It might be a bit of an understatement to say the Disney’s Hollywood Studios is in a period of transition. We are in the middle of a period of dramatic transformation, with some of the biggest changes still to come. However, this summer the first major piece of that transition opened, with Toy Story Land,…
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Top 10 Things to do on Arrival Day at Walt Disney World
If you’re anything like me, your arrival day at Walt Disney World is typically an off park day. After a long travel day, as much as I love the parks, it’s the last place I want to be. I like to spend my arrival day relaxing poolside at the resort, hitting up Disney Springs, or…
A Review of the Play Disney Parks App
Recently, my family went back down to Walt Disney World for vacation. While we were there, we tried out the new Play Disney Parks app. The app has many games that can be played both on and off of Disney Property. I first downloaded the Play Disney Parks App at home. You will use the…
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…
Birthday Celebrations at Walt Disney World: A Trip Report
I’m lucky enough to spend my birthday at Walt Disney World each year. Even if I did nothing more than ride a few rides and stroll down Main Street U.S.A., it would be a perfect way to celebrate, but I threw in a few special treats during my most recent WDW vacation to make things…
No Need to Be Irish to Enjoy Raglan’s Great Irish Hooley
This Labor Day weekend, Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant is home to the 7th annual Great Irish Hooley. The mission of an Irish Hooley is to promote Irish music and culture, and Raglan certainly excels in doing so. Nine Irish bands and the new Raglan Road Irish Dance Troupe will provide traditional Irish entertainment on…
Foodie Friday: How to Use the Quick Service Dining Plan at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival
We’re all about sharing hacks here at The Mouse For Less. And during the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, we have, perhaps, one of the best hacks you can utilize! During this season of delicious food and beverages, it really is a smart idea to have the Quick Service Dining Plan! Disney’s Magic Your…
Walt Disney World Vegetarian Dining for $33 a Day – Epcot Edition
One of the most memorable aspects of any Disney trip is the food. We book our dining 6 months in advance and threaten to riot if our favorite menu item disappears. As Disney fans, we love food. But here at The Mouse for Less we also love saving on our trips, and food is a…
Art Smith’s Homecomin’: Brunch with Southern Charm
Homecomin’ is always on my list of must-do Disney Springs restaurants. So when a brand new brunch menu was announced, I couldn’t wait to book a reservation. Originally only offered on Sundays, it was recently announced that Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Brunch will now be available on Saturday too. Exciting news! If you have never been…
A Women on Her Own in Walt Disney World – Solo time at The Most Magical Place on Earth
Part 2: The Solo Trip Early park time My first solo park day started at Animal Kingdom. Since I was offsight, I couldn’t get my FastPass selections until 30 days out. Flight of Passage FastPasses were long gone by that time, so my best option was to “rope drop” that park. I wanted to get…
The Caring for Giants Tour: A Review
I’ve been going to Walt Disney World for over 20 years now, and I consider myself to be a veteran park goer. I’m always looking for new experiences that I haven’t seen before, and behind the scenes tours are one of my favorite was to experience something new! I recently surprised my mom, an…