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2017 Candlelight Processional Dinner Packages

7/1/2017 • Holidays & Events, Walt Disney World • A Holiday Classic the Whole Family will LOVE! We're so excited to share that 2017 Candlelight Processional Dinner Packages at Epcot are now available for purchase!! We love the holidays and Disney, so when you put them together something magical is bound to happen! The Candlelight Processional is an Epcot favorite as it showcases the traditional story of Christmas in a unique Disney way. It includes a celebrity narrator, a 50-piece orchestra and a mass choir {and don't forgot the DINNER!} Disney is welcoming a few new faces to the narrator spotlight this year, but we don't think you'll be disappointed in the slightest {you might actually be jumping up and down!!}. These narrators include Daytime Television Legend Pat Sajak and TV star CCH Pounder, who was also at the grand opening of Pandora - The World of Avatar. There will be some familiar faces joining the Processional including television, […]

35th Disney Night of Joy at ESPN Wide World of Sports

4/25/2017 • Holidays & Events, Walt Disney World • Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, MercyMe, & MORE! This fall is full of fun in Orlando, FL. You can kick off the fall festivities with the 35th Disney Night of Joy! This year's event will feature 15 of the greatest performers in the Contemporary Christian music industry. Join in on the JOY either Friday, September 8th or Saturday, September 9th, 2017!   Several Country Christian Music legends like MercyMe, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Kirk Franklin will take the stage. However, you will meet new Christian hit artists like Danny Gokey, Jordan Feliz, and Rend Collective. The EPSN Complex will feature two nights of awe-inspiring music. And, we've heard that Amy and Steven might even sing a couple of songs together! The concert experience doesn't stop there. Matthew West will be the host for the two-night event this year. He will be running around the complex, introducing artists, and […]

Experiencing Europe Onboard a Viking River Cruise

11/14/2016 • Cruises, Reviews • My family recently enjoyed a family reunion onboard a Viking River Cruise on the Rhine River sailing from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland.  Viking made the journey worry free and easy, so we could enjoy your time together and not have to worry about any of the details. It was a first-class experience and exceeded our expectations. This was the perfect vacation for a large family that included members in their 80’s and individuals who had never been to Europe.  Many people associate river cruising with grandparents, but I would estimate that the average age on our ship were in their 50’s with quite a few in their 30’s.  For us, there were many benefits to sailing with Viking: Traveling along the Rhine immersed us in the history and beauty of the region. The onboard activities include local musicians, dining to give you a taste of the local culture and speakers […]

The Pirate’s League

10/10/2016 • Holidays & Events, Walt Disney World • A great option for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party If you’re heading to Disney World in the months of September or October to enjoy the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, you may have already thought about the costume your son or daughter will be wearing while there.  If you are worried about a costume that is too warm for the weather in Florida or if you are wanting to stay in the parks all day without having to go back to the resort to get ready for the night, there is a great solution right in the Magic Kingdom! The Pirate’s League in Adventure is an affordable experience to transform your child into a pirate of their choosing or even a mermaid!  They do awesome face paint as well as add fun accessories to complete their look.  The cast members who work with the kids offer an unforgettable experience that […]

‘Ohana Restaurant – Review

9/29/2016 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • ‘Ohana Means “Family” and Families love ‘Ohana One of my family’s favorite sit-down restaurants at Walt Disney World is ‘Ohana located on the second floor of the beautiful Polynesian Resort, which offers monorail service, with direct access to Magic Kingdom. Please note breakfast and dinner are offered and have a set price and menu. 'Ohana is extremely popular and reservations are required. Breakfast  Breakfast at ‘Ohana with Lilo and Stitch is a great way to start your day!  Enjoy a relaxing breakfast served family style with all-you-care-to-eat offerings of island-style fried potatoes, scrambled eggs, Hawaiian pork sausage, smoked bacon, Mickey-shaped waffles and a variety of fresh fruit and breads.  Disney characters stop at your family’s table to visit, sign autographs and pose for pictures.  Each family gets to take advantage of some quality one-on-one time with their Disney friends.  Watch out for Stitch – he likes mischief! Hidden Disney Secret:  […]

Experience Early Morning Magic!

9/26/2016 • Walt Disney World • My husband and I had the privilege of having a weekend at Disney, WITHOUT our children!!!  {GASP!!!} We attended Disney’s Early Morning Magic at the Magic Kingdom.  This is a limited entry, early access event. It takes place from 7:45am-10am on select mornings, with only select attractions open in Fantasyland and an all you can eat breakfast at Pinocchio Village Haus. Please keep in mind, regular theme park admission is required in addition to your reservation for this event. Check-In  My husband and I arrived approximately 20 minutes prior to the start. We were allowed in to the park at 7:45am, sharp.  We checked in and were given a wristband and a sticker for the event!   It was an opportunity to enjoy a leisurely stroll down Main Street, taking in the wonder of this beautiful park.  There were several photographers along Main Street and in front of Cinderella’s Castle. Rides, Rides, […]

5 Reasons You’ll Love MeandTheMouse.com

9/13/2016 • News • It’s been one week since our BIG launch, and we hope you’re enjoying our new space as much as we are! Today, we are going to share with you 5 reasons why you are going to LOVE our new website. Let’s get started!   5 Reasons You’ll Love MeandTheMouse.com   Easy to Navigate This website is about 200x easier to navigate than our previous website. Take a look at our easy to comprehend home page! This page is one of my favorite because it gathers all the best parts of our website into one page! You can also see all of our social media feeds in one location! Vacations Page Our new vacations page is a fun place to check out. You can browse through all of the destinations and learn more about each location. We hand-picked information to help you have plenty of knowledge about each destination without feeling […]

Disneyland Paris? Oui Oui!

9/3/2015 • Disneyland • If you love Disney and you’ve always dreamed of a family vacation to Europe, it couldn’t be easier to combine the two and visit Disneyland Paris! It’s just a short train ride from the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris (or easily accessible by train from many major cities in Europe). Disneyland Paris is made up of two main parks – the Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. Disney Village is a shopping and entertainment district complete with Character meals and a Wild West show. There are many walk-through areas in the parks as well as exciting attractions and shows to keep guests of all ages entertained. While many of the attractions in Paris are similar to attractions in the U.S., there are some very definite differences as well as many attractions found only here: After exploring the galleries of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, you can venture down into the […]

Disney’s Coronado Springs Business Class

8/10/2015 • Walt Disney World • Are you wanting the luxury of a deluxe resort without the price tag? A great solution maybe staying Business Class at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. My family stayed in this hidden gem in June of 2015. First of all, I love the location of Coronado Springs. You can see the Tower of Terror from the property along with the statues that decorate the peaks of the Swan and Dolphin Resort. It is considered to be in the Animal Kingdom Resort Area. Therefore, it is a fairly short bus ride to Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Animal Kingdom. It can be a bit of a haul to get to the Magic Kingdom. Disney’s Coronado Springs itself is themed in Mexican/American Southwest. There is a great swimming area with a Mezo-American pyramid, water slide, baby pool, bar and fire pit. The resort itself is visually stunning! The staff may have been the best […]