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How To Manage Waiting in Line with Little Ones

1/22/2021 • Tips, Walt Disney World • You have finally managed to save enough for this magical vacation. You have put months of work into planning every detail so things are perfect! You can’t wait to see the smiles and hear the laughter of your kids but that all could change if you don’t plan for the waits. It is just a given, if you are going to Disney, you are going to wait in lines at some point during your trip. A little extra planning beforehand can save you a major meltdown while on your magical trip. Here are some helpful hints that will hopefully make waiting in line more tolerable: Start preparing your kids months before you leave. When you are waiting in line to see a movie or buy a toy, explain that this is what it will be like at Disney. But also, explain the reward at the end of the wait makes […]

Fun Ways to Count Down to your Disney Vacation

1/19/2021 • Cruises, Disneyland, Tips, Walt Disney World • You booked your Disney vacation over six months ago. The anticipation is unbearable! Here are some fun ways to help your kids (and you) count down to the magical day!   1. Make a paper chain. Remember counting down to Christmas using those? Use Mickey colors or favorite princess colors. 2. Watch Disney movies. One week before the trip, stack up seven movies, and watch one each night. This will help the kids countdown the days and get reacquainted with the characters. 3. Mickey Dry erase board. Print off a Mickey-themed picture and place it in a cheap frame with glass. Use a dry eraser marker to count the days down. 4. Paper bag surprise. A week before your trip, fill a paper bag with a Disney goody such as stickers, autograph books, penny bags for the penny-press, spending money, etc. Staple each bag and number the bag. Let the […]

The “Perfect” Age for Disney

1/15/2021 • Tips, Walt Disney World • I grew up going to Disney World. My parents took me, my brother, and two sisters multiples times while we were young. We went at different times and when we were of different ages. The first time my brother (the youngest of the four of us) made the trip was when he was 4 years old. During that visit, I was 12 and it never crossed my mind if Jared was old enough to go or could have gone when he was younger. Fast forward a bunch of years. Just 10 weeks after I gave birth to my second child, my husband had a work trip taking him to Florida so the kids and I tagged along and we took them to Disney.  Some of my friends and family said my baby boy was too young while others said no you are fine. That is a question that so many […]

My Top 5 “My Disney Experience App” Features

1/12/2021 • Tips, Walt Disney World • Efficiently touring Disney World is key to getting the most out of your vacation.  Disney offers an amazing free app for your smartphone called My Disney Experience (MDE) to do just this!  It houses all trip details (i.e. resort reservation, park tickets, dining reservations, etc) in a single account!  It keeps your trip plans organized, plus does so much more! My top 5 MDE features: My Disney Experience App PhotoPass: This feature lists the location of PhotoPass photographers and rides with the PhotoPass option.  Filter by the park you’re in and be amazed by all the places available to capture your magical memories!   You will get the most out of your photo package purchase the more you stop. Wait Times: Vacations never seem long enough, so spend your time wisely to get the most out of your day!  Using the wait times feature allows you to see all current wait […]

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 […]

Catch a Big Wave at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

10/10/2019 • Walt Disney World • For the last 25 years, Disney guests have been splashing around at one of the greatest overlooked experiences on Disney property - Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon!  Disney is known for its great theming and Typhoon Lagoon does not disappoint. The details show evidence of the island paradise once wiped out by a typhoon; most notably, Miss Tilley’s shipwrecked shrimp boat on the top of Mount Meyday which erupts into a geyser every 30 minutes. Typhoon Lagoon is home to a wide range of “mild to wild” water attractions, and is a great place to cool off during the hottest Disney summer months. At the center of the park is the surf pool, which is the largest man-made wave pool in North America.  The huge waves of the surf pool is one of the biggest draws to Typhoon Lagoon. Want to learn how to surf like a pro? Guests can before park […]

Character Dining at Walt Disney World

5/7/2018 • Walt Disney World • Clients often ask “Where can I see Mickey Mouse or Cinderella?” While most characters have Meet-n-Greet locations in one of the four theme parks that make up Walt Disney World, Character Dining is a great way to spend a little more time with your favorite Disney character without having to stand in line or use one of your pre arranged Fastpasses. You will find character dining both inside the parks, as well as at select Walt Disney Resorts on property. Character dining is very popular and can be booked up to 180 days in advance of your arrival. As a Me and The Mouse client, your Travel Specialist is happy to make all your dining reservations for you. (Please note that characters are subject to change without notice). Below is a helpful aid in looking at and comparing the Character Dining experiences offered at Walt Disney World. You will find […]

Halloween on the High Seas

8/31/2017 • Cruises • Have you been looking for the perfect Disney Destination for your family's fall break? Halloween on the High Seas with Disney Cruise Line is the perfect vacation location for you family! These special cruises are jam packed with extra holiday fun for the whole family! You can set sail for a spook-tacular experience that is full of haunted tricks and fun-filled treats on select Disney Cruise itineraries this fall! Ready to take a look at all of the fun we've been talking about? Take a look at the video below. It will give you a sneak peek into some of the festive activities that will be on board! Looking to book a Halloween on the High Seas voyage? Contact a Me and The Mouse agent today!  

Beverage Tastings Onboard Disney Cruise Line

8/2/2017 • Cruises • If you are sailing on a Disney Cruise and looking for adult onboard activities, Disney offers tasting events for guests that are at least 21 years old. This is a fun activity that you can experience on select days, generally sea days. I have personally experienced the tastings with a group of friends, but I have also signed up for wine tastings by myself. It is a fun and comfortable environment and a great way to meet other people on your cruise. Here are a few examples of the types of tastings offered, but they can vary by sailings and the length of the cruise:   Wines Tasting hosted by a sommelier Beer Tasting Martini and Tequila/Margarita tastings Rum Tasting Cognac Tasting + A variety of other options based on availability   Beginning July 13, 2017, you are now able to reserve our tastings online after your booking window opens […]

Toy Story Land to Open Summer 2018

7/31/2017 • Walt Disney World • To Infinity and Beyond! Howdy, Howdy, Howdy!!!  Toy Story is one of my favorite Disney movies, and I am super excited to announce that coming summer 2018 Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be home to a new Toy Story Land!  The idea of this new land is similar to that of Cars Land at Disneyland, it is an all immersive land where you actually feel like you are walking around Radiator Springs {such a fun land to visit}!  The new Toy Story Land will shrink down guests and become Andy’s new toys!   The new 11 acres of Andy’s backyard play area you will be full of Toy Story fun! You will find 2 new amazing attractions 1. The Slinky Dog Dash Family Friendly Rollercoaster and 2. Alien Swirling Saucers. Toy Story Mania will continue in operation and has actually extend its track for a longer and even more entertaining ride. The Slinky […]