Disney World with Little Ones: Character Dining
Photo via http://www.flickr.com/photos/princessashley/1546895098/ Character Dining is one of the most fun parts of a Disney vacation for many travelers. But with so many options, it can be hard to...
View ArticleDisney World with Little Ones: Teaching Children To Save For Vacation
Welcome to Candice, our newest writer here at The Affordable Mouse! Candice will be writing regularly about visiting Disney with little ones, and we are thrilled to have her tips about making Disney...
View ArticleDisney World with Little Ones: Waiting for 40″
The question is never if we should visit Disney World, but how soon? What makes the most sense for our family? For those traveling a great distance and only once every two years or more, some...
View ArticleDisney World with Little Ones: What’s in Your Bag?
When traveling to Disney World with small children, you need lots of stuff. We used two small backpacks and I learned some valuable lessons from our experience. One mistake we made was cramming too...
View ArticleDisney with Little Ones: Take Your Own Stroller!
Parents often debate whether to bring their own stroller, rent one from an outside stroller rental service, or rent them in the parks. For several reasons, I recommend bringing your own. They will...
View ArticleDisney with Little Ones: Our Picks for FastPass+ at Magic Kingdom
While some guests prefer to wing it, we enjoy making our FastPass+ selections well ahead of time and adjusting them as needed while on vacation. There’s been a great deal of debate about whether the...
View ArticleDisney with Little Ones: Making the Magic Last
As a little girl, I spent many days at my grandmother’s house. Some of my fondest memories are of us, snuggled together on the couch, looking through her old photo albums. I loved slowly turning the...
View ArticleDisney with Little Ones: No Right or Wrong Age
Would you take an infant to Walt Disney World? Why or why not? What about a toddler? Pre-schooler? Teenager? Like anything else, what works for one family might not suit the next. For us, it worked...
View ArticleDisney with Little Ones: May is the Time to Play!
My husband, two little boys, and I just returned from a greatly anticipated, fun-filled 9 night stay at the Walt Disney World Resort. We visited from May 6 – May 15 with 7 Day Magic Your Way tickets....
View ArticleDisney with Little Ones: Pressing Pennies
Disney property is busting at the seams with every imaginable type of merchandise. There truly is something for everyone. How do you decide which souvenirs to purchase? Which items will have staying...
View ArticleDisney with Little Ones: Should I Buy the Dining Plan? (Part 2)
Last time I left you with a vague answer to the question above: It’s complicated. I thought I would be able to compare apples to apples with buying the dining plan vs. not buying it, but there are a...
View ArticleDisney with Little Ones: Free Play in the Parks
I have 4 and 5 year old little boys who, more often than not, have energy to spare. At home, we enjoy seeking out adventures that offer opportunities for them to run free and use their creative...
View ArticleDisney with Little Ones: Fun Outside of the Parks
As I mentioned in a recent article, it is important for my family to build in some “rest” days during our Walt Disney World vacations. I use the term rest lightly because while some people may take...
View ArticleDisney with Little Ones: Fall Fun at Home
Now that it’s October, it feels like fall is really in full swing. With our most recent trip 5 months behind us, we are definitely all missing Walt Disney World. Our next trip will take place in the...
View ArticleDisney with Little Ones: Flower and Garden Festival
I had never been to Disney during the Springtime until last May. I completed my College Program in the fall and had taken vacations there in the fall or in February during the slow(er) season. We...
View ArticleDisney with Little Ones: Our Favorite Snacks
There’s a lot more to dining at Walt Disney World than hamburgers, hot dogs, and popcorn. Standard amusement park choices are certainly available, but that’s only the beginning. Foodies and Disney...
View ArticleDisney with Little Ones: Making the Most of Peak Season
Photo via https://flic.kr/p/dWzKTC We are in the middle of Spring Break season across the country and Spring Break means school’s out. When school’s out, you can bet that Walt Disney World is packed....
View ArticleDisney with Little Ones…and the Older Ones Too
Have you ever planned a trip to Walt Disney World with your children and also included your parents or in-laws? For some families, this might be a no-brainer while others may need some time to weigh...
View ArticleDisney with Little Ones: A Fun Freebie
Have you visited Club Cool at EPCOT with your little ones? It is located next to the fountain by Innoventions West. This is a fun location to sample Coca-Cola beverages from all around the world....
View ArticleDisney with Little Ones: The School Struggle
In a few days, my youngest son will begin Kindergarten and his big brother starts 1st grade. We’ve been to Disney World with our sons two times so far and both trips were while they were in pre-school....
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....