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2/25/2025 • Blog, Tips, Walt Disney World •
Arriving at Walt Disney World is always exciting, but what if you don’t have park tickets for your first day? No worries! There are plenty of magical ways to kick off your vacation before stepping into the theme parks. Here are 10 things to do on your arrival day in 2025 that will set the tone for an unforgettable trip. 1. Splash into a Disney Water Park for Free New for 2025, Disney resort guests receive complimentary admission to a water park on their arrival day! Whether it’s Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon, this is an incredible perk that lets you start your trip with thrilling water slides, lazy rivers, and wave pools—without using a theme park ticket. Special Note: Be sure to arrange your flight and arrival time to take advantage of this great perk! 2. Explore Your Disney Resort Your Disney resort is more than just a place […]
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7/13/2021 • Cruises, Tips •
I’ve Booked My Disney Cruise…Now What? Keeping the excitement of a future cruise – especially one that is over a year away – can be difficult unless you are sailing with Disney! Once you have booked your cruise with Me and The Mouse Travel, here are some things to do or consider. 1. Join the cruise Facebook group. Each Disney cruise has a Facebook group organized by an individual or group of individuals on the sailing, usually a DCL veteran. In the Facebook search toolbar, type the name of your ship and the year of your cruise i.e. Disney Wonder 2017, and you should be able to locate the group. Groups are typically “closed” and a request to join is necessary. It is a great way to get to know your fellow Guests, and many groups schedule a group meet-up or other private events on board. It also serves as […]
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2/23/2021 • Aulani, Tips •
Ready to learn about some extra adventures you can take on your next Aulani Getaway?! Things to do on Oahu - Aulani Resort Aulani is a fabulous destination with many activities on the property to pique the interest of all age levels. But there is also so much to do on the island of Oahu. The excursion desk in the lobby has a variety of planned tours, but if you would like to venture out on your own, you can also rent a car through Alamo with a location on the Aulani property. Hawaii Plantation Village Learn the history of a sugar cane plantation and the island. You will leave with an understanding of the culture and life on the plantation. It is a short 11-mile drive from Aulani. Tours start on the hour between 10:00 and 2:00 and last roughly 2 hours. The Dole Plantation Another plantation tour that […]
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2/9/2021 • Tips •
Mickey Ears – you can find them everywhere at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. They are a fashion statement on everyone from babies to seniors. Some people, including myself, even have a small collection of ears to suit every occasion. Everyone has a desire to look like Mickey Mouse but what do people do who don’t want to blend in with the crowd? Show your Disney style by making your own Mickey ears. This is an easy craft with options for people that are super handy with a sewing machine and those who are close friends of the glue gun. It’s a perfect craft idea for crafty tweens and teens too as you can make a pair of Mickey ears in less than 30 minutes. DIY Mickey Mouse Ears Materials: Headbands {thicker ones work best} Cotton Balls Ribbon Glue Gun Cardboard Sewing Machine {optional} Fabric of choice {enough to […]
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