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  • Disney’s Fab 50 Character Collection

    2/4/2022 • Blog, Walt Disney World • Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is now underway! The World’s Most Magical Celebration is an 18-month special event that features new rides, fireworks, and entertainment at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, as well as the resort hotels.   As part of the celebration, your family will enjoy discovering 50 of their favorite Disney characters throughout the four theme parks. 36 special golden character sculptures, depicting 50 of our favorite Disney characters, are located throughout the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. While some of the gold statues are easy to find, some character statues require little more searching. The whole family will enjoy discovering and taking photos with these special additions to the parks. Do you have your vacation booked with Me and The Mouse Travel? Ask your travel specialist about our special "Fab 50 Character Scavenger Hunt" card. Enjoy celebrating our favorite Disney friends during The World’s Most Magical Celebration! Magic […]

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  • Enjoying Butterbeer at Universal Studios Orlando – The Ultimate Guide

    12/30/2021 • Blog, Reviews, Universal Studios • A trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort wouldn't be complete without enjoying a  Butterbeer. A perfect day at Universal Studios Florida starts with a visit to Diagon Alley and a Butterbeer.  We like to start our day with a ride on Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts when wait times are low due to our early access to the parks as a resort guest. Enjoying a Butterbeer at Universal is just one of the many ways to feel immersed in this magical world. Butterbeer comes in six delicious forms of tasty treats! Which version should you try? Each treat offers something unique, so the Me and The Mouse Team is here to give you a full breakdown of Butterbeer at Universal Studios and where to find it in the Wizarding World. COLD BUTTERBEER The traditional cold drink (secret recipe) is often described as a cream soda with butterscotch and shortbread flavors. It’s a sweet […]

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  • Experience the Rainforest on Your Disney Cruise

    8/10/2021 • Cruises, Reviews • When you are sailing onboard your Disney Cruise, take time to pamper yourself and make a reservation at the SENSES Spa.  The full-service spa includes massages, manicures, pedicures, and salon services. When cruising, I recommend treating yourself to the Rainforest Deluxe Cruise pass.  This fantastic spa package is available on all sailings and includes unlimited access to the scented showers, aroma steam, sauna rooms, and private jacuzzis.  Depending on your Disney Cruise ship, you can also enjoy the warm loungers that overlook the ocean (Disney Dream and Fantasy cruise ships) or relax and unwind with the tranquil sounds of water in an exclusive relaxation room (Disney Magic and Wonder cruise ships).  This package also includes scented body scrubs of your choice to use to exfoliate while enjoying the Rainforest showers and saunas. No appointments are necessary for you to use your Rainforest Spa package.  Simply check-in with your stateroom key at the […]

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  • Tipping Onboard your Disney Cruise

    8/3/2021 • Cruises • You are ready to set sail on an amazing, unforgettable vacation onboard your Disney Cruise ship. What do I need to know about tipping onboard my Disney Cruise? Gratuities for services given throughout your cruise, including your stateroom hosts and restaurant servers are customarily given at the end of your cruise       Standard Gratuity Suggestions (per person, per night)       Restaurant Server $4.00       Restaurant Assistant Server $3.00       Head Server $1.00       Stateroom Host(ess) $4.00 Gratuities for spa services, room service, etc. can be added to your stateroom bill as you sail. Some Drinks have a gratuity automatically added – any drinks, non-alcoholic or alcoholic, you order from a bartender will automatically have a 15% gratuity added. In addition, if you order a smoothie, bottled water, or alcohol from your server at dinner, they will add gratuity. Tipping your driver and tour guide on excursions is customary. Bring cash with you for your excursion […]

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  • 5 Don’t Miss Opportunities on the Disney Dream

    4/9/2021 • Cruises, Tips • The Sail Away Deck Party is not to be missed! This event marks the beginning of your adventure on your cruise. Go to the pool deck, or the deck above that looks down onto the pool deck and enjoy the party.   The Sail Away Deck Party is full of excitement has lots of music and dancing, and you get a chance to see many of your favorite Disney characters decked out in their cruising attire. Be on the lookout for Captain Mickey Mouse and his friends Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto, who want you to join in on the fun!! Pixar's animation process. From the dining room chairs that are patterned after Mickey Mouse’s pants to the paintbrush butter knives, you won't want to skip your dinner at this magical restaurant. As you dine, a complete animated “cel” is drawn, starting from sketches of the main characters, adding background elements to the finished art. […]

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  • Fun Awaits at the Oceaneer’s Club Onboard Your Disney Cruise Ship

