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Epcot Festivals Guide: What to Expect at Each of Epcot’s Four Festivals

An overview of the four Epcot festivals so you know what to expect on your next visit! Epcot’s first festival took place in 1994 when the International Flower and Garden Festival began. 30 years later there are now FOUR different Epcot festivals throughout the year! I’ve visited each festival many times and I love each…

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Disney World Rooms That Sleep Five: Best Budget-Friendly Options

Finding an affordable room for a family of five at Disney World can be tricky! Most of the pricey Deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World have rooms that sleep five people, but if you can’t shell out $600/night for one of these rooms (and I certainly can’t), then you’ll need another option. In this post,…

Disney World Vacation Packages 2025: Why You Should Book Now

Disney World Vacation Packages 2025: Why You Should Book Now

Here is everything you need to know about booking Disney World packages 2025 in one place!  I’ve already had many readers ask when they should book their trips for next year, so I’m excited to share that Disney World packages 2025 can be booked now! You can book package dates with check-in through October 2025….

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Disney World in Summer

Everything you need to know about visiting Walt Disney World in summer including the best dates to visit for lower crowds and places to venture beyond the parks!  Summer is a popular time to visit Disney World because kids are out of school. It used to be the busiest time of year, however, Disney has…

November Trip Report: Disney World Low Cost Fun (Mini Golf, Cookie Stroll, Elephant Tour)

November Trip Report: Disney World Low Cost Fun (Mini Golf, Cookie Stroll, Elephant Tour)

Here’s episode 91 of The Budget Mouse podcast. This is a trip report from my November 2023 visit to Walt Disney World. I cover some of our low-cost fun, such as Disney World miniature golf at Fantasia Gardens, the Epcot Festival of the Holidays Cookie Stroll, and the Animal Kingdom Caring For Giants Backstage Tour….

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Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Overview & Tips

Here’s episode 90 of The Budget Mouse podcast, which is an overview of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. I share the pros and cons of this Disney moderate resort, and why you may want to stay there on your next Disney World vacation.  https://media.blubrry.com/thebudgetmouse/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/s3.amazonaws.com/podcast.thebudgetmouse.com/ep90.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon…

September 2023 Trip Report

September 2023 Trip Report

Here’s episode 89 of The Budget Mouse podcast, which is all about my quick September trip to Walt Disney World. https://media.blubrry.com/thebudgetmouse/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/s3.amazonaws.com/podcast.thebudgetmouse.com/ep89.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RSS

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April 2023 Trip Report

Here’s episode 88 of The Budget Mouse podcast, which is a trip report from my April 2023 trip to Walt Disney World. I checked out TRON Lightcycle / Run, Typhoon Lagoon, a Contemporary Main Tower room, Fantasmic Dining Package, and more! Click here for info on the Chase Sapphire Preferred offer I mention in this…

Beauty and the Beast in Disney World

Beauty and the Beast in Disney World

Here’s episode 87 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This episode is about all things Beauty and the Beast in the Walt Disney World theme parks and resorts.  I’m joined by guest host Dave Rich of the Add More Mouse podcast! https://media.blubrry.com/thebudgetmouse/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/s3.amazonaws.com/podcast.thebudgetmouse.com/ep87.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music |…

Disney World Transportation Tips & Tricks

Disney World Transportation Tips & Tricks

Here’s episode 86 of The Budget Mouse podcast! I’m excited to introduce the NEW host of the podcast, Dave Rich! In this show, we talk about how to use Walt Disney World transportation and share some general advice plus our tips and tricks. https://media.blubrry.com/thebudgetmouse/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/s3.amazonaws.com/podcast.thebudgetmouse.com/ep86.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |…