Blog Posts Tagged Things to do

Top 10 Things To Do Before a Disney Cruise!

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 […]

Extra Fun on Oahu!

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 […]

Show Your Disney Style – Making Your Own Ears

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 […]

SPRINKLES at Disney Springs

3/24/2017 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • Located in the Marketplace Town Center right in the Heart of Disney Springs (across from The Landing) hides this hidden gem!  Sprinkles Cupcakes boasts a wide variety of sweet treats, including gourmet cupcakes, cookies, ice cream, shakes, and an assortment of specialty beverages. Sprinkles opened its doors at Disney Springs May 15, 2016 and continues to command a crowd of sweet seekers nightly.  The hours of operation are 10am - 12am daily.  During peak seasons, they have a queue out front for guests, so the line doesn't get out of control while they wait for their sweet treat.  For patrons on the go, the Sprinkles at Disney Springs even has a Cupcake ATM! {I know, it sounds amazing!} It's restocked throughout the day and night. So you can purchase cupcakes and cookies 24 hours a day {again, this sounds like a dream!!}!  Guests can enjoy their cupcakes out on the deck overlooking the Disney […]

Disney’s Boardwalk – the Perfect Place to Visit

9/9/2016 • Walt Disney World •        Looking for a place to spend the evening? Check out the Boardwalk! Many people are unaware of the activities, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment that are only steps away when you exit the back of the Epcot theme park. The Boardwalk is a quarter of a mile-long promenade created around Crescent Lake and designed to look like a quaint Mid-Atlantic seaside village from the early 1900's.   The lake is lined with 3 resorts (Yacht Club, Beach Club and Boardwalk), 11 eateries, and 3 entertainment venues.  If you’re looking for a relaxing and unique place to stay, any of the resorts on the Boardwalk offer this experience.  Along with amenities of the resort, you can stroll the Boardwalk anytime of the day and enjoy the extras that are only a few steps out your resort door.  If you’re looking for a close proximity to Epcot, especially during the […]

Animator’s Academy

10/15/2014 • Walt Disney World • Did you know that you have an inner Disney animator hidden within you? If you have ever dreamed about creating Disney’s famous characters with your own hands Animator’s Academy is the place for you! Located in Animator’s Court in Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, this unique Disney attraction is one that will be remembered forever. Arriving just 10-15 minutes early will allow you to enter the next drawing class. Each class lasts only 20 minutes and is taught by a Disney animator instructor. When you enter the class you will be told what character is to be drawn. Characters are rotated and many options are available. If you are particular about what character you would prefer to draw, ask those waiting with you if they know what drawing will be taught in the next class. Often many Disney fans will keep going into back to back animation classes and […]