Giveaway of a Disney Dooney or $100 Disney Gift Card – Ends TONIGHT!

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Ending today is the contest hosttheft the Disney Dooney Divas. The contest will end today at midnight. The amazing prize will be won by TWO people! One winner will be this Disney Dooney and Bourke, a Dooney & Bourke Black Balloon Mini Barrell Bag.

The second winner will win a $100 Disney gift card.

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The prize will be awarded to two separate winners so you have 2 opportunities to WIN!

Get started with the giveaway requirements here using rafflecopter, a program that makes entering for contest quick and painless!

If you are not interested in entering, you can find the Disney Dooney and Bourke here for sale for only $119!

Best of luck to you all!

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Strategies for Paying for Disney – Get your Copy TODAY!

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

For over a year, I have written article after article giving ways you and your family can save money so you can afford one vacation or many to Disney.  Wanting to reach a wider audience, I decided to write a book entitled, Strategies for Paying for Disney.  The book’s description:

Disney is a fabulous vacation spot, offering World-class entertainment and attractions. With so many offerings, many people are overwhelmed by the extensive planning and extortionate costs associated with this dream vacation. Here you will find much of the information you need to make your Disney vacation affordable while also receiving planning tips.

This book will:

  • Give an exciting overview of Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts
  • Provide detailed information on most aspects of planning a vacation to the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts
  • Suggest a variety of unique and well thought out money savings tips for a variety of vacation needs, i.e. those wanting to stay on a tight budget, as well as those hoping for deluxe accommodations while also staying within their budget
  • Show individuals strategies for bringing in money to go on a vacation to Disney with minimal effort
  • Demonstrate how the various money savings strategies accumulate chapter by chapter
  • Applying the money savings strategies to a variety of vacationing situations

The book is now on sale at Amazon.  Find it here!  Please get your copy today and start saving so you can afford YOUR Disney vacation of a lifetime!

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How to Celebrate a Birthday at Disney World…Disney Moms Style!

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

By Amanda from Mouze Kateerz.com

A while back, I became intrigued with the idea of celebrating a birthday at Disney World. I asked The Disney Moms fans on Facebook just what they did to celebrate birthdays with The Mouse, and their really answers fell into three categories: surprise them, eat with a character,  and decorate the hotel room. Continue reading →

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The Voice of Bambi

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

BambiDo you ever wonder whatever became of those unseen actors who gave voice to our most beloved animations? Bambi is one of my favorite movies of all time. It still makes me cry! The young deer sounded so sweet and innocent. As it turns out, the little boy in the starring role had quite the career as a child actor and grew up to become an accomplished military serviceman. In honor of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, I hope you’ll join me in thanking him and the many other brave men and women who have served and who continue to serve our country with their strength and bravery. Continue reading →

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Disney World Fall & Winter Party Dates

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Are you planning a visit to Disney World during the fall or winter holidays? You might want to consider adding Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party to your must-do list. Tickets are on sale now for both of these events. You can purchase tickets in advance here or the day of the event.

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Should You Moms Pay For One of These at Disney World for Some Peace and Romance?

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

By Amanda from mouzekateerz.com.

Never once did the idea of paying a babysitter at Disney World enter my mind. Not even once. But I sort of vacation like a kid myself. I stay up crazy late, I eat cupcakes and fries for actual meals, and I ride rides and watch shows with the enthusiasm of a small child. Add that to the fact that I am incredibly cheap, and there’s no room or $$ in my vacation for a slinky evening dress, an adult dinner at a Disney Signature restaurant, with my three kids deposited into the company of a sitter.

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The LEAST Expensive Days to Visit Disney World

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Strategies for Paying for Disney articles focus on many various ways for you to save money while on vacation at Disney and during the planning stages of traveling to Disney.  All of the past suggestions can be found by visiting the Strategies page. Most of the Strategies for Paying for Disney articles will help you save money on or before a vacation whether you are traveling to Walt Disney World or Disneyland!  So, let’s get saving!

Saving money so you can get to Disney begins by saving money before the vacation, as well as while on the actual vacation.  There is no better way to begin these savings than by knowing when the Disney Value Seasons assigned to the resort category you hope to stay in during your vacation.  The Value Seasons are different based on each of the categories. Continue reading →

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What To Pack For Walt Disney World

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

After almost 20 vacations to Walt Disney World I still refer to my packing list as I prepare for a trip.  This is an extensive list, but it helps me as I plan.  We have traveled to WDW as 2 adults with no kids, 2 adults with 1 child, 2 adults with 1 toddler, and 2 adults with 1 child and 1 toddler.  We’ve traveled by plane and in our own car.  We’ve been in summer, fall, winter and spring.  We’ve traveled with free dining and we’ve brought our own food and snacks.  One thing that has stayed consistent is the fact that we always stay on Disney property!  Depending on the circumstances of your trip, you can customize this list to fit your needs.  Happy planning! Continue reading →

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Disney Gifts for the Graduate

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

image courtesy of the Disney Store

My oldest daughter recently completed her senior year of high school.  Her diploma arrived in the mail the other day; and we are busily planning a celebration party (for this coming Sunday).  Yesterday, we created a video to show at the party – complete with pictures of her from newborn – present.  Talk about bittersweet!  Of course, we also have gifts on the brain – because, after all that hard work, a few gifts are in order, right?

This morning, I woke up thinking “Disney gifts!”   And it hit me that, with graduation season in full swing, this would be an appropriate post!  So, if you’ve got a Disney-loving graduate in your life, here are a few gift suggestions:

  1. A Class of 2012 Graduation Mickey Mouse Ear Hat
    We almost bought one of these on our last visit to the park (earlier this year). Now, I’m wishing we would have. We homeschool, and Ashley chose not to have a ceremony (so there will be no cap and gown). Anyway, they are available from the Disney Store for $16.95. Continue reading →
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Kids Want to Do This On Vacation. Do You Have What It Takes to Make It?

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

By Amanda from Mouze Kateerz.com.

I recently finished writing an article about 5 things kids want to do on vacation. (What Do Kids Want to Do on Vacation? The Answers May Surprise You!) I think as parents, knowing how expensive a Disney vacation can be, we tend to over-plan our days. I also believe this is somewhat perfectly reasonable. Disney vacations are quite expensive. Most of us save for a long time to get to Orlando, so why not try to get all we can out of the trip we worked so hard to achieve? Continue reading →

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