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    Podcast

    Disney World in the Rain, Rental Car Tips, Port Orleans Riverside and more

    ByLeah March 4, 2025

    Welcome to episode 106 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This episode covers my recent trip to Walt Disney World and I discuss navigating Disney World in the rain, renting a car at Orlando International airport, park hopping, and my stay at Port Orleans Riverside.  Here are some resources I mention: Free Intro to Reward Travel…

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    Dining

    Disney Dining Plan Tips & Tricks

    ByLeah April 17, 2025

    Here are my best Disney Dining Plan tips and tricks for making the most of the plans at Walt Disney World. Take Advantage of the Dining Plan’s Flexibility My first Disney Dining Plan tip is that the plans are much more flexible than they sound. The credits you receive for each member of your party…

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    Disney World Free Dining 2026 Ultimate Guide

    ByLeah August 6, 2025

    All of the details on any current Free Dining offers at Walt Disney World. The Disney World Free Dining offer is by far the most popular promotion of the year. It is pretty clear why… FREE FOOD at Disney? Ummm, yes please! In this post, I’ll answer the most common questions I get asked (e.g. Is…

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    2025 Black Friday Cyber Monday Disney World Travel Deals

    ByLeah December 26, 2025

    Here is a roundup of Black Friday Disney World travel deals for 2025! There are so many “deals” offered this time of year it’s hard to know what’s actually discounted compared to regular price. In this roundup, I’ve ONLY included Disney World travel discounts worth your time, including special offers from my go-to sources for…

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    Podcast

    November Trip Report: Good Snacks, Epcot Crowds, and More

    ByLeah November 20, 2024

    Welcome to episode 105 of The Budget Mouse podcast. This is a report from my family trip to Disney World in November. Here are some of the resources I mention in this show:  Neverland Travel Club Away We Go Transportation Standby Skipper Burner Ride Episode FREE Intro to Reward Travel Course https://media.blubrry.com/thebudgetmouse/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/podcast.thebudgetmouse.com/ep105.mp3Podcast: Play in new…

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    Disney World Date Calculator: When Can I Make Dining & Lightning Lane Reservations?

    ByLeah April 17, 2025

    Have a Disney World resort reservation and want to know when you can make dining and Lightning Lane reservations? Here’s a simple calculator so you can mark your calendar.  Congrats, you’ve made your Disney World resort reservation! ANDDDD now you need to know when your window opens for making ADRs (advance dining reservations), special experiences…

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    What Is The Lightning Lane Premier Pass?

    ByLeah September 12, 2025

    Here’s the lowdown on the pricey new Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disney World which allows you to skip the line on many rides.  Disney World has announced a new way to skip the lines – and it’s gonna be divisive.  Lightning Lane Premier Pass debuted on October 30th, 2024, intially only offered to guests…

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    Podcast

    Trip Report: Standby Skipper, Under The Sea Rooms, and MUCH More

    ByLeah October 22, 2024

    Welcome to epsiode 104 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This show is a trip report from my quick trip to Walt Disney World in October 2024. Here are some of the resources I mentioned in this episode:  Neverland Travel Club Standby Skipper Chase Disney Rewards Visa Lightning Lane Ultimate Guide https://media.blubrry.com/thebudgetmouse/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/s3.amazonaws.com/podcast.thebudgetmouse.com/ep104.mp3Podcast: Play in new window…

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    Podcast

    Why You Need a “Burner Ride” in Your Lightning Lane Selections

    ByLeah September 14, 2024

    Welcome to episode 103 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This show is about a tactic for using Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Magic Kingdom and other parks. Click here to check out the reel I mention in the show Click here to sign up for my FREE Lightning Lane Cheat Sheet Click here to learn…

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    Two-Person Strategy For Making Reservations at Disney World

    ByLeah September 4, 2024

    Welcome to episode 102 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about how to have two people make dining reservations and Lightning Lane selections for a Disney World vacation.  Here are some resources I mention in the show:  Free Lightning Lane Cheat Sheet sign up Podcast episode about how the new Lightning Lane system…

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