How travel with points and miles works, plus my three favorite cards for saving money on a Disney World vacation. The number one way I stretch our travel budget is by leveraging the points and miles I earn through responsible credit card use. In fact, just using the right card for our everyday spending has…
Welcome to episode 108 of The Budget Mouse podcast! I share a report from our June 2025 trip to Walt Disney World including details about Extended Evening Hours at Epcot, free water park entry, and more. Here are the resources I mention in the show: How To Rent DVC Points My Favorite Travel Credit Cards…
Here’s everything you need to know about the Visitor Toll Pass program available at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and my honest review. The fastest ways to get to Walt Disney World property (or Universal) from the airport require traveling on a toll road. Both routes 528 and 417 have several tolls before you get to…
If you’re planning to fly into to Orlando to visit Walt Disney World or Universal, you might be wondering if you need a rental car. Many people rely on Uber or other private transportation to get from the airport to the theme park area, then use the complimentary transportation to get around once they are…
Cool Kid Summer is Walt Disney World’s official seasonal celebration running from May 24 to August 31, 2025. It’s all about fun for families, with kid-approved entertainment, character experiences, and surprises across all four parks. The best part? Almost everything has no additional cost and is included with your park admission! While the theme is…
There are two stage shows debuting at Hollywood Studios on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025. One is a reboot of a Little Mermaid stage show, and the other is something totally new: Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After. I am personally SUPER excited to check out this new show featuring the characters we all love to hate….
The number one way I stretch our travel budget is by putting our everyday spending on credit card that earn the most valuable points and miles for travel! Right now one of my favorites, Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, is offering an incredible welcome bonus: earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases…
Welcome to episode 107 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This show is all about how Early Theme Park Entry works at Walt Disney World. Here are some resources I mention in the show: Guide to Disney Resort Perks and Benefits How to Book Disney Resorts on Priceline (how to link your reservation to My Disney…
A complete guide to Disney World area hotels to help you make an informed decision about where to stay on your vacation. When you start planning a Disney World vacation, the first piece of advice you’ll probably run into is “stay on property“. While I completey agree, trying to figure out what resorts are actually…
How to use the burner ride strategy at Disney World to get the most value from Lightning Lane Multi Pass. There are many different ways to skip the lines at Disney World – but the one that offers the most bang for your buck is Lightning Lane Multi Pass. The only problem with Multi Pass…
