival which runs through May 18, is among my favorite annual events at Walt Disney World. It is the perfect special…
Looking Back on 15 Years of TheMouseForLess
It was fifteen years ago, March 16, 1999 to be exact, that a little Yahoo group called DisneyDollarless was born. The group was launched by Binnie Betten as a way for Disney fans to chat, plan, and just talk about their favorite subject. From those initial few members, DisneyDollarless quickly grew to boast 500 members,…
Foodie Friday: Best Places to Find Fruity Treats at Walt Disney World
Yay!!! It’s officially Spring! With Spring brings my love of eating more fresh veggies and fruits. So, I thought I’d take a look at some of the places where if you’ve got a hankering for fruit, you can pick up something delicious on your next vacation. (It can’t always be chocolate on top of chocolate…or…
Discovering my Irish Side at Raglan Road Pub
Fiona Shaw, the Irish actress most famously known for her role as Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter films once said, “Even when they have nothing, the Irish emit a kind of happiness, a joy.” That happiness and joy was clearly present at the annual Mighty St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Downtown Disney and everyone…