Blog Posts Tagged agent

5 Ways Me and The Mouse Travel Can Save You Money on Your Next Trip!

11/20/2018 • Adventures by Disney, Aulani, Cruises, Disneyland, Holidays & Events, Tips, Universal Studios, Walt Disney World • As a Disney and Universal Travel Specialist, I’m here to help you with the who, what, where, when, and how of planning your next vacation. All of these things are key to making your next trip a magical one! Today, I want to talk about a question I’m often asked - “How can working with a Me and The Mouse Travel Specialist save money?” I don’t know about you but I like to make lists to keep me organized. With that said, allow me to list my top 5 reasons of how we can save you money and even use the extra money to buy a few more Dole Whips! We know the most economical time to travel. If you are flexible with your travel dates, we know the down times that will be easier on your wallet. We also know the times to avoid so that you are not […]

Big Box Stores vs Travel Planners Who Specialize in Disney

5/15/2018 • Tips, Walt Disney World • You are planning a trip for your family to a Disney destination and are looking for a great deal, but where do you start? You can do the research yourself and book directly with Disney, book with a Big Box Store like Costco, visit your local AAA office, or book with a travel planner who specializes in Disney destinations. If you enjoy planning and know exactly what you want, booking directly with Disney is an easy decision. If you have a Costco membership and want to see what they can do for you, Costco Travel can book your vacation for you. AAA agents can also help book your family vacation if you are a AAA member. What next, though? Well, if you book with Disney, you will handle all details – payments, keeping tracking of planning dates, booking advanced dining reservations and FastPasses for the theme parks or excursions and […]

Behind the Name Tag

10/18/2017 • Disneyland, Walt Disney World • Disney Parks name tags have become an icon much like many other seemingly random Disney items like the famous Disney trash cans (an interesting story for another day)! What started as method to identify employees in 1955 of the newly opened Disneyland, name tags quickly took on a life of their own within the company. This is the fascinating story of a little badge and the names on it. The first name tags at Disneyland were metal with Disneyland in blue written across them and a number. The number represented the employee. All Cast Members were issued a badge. During the first few years most were seen with only a number on them. Some employee such as executives received a badge with their full name in place of the number. It wasn’t until 1962 that the Cast Members first name was standard on all name tags. And it was only […]

Bon Voyage Breakfast- Trattoria al Forno- Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

8/1/2017 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • A relatively new experience, the Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno is a lovely alternative for  character meals.  Meet two of the most adventurous princesses out there – Ariel and Rapunzel! Accompanied by Prince Eric and Flynn Ryder {Eugene for those that know him well}, no less!  Introduced by royal decree – each couple comes to visit tables and bring adventure to every family!  Sometimes, Ariel may ask you to swim with her like her favorite fishy friends in a conga line! This restaurant boasts a charming, dark-wood, tile-floor, open kitchen concept everyone is sure to love. The dining room is more intimate, and ordering off menu versus a buffet is a wonderful change of pace!  Every menu item is inspired by The Little Mermaid or Tangled.   Before you start your adventure, each table has a “Bon Voyage Adventure Journal” to fill out. In it, your family will […]

NEW Harry Potter Ride – Coming Soon!

7/25/2017 • Universal Studios • We are so excited with the latest Universal announcement! A brand new, thrilling Harry Potter inspired ride will be making its way to Universal's Islands of Adventure in 2019. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade has already been a place of fun and excitement, but now this fan-favorite spot will offer more to guests! We don't know everything about this new thrill ride, but we have been informed on some special information. Take a look below at some of the latest details! This is a brand-new, thrill ride that will take you deeper into J.K. Rowling's famous Wizarding World. You will become more engrossed in the Wizarding World as you journey along this ride. You will encounter some of your favorite characters and creatures. This new ride will be unlike anything Universal has ever created, and they are sure it will sure to be a favorite for the […]

Yak & Yeti Table Service Restaurant

7/20/2017 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • Incredible Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park One of the best tips for making the most of your time at Walt Disney World is to stay in the parks for your meals.  While there are many great table service selections in Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, there are only a handful available in Animal Kingdom.  With the new Pandora expansion, more and more guests are wanting to spend time in Animal Kingdom so a table service meal inside the park is usually the best way to have a meal break without wasting time traveling to another part of Walt Disney World. I'm introducing you to one of my favorite spots to grab a bite to eat - Yak & Yeti!   Nestled in the Asia section of Animal Kingdom lies one of the most overlooked restaurants in all of Walt Disney World: The Yak & the Yeti. This restaurant […]

Star Wars Character Meet and Greets

7/13/2017 • Walt Disney World • The official opening of Star Wars Land is still a few years away. However, you can still find an abundance of Star Wars themed experiences awaiting you at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You can hurdle through space on a galactic adventure with Star Tours, watch in awe as your youngling participates in Jedi Training, and end your night with a bang by marveling at Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular - and that’s just the beginning of the Star Wars fun! There are so many awesome adventures to choose! It’s hard to pick a single favorite.  However, one of the best parts of Star Wars is the characters and getting to interact with them is every fan’s dream come true.   Disney is all about creating magical character meet and greets for guests and Star Wars fans will not be disappointed. While on your vacation, make sure you head over to Star Wars Launch […]

World of Color Dining Package

7/7/2017 • Disneyland, Reviews • At Disney’s California Adventure Looking for something a little special to do while you’re at Disneyland in California?  The World of Color Dining Package is definitely something you’ll want to do.  The World of Color show is the most impressive and fanciful nighttime extravaganza Disney has ever produced.  It’s accompanied by momentous music as well as stunning fire, fountain, fog and laser effects.  Not only will you get a reserved viewing location, but you’ll also be treated to delicious food at one of the three restaurants that offer this package.   First, start off by selecting the restaurant you’d like to eat at.  There are three different restaurants with the World of Color Dining Package.   Ariel’s Grotto Carthay Circle Restaurant Wine Country Trattoria   At each of these restaurants, you’ll enjoy a full-service, 3-course meal during lunch and/or dinner plus a non-alcoholic beverage.  The restaurant that we selected was […]

“My favorite character is nowhere to be found!”

7/6/2017 • Disneyland, Tips, Walt Disney World • It happens to all of us.  We LOVE a certain movie, animated feature, or Disney Channel show...and there’s that one character that has stolen our hearts.  We dream of traveling to Walt Disney World to meet our favorite character...and when we arrive, that character is nowhere to be found!  Don’t fret!   Tips to help you find your favorite character {if they make appearances} or to cope with not seeing them! Use the My Disney Experience app!  Your FREE app on your mobile device lets you find characters throughout the Walt Disney World property.  Agent Missy gives you a step by step on this process HERE. Use our Character Dining blog - hard to meet characters can be found at our Character Dining locations, plus we are able to meet several characters at one location. Hollywood Studios tends to have the newest characters from the most recently released movies to […]

Cove Café

7/3/2017 • Cruises, Reviews • Taking a vacation at sea does not mean it will be a vacation without your daily gourmet coffee. Disney Cruise Line has the Cove Café, which is an adult only location on each of their cruise ships which offers gourmet coffees such as lattes, cappuccinos, espressos and hot tea. One of my favorite ways to start the day on a Disney Cruise is to stop in and grab a pastry and an Americano. This is also a great place to try something different from your typical routine! You can find the Cove Café, on the Disney Magic and Wonder, on Deck 9, and if you're on the Dream and Fantasy, it is located on Deck 11 adjacent to the adult pool. The Cove Café isn’t just for morning coffee and breakfast treats. You can visit it all day long for different delightful treats! Throughout the day, they offer snacks and […]