Affording the Mou$e

Hidden Mickey Monday

Affording the Mouse — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:41:16 +0000

Honestly, I’m not sure where this one is…I’m thinking Polynesian Resort. Anybody know for sure?

More Limited Time Magic

Affording the Mouse — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:12:34 +0000

There have been several recently-announced Limited Time Magic events. Here’s what’s coming up, along with details from Disney:

Starting today: Attend a Monster’s University Homecoming. The MU School of Scaring is hosting a campus bash inspired by Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University and it all goes down each evening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hit the quad where you can hear your DJ—”Monster of Scaremonies”—spinning the latest beats, and take part in a series of fun activities. Then, get pepped up as the MU cheerleaders pop in to lead the MU Fight Song before those monsters of rock, Scare Supply, take the stage. Enjoy a medley of monstrous mash-ups, and laugh along as they’re joined on stage by Mike and Sulley. It’s a pep rally of epic proportions, and it’s all part of Limited Time Magic!
Now through August 3: See a Sneak Peek of The Lone Ranger. Saddle up for a wild summer ride when The Lone Ranger arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Come mid-June, gallop over to ABC Sound Studio for a little Limited Time Magic and enjoy an extended trailer of The Lone Ranger, starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer. Don’t miss the chance to catch this sneak peek of Disney’s thrilling adventure film before it opens in theaters on July 3, 2013! And from June 15 to June 16, keep your eyes peeled for statues of the Lone Ranger and Tonto at Downtown Disney area—see if you can spot the two whenever they pop up!
June 17-23: Give Grads Congrats with Celebratory Ear Hats. Every graduate deserves congrats, and what better way to pay tribute—and say “Ears to you!”—than with a Mortar Board Ear Hat! For a limited time when you purchase a mortar board graduation Ear Hat at La Chapeau Hat Shoppe in Magic Kingdom park, you can pick from 5 different tassels that best represent your school colors, individually available for just $1.95 each. So drop by and do the grad in your life a favor—help celebrate his or her determination in style, courtesy of a little Limited Time Magic!
July 1-7: Independence Week Celebration. Get set for a red, white and blue bash of patriotic proportion! In honor of America, Limited Time Magic is prepping a week-long Fourth of July celebration you won’t soon forget. Be on the lookout for updates in the near future and don’t miss your chance to salute our nation’s birth at Disney Parks on both sides of the U.S. of A.—from sea to shining sea!

Friday Photo

Affording the Mouse — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:23:31 +0000

I read today that Disney Theatrical Productions is exploring the possibility of a Muppets musical on Broadway. How fun would that be?! So, in honor of this, I present today’s Friday Photo:

Registration Open for Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon

Affording the Mouse — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:43:22 +0000

Registration is now open for the 2014 Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon. The race and surrounding events will take place February 20-23, 2014. You can find all events and pricing on the Run Disney website.

Star Wars Episode VII Starts Production in 2014

Affording the Mouse — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:28:25 +0000

I am a bit of a JJ Abrams geek. In fact, I’m currently obsessed with an older Abrams series, Alias, which I’m watching on Netflix. So when I heard that he would be at the helm of the first Star Wars film since Disney purchased Lucasfilm, I was almost giddy. And now we have an idea of when production will start: early 2014! If you want the full details, check out this story. Expect to see the film in theatres in 2015.

Thursday’s Tip

Affording the Mouse — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:05:22 +0000

Here’s an oldie but a goodie for our Thursday’s Tip: never pay full price! Whether it be for your Disney vacation package or for something as minor as the snacks you pack to take along on your trip, always seek out a deal. For example, if there is any flexibility in your WDW vacation schedule, you can usually find some sort of discount to save a little cash. A great place to start is at the Special Offers page on Disney’s site. And, of course, I try to post discounts here as they become available.

Another great way to save money on your Disney vacation is to purchase souvenir items on sale before your trip. You can find small items for kids at your local dollar store or Target, but right now DisneyStore.com is having their “Twice Upon a Year” sale. They have great prices on items–some that are even from the Disney Parks line.

If you adopt a “never pay full price” policy in your every day life, you’ll have more money left over for more Disney vacations!