    4/2/2021 • Cruises, Reviews • The Oceaneer’s Club onboard the Disney Cruise Line fleet is a special themed area for children (ages 3 -12).  It’s a wonderful place to explore, play, and have fun in a secured area while cruising onboard your Disney Cruise. We recommend you register your child for Disney’s Oceaneer Club online after booking your cruise, but you can register at the terminal or once onboard your ship as well.  On Embarkation Day, parents are invited to tour the facility, meet the counselors, and learn more about the exciting activities hosted at Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Disney’s Oceaneer Lab throughout the cruise. On your first visit to the club area, your children will be given a MagicBand to use to enter the Oceaneer’s Club. You can decide who is able to check your children in and out of the club area.  On our cruise, my husband, myself, and our 17 year old […]

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  • Top 10 Cool Treats to Enjoy at Walt Disney World

    2/2/2021 • Tips, Walt Disney World • As the summer fun continues to rise at Walt Disney World, your family will enjoy the opportunity to cool down and enjoy some delicious tasty treats while visiting the parks.  We're sharing our list of Cool Treats to enjoy at Walt Disney World in 2021!!! Enjoy!! 1. Night Blossom:  This fun drink can only be found at Pongu Pongu inside Pandora - The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom Park.  The Night Blossom is a non-alcoholic limeade slushy with apple and pear flavors topped with passion fruit boba balls.  {1 snack credit on the Disney Dining plan} 2. Dole Whip Float:  Identified as my FAVORITE snack on the property, the Dole Whip Float should NOT be missed on a trip to the Magic Kingdom. You will find this amazing treat made up of pineapple soft serve surrounded by freshly squeezed pineapple juice only at the Aloha Isle in Adventureland at […]

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  • The Rider Switch Pass at Walt Disney World

    1/29/2021 • Tips, Walt Disney World • Ever wonder if you’ll miss out on riding an attraction at Disney World because you’re traveling with someone either not tall enough or who does not want to ride? No worries! Disney offers a Rider Switch pass for guests in this situation. WHAT IS RIDER SWITCH? Rider Switch (also known as child swap or rider swap) allows an adult who has waited off the attraction with a child or guest unable to ride, the ability to enjoy the ride after the remainder of his/her party returns from the line. REASONS FOR NOT RIDING *Height restrictions *Guests with disabilities *Child chooses not to ride HOW DOES IT WORK? 1. The entire party goes to the front of the line of the attraction they wish to ride (either the standby line or FastPass line, if they have one). 2. Let the Cast Member at the front of the line know you need […]

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  • SMUGGLER’S RUN: CHEWBACCA MODE

    1/9/2021 • Blog, Disneyland, Tips, Walt Disney World • Since the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run has been one of the most popular attractions. On this immersive attraction, guests can take flight on the iconic ship along with a team of five other passengers, each of which has their own designated duty (pilots, gunners, and engineers), in order to complete their smuggling mission. You and a crew of pilots, gunners, and engineers can embark on a smuggling mission through space inside Han Solo’s famous ship. While aboard, your team is assigned a mission with the help of Han Solo’s pal, Chewbacca, and pirate Hondo Ohnaka. Your goal is to acquire as much coaxium as possible and smuggle it back to the base. TRUE Star Wars fans will love a hidden “easter egg” within this attraction as you unlock “CHEWIE MODE”, which allows you to turn off Hondo Ohnaka […]

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  • Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

    7/17/2020 • Walt Disney World • You can experience the joys of the islands at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. The spectacular moderate resort is centered around Barefoot Bay with its boosting palm trees, white sandy beaches, and colonial architecture. Caribbean Beach is made up of six islands and is conveniently located on the new Disney's Skyline. Guests will love the convenience of traveling by aerial gondola to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, as well as to nearby resorts for shopping and dining. With two Skyline stations nearby, no matter what Caribbean island you are visiting, quick, easy access to Walt Disney World's newest transportation is just minutes away. The newly reimagined Old Port Royale at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort acts as a “port of entry” that gives guests convenient access to check-in, concierge services, hotel amenities, and dining during their island-inspired vacation. Enjoy a meal at Sebastian’s Bistro, a new restaurant offering waterfront dining adjacent to the […]

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  • Thank you, Tressa, for helping me plan our Disney vacation! I appreciated you being so responsive and answering all my numerous questions regarding the parks and getting around. I highly recommend her service and if possible to stay at a Deluxe Resort. At a Deluxe Resort, you will have access to not only early access, but also late hours at both Epcot on Magic Kingdom.

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