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Tips, tricks, hacks, and advice for planning a magical Disney World vacation on a shoestring budget! It is possible to actually enjoy your trip to Walt Disney World when you haven't spent a small fortune.
In this podcast I share
- Tips and tricks for an incredible and affordable Disney vacation
- Reviews of budget-friendly resorts, dining locations, and more
- Creative ideas for visiting Disney World more often even on a tight budget
- Ways to bring more Disney magic into your everyday life if you can’t visit as often as you’d like!
I'm a 30 -year veteran visitor to Walt Disney World and I'm sharing all of my tricks with you so you can have the incredible vacation you deserve!
In this podcast I share
- Tips and tricks for an incredible and affordable Disney vacation
- Reviews of budget-friendly resorts, dining locations, and more
- Creative ideas for visiting Disney World more often even on a tight budget
- Ways to bring more Disney magic into your everyday life if you can’t visit as often as you’d like!
I'm a 30 -year veteran visitor to Walt Disney World and I'm sharing all of my tricks with you so you can have the incredible vacation you deserve!
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Welcome to episode 110 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This show is about visiting Magic Kingdom in 2025 and what my perfect day there looks like.
Here's a link to the guidebook I mentioned in the show: Magic Kingdom Visual Guidebook
Welcome to episode 109 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This show is all about Blizzard Beach, including what's there, touring strategy, and tips for a great day.
After I hit publish I noticed on this sign that there may be other resorts offering direct bus service:
So it's worth contacting these resorts to confirm this before your visit.
Here are some of the resources I mention in the show:
Guide to Uber & Lyft at Disney World
Away We Go private transportation (join Neverland Travel Club for a 10% off discount)
Best Credit Cards for Disney World
Best Hyatts Close To Disney World
Welcome to episode 108 of The Budget Mouse podcast! I share a report from our June 2025 trip to Walt Disney World including details about Extended Evening Hours at Epcot, free water park entry, and more. Here are the resources I mention in the show:
How To Rent DVC Points
My Favorite Travel Credit Cards
Orlando Visitor Toll Pass Program
$25 off $50 Dining with inKind
Neverland Travel Club
Follow The Budget Mouse on Instagram
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Welcome to episode 107 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This show is all about how Early Theme Park Entry works at Walt Disney World. Here are some resources I mention in the show:
Guide to Disney Resort Perks and Benefits
How to Book Disney Resorts on Priceline (how to link your reservation to My Disney Experience)
Disney World Visual Guidebook
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 course
Visitor Toll Pass program
Disney World Visual Guidebook
The Budget Mouse on Instagram
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
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
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 more about The Budget Mouse Academy
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 works
The Budget Mouse Academy Course
Welcome to episode 101 of The Budget Mouse podcast! This episode is packed with tips for savings money on Disney Cruise Line. I'm joined by special guest my partner Andy.
Here are some resources I mention in the show:
Get a Cruise Quote From Siera
Current Guaranteed Discounts from Disney Cruise Line
David's DVC Rental
Chase Disney Visa
Welcome to episode 100 of The Budget Mouse podcast! Thank you so much for listening over the years. Here are the resources I mention in this show:
Touring Plans Line App
Lightning Lane Ultimate Guide + Cheat Sheet
FREE Intro to Reward Travel Course
The Budget Mouse Academy
Welcome to episode 99 of The Budget Mouse podcast, which is all about using the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Magic Kingdom.
Here are some resources I mention in the show:
Disney World Lightning Lane Guide + FREE Cheat Sheet
Lightning Lane Tiers at Disney World Explained
The Budget Mouse Academy
Welcome to episode 98 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about Character Dining at Disney World and how to find the most affordable options.
Here are some resources I mention in this episode:
Should You Get The Chase Disney Rewards Visa?
Cheapest Character Meal at Disney World
The Budget Mouse Academy
Welcome to episode 97 of The Budget Mouse Disney World podcast! This show is all about the big changes coming to Disney's line skipping pass.
Formerly know as Fastpass, Fastpass Plus, and Genie Plus, the newest iteration is called Lightning Lane Multi Pass. I break down the good, bad, and ugly of this new program.
Click here for my Disney World Lightning Lane Cheat Sheet and FREE Guide!
Welcome to episode 96 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about Resort Refillable mugs at Walt Disney World. You can also read about the mugs in this detailed post!
Here are some resources related to this episode:
Disney Dining Plan Ultimate Guide
13 Disney World Park Bag Essentials
How To Rent Disney Vacation Club Points at Disney World
Welcome to episode 95 of The Budget Mouse podcast which is all about Typhoon Lagoon!
Here are links that I mentioned in the show:
Typhoon Lagoon Discount Tickets
Free Intro to Points & Miles Course
Welcome to episode 94 of The Budget Mouse podcast!
This is a Disney World trip report from my May 2024 visit which including TONS of money-saving strategies.
I talk Disney Springs, Typhoon Lagoon, the Disney All-Star Resorts, and more.
Here are the resources I mention in the show:
FREE Intro to Reward Travel course
How To Travel To Disney World And Beyond With My Favorite Travel Card
Book Disney Hotels on Undercover Tourist
Get a free vacation quote from my travel agent partner
How I Fly to Disney World for Free
How to earn free Disney World travel with Capital One Venture Rewards
Visitor Toll Pass
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Welcome to episode 93 of The Budget Mouse podcast! In this episode I'll answer the question "should I get the Disney Dining Plan or NOT?" with some insight into who most benefits from the plans.
Here are some resources I mention in the show:
Disney World Dining Cheat Sheets (with special discount for podcast listeners!)
Ultimate Guide to the Disney Dining Plan
How to Rent DVC Points and Save up to 70% at Disney World
Where To Buy Discount Disney Gift Cards
Welcome to episode 92 of The Budget Mouse podcast! Disney World has some special ticket deals for summer 2024... but are they REALLY a good deal?
Check out these resources:
Cheapest Disney World Tickets
How I Earn Free Disney World Tickets With Capital One Venture Rewards
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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.
Here are the resources I mentioned in the show:
How to Rent DVC Points at Disney World
How to Use Priceline to Save on Disney World Hotels
How to make Room Requests at Disney World
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Nice to hear a first person account of their experience. It's enlightening.